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Strategic angle: After extensive testing of the latest AR glasses, here are the essential features I believe are necessary for an ideal gaming experience.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

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Briefing: Super Meat Boy 3D makes suffering fun

Strategic angle: The beloved indie game returns with a new 3D twist, promising even more challenging gameplay.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

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Briefing: Lenovo Legion Go 2 suddenly costs $650 more as RAMageddon lays waste to gaming hardware

Strategic angle: The Legion Go 2’s mouse mode, unique among Windows handhelds, sees a significant price hike.

Editorial Staff 16 days ago

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Briefing: Transfer Point is a modern adventure game made with 40-year-old software

Strategic angle: One of the year's most intriguing games was developed using software first released 40 years ago.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

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Briefing: 150 million users later, Roblox competitor Rec Room is shutting down

Strategic angle: Rec Room, a social gaming platform, will cease operations on June 1st despite its massive user base.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

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Briefing: SteelSeries’ feature-packed Nova Pro Wireless headset is $80 off

Strategic angle: The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless remains a top choice for gamers, now available at a discounted price.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

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Briefing: A classic Zelda-style adventure, but a lot more cozy

Strategic angle: Under The Island enhances the comforting exploration of Zelda games with quaint villages and warm landscapes.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

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Briefing: The photo mode consultant helping you take better video game screenshots

Strategic angle: Discover how expert advice can enhance your gaming photography skills.

Editorial Staff 23 days ago

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Briefing: Xbox’s latest games showcase had Hades 2, The Expanse, and Bluey

Strategic angle: Amidst leadership changes, Microsoft reveals exciting new titles for Xbox.

Editorial Staff 24 days ago

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Briefing: Nintendo is going to charge less for digital Switch 2 games

Strategic angle: Nintendo announces reduced pricing for digital titles on the upcoming Switch 2.

Editorial Staff 25 days ago

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Briefing: Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production amid weakening console sales

Strategic angle: Nintendo will produce fewer Switch 2 units than previously projected due to declining demand in the US.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

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Briefing: Crimson Desert dev apologizes for use of AI art

Strategic angle: The developer addresses concerns over AI-generated assets in the game.

Editorial Staff 28 days ago

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Briefing: Show HN: Termcraft – terminal-first 2D sandbox survival in Rust

Strategic angle: A unique survival game designed for terminal use, blending classic gameplay with modern programming.

Editorial Staff 29 days ago

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Briefing: A new Nintendo Switch 2 could be the poster child for replaceable batteries

Strategic angle: Nintendo plans to release a Switch 2 revision in the EU that allows users to replace their own batteries.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Show HN: Playing LongTurn FreeCiv with Friends

Strategic angle: Explore the collaborative gaming experience with LongTurn FreeCiv.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Remedy’s live-service shooter Firebreak is getting its final major update

Strategic angle: Remedy Entertainment announces the last major update for its team shooter FBC: Firebreak, marking the end of new content.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Nvidia's DLSS 5 is like motion smoothing for video games, but worse

Strategic angle: Nvidia's latest upscaling technology, DLSS 5, promises significant advancements but may not deliver the expected results.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Nintendo Switch 2 update adds ‘Handheld Boost Mode’ for original Switch games

Strategic angle: Nintendo's latest update enhances original Switch games' performance in handheld mode.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: How Kernel Anti-Cheats Work: A Deep Dive into Modern Game Protection

Strategic angle: Exploring the mechanisms behind kernel anti-cheat systems and their impact on gaming security.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Asus’ new open earbuds are a wonderful companion for handheld gaming

Strategic angle: They look like your average open earbuds, but with optional RGB LED effects.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: 5 Great Indie Games from GDC 2026

Strategic angle: Highlights from the GDC Festival of Gaming showcasing innovative indie titles.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Wordle’s creator made a fun new puzzle game

Strategic angle: Discover the latest puzzle game from the mind behind Wordle.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe

Strategic angle: New regulations in Europe aim to restrict access to games featuring loot boxes for younger audiences.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Valve says it will fight New York's loot box lawsuit

Strategic angle: Valve plans to contest allegations of promoting illegal gambling through in-game loot boxes.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: V-bucks are getting more X-pensive

Strategic angle: Fortnite's in-game currency will be reduced in quantity while prices remain the same starting March 19th.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago