Tag: video games
No, of Course You Can’t Actually Play the New Lego Game Boy
We did ask Lego for comment on the potentially misleading nature of the video promo, and while we didn't receive any response in time...
A Surprise Pokémon Game Just Dropped for Switch and Mobile
The Pokémon Company is releasing a new, unexpected game today: Pokémon Friends, a daily puzzle game you can download now for mobile devices, Switch,...
The best way to manage gamer unease about generative AI in video games is ‘to be direct about it,’ says one developer
The use of AI is one of the most controversial subjects in the gaming industry. On the one hand, developers are increasingly turning to...
Mix Up Your Gameplay With Our Favorite Controllers for the Switch 2
The launch of Switch 2 brings with it a selection of retro GameCube games for subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online service. As it...
This Is the Commodore Comeback Fans Have Waited for—but the Odds Are Still Against It
In 1994, Commodore crashed and burned. Once a home computing giant across the US and Europe, the company was undone by mismanagement and misfires....
These Are the Best Graphics Cards for Your Gaming PC
If you have deep pockets, or you can find a good deal, you could make the bump to the RTX 5080 (8/10, WIRED Recommends),...
Italian YouTuber Faces Jail Time for Showing Android Handhelds With Emulated Games
There are countless Android-powered gaming handhelds, but they go beyond the usual slate of Android games by offering console emulation support. The problem is...
This AI Warps Live Video in Real Time
Dean Leitersdorf introduces himself over Zoom, then types a prompt that makes me feel like I’ve just taken psychedelic mushrooms: “wild west, cosmic, Roman...
Tony Hawk Responds to Backlash Over ‘Pro Skater 3 + 4’ Soundtrack
Tony Hawk has offered a response after fans have shared their disappointment over the soundtrack for his Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4...
‘Anthem’ Is the Latest Video Game Casualty. What Should End-of-Life Care Look Like for Games?
Electronic Arts and BioWare will sunset their online multiplayer game Anthem on January 12, effectively making it obsolete. “Anthem was designed to be an...