Gaming and Video Game News & Reviews | Engadget (2024)

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Apple Vision Pro features we'd love to see at WWDC 2024

Let me mirror my iPhone and send audio to my home theater, Apple!

Beyond minor polishing and bug fixes, here's what I'd like to see on the Vision Pro at WWDC 2024.

by

Devindra Hardawar

2 hours ago

Apple Vision Pro features we'd love to see at WWDC 2024

Let me mirror my iPhone and send audio to my home theater, Apple!

Beyond minor polishing and bug fixes, here's what I'd like to see on the Vision Pro at WWDC 2024.

by

Devindra Hardawar

2 hours ago

The best laptops for gaming and schoolwork in 2024

These are our top picks for true work-and-play machines.

Here's the latest list of the most powerful and affordable laptops for gaming that students can also use for school, as reviewed by experts from Engadget.

by

Devindra Hardawar

9 hours ago

Microsoft and CWA forge labor neutrality agreement covering all ZeniMax workers

It's similar to a deal from 2022 which covered Activision Blizzard workers.

Microsoft and the CWA have forged a labor neutrality agreement for all ZeniMax workers. The CWA says the deal is similar to the one from 2022 covering Activision Blizzard’s workforce, which went into effect in April of this year.

by

Will Shanklin

a day ago

Skatrix for Apple Vision Pro now features room-scale mixed reality gameplay

The little dude will skate all over your furniture.

Skatrix for Apple Vision Pro now features room-scale mixed reality gameplay. The little dude will skate all over your furniture.

by

Lawrence Bonk

06.06.2024

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Crow Country is a darkly meditative callback to survival horror’s past

Inspired by some genre-defining PS1 classics, Crow Country is a force all its own.

Crow Country, which was released on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X/S on May 9, just about checks all the boxes for survival horror, but it takes a gentler approach to the genre, making it feel more like a test of mental endurance than a fight for your life.

by

Cheyenne MacDonald

05.24.2024

INDIKA weaves a mature tale of absurdity, hypocrisy and sexual violence

Hell is empty and the devils are inside me.

INDIKA demonstrates how a video game can tell a strange and beautiful story that involves, but isn't overwhelmed by, themes of sexual abuse.

by

Jessica Conditt

05.22.2024

Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door review: A Switch remake (mostly) befitting a masterpiece

Yes, it’s still an absolute treasure.

It’s criminal that there’s been no way to play Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for over a decade.

by

Devindra Hardawar

05.21.2024

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II review: A series of unfortunate events

Ninja Theory's sequel nails the vibe, and sometimes, that's all that matters.

Hellblade II is more of an extended, extremely anxious and violent vibe than a traditional adventure game.

by

Jessica Conditt

05.21.2024

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes preview: This may be my GOTY

The gameplay guides for this one are going to look like House of Leaves.

Simogo knows how to make a damn fine puzzle game.

by

Jessica Conditt

04.30.2024

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Analogue Duo review: A second chance for an underappreciated console

Analogue's love-letter to the TurboGrafx-16 hits almost all the right marks.

Analogue's most expensive console in years and its first system with a CD-ROM drive is the ultimate ode to a forgotten gem. It's not quite perfect, but it's a great addition to any serious game collector's arsenal.

by

Tim Stevens

04.18.2024

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The best gaming monitors in 2024

Refresh rate, resolution and response times? Let Engadget help you demystify it all.

Choosing any computer monitor can be tricky, but it gets even more confusing when you want a new display for gaming. Here's everything you need to know before buying a gaming monitor, plus the best gaming monitors you can get today.

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Igor Bonifacic

The best free games in 2024 that you can start playing today

Some great games don't cost a thing.

These are the best free games you can play today, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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The best Xbox games for 2024

Whether you have Series X, Series S, One X or One S, there's something here for you.

Here's a list of the best games for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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The 20 best PC games you can play right now for 2024

Where to start with a juggernaut like PC gaming?

Here is a list of the best PC games you can get right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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  • Apple Vision Pro features we'd love to see at WWDC 2024

    by

    Devindra Hardawar

    2 hours ago

    Beyond minor polishing and bug fixes, here's what I'd like to see on the Vision Pro at WWDC 2024.

  • The best laptops for gaming and schoolwork in 2024

    by

    Devindra Hardawar

    9 hours ago

    Here's the latest list of the most powerful and affordable laptops for gaming that students can also use for school, as reviewed by experts from Engadget.

  • Microsoft and CWA forge labor neutrality agreement covering all ZeniMax workers

    by

    Will Shanklin

    a day ago

    Microsoft and the CWA have forged a labor neutrality agreement for all ZeniMax workers. The CWA says the deal is similar to the one from 2022 covering Activision Blizzard’s workforce, which went into effect in April of this year.

  • Skatrix for Apple Vision Pro now features room-scale mixed reality gameplay

    by

    Lawrence Bonk

    06.06.2024

    Skatrix for Apple Vision Pro now features room-scale mixed reality gameplay. The little dude will skate all over your furniture.

  • Both Octopath Traveler games are now on Xbox Game Pass

    by

    Kris Holt

    06.06.2024

    Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2 are now on Game Pass. Other early June additions include The Callisto Protocol and Still Wakes The Deep.

  • HBO's The Last of Us season two will only be seven episodes long

    by

    Nathan Ingraham

    06.05.2024

    Season two of HBO's The Last of Us will only be seven episodes long, though one of those will be a supersized episode.

  • Twitch is raising US subscription prices for the first time

    by

    Will Shanklin

    06.04.2024

    Twitch is joining Spotify, Max, Peacock, Crunchyroll, EA and other content services in the corporate trend of raising subscription prices — almost as fun as the parallel trend of Big Tech layoffs.

  • How to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2024

    by

    Will Shanklin

    06.04.2024

    Summer Games Done Quick is back for more charity speed runs of classic and contemporary games. The 2024 edition of the marathon will stream from Minneapolis from June 30 to July 6 as turbo-gamers take on Alan Wake 2, Halo 3 and the Super Mario RPG Remake.

  • Dead by Daylight maker Behaviour announces its second round of layoffs this year

    by

    Kris Holt

    06.04.2024

    Layoffs are hitting the game industry once again, with Dead by Daylight maker Behaviour Interactive letting go as many as 95 workers.

  • Summer Game Fest 2024: What to expect and how to watch games revealed live

    by

    Kris Holt

    06.04.2024

    It's Summer Game Fest (aka Not-E3) time, folks! Here's your guide to all of this week's main showcases and how to watch them.

  • Skydance's Behemoth brings giant climbable monster fights to VR

    by

    Mat Smith

    06.04.2024

    Behemoth is an action-adventure game that draws on the combat and physics of The Walking Dead VR games but with a bigger focus on fighting. Also: scaling a giant and killing it dead.

  • Samsung’s Odyssey G8 might be the best 32-inch gaming monitor of the year

    by

    Sam Rutherford

    06.04.2024

    After getting announced back at CES 2024, we finally had a chance to check out two of Samsung's best new gaming monitors: the Odyseey G8 and G6.

  • Ubisoft Toronto is helping out with the troubled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake

    by

    Mariella Moon

    06.04.2024

    Ubisoft Toronto has announced on X/Twitter that it's joining the company's Montreal division to work on the game.

  • Sony's PS VR2 adaptor for PC will arrive on August 7 with a $60 price tag

    by

    Kris Holt

    06.03.2024

    Sony says the PlayStation VR2 headset will work with Steam VR games starting on August 7. But you'll need a compatible PC and a $60 adapter.

  • NVIDIA's latest AI feature is in-game help

    by

    Steve Dent

    06.03.2024

    f you've ever wanted an AI assistant to do something useful like make sure your PC is optimized for whatever game you're playing, NVIDIA may have the answer.

  • AMD unveils Ryzen AI 300 CPUs for Copilot+ laptops

    by

    Devindra Hardawar

    06.02.2024

    Today, AMD announced its next major chip platforms, Ryzen AI 300 for notebooks and Ryzen 9000 for desktops, which respectively target beefier laptop AI performance and fast gaming on desktops.

  • The Keyper is a casual adventure game for Playdate that unexpectedly made me cry

    by

    Cheyenne MacDonald

    06.02.2024

    The Keyper's charm lies in the strange interactions between you and the people who live in the Winchester 21 building, where you're tasked with being the new caretaker and must find all the keys.

  • The ASUS ROG Ally X improves on the original in all the right ways

    by

    Sam Rutherford

    06.02.2024

    The updates ASUS made with the ROG Ally X gaming handheld seriously up its appeal.

  • Netflix’s animated Tomb Raider series now has a release date

    by

    Cheyenne MacDonald

    06.01.2024

    Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is coming to Netflix on October 10. Netflix announced the release date today along with a new trailer. The animated series picks up after the events of the Survivor Trilogy

  • Former Activision studio Toys for Bob partners with Xbox to publish its first game as an indie

    by

    Lawrence Bonk

    05.31.2024

    Former Activision studio Toys for Bob partners with Xbox to publish its first game as an indie. This is something of a homecoming, as Microsoft owns Activision.

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It's true that some studies have shown certain video games can improve hand–eye coordination, problem-solving skills, and the mind's ability to process information. But too much video game playing may cause problems. It's hard to get enough active play and exercise if you're always inside playing video games.

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You want to provide the reader with essential details and insightful opinions without bogging them down with unnecessary details and useless musings. You're not just reciting a list of the game's features and faults, nor are you crafting an epic and immersive blow-by-blow recounting of the game's entire narrative.

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Gaming is really a workout for your mind disguised as fun. Studies have shown that playing video games regularly may increase gray matter in the brain and boost brain connectivity. (Gray matter is associated with muscle control, memories, perception, and spatial navigation.)

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The primary qualifications for a career as a game reviewer depend on the level at which you work. Hobbyists and amateurs can become game reviewers simply by submitting reviews to sales platforms or game industry websites, while professionals typically need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

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Video games boost cognitive function, memory, and emotional well-being. They foster social skills, promote neuroplasticity, and offer therapeutic potential. Embracing gaming can lead to positive impacts on brain health and everyday life.

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It's fine for children to play games some of the time, but too much game time may have negative effects. Kids who spend hours playing video games or online games are less physically active than their peers, which increases the risk of obesity.

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Successful video games excel at, among other things, possessing high quality and depth of replayability. It can be argued that graphics, level of difficulty, audio quality, music score, technical quality and gameplay mechanics are significant factors to consider when reviewing a video game.

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What makes a perfect game? ›

A perfect game is a complete game pitched without a runner reaching base either by hit, base-on-balls, or error. It is one of the rarest feats in baseball and a subset of no-hitters. The first major league perfect game was thrown in 1880 by Lee Richmond.

Is gaming actually healthy? ›

Many psychologists and scientists believe that playing video games offers some benefits, particularly by teaching higher-level and abstract thinking skills. Playing video games changes the brain's physical structure, similar to the way the brain changes when a person learns to play the piano or read a map.

Does gaming affect your mental health? ›

But sometimes, gaming can become too much. If you're always thinking about gaming and it's stopping you from doing other things, it can become a real problem. This can have a big impact on your school, job, sleep or eating habits, and can make you feel low, angry, isolated or lonely.

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Video games have special chances for positive change through gamification in education, environmental awareness raising, encouraging social cohesion and cross-cultural interchange, and enhancing mental health.

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How much does a Game Reviewer make? As of Aug 19, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Game Reviewer in the United States is $20.94 an hour.

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Offer exclusives: Consider offering the reviewer an exclusive preview or early access to your game in exchange for a review. This can help generate buzz and excitement around your game's release.

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To find a job with a specific gaming company, study the different games that company makes and practice playing through them with a critical eye to find bugs. Once you are confident in your ability to dissect a game, seek a position as a video game tester with a development company or gaming agency.

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Are video games pros and cons? ›

Teenage gamers say video games help them build problem-solving skills, make friends and collaborate — but they also admit to problems like bad sleep habits and cyberbullying, a new Pew Research Center survey finds.

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Thus children who play more violent and dangerous video games are more likely to have increased of aggressive thoughts, behavior, feelings and decreased in prosocial helping. The effect of violence video games in children is worsened by the games' interactive nature.

How long should a 14 year old play video games per day? ›

Yousuf said pediatricians generally recommend the following guidelines: Under 2 years old: Zero screen time, except for video chatting with family or friends. 2-5 years old: No more than one hour per day co-viewing with a parent or sibling. 5-17 years old: Generally no more than two hours per day, except for homework.

Is online gaming good or bad? ›

Online gaming habits can escalate into addiction, which can negatively impact the physical and mental health of the individual. Physical harm, for instance, can include reduced sleep, vision problems, back pain, poor diet, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

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