'Pokemon Trading Card Game Live' launching in beta on Feb. 22

The Pokemon Company has announced that a limited beta of "Pokemon Trading Card Game Live" will launch on iOS, macOS, and other platforms later in February ahead of an official debut.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard in $68.7B gaming deal

Software giant Microsoft has agreed to purchase Activision Blizzard, a major acquisition valued at $68.7 billion that combines many major studios under one entity.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 76

RiotPWR ESL gaming controller review: great iPhone gaming in a not-so-great package

The RiotPWR ESL gaming controller is a great way to play iPhone games, but the bulk and color scheme leaves a lot to be desired.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 0

GeForce Now game streaming vastly improved on M1 Macs

With a new update, the GeForce Now game streaming service will now run better on a Mac, and RTX 3080 members can play at native 1600p on their M1 Macs.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 10

HexGaming Ultimate Controller review: competition grade for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS

The HexGaming Ultimate Controller lives up to its name with a fully-customizable design, swappable joysticks, and programmable paddle buttons. It also happens to be compatible with Apple's well-connected ecosystem.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 6

Steam Deck, Playdate handheld consoles delayed until early 2022

Two new highly anticipated handheld consoles have been delayed — both Valve's Steam Deck and the Playdate handheld console will not ship until early 2022.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 7

Netflix Games service is now available on iPhone, iPad

Netflix has announced that Netflix Games, which is included in the company's existing subscriptions, is now available on iOS — about one week after the new feature debuted on Android.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Netflix to release games via App Store instead of through streaming app

Netflix's plan to release games on iOS will see the titles appearing in the App Store, a report claims, rather than being made available via the video streaming service's app, as will be offered on Android.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 7

Backbone One iPhone controller users get new features with optional subscription

The Backbone One iPhone gaming controller gets Twitch integration, screen sharing, and more thanks to an upcoming update and paid service called Backbone+.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 0

Apple now calls itself a gaming company fighting with Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo

In an earnings filing, Apple has made clear that it believes that it is locked in combat with Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, highlighting how important it views gaming on its platforms.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 63

'Lego Star Wars: Castaways' coming to Apple Arcade in November

Apple has announced that a new Lego Star Wars action-adventure title, titled "Castaways," is coming to its Apple Arcade gaming service.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

Apple considered making a cloud gaming service alongside Apple Arcade

A new report claims that Apple considered launching its own cloud-based gaming service in parallel with Apple Arcade, similar to Nvidia's GeForce Now and Google's Stadia.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 14

Apple earns more from gaming than Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Activision combined

Apple's profits from gaming outweighed those of major game companies, according to a report, with Apple earning more from App Store games in its 2019 fiscal year than Nintendo, Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, and Sony combined.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 29

New China restrictions limit minors to three hours of gaming a week

China has implemented strict new regulations that only allow minors in the country to play video games for one hour a day on the weekends and holidays.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 86

Secret Google document outlines plans to bring games to any device, including Mac

An explicitly confidential Google vision document reveals that the company had a plan to become "the world's largest game platform," which included distributing games on Mac.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 4

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