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The best game-streaming services for 2023

Game streaming is still in its infancy but is evolving quickly as technology progresses. This list features the best game-streaming services to try in 2023.
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The best capture cards for 2023: Xbox, PlayStation, and PC

One of the best capture cards will help you stream or record your gameplay at the highest possible quality. Here are the capture devices we recommend in 2023.
A frog stands on a robot's shoulders in Shoulders of Giants.

Shoulders of Giants brings mascot-era nostalgia to the roguelite genre

Shoulders of Giants plays like a long-lost PlayStation platformer standing on a modern roguelite's shoulders.
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Xbox just surprise announced and released a stylish new Game Pass title

Hi-Fi Rush is a new rhythm action game from Tango Gameworks, and you won't have to wait long to play it.
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Redfall’s May 2 release date revealed during Developer_Direct

Arkane Studios and Bethesda confirmed a May 2 release date for Redfall at today's Developer_Direct Showcase.
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Goldeneye 007 comes to Game Pass and Nintendo Switch later this week

The long-awaited re-release of Goldeneye 007 will happen on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass and Xbox Game Pass on January 27.
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Xbox and Bethesda’s Developer_Direct: how to watch and what to expect

This is everything you need to know about Xbox and Bethesda's Developer_Direct showcase happening today.
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How to connect an Xbox controller to a PC

The Xbox controller is one of the best when it comes to PC gaming. In this guide, we'll show you how to connect your Xbox controller to your PC.
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The best Xbox One controllers for 2023

Many controllers are available for the Xbox One, including gamepads from Microsoft and third-party controllers loaded with unique features. Here are the best.
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This console generation isn’t about games or hardware. It’s about services

While gaming console cycles have always been defined by hardware bumps and exclusives, this current generation shows us the power of services.
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If you think you know what to expect from Atomic Heart, think again

If you're just expecting Atomic Heart to be Bioshock in Soviet Russia, you're going to be shocked by the full picture.
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The best Xbox Series X controllers for 2023

Looking for the best controllers for your Xbox Series X? Maybe you want some extra customization features or at least a unique design: Here are the best models!
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Xbox and Bethesda’s Developer_Direct is their most important showcase ever

Xbox and Bethesda's Developer_Direct on January 25 will be one of Microsoft's most important game showcases ever. Here's why.
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Your Xbox is becoming carbon aware with new update

Some small but important updates to the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series X make the gaming consoles more carbon aware.
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The Xbox Series X games with the best graphics

If you're looking for a handful of games that will make any onlooker's jaw drop, here are our picks for some of the Xbox Series X games with the best graphics.
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Xbox Game Pass adds a little and loses a lot this month

Xbox gains two Persona games and Monster Hunter Rise but will lose six great games in the process.
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PS5 and Xbox Series X need to show us what they’re capable of in 2023

After two years of cross-generational support, 2023 needs to be the year where we learn what the PS5 and Xbox Series X are truly capable of.
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How to gameshare on Xbox Series X

One drawback with digital games is not being able to share your games, but the Xbox Series X has a solution. Here's everything you need to know about gameshare.
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CES 2023: ROG’s Raikiri Pro controller’s built-in screen has Dreamcast vibes

Republic of Gamers is launching its own PC controller, the Raikiri Pro, which shares a surprising similarity to the Dreamcast's gamepad.
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4 predictions for where video games are headed in 2023

Don't blink: 2023 could be another landmark year for the gaming world if these four trends hold strong.
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Best Buy is having a 24-hour flash sale – the 5 best deals

In time for the end of 2022, Best Buy's 24-hour sale includes discounts on the Microsoft Xbox Series S, iRobot Roomba i7+, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, and more.
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Even without a big exclusive, Xbox quietly dominated 2022

We may not have gotten Starfield this year, but Xbox was home to most of this year's boldest games.
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How to sync an Xbox Series X controller

There are a few things you should know about pairing Xbox controllers with your shiny new Xbox Series X system. Here's how to sync an Xbox Series X controller.
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Xbox Series X tips and tricks: how to set up your new console

Don't dig through layers of menus on your own. We've compiled a list of the best tips and tricks you should know about to get the most out of the Xbox Series X.
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Walmart Holiday Sale: The 5 best deals you can still shop

With the holidays just around the corner, Walmart has started some sales for last-minute gifts, and we've collected five of the best deals for you!
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Our most anticipated Xbox Series X games of 2023

From Starfield to Forza, these are the Xbox Series X and S titles that you should be excited about as we head into 2023.
A player battles Krubis in Light on Life.

Shh, don’t tell anyone about High on Life’s legally dubious Frasier joke

One of High on Life's best jokes involves a legally dubious Frasier reference. Let's just keep it a secret between us, okay?
Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth stand back to back in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII: tips and tricks for beginners

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is available on modern platforms for the first time. Here's how to make the most of your trip through this beloved sequel.

The best stocking stuffers for gamers

The holiday season is approaching, but never fear. Here's a buying guide for the best stocking stuffers for gamers.
Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming Service Enters Beta This Week

You can now launch Game Pass, Luna titles through Google Search

Google may have killed Stadia, but it's staying in the cloud arena by letting players launch games like Halo Infinite via Google Search.
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High on Life includes a full ’90s cult movie that you can watch in-game

High on Life's wildest Easter egg involves a 1994 cult classic starring Denise Richards and Paul Walker.
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High on Life review: Rick and Morty meets Metroid in memorable shooter

High on Life's hit-and-miss comedy will be polarizing, but its Metroid Prime-inspired formula makes for a memorable sci-fi adventure.
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Riot Games Xbox Game Pass benefits: rewards in League of Legends, and more

League of Legends, Valorant, Legends of Runeterra, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift all now have special benefits for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
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Today’s Best Deals: Apple iPad, Xbox Series S, and more

Today's best deals include discounts on the Apple iPad, Xbox Series S, Ring Video doorbell, and more — but hurry, they're selling fast!