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Ars Technica and GOG team up to bring you a pile of our favorite games

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-30 04:24:57

Greetings, Arsians! We love games here at the Ars Orbiting HQ, and I'm not just talking the latest AAA blockbusters—we love all kinds of games, from modern to ancient and all points in between. With that in mind, we're trying something different for the next few months to see how it goes: We've partnered with the folks at GOG.com to create a store page featuring a hand-curated list of some of our favorites from GOG's catalog. At the end of every month, we'll rotate a couple of titles off the li

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Nintendo is ending its cost-saving Switch game vouchers

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-30 04:01:04

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Nintendo is discontinuing vouchers for Switch games. The program, which lets Switch Online members save money on digital games, will come to an end on January 30th, 2026. Though players will no longer be able to purchase vouchers after this date, vouchers will still expire one year after they’re purchased. Nintendo first introduced Switch game vouc

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You can own the GameStop stapler that broke Nintendo Switch 2 consoles

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-31 03:58:48

GameStop has been specializing in making pretty wacky headlines in recent years, and its latest follows in that grand tradition. After employees at the retailer stapled Switch 2 receipts to boxes in a way that punctured some of the consoles' screens , the company promised that it would "make things right" for those customers. In addition to giving replacement Switch 2s to those people, GameStop has decided to turn the whole viral event into a publicity stunt for charity. Today, it posted on X th

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PlayStation Plus Subscribers Can Get Chromed Out in Cyberpunk 2077 Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-31 08:02:38

When CD Projekt Red launched Cyberpunk 2077 in 2020, the game was plagued by bugs and glitches. Since then, the company has provided free updates and patches to the game to make it a fun, engaging and award-winning experience. And some PlayStation Plus subscribers can now play this dystopian, sci-fi game. PlayStation Plus is Sony's version of Xbox Game Pass, and it offers subscribers a large and constantly expanding library of games. There are three PlayStation Plus tiers -- Essential ($10 a mo

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All digital Xbox games now carry standardized accessibility tags

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-01 09:09:45

Microsoft just announced that all digital games and experiences are now accompanied by clearly labeled and standardized accessibility tags . These Accessible Games Initiative tags are designed to "provide players with clear and consistent information about the accessibility features in video games." They are found on top of the store page. As you can see below, the game South of Midnight includes 13 accessibility features . Clicking "More" leads to a description of each. In this case, the game

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Epic Games Settles With Samsung. That's a Big Deal for Fortnite Players and Gamers More Broadly

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-01 12:15:40

Epic Games says it's reached a settlement with Samsung after suing both Samsung and Google last year over antitrust issues. The action is likely a turning point for players of Fortnite and other games. Epic didn't disclose the terms of the settlement, but the original suit focused on Samsung blocking the installation of apps on its mobile devices, making it more difficult for users to install Epic Games titles, such as the popular Fortnite. At the time, Epic said it took 21 steps to install a g

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Amazon Is Going All In, ASUS Strix G16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 5070i Suddenly Got a Lot Cheaper

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-02 09:35:29

The top-of-the-line gaming laptops with powerful graphics cards and next-gen processors are rarely discounted, especially in a market that is going through shortages and keeping prices high. This is why it is such a big deal when a great laptop like the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) gets a deep discount. At the moment, this beast of a laptop (RTX 5070 Ti, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7) is $400 off for Prime Day, bringing its price down to $1,999. It’s a once-a-year

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13 Best Prime Day Board Game Deals for Kids of All Ages (2025)

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-02-02 18:26:48

With summer vacations still stretching off into the distance, taking advantage of Prime Day board game deals or snagging some discounted toys could be a very smart move. The WIRED Reviews team has a gaggle of kids of all ages between us, and most of us are still big kids at heart, so we’ve tried a lot of board games and toys over the years. Some of the best family board games are on sale for Prime Day. You can also find deals on some of the best STEM toys. I have handpicked a selection of WIRED

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The Nintendo Switch OLED is $100 off during Prime Day

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-02-02 18:09:16

Amazon Prime Day is the best time to save money on a Nintendo Switch OLED during a time when there aren’t any deals on the last-gen console (however, there are some other great gaming deals). Right now, you can get one with neon red and blue Joy-Con for the all-time low price of $249 ($100 off) at Woot. Alternatively, you get the console bundled with a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for $275 ($75 off) at Woot. These are both international models; they’ll work totally fine in the US (Switch

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Amazon Drops the Switch 2 on Prime Day, This Mario Kart Bundle Will Be Gone in Minutes

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-03 23:37:11

The wait is finally over for Nintendo fans: the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle is now available on Amazon, and it’s arriving at the absolute perfect time –just in time for Prime Day. This is the bundle everyone has been talking about, and it’s the one that’s sure to sell off the shelves. There isn’t much sense in paying for the console alone when you can bundle Mario Kart World, which gives you instant access to one of the year’s hottest games. The price for this bundle is set at $

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Worms Make Me Uncomfortable, but I'll Still Play This Upcoming Apple Arcade Game

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-03 22:26:36

Worms are everywhere. I know and accept this, but I hate those little critters and they freak me out. Their wriggly bodies make my skin crawl, and I actively avoid them at all costs. But when Apple Arcade adds Worms Across Worlds, the next installment in the award-winning Worms series, on Aug. 7, I'll play it because the game's cartoony style make these worms palatable for me. Apple Arcade is filled with familiar and classic games, alongside exclusive titles, that you can play for $7 a month (£

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Fortnite Maker Epic Games Settles With Samsung Following App-Blocking Lawsuit

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-04 14:35:00

Epic Games says it's reached a settlement after taking legal action against Samsung, which it sued last year along with Google over antitrust issues. In a motion filed in a California district court, Epic requested a dismissal of its claims against Samsung, saying Epic, "has reached a settlement agreement with Defendants Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc." Epic did not disclose the terms of the settlement, but the original suit focused around Samsung blocking th

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Amazon offers four more free games for Prime Day, including Marvel’s Midnight Suns

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-05 12:37:08

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . The 2025 edition of Prime Day is upon us and, as expected, Amazon is offering Prime members an extra batch of games at no additional cost. Four more PC titles are now available to Prime Gaming subscribers, namely Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Marvel’

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Amazon Offers Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Peanuts, Prime Day Jackpot for Xbox Gamers

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-05 11:25:47

We know it’s a very modern and silly problem to have, but it’s so deeply aggravating when you go to install a new game on your Xbox Series X or S, only to find that you’re out of memory. Sure, every big AAA game these days takes up 100 GBs somehow, but it’s 2025 people, this should be an issue of the past! Well, you can help alleviate the issue with the right purchases, and if this is the problem you want to sort, then you should get yourself this Seagate Storage Expansion Card while it’s on sal

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‘Anthem’ Is the Latest Video Game Casualty. What Should End-of-Life Care Look Like for Games?

wired.com Megan Farokhmanesh 2026-02-05 17:43:16

Electronic Arts and BioWare will sunset their online multiplayer game Anthem on January 12, effectively making it obsolete. “Anthem was designed to be an online-only title so once the servers go offline, the game will no longer be playable,” BioWare wrote in the announcement. On August 15, the game will disappear from EA Play’s playlist. Right now, players can’t buy in-game currency, but they will be able to spend what they have until servers are offline. Developers at BioWare who have been wor

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Romero Games says reports of its death are greatly exaggerated

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-06 04:09:06

It appeared that Romero Games might have shuttered as a consequence of the sweeping job cuts at Microsoft last week, but the studio is still alive and kicking. In to a post on Bluesky, the company clarified that its latest project is currently canceled after its funding was pulled. The post doesn't name the publisher due to confidentiality agreements, but it sure seems like Microsoft was the purse behind the new game. Losing the money hasn't also meant that Romero Games is closing its doors, but

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Despite Losing Batman and Superman, Nicholas Hoult Knew Lex Luthor Was for Him

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-02-06 04:00:01

The world works in mysterious ways, even the world of comic book casting. Nicholas Hoult has been trying to become a superhero for years. He was one of the actors being considered for the lead role in Matt Reeves’ The Batman and was also considered to play Superman for James Gunn. Of course, neither of those things worked out, but something else worked out that was even better. Hoult ended up as Lex Luthor, and, it turns out, it was a role that was speaking to him all along. Speaking to Hoult o

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Nintendo wants to keep ‘traditional approach’ to development as costs skyrocket

theverge.com Andrew Webster 2026-02-06 16:56:19

A bigger, more powerful Switch means bigger, more intensive games that take more time and money to make. But as development costs skyrocket across the industry, Nintendo seems to have a plan to keep things in control as it transitions into the Switch 2 era. In response to a question during a recent shareholders meeting about the increased costs of making games for its new console, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa admitted that “recent game software development has become larger in scale and

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Epic reaches mystery settlement with Samsung days before new Galaxy phones

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2026-02-06 18:31:30

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Last September, after successfully suing Google for running an illegal app store monopoly, Epic Games sued Samsung, too — alleging the phonemaker of illegally conspiring with Google to undermine third-party app stores. An “Auto Blocker” feature on Samsung Android phones, which was turned on by default, automatically kept users from installi

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Arkane founder calls Game Pass an 'unsustainable model' that's wrecking the industry

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-06 23:58:19

Arkane Studios founder Raphael Colantonio had some harsh words for Game Pass in a thread on X, calling it an "unstainable model" that's "damaging the industry." He also said that Microsoft's ability to throw "infinite money" at the platform will eventually wane because "reality has to hit." Colantonio continued by saying Microsoft will "kill everyone else, or give up" and that gamers only like the service because "the offer is too good to be true." He also wrote that these same players will tur

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Nintendo wants to keep ‘traditional approach’ to development as costs skyrocket

theverge.com Andrew Webster 2026-02-07 04:56:19

A bigger, more powerful Switch means bigger, more intensive games that take more time and money to make. But as development costs skyrocket across the industry, Nintendo seems to have a plan to keep things in control as it transitions into the Switch 2 era. In response to a question during a recent shareholders meeting about the increased costs of making games for its new console, Nintendo president Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa admitted that “recent game software development has become

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Our expert replaced his Meta Ray-Bans with these smart glasses, and they come with an Echo Spot for under $140

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2026-02-07 14:45:55

June Wan/ZDNET Smart glasses are among the latest and most interesting tech developments. They suit an audience of tech enthusiasts and photographers and can even help bridge the gap for those with visual impairment. Amazon took its stab at them, introducing the Echo Frames in 2019 and updating them periodically since. Our expert liked them so much, he ditched his Meta Ray-Bans, which are more expensive. Also: The best Prime Day tech deals live now Luckily, Amazon is offering an early Prime e

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The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-06 21:04:31

A petition to preserve video game access recently achieved an important milestone of one million signatures, but it has two more challenges to overcome before reaching the final level. The "Stop Killing Games" movement reached a million votes earlier this month, meaning the European Union will have to consider adopting legislation addressing this issue. However, the petition first has to deal with the threat of potentially fake signatures and the resistance from major game studios and publishers

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A surrealist documentary about climate change and other new indie games worth checking out

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-05 12:00:21

Welcome to our latest roundup of indie game news and releases. It's a shorter edition than usual this week, but there are still a few interesting games here that are worth having on your radar. Also, there's still plenty of time to pick up some bargains in the Steam Summer Sale. So if you're planning on bringing your Steam Deck (or ROG Ally or whathaveyou) to a cookout this July 4 weekend and have some change to spare, why not pick up a game or two and try it out? There are a bunch of quality o

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Two and a Half Years in GameDev

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-08 02:31:51

About 3 years ago, I joined a GameDev company, without any prior experience making games or hands-on exposure to this industry. Statistically, this time is not even enough’s to release a single game. But during that window, I was lucky to meet many talented people deeply involved in modern GameDev, who shared with me their career journeys, war tales, and anecdotes, and helped me shape my vision. One unexpected outcome of this switch was that many friends and former colleagues reached out to me

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GameStop Might've Sold Your Purchase Data to Facebook: How to Claim a Piece of the Settlement

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-07 22:00:00

There's still time to claim part of GameStop privacy settlement. Have you bought something from video game retailer GameStop in the past five years? Did you have a Facebook account when you did so? According to an email I received awhile back, that includes me. If it includes you as well, you can claim your own piece of a brewing settlement from the company, and you've still got a few weeks to do so. Last month, GameStop agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it o

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How to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2025

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2026-02-08 05:00:00

Grab your grill, your hot dogs, and your sparklers because it’s time to celebrate… Summer Games Done Quick 2025. The annual speedrunning charity marathon benefitting Doctors without Borders is back starting July 6th and finishes July 12th. Here’s how and most importantly what to watch as you enjoy the reason for the speedrunning season. Summer Games Done Quick 2025 starts on Sunday July 6th at 1:30 PM ET on Twitch. Games Done Quick’s YouTube channel will have VODs up typically within a few shor

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These are the 15 best open source Android games you need to download

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-07 21:00:40

Andy Walker / Android Authority I’ve previously detailed a list of open source Android apps I always install on my phones, old or new. While all those apps add utility to my handsets, few of them provide pure entertainment. That’s where open source Android games come into play. Open source games might seem counterintuitive, but their transparency and alterability are part of their allure. They allow users to view their source code up and down or enjoy it as they are. Some have even spawned mod

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Our expert ditched his Meta Ray-Bans for these smart glasses, and they come with an Echo Spot for under $150

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2026-02-09 17:53:00

June Wan/ZDNET Smart glasses are among the latest and most interesting tech developments. They suit an audience of tech enthusiasts and photographers and can even help bridge the gap for those with visual impairment. Amazon took its stab at them, introducing the Echo Frames in 2019 and updating them periodically since. Our expert liked them so much, he ditched his Meta Ray-Bans, which are more expensive. Also: The best Prime Day tech deals live now Luckily, Amazon is offering an early Prime e

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Our expert ditched his Meta Ray-Bans for these smart glasses, and they come with and Echo Spot for under $150

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2026-02-09 23:53:06

June Wan/ZDNET Smart glasses are among the latest and most interesting tech developments. They suit an audience of tech enthusiasts and photographers and can even help bridge the gap for those with visual impairment. Amazon took its stab at them, introducing the Echo Frames in 2019 and updating them periodically since. Our expert liked them so much, he ditched his Meta Ray-Bans, which are more expensive. Also: The best Prime Day tech deals live now Luckily, Amazon is offering an early Prime e

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Latest Tech News

Ars Technica and GOG team up to bring you a pile of our favorite games

Nintendo is ending its cost-saving Switch game vouchers

You can own the GameStop stapler that broke Nintendo Switch 2 consoles

PlayStation Plus Subscribers Can Get Chromed Out in Cyberpunk 2077 Now

All digital Xbox games now carry standardized accessibility tags

Epic Games Settles With Samsung. That's a Big Deal for Fortnite Players and Gamers More Broadly

Amazon Is Going All In, ASUS Strix G16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 5070i Suddenly Got a Lot Cheaper

13 Best Prime Day Board Game Deals for Kids of All Ages (2025)

The Nintendo Switch OLED is $100 off during Prime Day

Amazon Drops the Switch 2 on Prime Day, This Mario Kart Bundle Will Be Gone in Minutes

Worms Make Me Uncomfortable, but I'll Still Play This Upcoming Apple Arcade Game

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Settles With Samsung Following App-Blocking Lawsuit

Amazon offers four more free games for Prime Day, including Marvel’s Midnight Suns

Amazon Offers Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Peanuts, Prime Day Jackpot for Xbox Gamers

‘Anthem’ Is the Latest Video Game Casualty. What Should End-of-Life Care Look Like for Games?

Romero Games says reports of its death are greatly exaggerated

Despite Losing Batman and Superman, Nicholas Hoult Knew Lex Luthor Was for Him

Nintendo wants to keep ‘traditional approach’ to development as costs skyrocket

Epic reaches mystery settlement with Samsung days before new Galaxy phones

Arkane founder calls Game Pass an 'unsustainable model' that's wrecking the industry

Nintendo wants to keep ‘traditional approach’ to development as costs skyrocket

Our expert replaced his Meta Ray-Bans with these smart glasses, and they come with an Echo Spot for under $140

The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun

A surrealist documentary about climate change and other new indie games worth checking out

Two and a Half Years in GameDev

GameStop Might've Sold Your Purchase Data to Facebook: How to Claim a Piece of the Settlement

How to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2025

These are the 15 best open source Android games you need to download

Our expert ditched his Meta Ray-Bans for these smart glasses, and they come with an Echo Spot for under $150

Our expert ditched his Meta Ray-Bans for these smart glasses, and they come with and Echo Spot for under $150

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