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Hackers Got PSP Games Running on a PlayStation Portal, Making It Almost Useful

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 14:10

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Sony’s $200 PlayStation Portal is one step closer to being an actually fun device. Out of the box, the Portal can only stream games from a PS5, and users are barred from remotely accessing the company’s sizable cloud gaming library service. But now, thanks to two Google engineers, you may soon be able to hack the…

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Baldur's Gate 3 made more than $650 million last year, proving video games don't need microtransactions to succeed

Sun, 01/28/2024 - 08:45

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Baldur's Gate 3 on a smartphone screen.

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‘The Claw’ Is MSI’s Steam Deck-Like That Looks a Hell of a Lot Like a Steam Deck

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 21:53

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Say it with me, “The Claw.” What does that name evoke? Saturday morning cartoons? Timeless Pixar classics? PC maker MSI hopes you’ll start to instead think about gaming, as it’s the latest company to offer up its version of a Steam Deck, and this one indeed shares quite a few similarities to Valve’s original handheld…

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8BitDo Ultimate review: Our favorite controller for PC, Switch, and mobile

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 17:55

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Which VR headsets work with Steam? Here's a full guide to virtual reality on the Steam gaming app

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 17:51

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oculus quest 2 meta — A large collection of VR headsets work with Steam.
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Please Don't Huff Fumes From Your Steam Deck

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 11:15

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Are you enjoying that new Deck smell a little too much?

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The developer behind one of this year's most anticipated games just shut down after releasing its game on early access to disastrous reviews

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 17:26

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A photo of gameplay in post-apocalyptic MMO The Day Before — "The Day Before" went from one of the most anticipated games of the year to receiving a flood of negative reviews. Now, the developers behind the game are closing up shop.
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Microsoft’s Handheld Version of the Xbox App Is a Good First Step; Now Do Windows

Sat, 12/02/2023 - 11:39

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The Xbox app now plays nice with handheld consoles thanks to a new “Compact mode.” Windows-based handheld console users no longer need to navigate through tiny text and jumbled sidebars on relatively small screens. But Microsoft, you know what would be even better? A full version of Windows 11 made for handheld.