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7 Common Gamepad Problems and How to Fix Them

Game controllers take a lot of abuse. From sweaty gaming sessions to spills and drops, some parts simply aren’t built to last beyond a few years. Here are some of the GamePad problems you’re likely to encounter and the fixes …

Tim Brookes 2d ago

Microsoft Now Sells Tiny Hoodies for Cold Xbox Controllers

People make up all sorts up excuses as to why they just lost a video game to their friend: sometimes they don’t know how to play, claim the controller isn’t working, or that they’re friend cheated. Who knew saying the control…

Chason Gordon 3d ago

Amazon Luna is Slimming Down its Games Library

Amazon has made itself a place in the game streaming ecosystem with Luna, especially with the shutdown of Google Stadia. Unfortunately, Amazon Luna will be dramatically trimming its library, removing almost 50 games in total….

Arol Wright 5d ago

The Xbox 360 Controller Will Get an Official Modern Makeover

Even today, the Xbox 360 controller is still fondly remembered by many. What would you think about a controller that accurately imitates its best qualities and works with modern Xbox consoles and PCs? That’s exactly what Hype…

Arol Wright Nov 22nd

10 Awesome PlayStation 5 Features You Should Be Using

Got your hands on a PlayStation 5 at last? Sony’s console can do more than let you experience top-tier titles. To make the most of this powerful gaming system, check out these PS5 add-ons and hidden features….

Tim Brookes Nov 21st

What Is Shader Compilation and Why Does It Make PC Games Stutter?

Some games have a type of stutter that happens no matter how powerful your computer is, or which settings you choose. This is caused by a process known as “shader compilation,” and it’s a growing issue in PC gaming….

Sydney Butler Nov 20th

How to Move a Game to an External Monitor in Windows

If you have two monitors or an external monitor with a laptop, some video games may start on the wrong screen. Not a big deal, right? Except it’s not always obvious how to move a fullscreen game to another monitor….

Sydney Butler Nov 19th

How to Take a Screenshot in Steam

Want to brag about your mad gaming skills? One way to do that is to take screenshots of your games. Steam makes capturing screenshots super easy with a keyboard shortcut. You can also change the shortcut key as well as the de…

Mahesh Makvana Nov 18th

When Is the Next Steam Sale? Here Are the Steam Sale Dates

Steam sales are a beloved part of PC gaming culture. These events see hundreds of price cuts on blockbuster games, indie darlings, and everything in between. They typically run for about a week, and they’re an excellent way t…

Jon Bitner Nov 15th

This Is Microsoft’s Great Xbox Bundle Deal for the Holidays

Tech companies are ramping up sales and promotions ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. The Xbox Series S is already an excellent value for anyone interested in console gaming, but now Microsoft is sweetening the deal….

Corbin Davenport Nov 14th

How Much Worse Is the Xbox Series S, Really?

The Xbox Series S was a bold move by Microsoft, offering a next-generation console at an enticing price, at $200 below the Series X. But if you choose to spring for those savings, how much are you actually giving up?…

Sydney Butler Nov 4th

30 FPS Games Are Here to Stay. Here’s Why

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles offered a short list of 60fps games, as did the generation before. At the start of the current generation, it seemed like 60fps games would become the new normal. Now, 30fps is back on…

Sydney Butler Nov 3rd

How to Restart a PS4

Is your PlayStation 4 frozen? Do your favorite games keep crashing? Restarting your PS4 can fix these issues and more. You can even reboot your PS4 with or without a controller. We’ll show you how.

Mahesh Makvana Oct 29th

Are You the “Cheap” Player in Multiplayer Video Games?

It was always frustrating playing my one of my friends in Sega hockey as kids. During every possession, he would simply dart directly toward the net and score an easy breakaway goal, whereas I would try to set up an elaborate…

Chason Gordon Oct 26th

Should You Buy Early Access Games on Steam?

While looking for your next game to play on the Steam storefront, you’ll inevitably come across a few labeled “Steam Early Access.” So what does Early Access mean for you as the player, and are there downsides or risks involv…

Fergus O'Sullivan Oct 22nd

Kerbal Space Program 2 Will Take Flight in February 2023

Kerbal Space Program might be one of the most fun simulation games of all time, as it tasks you with running your own space program, constructing rockets and space stations. The sequel now has a launch date….

Corbin Davenport Oct 21st

Sony’s New Premium Controller for the PS5 Costs $200

Xbox’s Elite controllers are some of the best gaming controllers around. They don’t come cheap, but they do come jam-packed with features, like interchangable buttons and paddles. If you wanted a PlayStation equivalent, you f…

Arol Wright Oct 18th

Razer’s New Handheld Looks Like a Switch and Runs Android

Razer is known for its gaming peripherals, which it has launched for desktop PCs, consoles, and even smartphones. Now, it’s doubling down on mobile gaming, and cloud gaming, with the new Razer Edge.

Arol Wright Oct 17th

The Steam Mobile App Is Getting an Overhaul

You might not know Steam even has a mobile app, but as it turns out, it does. Obviously, you can’t download games to your phone from there, but you can keep tabs on your Steam profile and friends. Now, though, it’s getting a …

Arol Wright Oct 13th

BMW Is Making Parking Less Boring With In-Car Gaming

Video games in cars always seemed like a bad idea, until they helped prevent thousands of fathers from trying to grab their kids while driving and yelling, “Don’t make me come back there!” But they’re useful for adults while …

Chason Gordon Oct 11th

How to Turn Off a PS4

Ready to take a break from gaming? If so, it’s easy to turn off your PlayStation 4 with or without a controller. We’ll show you how.

Mahesh Makvana Oct 8th

You Don’t Need a Reservation to Buy a Steam Deck Anymore

The Steam Deck is one of the hottest gaming products of the year, as it’s a full gaming PC in the form of a handheld console. If you were looking to buy one, you don’t need to make a reservation anymore — you can just get o…

Arol Wright Oct 7th

Why Mario Kart Just Isn’t as Fun as It Used to Be

It’s a bit jarring playing the latest Mario Kart for Nintendo Switch when the last time you played Mario Kart was the N64 version. Questions abound: Who are all these characters? Why can’t I actually fall off the course? And …

Chason Gordon Oct 1st

Steam Is Changing the Schedule for Its Yearly Sales

Steam’s seasonal sales are some of your best options to get PC games for cheap. From this point onward, though, those sales might be looking a little bit different, as Steam is changing its schedule around….

Arol Wright Sep 29th

Google Stadia Is Finally Shutting Down

Google was one of the very first companies to jump on the game streaming bandwagon with Stadia in 2019. But after its many woes, the company has finally come clean, and it’s killing Stadia for good.

Arol Wright Sep 29th

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