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The long overdue Apple TV refresh may offer 120Hz support

The Apple TV 4K hasn’t been updated for more than three and a half years, which is an eternity in technology. But 9to5Mac reports that the new tvOS 14.5 beta references support for 120Hz refresh rates — a capability that no currently available Apple TV models have — which could indicate Apple is working on… Read more

Epic just made streaming Fortnite easier than ever with a new Houseparty integration

Epic is further stitching together its various platforms with a new Fortnite integration for its social video app Houseparty that lets you stream your gameplay to friends. The integration builds on an existing one that uses Houseparty’s video chatting capabilities to bring live video chat into Fortnite, and now this essentially does the reverse. That… Read more

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut on PlayStation has some bugs that need investigating

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, an upgraded version of one of 2019’s most-acclaimed titles, hit consoles last week with the game’s release on PlayStation 4 and 5. But fans who have been looking forward to finally trying Disco Elysium on console (including myself) have run into many bugs, and developer ZA/UM still hasn’t released a… Read more

8BitDo now makes the best Switch pro controller

Nintendo’s official Pro Controller for the Switch is generally a pretty useful accessory, but it has its problems: the D-pad is unreliable, and it doesn’t really offer any “pro-level” functionality. 8BitDo’s latest controller improves on both of those issues while coming in at a lower price. The 8BitDo Pro 2 is an upgraded version of… Read more

Sony’s MLB The Show 21 will arrive on Xbox Game Pass at launch

We already knew MLB The Show 21 would be the first entry in the Sony-published series to arrive on Xbox consoles. And today, Microsoft revealed the next entry in the long-running baseball franchise will also be available on Xbox Game Pass for consoles when the game releases on April 20th. According to the blog post,… Read more

8BitDo now makes the best Switch pro controller

Nintendo’s official Pro Controller for the Switch is generally a pretty useful accessory, but it has its problems: the D-pad is unreliable, and it doesn’t really offer any “pro-level” functionality. 8BitDo’s latest controller improves on both of those issues while coming in at a lower price. The 8BitDo Pro 2 is an upgraded version of… Read more

Best PC gaming headsets 2021: The best wired, wireless and surround sound headsets around

(Pocket-lint) – Setting out on a mission to find the very best gaming headsets was a daunting task. There are a multitude of options out there – wired, wireless, closed and open cup designs, stereo and surround sound headsets, oval and round earcups, leather and material finishes, the list goes on and on. A lot… Read more

Gigabyte’s Aorus Demonstrates 43-Inch 144Hz Gaming Monitor

Home News (Image credit: Gigabyte) VideoCardz reports, citing local media as the source that Gigabyte’s Aorus division has demonstrated the company’s upcoming 43-inch monitor that features 144Hz refresh rate as well as 1ms MPRT response time. Gigabyte’s Aorus FV43U will be the industry’s third 43-inch display that boasts a combination of a large 43-inch size,… Read more

Doom 3 for PSVR is a solid showcase for Sony’s Aim Controller

Doom 3 has a long history with VR, so it’s a little surprising that this week’s PlayStation VR release is the first version ever to go on sale. Almost nine years ago, we visited Id Software luminary John Carmack to see his duct-taped prototype “Oculus Rift” headset for the first time, and Doom 3 was… Read more

The DualSense’s adaptive triggers show how to make a button feel next-gen

The PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller is an incredible input device, perhaps the most tangible example of “next-gen” gaming the new wave of consoles has offered to date. But you won’t necessarily see the upgrades just from looking at Sony’s controller. At first glance, there are few differences between the PS4’s DualShock 4 and the PS5’s… Read more

CD Projekt Red is changing how it makes games after disastrous Cyberpunk 2077 launch

Polish game studio CD Projekt Red announced a sweeping restructuring plan on Tuesday, just months after the disastrous launch of its much-hyped title Cyberpunk 2077. One of the key goals of the new plan brings “a change in the way [the studio] develops video games,” according to a press release. The changes will allow CD… Read more

Amnesia: Rebirth has a new ‘Adventure Mode’ with no monsters, new puzzles, and more lights

If you like puzzles and eerie deserts, but not darkness and horrifying ghouls, Swedish studio Frictional has a new version of its game Amnesia: Rebirth for you. A less stressful “Adventure Mode” is being added to Rebirth today via GOG, Steam, and the Epic Store. The game’s PlayStation version will get Adventure Mode in the… Read more

Meet Beoplay Portal, Bang & Olufsen’s first ever wireless gaming headset

Home News (Image credit: Bang & Olufsen) Great news for high-end audio lovers and gamers alike: Bang & Olufsen has just announced its first-ever wireless gaming headphones, the Beoplay Portal. The high-end Danish firm promises that the Beoplay Portal brings the hallmarks of its design to a gaming headset. Whether you plan on using them… Read more

How to get the best picture and sound from your PlayStation 5

Home Advice (Image credit: Sony) Despite still being in its relative infancy, Sony’s PlayStation 5 games console is already serving up some stunning gaming experiences. The shift up to more consistent true 4K graphics at both 60Hz and, remarkably, 120Hz is joining forces with wider, better use of high dynamic range and the impressive efforts… Read more

Sony PlayStation Pulse 3D Wireless Headset

Our Verdict Pretty much the only wireless headset you should consider if you’re a PS5 gamer For Punchy and exciting sound Convincing 3D audio Comfortable over long sessions Against Mic picks up background noise Extravagant design One of the best features of the Sony PlayStation 5 is its support for 3D audio. Sony’s so-called Tempest… Read more