Video Games
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Play Android Games Like a Pro with Your PS5 Controller
Transform your Android mobile gaming with your PS5 controller. A simple Bluetooth pairing gives you haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and superior control.
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How to Claim Your Piece of the $214 Million Fortnite Settlement
If you or your child played Fortnite between January 2017 and September 2022, you could be eligible to receive compensation from Epic Games.
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20 Awesome Things We Saw at the IFA Tech Show
We walked the show floor at IFA, Europe's largest consumer electronics show, and found 20 products that we'd love to own.
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Survey: The Hottest Games for Holiday 2017
Get your holiday shopping list started with this run-down of the most anticipated games of the year.
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Microsoft Xbox One X vs. PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch
This may be the best Xbox Microsoft has ever made, but that doesn't necessarily mean you should buy it.
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Nintendo Switch Lets You Play at Home or on the Go
Offering motion control and mobile gaming in one package, the Switch is like no video game console we've seen before.
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Amazon Prime Members Get More Free Books
Now Prime subscribers can read over a thousand books, plus magazines and comics, for no additional charge.
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Comparing the New Xbox One S vs. the Xbox One
The Xbox One S obviously has remarkable ultra-high definition picture and sound quality. Should you get it?
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Review of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 for Xbox One
We’d happily pocket our gym membership and stick with the virtual Jillian Michaels. Find out why.
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Microsoft Offers 10-Cent Movies, Music and Apps for 10 Days
If you've upgraded to Windows 10, you can snag many Microsoft apps, movies and music for 10 cents each for the 10 days leading up to Cyber Monday.
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Xbox One Now Plays Xbox 360 Games
Microsoft listened to Xbox One users. The result? A major overhaul of the console, including backward compatibility with Xbox 360 games and more.
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How to Find the Best Apple TV Apps
Looking for the best tvOS apps? Now you can consult Apple TV's new Top Charts to browse Top Paid, Top Free and Top Grossing tvOS apps.
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Sony Offers Universal Media Remote Control for PlayStation 4
With the Universal Media Remote for the Sony PlayStation 4, you won’t need to use your game controller to watch movies using your console.
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First Look: Skylanders SuperChargers
Activision goes beyond characters with the latest edition of Skylanders, Skylanders SuperChargers, adding a variety of vehicles explore and race through Skylands.
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Apple Unveils Voice & Touch-Enhanced Apple TV
Apple has enhanced its Apple TV media streamer with advanced game playing capabilities, voice control and touch-pad remote control.
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Nintendo 2DS / Mario Kart 7 Bundle Price Drops to $99.99
Effective Aug. 30, Nintendo is slashing the price of its Nintendo 2DS handheld gaming system with a Mario Kart 7 digital download by $30.
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Sony Announces 'The Last Guardian,' Final Fantasy 7 Remake, More at E3 2015
Long-awaited The Last Guardian, a Final Fantasy 7 remake, Uncharted 4 and a game about robo dinosaurs stole the show at the Sony E3 2015 keynote.
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Oculus Rift VR Gaming Headset Due in Early 2016
The Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, designed to immerse you in a 3D game world, looks to have some impressive titles at launch.
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Sony PlayStation Now Coming to Samsung Smart TVs in 2015
The Sony PlayStation Now streaming video game rental service will be launching on third-party devices like Samsung Smart TVs in 2015.
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6 Video Games Kids Will Love
The hottest games for the holidays have arrived. Our top picks that are sure to keep gamers of all ages engaged for hours.
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Sony PlayStation TV to Launch on Oct. 14
Sony's new $99 PlayStation TV streaming videogame box will launch here in the U.S. starting October 14.
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Skylanders Trap Team Game Coming to Tablets
Activision announced that it will be releasing a full version of its latest Skylander game on iOS and Android as well as on consoles this October.
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EA Access: A $4.99 Video Game Subscription Service
Game developer Electronic Arts's new EA Access plan offers unlimited play of a rotating selection of games for $4.99 per month.
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Dragon Adventure World Explorer Turns Roadtrips into Unique Games
DreamWorks' Dragon Adventure World Explorer uses real-time GPS, weather and traffic data to create an in-game world that mimics the real one.
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Video: Kids React to the Original Nintendo Game Boy
The folks at Kids React handed a 25-year-old Nintendo Game Boy to a group of grade schoolers. Hilarity ensued.
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Google's 'Smarty Pins' is a Free Geography Trivia Game
Smarty Pins is a fun, free trivia game from Google Maps that challenges you to accurately pinpoint locations on the globe given a few clues.
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Illinois College Offers League of Legends e-sports Scholarships
Robert Morris University in Illinois announced that it is offering athletic scholarships up to $19,000 for top teenage League of Legends gamers.
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LEGO Fusion Combines Real-World Building with App-based Gameplay
The new LEGO Fusion series of app-based games lets you easily capture and upload real-world Lego creations into a fun virtual game world.
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Sony PlayStation TV Streams PS4 Games to Any TV
Sony's PlayStation TV streaming box, which lets you stream PS4, PS3 and classic titles to any HDMI-ready TV, is coming to the U.S. this fall.
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New Apps, Better Twitter Integration Coming to Xbox
Integrated Twitter feeds and more channels are coming to both the Xbox 360 and Xbox One throughout the year.
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Xbox One & PS4 Draw Huge Amounts of Power, Even When Off
An NRDC report finds the Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One to be less energy efficient than the previous video game console generation.
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Nintendo Apologizes Over Gay Marriage Controversy
Nintendo's decision to exclude same-sex relationships from the upcoming U.S. release of Tomodachi Life has again landed the company in controversy.
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Skylanders Trap Team Game Offers a Twist
With Skylanders Trap Team, you can pull virtual villains out of the game and "trap" them in toys to make them fight for you.
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Amazon Fire TV: Like Apple TV, but Better
Amazon's new Amazon Fire TV is a $99 streaming media box with voice search, parental controls, predictive buffering and low-cost video gaming.
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Most Common Video Game Console Problems & How to Fix Them
Xbox One's Kinect motion sensor errors and the PlayStation 4 "blue light of death" top the list of common problems experienced by game console owners.
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Microsoft Pushing Political Ads over Xbox Live
Microsoft is pushing Xbox Live, MSN and Skype as political advertising platforms at a conservative conference, WaPo reports.
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Gamefly Adds DVD Rental by Mail Service
Gamefly customers can now use their account to rent DVD and Blu-ray movies by mail at no added cost.
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Microsoft Unveils $25 Xbox One Media Remote
Microsoft today announced the Xbox One Media Remote, able to control your gaming console and TV at the same time.
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Slimmer PlayStation Vita Coming to U.S. this Spring
A lighter, slimmer Sony PlayStation Vita portable gaming system, bundled with Borderlands 2, is coming this spring for $199.99.
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Microconsoles: A Cheap Gaming Alternative
Move over Xbox and PlayStation, microconsoles are here and they come with cheaper price tags and new games. We look at the top contenders.
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The Best Xbox One Games
With so many games on the shelves, you need to know what's the hottest titles for the Xbox One this season. We've got you covered.
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The Best PlayStation 3 & PlayStation 4 Games
The hottest games for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 have arrived. Check out our top picks for action, sports, racing and other titles.
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Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4: Which is Best for You?
Which next-gen console is right for you or your kids? Check out our breakdown of what the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have to offer.
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Amazon Now Selling Digital Download PlayStation Games
The Amazon PlayStation Network Store is an alternative marketplace for digital downloads for your PS3, PS4 and PS Vita.
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Research: Video Gaming Improves Older Brains
Researchers at University of California, San Francisco have developed a video game they say is capable of treating ADHD.
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Nintendo Introduces the 2DS Handheld
Nintendo's new 2DS gaming system is simply the Nintendo 3DS without 3D functionality at a lower price point.
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Madden NFL 25: Celebrating 25 Years of Digital Football
This year's edition of Madden Football is a celebration of 25 years of scoring digital touchdowns and running virtual teams.
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ESRB Adds Interactivite Elements to Game Ratings
The ESRB expanded video game ratings coverage to include interactivity and social connection ratings for games and apps.
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XBox One No Longer Needs to Watch You Play It to Work
After facing incredibly negative press and harsh criticism from customers, Microsoft announced that the presence of a Kinect motion-sensor is no longer required for the Xbox One console to work.
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Microsoft Bets Heavily on the Living Room with the Xbox One
The Xbox One is revealed with voice command technology, multitasking and built-in motion and voice sensors. No launch date or price announced yet.
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Nintendo fixes gay marriage "bug"
Characters in the game Tomodatchi Collection: New Life can enter into same-sex relationships. But does Nintendo's "error" need fixing?
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Nintendo Discontinuing Wii Services in June
Nintendo announced that it will soon discontinue most online service channels that come bundled with the Wii gaming console.
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Best Sites for Selling Old Video Games
Have a bin of old video games at home? Here's how the best trade-in sites stack up.
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PS4: The Future of PlayStation Gaming
Sony PlayStation recently gave a glimpse of what’s to come with the new PlayStation 4 console available later this year, and it’s a gamer’s paradise.
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Transformers Rescue Bots "Transport" into Beam Box Game System
Playskool Transformers Rescue Bots allow physical Transformer figures transport “into” a video game on your television via the Beam Box game system.
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First Look: Skylanders SWAP Force
Kids can take SWAP Force characters apart and swap the tops and bottoms of the figures to create new characters to play in the game.
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Setting up Your Child's New Tech Gifts
Setting up parental controls and installing Internet security software for your child's new computer, game system, tablet or smartphone.
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The Best Nintendo 3DS Games
With the Nintendo 3DS available for nearly two years, publishers have had time to develop some fantastic games for it. Here are our picks.
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How to Set Parental Controls for Your Game System
Here's how parents can get a handle on what type of content kids can access through the game consoles.
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Sony Wonderbook Brings Books to Life
Sony Wonderbook brings books to life with the magic of augmented reality and a PlayStation 3 peripheral wand.
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Friday the 13th Content for Sony Online Entertainment Titles
Celebrating Friday the 13th with in-game exclusives for Free Realms and Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures.
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Skylanders Giants: Bigger Toys, Bigger Powers
Skylanders Giants will be able to do things and access new places in the game with the Giants’ special set of skills.
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Review of the Sony PS Vita
Sony's new handheld game system, PS Vita, packs a gorgeous touchscreen, great games and tons of media options. But is it worth the steep price?
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Most Violent Video Games of 2011: Parents Take Note
Here are a some of the most violent video games released in 2011. Parents, take note.
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Great Video Game Accessories and Bundles
Here are our top picks for the best video game hardware bundles and accessories for Nintendo DS, Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360.
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Nintendo Drops 3DS Price to $169.99
Nintendo has drastically cut the price from $249.99 to $169.99.
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E3 Update: Sony Pushes PlayStation Vita Handheld, Move and 3D
Highlights of Sony's press conference at E3 - the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV
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Sony PlayStation Network Hacked, Your Data Stolen
Yet another massive data breach, this time from Sony. Is your data safe?
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The Best Nintendo 3DS Games
We pick the standouts from the first round of Nintendo 3DS games.
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Is 3D Worth it on a Nintendo 3DS or Cell Phone Display?
When you watch 3D on a screen as small as 3.5 or even 4.3 inches is it enjoyable? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Here's why.
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Review: Nintendo 3DS Delivers Serious Mobile Gaming
The most buzz-worthy feature of the new Nintendo 3DS is its no-glasses 3D display, but when it comes to actually playing a game, it’s the cameras and controls that provide the real breakthroughs.
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Nintendo Warns: No 3D for Kids Under 6
Nintendo says that looking at the 3D images for long periods of time can damage visual development in children under 6.
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ESRB App Delivers Detailed Game Ratings
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board mobile app delivers detailed computer and video game ratings, with examples, to your iPhone or Android phone.
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Hands-on Review of Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360
Our hands-on review of the Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 makes it clear that this is a great system for families with tweens and teens who want fun gaming, movies, music and more.
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How to Baby-proof Your Home Theater
Baby-proofing your home entertainment gear will help protect both your investment and your child. Follow these seven tips to a safer home.
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Netflix Over Sony PS3 May Be Best Version Yet
The new version of Netflix available on the Sony PS3 may be the best version available, offering the most features and super-speedy operation. -
First Review - Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360
Kinect (formerly “Project Natal”) for Xbox 360 is a peripheral that senses the placement and motion of your body to move and play on the screen—no controller required at all.
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Hands-on with Sony's PlayStation Move
Coming this fall, the Sony Move controllers for PS3 will bring a new level of realism to platform gaming. This week I was lucky enough to get a hands-on review of the early demo games, and I was very impressed. -
Catch the Olympic Spirit with these Video Games
If you can't get to the rink or the slopes to catch the Olympic spirit, try playing a video game that has the sports you’ll see in Vancouver this year.
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Build Your Dream House with Majesco’s Our House: Party! Video Game
Here’s your chance to build the house of your dreams with Majesco’s new design game for Nintendo Wii.
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Video Games that Let Parents Help Young Kids as They Play
Looking to spend some time playing video games with a younger child? These games let you play alongside you child, helping out as needed.
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New Toddler Game System Combines Action, Fun and Learning
The Zippity learning system from Leapfrog uses interactive, full-body play to help kids learn.
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The Virtual Parent Inside Your Video Game Console
Video game parental controls help you manage the content your kids are exposed to and prevent unauthorized online activities, such as chatting with strangers or making purchases.