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PS5 restock updates: PlayStation Direct hits Europe, Walmart and Best Buy drops likely in the US

PS5 restock updates: PlayStation Direct hits Europe, Walmart and Best Buy drops likely in the US

The next PS5 restock will be happening soon, here's how to prepare.

by Russell Holly

How to find the best M.2 SSD for expanding PS5 storage

How to find the best M.2 SSD for expanding PS5 storage

Sony unlocked the extra M.2 SSD slot inside the PlayStation 5. The rules are tricky, but these specific drives should all work.

by Joseph Kaminski

A PS5 restock will happen at PlayStation Direct today (Update: Sold out)

Better luck next time.

How I survived the rough launch of Amazon's New World online game

More than 700,000 players tried to log in on the first day of this ambitious project. Here's what happened to me.

Far Cry 6 review: Plenty of style, little story substance

Combat and exploration are as fun as ever in Far Cry 6, but the characters are a bunch of duds.

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Nintendo Switch Lite review: A great handheld, without the Switch part

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Why I'm not worried about burn-in on the Nintendo Switch OLED

Commentary: OLED screens can show signs of image retention or ghosting, but I doubt it will be a problem on the new Switch.

by David Katzmaier

Banjo-Kazooie is coming to Nintendo Switch Online this Thursday

The N64 classic arrives on Nintendo's subscription service on Jan. 20.

by Kevin Knezevic

Best Game Pass and Xbox Live deals

How to get the most out of your console for less.

by Max McHone

Pokemon Go Power Plant event adds two new electric Pokemon

Helioptile and Heliolisk make their debut during this week's Power Plant event.

by Kevin Knezevic

Is Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition really about the metaverse?

Microsoft calls it a metaverse move, which is already 2022's most overused term.

by Scott Stein

Pokemon Go Community Day Classic: Bulbasaur, event bonuses and more

Pokemon Go is holding a second Community Day this month on Jan. 22.

by Kevin Knezevic

Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Every new Pokemon revealed so far

Here are all the brand-new Pokemon debuting in the upcoming Nintendo Switch game.

by Kevin Knezevic

Pokemon Legends: Arceus extended trailer shows off missions, crafting and more

Here's our most in-depth look yet at the upcoming Pokemon game.

by Kevin Knezevic

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is coming to Tetris 99 this month

Tetris 99's next Maximus Cup event introduces a new theme based on the upcoming Pokemon game.

by Kevin Knezevic

Microsoft expands gaming and Xbox further, buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Microsoft's deal for the video game giant comes as Activision has struggled with a series of complaints about its toxic work culture.

by Ian Sherr

Disney-themed Kingdom Hearts collection hits Nintendo Switch on Feb. 10

The games will only be available via cloud gaming, but you can try out demos as of Tuesday.

by Sean Keane

Xbox Series X restock tracker: Tips for avoiding scams and actually scoring a console

This next Xbox Series X restock is not coming from a random person on Twitter.

by Russell Holly

Best PlayStation Plus deals: Up to 30% off annual subscription

Get the most out of your console with free monthly games, online access and exclusive discounts.

by Max McHone

PS5 restock updates: PlayStation Direct hits Europe, Walmart and Best Buy drops likely in the US

The next PS5 restock will be happening soon, here's how to prepare.

by Russell Holly

Games of 2022: All the release dates you should know

It's going to be a huge year for games. Here are all the PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch release dates worth knowing.

by Daniel Van Boom

Take your gaming experience to the next level with up to 60% off Razer accessories

Today only at Best Buy, you can save up to 60% on gaming keyboards, chairs, headsets and more.

by Max McHone

The Xbox Series S is on sale for the first time ever right now (Update: Sold out)

This is the first price drop we've seen on either next-gen Xbox console, and it's sure to sell out quick. Grab yours now before they're gone.

by Max McHone

Best gaming chair for 2022

We tried gaming chairs from DXRacer, Secretlab and others to help you find the size and style that's right for you.

by Joseph Kaminski

How to buy a gaming monitor

Here are the basics you need to start your search.

by Lori Grunin

How to find the best M.2 SSD for expanding PS5 storage

Sony unlocked the extra M.2 SSD slot inside the PlayStation 5. The rules are tricky, but these specific drives should all work.

by Joseph Kaminski