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PS5 restock tracker: keep an eye on Walmart, Amazon, GameStop and PlayStation Direct

PS5 restock tracker: keep an eye on Walmart, Amazon, GameStop and PlayStation Direct

Fewer restocks this month from almost every reseller could be a sign of things to come.

by Russell Holly

Metroid Dread's creator on life among the Metroidvanias

Metroid Dread's creator on life among the Metroidvanias

Yoshio Sakamoto discusses Samus, Dread and the big Switch question: TV or handheld?

by Scott Stein

Nintendo Switch OLED review: The best Switch yet, but not quite different enough

A bigger, better display and an excellent kickstand make this a great handheld game system, but if you keep your Switch docked all the time, you'll never notice.

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.

How to enable Dolby Vision on the Xbox Series X and S

Then lean back and wait for more than 10 games to support it natively.

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by David Carnoy

Best Xbox Series X or Series S accessories for 2021

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Oculus Quest 2 review: Facebook's $299 VR headset is still one of my favorite game consoles

by Scott Stein

Nintendo Switch OLED preorder: Where to look for stock

by Russell Holly

Nintendo Switch Lite

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

by Scott Stein

PS5 restock tracker: How to check which GameStop stores will have consoles tomorrow

by Russell Holly

Xbox Series X review: Fine-tuned to perfection without surprises

by Dan Ackerman

PS5 review: Exclusive games power Sony's sky-high space-age console

by Dan Ackerman

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These Nintendo Switch accessories make gaming better at home or on the go

From controllers to charging to protection, here are our recommendations to make your Nintendo Switch more fun.

by Joshua Goldman

Nintendo warns of game-crashing Metroid Dread bug

The company plans to release an update addressing the error later this month.

by Kevin Knezevic

Pokemon Go Halloween event guide: Pumpkaboo, Misunderstood Mischief Research and more

Pokemon Go's Halloween celebration is underway, and it introduces new ghost Pokemon and more to the game.

by Kevin Knezevic

Pokemon Go Halloween 2021 Part 1: Galarian Slowking, Special Research tasks and more

The first part of Pokemon Go's Halloween 2021 event is underway until Oct. 22.

by Kevin Knezevic

Animal Crossing: New Horizons free 2.0 update adds Brewster, cooking and much more

Animal Crossing's big free 2.0 update will be available on Nov. 5, and it's arriving alongside a paid DLC expansion called Happy Home Paradise.

by Kevin Knezevic

The sci-fi video game that will make your head explode

It will also make you say "holy shit" out loud. A lot.

by Mark Serrels

Animal Crossing Direct recap: 2.0 update, Happy Home Paradise DLC and more

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a big 2.0 update on Nov. 5.

by Kevin Knezevic

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack tier: Price, release date and more details

The expanded NSO tier launches on Oct. 25.

by Kevin Knezevic

How to preorder the Xbox Series X mini fridge

It started as a joke, but now you can spend $99 at Target and get your hands on one.

by CNET staff

Xbox mini fridge preorders start Oct. 19

Time to Xbox and chill. The Xbox mini fridge will be here in time for the holidays.

by Bree Fowler

The Xbox Series S is back in stock at Best Buy

Microsoft's entry-level console is easier to get than the Series X and the PS5.

by John Falcone

EA Sports removing Jon Gruden from Madden NFL 22

The disgraced former Raiders coach will be replaced with a generic likeness.

by Bree Fowler

PS5 restock tracker: keep an eye on Walmart, Amazon, GameStop and PlayStation Direct

Fewer restocks this month from almost every reseller could be a sign of things to come.

by Russell Holly

Classic endless runner Tiny Wings now available on Apple Arcade

In Apple Arcade's Tiny Wings, you can flap to your heart's content.

by Shelby Brown

Alienware's redesigned Aurora gaming PC celebrates 25 years of play

The gaming veteran's remaining desktop gets a facelift.

by Lori Grunin

Sony opens registration to buy a PS5 for the holidays

You'll still need a bit of luck to get an invite.

by Oscar Gonzalez

Deadmau5 headlines trippy interactive music journey in metaverse game Core

Manticore Games teams with Deadmau5 for an experimental, genre-defining music and game festival that's set for launch on Oct. 15.

by Alessandro Fillari

Nintendo is offering a new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate freebie

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can grab another free Spirit Board pack for Smash Bros. Ultimate.

by Kevin Knezevic

Best Buy is giving out free Gigantamax Pikachu and Eevee codes for Pokemon Sword and Shield

You can pick up a free code card at participating stores around the US until Oct. 24.

by Kevin Knezevic

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl update the classic games with new features

The upcoming Pokemon remakes stay faithful to the original titles while introducing some modern quality-of-life touches.

by Kevin Knezevic