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Switch 2, PS5 Pro, Next Xbox: The State Of Console Gaming | Spot On

Upcoming console releases signal a notable shift in the gaming industry.
PlayStation 5's price may set a precedent for future console costs.
Nintendo's next console might face challenges from emerging handheld devices.

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts, Clayton Kershaw & Freddie Freeman Receive MLB The Show 23 Diamond Rating

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again ranked in the top-5 teams in MLB The Show, coming in at No. 4 in overall rating, with three of their premiere stars leading the way in the game's Diamond Dynasty mode.MLB The Show introduced the Diamond Club in 2020 to recognize the top tier of players available in the game's Diamond Dynasty card-collecting mode which allows users to build a team of their favorite stars from around the league.

IDC: XR market declines 21% in 2022, Meta leads the VR segment, Nreal on top of the AR segment

2022 was a tough year for the AR/VR market as global shipments dropped sharply to 8.8 million units for the full year - down 20.9% compared to 2021, according to data by IDC.The analysts say that the drop was expected as this is a fledgling market and certain global events have massive effects on it (both positive and negative).

The best video games of 2022

2022 has come and nearly gone, bringing with it a lot of video games.The year saw some highly-anticipated new entries into many of our favorite big series.It also saw a lot of indie games that delighted us, and mobile games that sucked away hours of our time.Instead of bequeathing the title of "best" on a single game, we've selected our ten favorites from 2022.

Switch 2, PS5 Pro, Next Xbox: The State Of Console Gaming | Spot On

Upcoming console releases signal a notable shift in the gaming industry.
PlayStation 5's price may set a precedent for future console costs.
Nintendo's next console might face challenges from emerging handheld devices.

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts, Clayton Kershaw & Freddie Freeman Receive MLB The Show 23 Diamond Rating

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again ranked in the top-5 teams in MLB The Show, coming in at No. 4 in overall rating, with three of their premiere stars leading the way in the game's Diamond Dynasty mode.MLB The Show introduced the Diamond Club in 2020 to recognize the top tier of players available in the game's Diamond Dynasty card-collecting mode which allows users to build a team of their favorite stars from around the league.

IDC: XR market declines 21% in 2022, Meta leads the VR segment, Nreal on top of the AR segment

2022 was a tough year for the AR/VR market as global shipments dropped sharply to 8.8 million units for the full year - down 20.9% compared to 2021, according to data by IDC.The analysts say that the drop was expected as this is a fledgling market and certain global events have massive effects on it (both positive and negative).

The best video games of 2022

2022 has come and nearly gone, bringing with it a lot of video games.The year saw some highly-anticipated new entries into many of our favorite big series.It also saw a lot of indie games that delighted us, and mobile games that sucked away hours of our time.Instead of bequeathing the title of "best" on a single game, we've selected our ten favorites from 2022.
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LEGO Harry Potter Collection is getting a current-gen remaster for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles

LEGO Harry Potter Collection launches for PS5 and Xbox Series on October 8, raising questions about the necessity of a remaster.

Xbox Is Moving "Full Speed Ahead" On Next-Gen Hardware

Microsoft is actively working on the next generation of Xbox hardware for a significant technological leap.
A new Xbox Series hardware release is expected soon, potentially including a white digital-only Xbox Series X.
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Save $40 on the second-gen Apple Pencil

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A knockoff is cheaper, but the real deal Pencil is much more convenient to use.Plus, more deals on the Eero Pro 6E router, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X / S.



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Apple's AirTags are receiving a rare discount at Amazon right now

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You can also save on the latest entry-level iPad, Anker's inexpensive charging stand, and a pair of custom-fitting earbuds from Ultimate Ears.If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.If you're someone who has a penchant for losing everything you own - your keys, fanny pack, what have you - a set of ultra-wideband Bluetooth trackers is a good bet for keeping tabs on your belongings.

Backup your smartphone in just a few minutes with this Thunderbolt 3-enabled tiny portable SSD - Yanko Design

It might look a little larger than your average thumb drive, but trust me, your thumb drive can't hold a torch to the hiDRIVE.With read/write speeds of up to 2500MB/s (or 2.5GB/s for short), the hiDRIVE lets you transfer or even access vast amounts of data in the blink of an eye.The compact device comes with Thunderbolt 3 and has storage ranging anywhere between 1TB and 8TB.

Meta Quest Pro sees 33 percent price drop after less than five months

When we reviewed the Meta Quest Pro headset less than five months ago, we balked at the device's $1,500 price point, which represented a whopping 275 percent price premium over the Quest 2 (with much less than a 275 percent increase in quality).Meta is already taking steps to scale back that massive asking price, though; as of Sunday, the headset is now available for $1,000 in the US and Canada (a similar price drop will take place March 15 in other Quest Pro countries).

A very special Dealmaster: Last-minute deals you can still grab

We're entering the last week of the year and, as you might've guessed, there's still a fair amount of last-minute gifts to grab at some of the best prices you'll find all year.In this week's Dealmaster we have some of our favorite big-ticket items matching their all-time low prices, including the latest iPad, Google Pixel's ( 6, 6a, and 7), Sony headphones and earphones, and the latest Apple AirPods Pro, to name a few.

The weekend's best deals: A bunch of Apple devices, Surface, Xbox, Meta Quest, and more

Black Friday and Cyber Week are technically done and dusted.But the season of deals and record-low pricing continues for a variety of electronics as we wind down the year.Among some of the best deals running are a few of Apple's iPads, MacBooks, and Apple TVs.Both the latest iPad and iPad Air are on sale right now for their lowest-ever prices.

Save $40 on the second-gen Apple Pencil

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A knockoff is cheaper, but the real deal Pencil is much more convenient to use.Plus, more deals on the Eero Pro 6E router, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X / S.



If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.

Apple's AirTags are receiving a rare discount at Amazon right now

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You can also save on the latest entry-level iPad, Anker's inexpensive charging stand, and a pair of custom-fitting earbuds from Ultimate Ears.If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.If you're someone who has a penchant for losing everything you own - your keys, fanny pack, what have you - a set of ultra-wideband Bluetooth trackers is a good bet for keeping tabs on your belongings.

Backup your smartphone in just a few minutes with this Thunderbolt 3-enabled tiny portable SSD - Yanko Design

It might look a little larger than your average thumb drive, but trust me, your thumb drive can't hold a torch to the hiDRIVE.With read/write speeds of up to 2500MB/s (or 2.5GB/s for short), the hiDRIVE lets you transfer or even access vast amounts of data in the blink of an eye.The compact device comes with Thunderbolt 3 and has storage ranging anywhere between 1TB and 8TB.

Meta Quest Pro sees 33 percent price drop after less than five months

When we reviewed the Meta Quest Pro headset less than five months ago, we balked at the device's $1,500 price point, which represented a whopping 275 percent price premium over the Quest 2 (with much less than a 275 percent increase in quality).Meta is already taking steps to scale back that massive asking price, though; as of Sunday, the headset is now available for $1,000 in the US and Canada (a similar price drop will take place March 15 in other Quest Pro countries).

A very special Dealmaster: Last-minute deals you can still grab

We're entering the last week of the year and, as you might've guessed, there's still a fair amount of last-minute gifts to grab at some of the best prices you'll find all year.In this week's Dealmaster we have some of our favorite big-ticket items matching their all-time low prices, including the latest iPad, Google Pixel's ( 6, 6a, and 7), Sony headphones and earphones, and the latest Apple AirPods Pro, to name a few.

The weekend's best deals: A bunch of Apple devices, Surface, Xbox, Meta Quest, and more

Black Friday and Cyber Week are technically done and dusted.But the season of deals and record-low pricing continues for a variety of electronics as we wind down the year.Among some of the best deals running are a few of Apple's iPads, MacBooks, and Apple TVs.Both the latest iPad and iPad Air are on sale right now for their lowest-ever prices.
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Resident Evil 4 review: just how good is the RE Engine?

Resident Evil 4 remade on PS5 and Xbox Series X is a work of art.Someone owes Marie Kondo a fruit basket, because this spring-clean remake of one of the best games ever made is all about sparking joy.There are plenty of fantastic new additions, and the best bits aren't just all present, but rearranged in a way that they complement each other more than they originally did, not least of all in how superstar secret agent Leon S Kennedy has been greased up to perform more slickly than ever.
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Unreal Engine 5 makes Layers of Fear terrifyingly real, and I love it

If you need more proof that Unreal Engine 5 is set to dominate video game development this generation, then glance at the new tech demo for Layers of Fear.The latest instalment of Bloober Team's iconic horror series has been rebuilt entirely in UE5, and it shows.Featuring ray tracing, HDR, 4K resolution, and Unreal Engine 5-only features including Lumen for dynamic lighting and Niagara visual effects to create particle effects in real time, Layers of Fear (2023) just jumped to the top of my most wanted list.

Unreal Engine 5 review

In our Unreal Engine 5 review, we're taking a look at something the world waited eight years for.UE5 represents a mammoth leap forward in technology for the games industry and completely redefines the playing field for the future of gaming, augmented reality and whatever the future holds for the digital parallel of the physical world.

Unreal Engine 5 makes Layers of Fear terrifyingly real, and I love it

If you need more proof that Unreal Engine 5 is set to dominate video game development this generation, then glance at the new tech demo for Layers of Fear.The latest instalment of Bloober Team's iconic horror series has been rebuilt entirely in UE5, and it shows.Featuring ray tracing, HDR, 4K resolution, and Unreal Engine 5-only features including Lumen for dynamic lighting and Niagara visual effects to create particle effects in real time, Layers of Fear (2023) just jumped to the top of my most wanted list.

Unreal Engine 5 review

In our Unreal Engine 5 review, we're taking a look at something the world waited eight years for.UE5 represents a mammoth leap forward in technology for the games industry and completely redefines the playing field for the future of gaming, augmented reality and whatever the future holds for the digital parallel of the physical world.
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Epic Games just created a scarily realistic human on an iPhone

(Image credit: Epic Games / Ninja Theory)
When Epic Games took the stage at GDC this week everyone was blown away by the Unreal Engine 5.2 tech demo that showcased how easy it is to create incredible photo real characters, or MetaHumans.But few realised everything being shown was created in real time... on an iPhone.

Microsoft says its new developer tools can reduce Xbox's climate impact

When it comes to reducing gaming's aggregate impact on climate change, previous research has shown that the energy needed to power the game-playing hardware is responsible for the bulk of the industry's greenhouse gas emissions.That's especially true for console and PC games, which can draw hundreds of watts of power between the game hardware, display, and speakers.
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Save $150 on the smaller Google Pixel 7 smartphone

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At $150 off, Google's base-model flagship offers a lot of value.Plus, deals on the Moon-faking Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the still excellent M1-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro, and some other goodies.If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.As the days get longer, Google's Pixel phones are continuing to get cheaper.

Acer Chromebook 516 GE review: AAA gaming on ChromeOS is a reality

The Acer Chromebook 516 GE feels like it was green-lit back when Google Stadia was the future of gaming.As someone who lacks a high-spec gaming PC (but has a PS5 and Xbox Series X) the idea of cloud gaming and having access to high-end PC games anywhere is an enticing third-way for gaming.Stadia may have gone but Nvidia GeForce Now, Game Pass, Amazon Luna+ and more platforms exist.

Google's Nest Wifi Pro router is $40 off for one, $60 off for two

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The deal that shined the brightest today was Google's Nest Wifi Pro in any color for $159.99 - although, the Xbox Series S selling for $239.99 comes close.The biggest discount yet is happening for Google's Nest Wifi Pro, its Wi-Fi 6 and 6E router that's significantly faster (and shinier) than the original Nest Wifi.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: which is best in 2023?

PS5 vs Xbox Series X is the console war of 2023 (remember those?).While PS5 has been the undisputed next-gen console to own, this year will see old scores settled and reignited as the PlayStation vs Xbox debate is closer than ever.Recently Sony revealed PS5 shortages will reduce in 2023 and the best upcoming PS5 games reveal titles dedicated to PS5, such as Forspoken.

The best Cyber Monday tech deals for 2022: discounts on earbuds, laptops, smartwatches and more | Engadget

Nathan Ingraham / Engadget  For the past couple of years, Cyber Monday has been almost an extension of Black Friday.In the tech deals space, lots of the discounts and sales we saw at the end of last week are still available now as Cyber Monday deals.There are some new ones, though, which means that even if you bought most things on your gift list during Black Friday, it's worth taking another look online to see if there's anything else you need or something you can get as a gift while on discount.

Save $150 on the smaller Google Pixel 7 smartphone

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At $150 off, Google's base-model flagship offers a lot of value.Plus, deals on the Moon-faking Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the still excellent M1-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro, and some other goodies.If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.As the days get longer, Google's Pixel phones are continuing to get cheaper.

Acer Chromebook 516 GE review: AAA gaming on ChromeOS is a reality

The Acer Chromebook 516 GE feels like it was green-lit back when Google Stadia was the future of gaming.As someone who lacks a high-spec gaming PC (but has a PS5 and Xbox Series X) the idea of cloud gaming and having access to high-end PC games anywhere is an enticing third-way for gaming.Stadia may have gone but Nvidia GeForce Now, Game Pass, Amazon Luna+ and more platforms exist.

Google's Nest Wifi Pro router is $40 off for one, $60 off for two

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The deal that shined the brightest today was Google's Nest Wifi Pro in any color for $159.99 - although, the Xbox Series S selling for $239.99 comes close.The biggest discount yet is happening for Google's Nest Wifi Pro, its Wi-Fi 6 and 6E router that's significantly faster (and shinier) than the original Nest Wifi.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: which is best in 2023?

PS5 vs Xbox Series X is the console war of 2023 (remember those?).While PS5 has been the undisputed next-gen console to own, this year will see old scores settled and reignited as the PlayStation vs Xbox debate is closer than ever.Recently Sony revealed PS5 shortages will reduce in 2023 and the best upcoming PS5 games reveal titles dedicated to PS5, such as Forspoken.

The best Cyber Monday tech deals for 2022: discounts on earbuds, laptops, smartwatches and more | Engadget

Nathan Ingraham / Engadget  For the past couple of years, Cyber Monday has been almost an extension of Black Friday.In the tech deals space, lots of the discounts and sales we saw at the end of last week are still available now as Cyber Monday deals.There are some new ones, though, which means that even if you bought most things on your gift list during Black Friday, it's worth taking another look online to see if there's anything else you need or something you can get as a gift while on discount.
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Bethesda's Redfall needs to be online for single-player mode

Bethesda's upcoming supernatural shooter Redfall will require "a persistent online connection," even for the single-player experience.That's according to an FAQ posted by Bethesda last week, which also confirms that players will need an active Bethesda.netaccount to play the game.Many modern single-player games require an online check-in (or even a text message confirmation) the first time they're launched, and some require periodic online anti-piracy checks.

Wireless charging dock for your game controller uses LED lights to tell you when you spend too much time gaming - Yanko Design

Sort of like your "Screen Time" on the iPhone or "Digital Wellbeing" on Android, but for your gaming console.Meet Oasis, a controller and charging cradle that collectively make sure you don't end up spending your entire day playing Minecraft.The way they work is simple, decide how many hours you want to play and add that to the Oasis cradle.
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ROG Raikiri Pro with built-in customizable OLED screen expands gaming HUD for more options - Yanko Design

Asus has surprised nerds at this year's CES with an officially licensed Xbox gaming controller that has a dedicated 1.3-inch mini OLED display to beam custom animations, display favorite wallpaper, microphone status, battery status, or the active controller profile.The 128×40 resolution screen is placed right where you'd find the Xbox home button, and I'm not complaining one bit.

The best Black Friday deals you can get at Walmart

Black Friday has arrived, and while Walmart dropped many of its Black Friday deals ahead of the main event as part of its Deals for Days event earlier this month, it is now featuring a load of excellent deals.In fact, some items, such as the latest Beats earbuds, have been dropped an extra few dollars since we last checked.

ROG Raikiri Pro with built-in customizable OLED screen expands gaming HUD for more options - Yanko Design

Asus has surprised nerds at this year's CES with an officially licensed Xbox gaming controller that has a dedicated 1.3-inch mini OLED display to beam custom animations, display favorite wallpaper, microphone status, battery status, or the active controller profile.The 128×40 resolution screen is placed right where you'd find the Xbox home button, and I'm not complaining one bit.

The best Black Friday deals you can get at Walmart

Black Friday has arrived, and while Walmart dropped many of its Black Friday deals ahead of the main event as part of its Deals for Days event earlier this month, it is now featuring a load of excellent deals.In fact, some items, such as the latest Beats earbuds, have been dropped an extra few dollars since we last checked.
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Review | 'High on Life' is more about the jokes than the gameplay

Available on: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S
Tech is not your friend.We are.Sign up for The Tech Friend newsletter.ArrowRight  Developer: Squanch Games | Publisher: Squanch Games
Release date: Dec. 13, 2022
The guns talk in "High on Life."Gripped in the nameless protagonist's hand, their bulbous eyes rolling up from the bottom right of the screen, they're as much constant characters in the first-person shooter game as they are weapons.

So you're telling me this isn't the next GTA game?

Grand Theft Auto starring Michael Madsen, Kim Basinger and Danny Glover?Are we dreaming?But hold on, it's NOT Grand Theft Auto, it's a 90s-themed crime game that looks and feels like it but has the most bizarre cast ever.And gamers are going wild for it.In a piece of news that stole the show at the Game Awards, an unknown games studio called 505 Games announced Crime Boss: Rockay City, a title that will feature a host of 90s stars... and Vanilla Ice.

The new Fortnite PS5 graphics are out of this world

Fortnite Battle Royale already boasted some pretty clean graphics on PS5, but it's just got a major upgrade.Epic Games has added new enhancements unleashed through Unreal Engine 5.1 in the release of Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 for PS5, Xbox Series X and S and PC.Geometry and lighting are improved, and shadows and reflections should look more realistic and respond to modelled detail, making everyone's favourite survival game look better than ever.

Analysis | Black Friday Deals Couldn't Soothe Anxious Shoppers

Shoppers at the Somerset Collection Mall on Black Friday in Troy, Michigan, US, on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.US retailers are bracing for a slower-than-normal Black Friday as high inflation and sagging consumer sentiment erode Americans demand for material goods.(Photographer: Bloomberg/Bloomberg)Black Friday looked a little gray this year.There's mounting evidence that consumers, drowning in discounts since the summer, are exhausted.
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Winter Wonderland: Holiday Dallas Cowboys gifts for fans

Happy Holidays!The temperatures drop, the trees get lit and everyone starts making their lists.These Dallas Cowboys gifts are must-haves.Who doesn't love the holidays?There's nothing like a little 'Jingle Bells' to get you feeling merry.Whether you turn on the carols the day after Halloween, or wait until the turkey's out of the oven, there's no judgment here.

Winter Wonderland: Holiday New England Patriots gifts for fans

Happy Holidays!The temperatures drop, the trees get lit and everyone starts making their lists.These New England Patriots gifts are must-haves.Who doesn't love the holidays?There's nothing like a little 'Jingle Bells' to get you feeling merry.Whether you turn on the carols the day after Halloween, or wait until the turkey's out of the oven, there's no judgment here.

Winter Wonderland: Holiday Washington Commanders gifts for fans

Happy Holidays!The temperatures drop, the trees get lit and everyone starts making their lists.These Washington Commanders gifts are must-haves.Who doesn't love the holidays?There's nothing like a little 'Jingle Bells' to get you feeling merry.Whether you turn on the carols the day after Halloween, or wait until the turkey's out of the oven, there's no judgment here.

Winter Wonderland: Holiday Dallas Cowboys gifts for fans

Happy Holidays!The temperatures drop, the trees get lit and everyone starts making their lists.These Dallas Cowboys gifts are must-haves.Who doesn't love the holidays?There's nothing like a little 'Jingle Bells' to get you feeling merry.Whether you turn on the carols the day after Halloween, or wait until the turkey's out of the oven, there's no judgment here.

Winter Wonderland: Holiday New England Patriots gifts for fans

Happy Holidays!The temperatures drop, the trees get lit and everyone starts making their lists.These New England Patriots gifts are must-haves.Who doesn't love the holidays?There's nothing like a little 'Jingle Bells' to get you feeling merry.Whether you turn on the carols the day after Halloween, or wait until the turkey's out of the oven, there's no judgment here.

Winter Wonderland: Holiday Washington Commanders gifts for fans

Happy Holidays!The temperatures drop, the trees get lit and everyone starts making their lists.These Washington Commanders gifts are must-haves.Who doesn't love the holidays?There's nothing like a little 'Jingle Bells' to get you feeling merry.Whether you turn on the carols the day after Halloween, or wait until the turkey's out of the oven, there's no judgment here.
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