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Valve bans Razer and Wooting keyboard automation in Counter-Strike 2
Valve is kicking Counter-Strike players out of matches if they use a feature found on some Razer and Wooting keyboards.
Jeremy Gan08.20.202417 relaxing video games to help you destress
To aid those who could use some help winding down, we’ve rounded up a few games that purposefully deemphasize aggression but aren’t overly cute or so stripped-down that they’re boring.
Jeff Dunn08.20.2024NVIDIA's ACE virtual human tech is making its way into an actual game
A game developer called Amazing Seasun Games is demonstrating NVIDIA's Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) technology through its upcoming multiplayer mecha game Mecha BREAK at Gamescom this year.
Mariella Moon08.20.2024The 25 best Nintendo Switch games in 2024
Here's a list of the best games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite, from A to Z trigger, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Engadget08.20.2024HP’s latest gaming mic is the Las Vegas casino of microphones
If you’ve ever browsed Razer’s selection of gaming peripherals and thought, “You guys need to step up your RGB game,” HP has just the accessory for you. The company’s newest HyperX microphone, unveiled on Tuesday at Gamescom, has over 100 LEDs for “a stunning visual” with “energetic style.”
Will Shanklin08.20.2024Final Fantasy XVI is coming to PC on September 17
Final Fantasy XVI at last has a PC release date. It will hit Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 17.
Kris Holt08.19.2024How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024
Gamescom 2024 is almost here. Exhibitors from over 60 countries will descend on Cologne, Germany, for what is now the industry’s biggest gaming event following E3’s demise. You can watch the opening-night showcase right here on Tuesday, August 20.
Will Shanklin08.19.2024The 22 best PC games you can play right now for 2024
Here is a list of the best PC games you can get right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Engadget08.19.2024How to choose the best TV for gaming right now
Here's a guide to picking the best TVs for 4K gaming, plus a few of the best gaming TVs you can get right now.
Jeff Dunn08.19.2024How to watch all of Xbox's Gamescom streams
How to watch all of Xbox's Gamescom streams. All told, there are four events to check out.
Lawrence Bonk08.17.2024Meta puts Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas VR on ice
Meta sends Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas VR to the trash heap. The Quest remake is on hold indefinitely.
Lawrence Bonk08.16.2024The adorable building game Tiny Glade is coming to Steam on September 23
The cute medieval building game Tiny Glade is coming to Steam on September 23.
Danny Gallagher08.16.2024The Plucky Squire expertly transforms old ideas into something new
Behind each turn of The Plucky Squire's pages, there's a new little surprise just waiting to make you smile.
Aaron Souppouris08.16.2024Fortnite returns to iOS in the EU as the Epic Games Store debuts on mobile
Fortnite is finally back on iOS as a native app in the EU after the Epic Games Store arrived on iPhone and iPad. The app marketplace is also available on Android worldwide, while Fall Guys is on smartphones for the first time.
Kris Holt08.16.2024Fortnite's second Marvel season puts Doctor Doom center stage
Doctor Doom will be heavily featured in Fortnite's Chapter 5 Season 4 as part of the Absolute Doom battle pass.
Steve Dent08.16.2024Doom meets Dredd in Defect, a squad-based shooter with a Mick Gordon soundtrack
Today the trailer dropped for a new game called Defect from a new studio called emptyvessel, comprised of veterans from many of the heavy-hitting titles in AAA game development.
Anna Washenko08.15.2024Two action movie simulators Action Hero and Vendetta Forever are headed to VR
Two new action sim games are coming to VR headsets later this year including Action Hero and Vendetta Forever.
Danny Gallagher08.15.2024Arizona Sunshine Remake brings the undead back to VR with enhanced graphics
The "Fred" will rise from the dead when the Arizona Sunshine Remake drops on VR headsets on October 17.
Danny Gallagher08.15.2024Trombone Champ is coming to VR headsets this fall
The absurd, wonderful Trombone Champ is coming to VR headsets this fall.
Kris Holt08.15.2024Activision is finally addressing those massive Call of Duty download sizes
Activision is finally addressing those massive Call of Duty download sizes. The company’s removing Warzone from the default download for annual games.
Lawrence Bonk08.15.2024