#Gaming

Pokémon Champions launched on Switch with bugs breaking core battle mechanics. But the deeper issue isn't the bugs — it's whether a game trying to please all players can satisfy any of them.

Xreal and Viture's latest AR glasses all do a few things well and a few things poorly. Here's what the best pair would look like — and why none of them are there yet.

Nine months after a record-breaking launch, Nintendo is cutting Switch 2 production from 6 million to 4 million units per quarter. What went wrong, and what does it signal for the console market?

Generative AI tools dominated GDC 2026 — but most developers aren't shipping them in real games. What's holding the industry back, and what does that gap reveal?

From Times Square launch events to silent server shutdowns, live-service games promised forever but keep delivering finality. What went wrong, and what comes next?

AI data centers are set to consume 70% of global RAM in 2026. For the gaming industry, that means $1,200 consoles, 45,000 lost jobs, and a community that won't accept what's coming next.

Intel's Core Ultra 200S Plus (Arrow Lake Refresh) adds cores and bumps clocks, promising 15% better gaming. But the real question is: compared to what? Here's what enthusiasts need to know.

Palmer Luckey's retro gaming startup ModRetro is seeking funding at a $1 billion valuation. What does it mean when the man building autonomous weapons also wants to make the perfect Game Boy?

Nintendo Switch 2 requires expensive microSD Express cards instead of regular microSD. 4.4x faster speeds come with 2x higher prices - what this means for gamers and the industry.

The White House sparked controversy by opening an Iran strike video with Call of Duty footage. Examining the gamification of government communication and its implications.

Trump administration weighs allowing Tencent to maintain US gaming investments amid national security concerns. Analysis of implications for gaming industry, investors, and US-China tech relations.

Nintendo's Pokémon spinoffs are quietly revolutionizing the franchise's core philosophy, shifting from trainer-centric to Pokémon-centric worldbuilding. What this means for IP evolution.