News & Reviews:   video games

Do you prefer watching movies or playing video games? Well, according to a new survey report by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), 63% of Gen Z individuals prefer gaming to watching movies.

If you love getting free games, you might have heard of Epic Games Store (EGS). The Steam competitor is always looking for ways to expand its reach but was accessible only on PCs before this. However, that has changed because you can now use the platform via a mobile app.

Microsoft is actively expanding Copilot to more digital and physical aspects because the future is now all about generative AI. One thing we still haven't seen Microsoft do is AI in video games. But, that could change soon.

Looks like the social media scene is about to get more interesting. After Netflix’s move to create a game library on its platform, LinkedIn might do the same for its platform too. So, what should you know about it?

Mobile games have been around for years, and some big companies are known for making them. But did you know Meta also has been working on one? The company usually works with web browser games via Facebook but is now testing its Meta Horizon Worlds games.

If you're interested in the Steam Deck and aren't worried about import costs, now's probably a good time to get one. Valve's annual Steam Summer Sale is ongoing, and the company doesn't just have games on sale this time. The Steam Deck is also getting a discount.

Are you still doing some last-minute Christmas shopping? If you're a gamer, now's a good time to do it because the year-end holiday game sales are back. As usual, you can expect discounts for big studio AAA and indie titles from Steam and PlayStation.

From time to time, you would still have people telling you playing games is a waste of time and bad for your brain. However, a recent study from the University of Oxford says otherwise, saying that there's no relation between the amount of time gaming and a person's mental health. 

Video games are expensive these days, especially AAA titles from big publishers. That's why most people wait for sales periods, which could be the only chance you can get these games at a more affordable price. The good news is the next Steam Summer Sale is just around the corner.

For years, some fans have wondered if Nintendo had any intention of making a successor to its Switch console. The company has denied claims of a 4K-capable Switch Pro, but it looks like a successor is being considered. At the least, sources claim that there's proof of this.