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How in the world did these AMD RX 6600 XT GPUs sell at or under MSRP?

If you have a nearby Micro Center or live in the UK, godspeed

By Sean Hollister

Free Guy guy gets paid Fortnite skin

Dude, Free Guy is coming to Fortnite — get it?

By Ash Parrish

Gaming

The Verge’s gaming section brings the latest video game news, reviews of the most exciting releases, and interviews with the industry’s biggest names. We cover everything from PlayStation and Xbox blockbusters, to quirky Nintendo games, to the cool indie gems on PC and Android that you might otherwise miss.

ToneStone is a music production app from the people behind Guitar Hero and Left 4 Dead

By Mitchell Clark

Even Microsoft is mocking its Xbox Series X name

By Tom Warren
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Jabra’s Elite 65t are just $50 at Best Buy right now

By Brandon Widder

Warhammer’s new subscription streaming service is coming to iOS, Android, and smart TVs

By James Vincent
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Twitch responds to ‘Twitch Do Better’ movement with improved chat filters

By Ash Parrish

Twitch fixed a vulnerability that allowed trolls to circumvent chat filters

Tetris Effect: Connected is finally coming to the Switch in October

By Ash Parrish
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Axiom Verge 2, Boyfriend Dungeon, and more are out on the Switch today

By Andrew Webster
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The Amiga is the latest game system to get a mini retro remake

By Sam Byford
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 casts Idris Elba as Knuckles

By Chaim Gartenberg
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Diablo II: Resurrected is getting an open beta on August 20th

By Jay Peters
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Activision Blizzard shareholder says company’s response doesn’t ‘go nearly far enough’

By Ash Parrish

Nvidia’s tiny RTX A2000 GPU can fit inside a small form factor PC

By Tom Warren
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Gaming companies should avoid predatory designs, lawmakers say

By Makena Kelly
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Blue’s $50 Icepop mic brings subtle improvements to some Logitech headsets

By Cameron Faulkner
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT review: built for 1080p

By Tom Warren

GameMaker Studio 2 will now let you publish on desktop, mobile, and the web for $9.99 per month

By Ian Carlos Campbell
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Fantasian wraps up with part two release on August 13th

By Andrew Webster
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Ariana Grande’s Fortnite tour was a moment years in the making

By Andrew Webster

When a musical experience is yet another piece of worldbuilding

Rocket League’s next season brings changes to tournaments and a new cowboy-themed car

By Jay Peters
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Valve is working with AMD to make the Steam Deck Windows 11-ready

By Tom Warren
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Riot moves League of Legends’ US championship from Prudential Center due to COVID-19

By Kim Lyons and Jay Peters
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Unopened copy of Super Mario Bros. sells for a record $2 million

By Kim Lyons

Turtle Beach’s Recon is a multitalented wired Xbox controller

By Cameron Faulkner
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Microsoft’s new Xbox night mode dims your screen, controller, and power button

By Tom Warren
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Valve Steam Deck hands-on: the Nintendo Switch of PC gaming

Reservations are already sold out through mid-2022

By Sean Hollister
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This PS2 mod is a handheld dream come true

By Jon Porter
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Overwatch League sponsors reevaluate support following Activision Blizzard lawsuit

By Jon Porter
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The best deals on 4K TVs

By Taylor Lyles and Cameron Faulkner

The Xbox Series X is available online now at Walmart (Update: sold out)

By Cameron Faulkner

The PS5 is available online from Walmart (Update: sold out)

By Cameron Faulkner

The best gaming laptops in 2021: seven laptops to get your game on

By Monica Chin

Game it up

Asus releases Windows 11-ready BIOS updates with automatic TPM support

By Tom Warren
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Nintendo profits decline year-on-year as Switch hits 89 million sold

By Sam Byford
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The Playdate’s first season of games won’t hit every handheld at the same time

By Ian Carlos Campbell
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Amazon’s new MMO delayed for the fourth time, but this time by just one month

By Jay Peters
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Sony’s next-gen PSVR was reportedly detailed at a developer summit

By Ian Carlos Campbell
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Ghost of Tsushima’s multiplayer mode is getting new content and a standalone release

By Jay Peters
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Final Fantasy VII Remake for PS4 and PS5 is half off through August 19th

By Cameron Faulkner
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PowerA’s Fusion Pro is an enthusiast Switch controller that won’t enthuse everyone

By Cameron Faulkner
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