The VR bucket list: 5 virtual reality experiences that will define 2026

As we settle into 2026, the conversation around Virtual Reality has fundamentally shifted. We are no longer just talking ...

Alien: Isolation's Xenomorph doesn’t need to resort to try-hard jumpscares

Players do get little glimpses of the Xenomorph before this point — they'll witness it kill an NPC with its tail, hear it ...
Ars Technica

Xbox controller with PC - why is it terrible?

I have 2 Xbox One controllers. Paired with Bluetooth, there are a couple of issues. (1) They will randomly forget they are paired to the PC. Sunday everything will be working fine, when I go to play ...
IGN

The Xbox Wireless Controller Drops to $38 and There's Still Time to Get It by Christmas

This official Microsoft Xbox controller is identical to the one that's bundled with the Xbox Series X and S console. Standard features include textured grips, hybrid D-pad, button mapping with the ...
PC Gamer

According to Steam, the average PC Gamer writer played 72 games this year (56% of which were new) and used a controller more than we'd like to admit

This week I've been: Defending Hades 2's honour in the Game of the Year awards, failing. Last week I was: Appreciating player housing in MMORPGs. So—the Steam replay for 2025 debuted recently, giving ...
NPR

Federal judge says U.S. must give due process to deported Venezuelans

A federal judge on Monday said the U.S. government denied due process to the Venezuelan men it deported to a prison in El Salvador in March after President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act. The ...
GameSpot

8BitDo Rare 40th Anniversary Xbox Wireless Controller Is Steeply Discounted

Xbox and PC gamers can save big on 8BitDo's first wireless controller for Xbox Series X|S. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Rare 40th Anniversary Edition is on sale for $72 (was $90) at Amazon. Officially ...
GameSpot

8BitDo All-Button Arcade Controller For Switch 1/2 Gets Massive Price Cut

8BitDo's All-Button Arcade Controllers for Nintendo Switch 1/2, PC, and Xbox consoles are on sale for terrific prices at Amazon. The wireless retro-inspired edition for Switch 1/2 and PC is up for ...
CNET

Razer's Wolverine V3 Pro 8K Controller Won't Replace My Mouse and Keyboard, but Here's Where It Shines

I applaud the absurdly high polling rate, six extra remappable buttons and TMR sticks, but let me tell you why I'm sticking with my keyboard and mouse for most games I play. Tyler is a writer under ...
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The competitor is an Xbox and PC controller that excels in its simplicity

The Competitor is an Xbox and PC-compatible controller from manufacturer Hyperkin that adopts a DualSense-like appearance and symmetrical thumbstick layout. While it does feature niceties like ...
Wired

Americans Are Increasingly Convinced That Aliens Have Visited Earth

Americans are becoming more open to the idea that aliens have visited Earth, according to a series of polls that show belief in alien visitation has been steadily on the rise since 2012. Moreover, ...