China approves 117 video games in August, the most in 2024, amid Black Myth: Wukong mania

China approves 117 video games in August, the most in 2024, amid Black Myth: Wukong mania

The NPPA has licensed a total of 850 domestic titles in the first eight months of this year, compared with 609 in the same period in 2023. A screenshot from Tencent Holdings’ action game Yirenzhixia. Photo: qq.com The large number of titles approved in August reflects the significant recovery in China’s video gaming market since … Read more

The best SSDs for 2023

The best SSDs for 2023

With pricing lower than ever, running your PC or device on a solid-state drive (SSD) is a must. Forget hard drives for anything but long-term storage. The PlayStation 5 lets you add an additional SSD now, too, and Windows 11 supports Direct Storage, giving you the same speedy loading times as the Xbox Series X … Read more

The best co-op games on Xbox Series X

The best co-op games on Xbox Series X

The Xbox Series X is home to superb games we’ll no doubt be talking about for years to come. The system features RPGs, shooters, puzzle games, survival games, and even competitive experiences that throw you against other players to be the last person standing. Better yet are the games you can enjoy with friends, either … Read more

The best video game consoles for 2024

The best video game consoles for 2024

It’s a fantastic time to be a gamer — when it comes to platform choice, there have never been more options available. You could grab a PlayStation 5 and enjoy its killer lineup of exclusives or dive into the Xbox Series X’s deep game library (not to mention the fantastic deal that is Game Pass). … Read more

PC ports need to be better in 2024. Here’s how

PC ports need to be better in 2024. Here’s how

Digital Trends I’ve said it once, and I’ll saw it again: 2023 wasn’t a great year for PC gaming. We saw some excellent games, but most were marred by poor ports that exhibited performance issues, bugs, and other game-breaking problems. Even at the end of the year, though, things are looking up, and I hope … Read more

The best multiplayer games on Xbox Series X

The best multiplayer games on Xbox Series X

Multiplayer games are certainly at their best on the current-gen systems. With the power of the Xbox Series X, we’re seeing online experiences that were never possible before. Killer graphics, smoother frame rates, and slick loading screens make this the best time to jump into a game with your friends. The only question becomes: What … Read more

How to gameshare on Xbox One

How to gameshare on Xbox One

Gamesharing is one of the best features the gaming world has seen over the past decade. The Xbox One was one of the first consoles to fully embrace this feature, and the simple process allows you to give a person you trust access to your library of downloadable games. This feature would carry forward to … Read more

Xbox Series X is at its cheapest ever price for Christmas

Xbox Series X is at its cheapest ever price for Christmas

Xbox Walmart has one of the better Xbox Series X deals that’s perfect for gifting someone this Christmas. Today, you can buy the Xbox Series X for $349 thereby saving a huge $150 off the original price of $499. Proving to be hugely popular, this is a deal that gamers really aren’t going to want … Read more

Save $50 on the Xbox Series S with 3 months of Game Pass

Save  on the Xbox Series S with 3 months of Game Pass

Microsoft While a lot of folks tend to focus on how powerful consoles are, there’s a lot to be said about providing an affordable experience, even with slightly less power. The Nintendo Switch has been doing it for years, and for the most part, the Xbox Series S gives a similar experience but has been … Read more