May 14, 2018
This functional pinball machine is built entirely of LEGO
I’ve spent a good chunk of my life piecing together various LEGO projects… but even the craziest stuff I’ve built pales in comparison to this. It’s a fully…
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May 14, 2018
NES Classic loaded with classic manga games raises hopes for other special editions
Japanese gamers and manga aficionados and every combination thereof will get a treat this summer with the release of a NES Classic Edition loaded with games from the…
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Nintendo’s NES Classic will return to U.S. retail stores on June 29
Rejoice Nintendo fans: the Japanese gaming giant is bringing the NES Classic back to retail stores this summer. Nintendo said the console will go on sale again across the…
Read articleMay 10, 2018
Nintendo’s $20 charging stand finally fixes the Switch’s kickstand problem
Versatility has also been on of the Switch’s best features. The latest Nintendo system is a fascinating hybrid device that skirts the line between home and portable gaming.…
Read articleMay 9, 2018
Esports Overwatch League heads to hipster Brooklyn for its finals
What could be more perfect than moving the inaugural championship finals for an esports league from its Los Angeles home to Brooklyn? For Overwatch League, the esports conference…
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Nintendo Switch Online costs $20 per year and comes with 20 online-playable NES games
Nintendo has finally revealed the details of its paid online service after months of speculation by fans. The pricing is pretty much as expected ($20 per year), but…
Read articleMay 8, 2018
Rare Bits launches a market for digital collectables
As we plunge into our baffling future, it is believed that, at some point, we will be trading in cryptographically secure kittens, monsters, and playing cards. While it…
Read articleMay 2, 2018
Nintendo’s new president aims to build a billion-dollar mobile gaming business
It’s a time of optimism and transition at Nintendo, where brisk sales of the Switch have bolstered its bottom line and new leadership signals a fresh approach to…
Read articleMay 2, 2018
Facebook animates photo-realistic avatars to mimic VR users’ faces
Facebook wants you to look and move like you in VR, even if you’ve got a headset strapped to your face in the real world. That’s why it’s…
Read articleMay 1, 2018
In-app purchases are coming to Facebook’s Instant Games on Android and the web
Facebook is adding support for in-app purchases to its Instant Games platform, the company announced during a session on gaming at its F8 developer conference this afternoon. The…
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