On Monday, Microsoft announced more than 150 games that consumers will be able to play on its cloud gaming initiative (formerly known as Project xCloud) beginning September 15. But the cloud-gaming initiative omits one key feature: the ability to play on a PC. Microsoft began offering Project xCloud as a beta late last year, and […]
Facebook Gaming Signs Streamer KingRichard to Exclusive Deal
With more than 38M views attributed to his content, Facebook Gaming has signed Richard “KingRichard” Nelson to an exclusive streaming deal. The seven-time Apex Legends tournament winner will start streaming today via the Facebook Gaming platform. The deal was facilitated by Loaded and financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. Known for his magnanimous […]
Prime Gaming Rolls Out Its Final Free Classic SNK Games
It’s been a long journey, but we’re finally here. A full 22 SNK games are now available to Amazon Prime members with the last batch of 8 arriving later this afternoon. Those eight SNK games include The Last Blade 2, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Metal Slug 3, Samurai Showdown V Special, The King of […]
This Battery-Free Game Boy Runs Forever Using Solar Power
Researchers from Northwestern University and the Delft University of Technology created a Game Boy that gets its power from the sun and pressing its buttons. The proof-of-concept device is called the Engage the looks and can play Game Boy titles like Tetris. The front has a set of solar panels and alongside the energy provided […]
The Gaming Industry Is Lagging Behind Sports In Advocating For Social Change
For years, the traditional sports industry has battled charges of sexism, racism and homophobia. But as of late, professional sports seem to have found redemption by being a fierce advocate for social change. The same, however, can’t always be said for the gaming community. In recent years, the world of traditional sports has used social […]
Amazon Prime Gaming: 23 Free PC Games Up For Grabs This Month
September has arrived, and that means another round of free games from some of the biggest companies around. Sony has a solid pair of freebies for PS Plus members for September, and now Prime Gaming has revealed its latest batch for Amazon Prime members. All members will be able to snag five free PC games […]
Ori & the Will of the Wisps: How Moon Studios aims to ‘perfect the Metroidvania genre’
Ori and the Blind Forest was a phenomenal success for the Xbox One. For most people, the game came out of nowhere, launching to rave reviews and fervent word of mouth. 'It's a game that perfects Metroidvania!' people would tweet, 'it's the perfect platformer!' But the developers at Moon Studios weren't satisfied. Sure, everyone loved this […]
Terry Crews’ Crackdown 3 character isn’t just an Agent – it’s a tribute to his son
Crackdown 3 is (finally!) coming in February, and ahead of the Xbox One exclusive's launch, Microsoft's marketing has focussed on one aspect of the game more than any other: Terry Crews. Terry Crews plays the role of agent Isiah Jaxon in the game – voicing one of 21 avatars you can play as in the […]
Post Malone joins Envy Gaming ownership group – Esports Insider
Austin Richard Post, known professionally as Post Malone, has joined the ownership group of Envy Gaming. The singer is now a co-owner of Team Envy, Call of Duty League franchise Dallas Empire, and Overwatch League franchise Dallas Fuel. RELATED: Chaos EC parent GG Group reveals Logic, Pusha-T as co-owners The “Sunflower” and “Congratulations” singer has taken […]
This Gaming PC Is $200 Off And Comes With Marvel's Avengers On Steam
Newegg is kicking off the weekend with an awesome gaming PC deal that knocks a fair chunk of change off its price. The ABS Master gaming PC is $1,300 (down from $1,500) and comes with a Steam key for the standard edition of the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers. This deal is only valid until September 6, […]