We’re in a strange new era of personal computing, one where our machines can twist into tablets, weigh just a few pounds, and pack in multiple screens. At CES, things are getting even weirder. Dell just unveiled the Concept UFO, a chunky portable PC with removable gamepads, a la the Switch, and a large 8-inch screen. And yes, you can also dock it to a TV.
The Concept UFO looks like…
GamesBeat Decides 135: Tokyo Mirage Sessions on Switch
January 6, 2020
GamesBeat Decides is ready to welcome in 2020 before it ends. We have about two solid months where new game releases slow down. Then, in March, it’s going to get wild through the end of the year. So join us as we check in with Tokyo Mirage Sessions FE Encore and imagine…
Nintendo Joy-Con controllers get wireless-charging grip
January 6, 2020
I don’t like wires. They’re coarse and rough and irritating. And they get everywhere. Not like wireless. Wireless is soft and smooth. And it’s also a new charging option for your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers. Wireless-power company Powercast is launching the…
IKEA's smart blinds now work with Apple HomeKit
January 6, 2020
IKEA’s smart blinds should be much easier to control if you live in an Apple-centric household. The home furnishing giant is now rolling out HomeKit support for its FYRTUR blinds, making them easy to control without either using the remote or relying on Google Assistant. You’ll need a TRADFRI gateway for this to work, but it should otherwise be straightforward — you can use…
Seagate is launching its FireCuda Gaming solid-state drive (SSD) and BarraCuda Fast SSD with the goal of hooking gamers who are on the go.
SSDs are faster than hard drives, but historically they’ve been more expensive and don’t have as much storage capacity compared to…
'Fortnite' made a historic $1.8 billion in 2019
January 5, 2020
Fortnite won its chicken dinner in 2019 by grossing $1.8 billion in sales, more than any single-year sales total in videogame history. While the game itself is technically free-to-play, Epic Games offers a $10 per month Battle Pass as well as myriad in-game item purchases…
Grand Theft Auto V comes to Xbox Game Pass
January 3, 2020
Microsoft announced today that Grand Theft Auto V is now available on Xbox Game Pass.
Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most popular games of all time. The open-world game has sold over 115 million copies since its release in 2013. Despite its age, it remained a top-seller in 2019.
Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that gives Xbox One users access to a library of downloadable games. For…
The combined game industry grew 3% to $120.1 billion in 2019, according to market researcher SuperData in its year-end report. And Epic’s Fortnite battle royale shooter accounted for $1.8 billion of that amount.
The Nielsen-owned SuperData said the industry is moving into…
Nintendo Switch Lite 3 months later
January 3, 2020
Since Nintendo launched the Switch Lite on September 20, I have transitioned to using it as one of my primary gaming devices. And while I immediately fell in love with the dedicated handheld, I’ve had some concerns about durability. I take the Switch Lite with me…
Smoke app brings the Steam store to your Apple Watch
December 31, 2019
If you can’t bear to be away from Steam for a moment least you miss one of its famously great sales, then Smoke, a new app for the Apple Watch, has you covered.
Smoke advertises that it “brings parts of Steam” to the Apple Watch. The hardware is obviously pretty limited, so don’t expect to be purchasing or launching games from your wrist. You will be able to view your…
