Gaming

It took ages, but Minecraft Earth is finally available on Microsoft’s home soil. The early access version of the augmented reality game has launched in the US for Android and iOS. While it’s still not the full-fledged version Microsoft and Mojang have been hyping for months, it will let you create dioramas, collaborate with friends on projects and tackle mobs in adventures. The US…

If you’ve ever struggled to decide what to play on your console, you can relax — the Xbox One might choose for you. Microsoft has rolled out an Alpha Skip-Ahead preview for the Xbox One with a “surprise me” button in the My Games & Apps section that can help you decide what to play next. It’s not clear if this is completely random or guided by your habits, but…

By their very nature, Nintendo’s Switch and Switch Lite leave room for improvement through accessories. They’re not just giant boxes sitting underneath TVs — they’re devices gamers can conceivably take everywhere. So it’s no surprise there’s been a huge market of third-party peripherals, as we’ve seen with every other portable gadget. And, let’s face…

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Call of Duty Endowment announced its new “Hire. Honor.” campaign. The aim is to get veterans back to work, helping them adjust to civilian life after they serve in the military. General James Mattis, decorated American veteran and former United States Secretary of Defense, kicked off the campaign in a call-to-action Public Service Video which can be…