Gaming

Until now, people who stream their gameplay or lives on Twitch have done so through a PS4, Xbox One, Twitch’s mobile app, Twitch Sings or third-party software. As of today, there’s another option for those hoping to become the next Ninja, Dr. Disrespect or Pokimane: Twitch Studio. The service’s first full desktop broadcasting app is in closed beta for now, though you can apply to…

If you’re looking for a portable way to play Nintendo Switch games on a big screen, a new Kickstarter project from accessory maker Human Things, creators of a Switch Bluetooth audio dongle, might be just what you need. Described as a “covert dock”, the Genki is a charger with a dock hidden inside. The idea is to make the dock and charger small enough that you can take them with…

Loot boxes have been a source of controversy in recent years. They offer gamers a way to snag virtual items, but because the rewards are typically randomized and players can buy them with real money, they’ve been called as a form of gambling. Some jurisdictions have banned them completely, and others have looked into them. The games industry is attempting to soothe those concerns. Microsoft…

Nintendo is definitely releasing the $200 Switch Lite handheld console on September 20th, and may release a higher-end console soon too, if rumors are to be believed. Its plans might even go beyond all that, however. The company is reportedly working on further updates beyond those models “to make the platform’s lifecycle long,” according to WSJ sources inside the company. Sharp…