When Microsoft launched Mixer Direct Purchase back in 2018 it did so to help reward streamers for bringing new games and features to viewers’ attention. Now, it’s adding a new way to support creators. From today, Mixer partners will receive $3 compensation for every new member that joins Xbox Game Pass and credits their channel with a code, so you can show your favorite streamers some extra…
The Morning After: Nintendo Switch Lite hands-on
August 28, 2019
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.
Morning! Today’s highlights include another milestone SpaceX launch and our first impressions of the Switch Lite. Also, Hollywood directors want to fix your TV’s settings, and Microsoft has scheduled another Surface event.
Cute, but…
Fortnite star Ninja signs apparel deal with Adidas
August 27, 2019
Fresh off of a well-publicized split from Twitch, streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins today announced a partnership with Adidas. There aren’t any shoes or apparel for sale right now, but on his Mixer stream, Blevins said, “I can’t say specifically what is in the works…
Nintendo announced the Switch Lite in July, and at a recent event in New York, we got a chance to test it out. The new console is a smaller and cheaper version of the original Switch: its price dropped to $199, but that’s at the expense of its ability to hook up to a TV. Otherwise, it’s still a Switch, which means it’s pretty great.
Despite its smaller size, the Switch Lite is still…
The Switch Lite is the cutest console we ever did see
August 27, 2019
The Switch Lite is exactly what it sounds like: A smaller, more portable version of Nintendo’s latest console darling. It forgoes the ability to well, switch, between docked and portable modes, in exchange for a sleeker experience. Tl;dr: It’s a Switch that can actually…
The story behind every Xbox One controller ever made
August 27, 2019
Microsoft is very, very fond of special edition Xbox One controllers, to the point where it encourages you to make your own. But did you ever wonder about the history behind a given controller, or how many models have never seen the light of day? If you did, you might just…
You won’t have to stick to the living room to play the revamped Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Activision and Toys For Bob are bringing the pint-sized dragon’s adventures to both PCs (via Steam) and the Nintendo Switch on September 3rd, 2019. That’s nearly a year after the revamped classics came to the PS4 and Xbox One, but you probably won’t mind if you’ve either wanted to play Spyro on the…
'Monster Hunter World: Icebourne' beta opens this week
August 27, 2019
A big update for Monster Hunter World is on its way, with the Iceborne expansion adding new monsters, weapons and missions to the game. While the expansion won’t be officially released until early September, Capcom is making part of it available for free for a few days as…
The world of Borderlands has invaded Fortnite’s island. The latest update for the battle royale game features a new crossover event with the upcoming shooter Borderlands 3. That includes expected additions, like a Psycho skin and Claptrap backpack you can purchase, along…
Mario Kart is one of Nintendos most successful franchises to date. Mario Kart Tour was initially announced early 2018 and was originally scheduled for release this spring. Since then, the game has had a closed beta and a delayed summer 2019 release was revealed.
Finally, just last night, Nintendo has officially announced via Twitter that Mario Kart Tour is arriving to iOS and Android on…
