$250,000 prize fund for latest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive e-sports tournament
16 teams will compete for Valve's prize fund in Katowice, Poland.
Star Wars: Battle Pod arcade game drops players in front of a dome for full immersion
If you've ever wanted to immerse yourself in the Star Wars world, here's your chance.
The Backed Pack: An at-home brewery, a vintage gaming system & a wireless phone charger
Each week, our friends at Backerjack bring us updates on some of the most successful gadget crowdfunding campaigns. Brewie Brewie makes it possible to...
Lenovo’s Y40-80 and more Broadwell-powered gaming laptop deals
Lenovo's popular Y40 receives Intel Broadwell upgrade, plus other gaming laptop deals for 2015.
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with Cortana, revamped Start menu, and Xbox app
The January build, as the company is calling this version, includes almost everything the company revealed at its event on Wednesday, including Cortana on the desktop, the revamped Start menu, easier wireless audio and video connectivity, Windows Store beta, and new apps.
Razer partners with China Telecom for smartband gamification
American gaming hardware maker Razer will partner with China Telecom to connect Razer’s Nabu line of wearables to the Chinese company’s E-Game mobile gaming platform. This move opens a pathway for Razer’s devices into E-Game’s 200 million registered users, 20 million of whom make monthly payments.
Dying Light’s ‘Be the Zombie’ multiplayer mode now free to all
Techland's making amends for Dying Light's embarrassing release delay outside North and South America.
Cheapest Dying Light preorder deal is 25% off before next week’s release
Next week Tuesday Techland will be debuting Dying Light for the Xbox One, PS4, and PC. The game received some flak for preorder bonus “Play as the Night Hunter” mode, which allows you to play as a zombie (not to mention the recently announced delay to physical copies outside of North America).
Holograms suddenly make Microsoft cool again
If Microsoft ever needed a dose of the cool, it's now. Fortunately, the company seems to have gotten the message.
Sony Music Entertainment launches mobile music game Rockin’ Goat
Sony's new game will feature RED division artists and tracks.