Vulkan gets tools, drivers to bring ray tracing to PS5, Xbox, and AMD
The next generation of real-time visuals is ray tracing, and developers can now turn to the open Vulkan graphics API to bring this tech...
Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony commit to making gaming safer
The three big game console makers — Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony — have teamed together to commit to making gaming safer for everyone. This...
Friends remember Microsoft renegade Eric Engstrom, who suggested a DirectX console
Eric Engstrom passed away this week, leaving friends in mourning for one of the renegades of the Microsoft empire and a brilliant tech innovator....
Black Friday PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X gift guide
Getting someone the newest consoles as a gift this holiday is not realistic. It’s possible. You can make it happen if you’re determined and...
The DeanBeat: Sony beats Microsoft with games as the console wars renew
The console wars aren’t simple, but it’s always tempting for critics to call the contest before it even begins. But we saw the folly...
You can stop panicking about the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
New console launches can cause some anxiety, especially in the time before you get the next-gen hardware yourself. And I get it. You’ve committed...
Game industry TV ad spend drops nearly 30% from September to October
Gaming brands spent an estimated $28.1 million on TV advertising in October — a 28.73% decrease from September’s outlay of $39.5 million and a...
The DeanBeat: The consoles have a tall order in bringing joy to the world
I used to sit with a laptop or iPhone beside me when I played a game on my consoles. That was because I could...
Xbox Series X review — True next-generation gaming
Xbox Series X stands in stark contrast to what is now the last generation of consoles. Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have tons of...
Xbox Series S review — The value king
The Xbox Series S is a $300 next-gen Xbox from Microsoft that will launch alongside the Xbox Series X on November 10. And just...