Twitch cuts jobs as it plans ‘aggressive growth strategy’
Amazon’s livestreaming platform Twitch has confirmed to GamesBeat that it has laid off a number of employees. Twitch reportedly cut more than 25 people...
The DeanBeat: The joys and perils of gaming in 2018
The game industry is booming, with global revenues expected to hit $125.4 billion in 2018, according to market researcher Newzoo. But if you look...
Razer Mamba Hyperflux mouse throws cables and batteries in the bin
The wireless gaming mouse is a viable alternative these days for hardcore players thanks to widespread adoption of adaptive radio tech by companies like...
Far Cry 5 Arcade fans already re-made battle royale and Counter-Strike maps
Ubisoft’s latest open-world adventure, Far Cry 5, has a solid campaign with excellent exploration and incongruous story elements, but it’s the Arcade mode that...
Rainbow Six: Siege test server gets fix for shooting while going prone
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege may finally get a major fix that fans have asked for since the tactical team shooter debuted at the...
April 2018 Xbox Games With Gold — The Witness and Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate
Each month, anyone with an active Xbox Live Gold subscription can claim up to four games that will all work with their Xbox One....
Xiaomi doesn’t wow me with the price of its Windows gaming laptop
One of the biggest Android device manufacturers in China is expanding into the gaming PC space. Xiaomi, which makes high-end smartphones, announced its Mi...
Dragon Quest XI launches on PlayStation 4 and Steam on September 4
Square Enix announced today that the U.S. version of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will release on September 4 for PlayStation 4...
HyperX Cloud Alpha review — dual-chamber sound for audiophiles
HyperX has plenty of options for gaming headsets, and its latest offering is the Cloud Alpha. It is available now for $100, and it...
Shroud of the Avatar — Richard Garriott’s Ultima successor — releases after four years of Early Access
Richard Garriott‘s Portalarium studio today officially released Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues for PC. Shroud of the Avatar is a massively multiplayer online role-playing...