Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
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Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches November 5 exclusively on Switch 2, bringing manual jumping, dashing, and a new Threads of Time quest log to the N64 classic. After 30 minutes of hands-on time covering the Great Deku Tree, Hyrule Field, and the Forest Temple, the game feels both authentically nostalgic and thoroughly modern.
Amazon has dropped prices across the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes lineup, with Play Booster Boxes now 28% off and the Fantastic Four Commander Deck marked down $30 from MSRP. The Collector's Edition Commander Deck Bundle sits below TCGplayer pricing at $448.26, while Draft Night offers an effective $6 Collector Booster. Wizards of the Coast has also confirmed Marvel: Darkhold Destiny for April 2027.
PlayStation VR launched on October 13, 2016, promising to bring virtual reality to the mainstream through the PlayStation 4. A decade later, Sony has transferred its VR patents to Meta and the consumer VR market has collapsed into a niche hobby sustained by enthusiasts and mods.
Microsoft is developing AI-powered gaming tools for Xbox behind the scenes despite avoiding public announcements about the strategy. Internal documents and job listings reveal a coordinated push toward generative AI integration across game development and player experiences.
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Walmart is selling the MSI Codex R2 gaming PC with an RTX 5070 GPU for $1,449 with free shipping. The system pairs an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD. This prebuilt targets 1080p and 1440p gaming with a GPU that retails around $600 on its own.
Razer has launched three new Pokémon-themed gaming headsets to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary. The collection includes a Sylveon Edition Kraken V4 and Charizard and Lucario Editions of the Blackshark V3 X Hyperspeed. All three models are available now at Razer and Target, though Target is charging a significant markup.
SteelSeries has launched its first pro-grade controller, the Aeon Pro, featuring a hot-swappable battery system that eliminates downtime entirely. The controller is currently available for $209.99 after a 20% discount using coupon code SSPOUT20. IGN's commerce manager calls it potentially one of the best PC and Xbox controllers ever made.
Microsoft has launched Xbox Labs, a new initiative designed to bring Xbox and Xbox 360 games to web browsers using WebAssembly and WebGPU technology. The program formalizes years of research into browser-based streaming and aims to support CEO Asha Sharma's goal of reaching one billion daily players.
SteelSeries' flagship Arctis Nova Pro Omni headset is now available for $319.99 after applying coupon code SSPOUT20 at the official store, marking a 20% discount from its $400 launch price. The headset released in May 2024 as the successor to the long-reigning Arctis Nova Pro and sits just below the Arctis Elite in the company's lineup. IGN's Michael Higham called it one of the strongest cases for splurging on a high-end gaming headset despite the premium price tag.
