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The first Xbox remains one of the most memorable consoles in gaming history, thanks to its instantly recognizable design and a standout library of titles. Now, 25 years after its original launch, this classic piece of hardware is coming back though not in the way fans imagined.

TL;DR: PlayStation fans have launched a week-long #PSBlackout from August 23-30, urging users to power off consoles and avoid Sony platforms to protest the end of physical disc production in January 2028; organizers hope to reduce active user counts, though timing, reach, and impact are uncertain and Sony has not responded. Voice: Hassam NasirSpeed 0:00…

As parents across the country prepare to wave their children off to university, conversations about family finances and the cost of living are growing ever more frequent – and fervent.

September is almost upon us, bringing with it more new video games than we can keep up with.

Xbox Series X owners burn through roughly 802GB of usable internal storage in a matter of weeks once a handful of “Optimized” titles land on the drive. Call of Duty installs can top 200GB with all content packs, and even mid-size games routinely land in the 60-100GB range. Xbox Series S owners have it worse,…

A new Xbox report has potentially leaked a sequel to one of the best Xbox One exclusives. Unfortunately, for Xbox fans, there weren’t many great Xbox exclusives in the Xbox One generation, as Xbox Game Studios struggled alongside the brand as a whole. A stark contrast to the Xbox 360 generation, where Xbox was at…

Liquid-cooled systems look amazing, but come at a cost premium compared to air coolers.

The original Xbox is turning 25, and Mattel is marking the occasion with a collector’s piece that transforms Microsoft’s first gaming console into a 1:1-scale building set. Created under the premium Mattel Brick Shop, the Microsoft Xbox Building Toy Kit recreates the chunky 2001 console from 3,509 pieces, complete with its oversized Duke controller and…

The ’90s really marked the last ride for arcade games, at least in terms of their commercial and popular ubiquity in the gaming industry in North America. Everything from sports and fighting games to racers and shooters got major releases throughout the decade. 1993 was a particularly interesting year for arcade games, with the debut…

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