One of my favorite videogame ambience YouTube channels has a collection of cozy PC gaming 'yule logs' to get you in the holiday spirit

Xbox Game Pass users should have a lot to look forward to in 2024, and the year is kicking off with a bang, thanks to the games being added to the service in January. As a subscription model that allows access to a large playable library, Xbox Game Pass has a mix of smaller titles and major offerings for a diverse experience overall. Not every inclusion will be for everyone, but it's usually easy to find something that has some personal appeal without too much effort.

In anticipation of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's release this February, sci-fi battle royale Apex Legendswill be getting a special crossover event featuring a new game mode and oodles of Final Fantasy 7-themed cosmetics. 

When it comes to figuring out a formula for a hit game that keeps players coming back year after year, Saxs Persson would know. Now at Epic Games overseeing the Fortnite ecosystem, Persson previously spent 12 years at Mojang building Minecraft into the stratospheric success it is today.

One of the top-ranked The Finals players in the world is so committed to the grind that they fell asleep while trying to hold onto the top spot, forcing their friends to try to wake them up.

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but inside it’s so delightful…” As much as these words are commonly associated with winter snowstorms, inclement weather and the general harshness of the great outdoors are year-long concerns. Be you gripped in the icy embrace of winter or hit with the heat of a summer’s sun, there’s one tried and true method to keep warm or stay cool, and that’s settling in at home with video games by yourself or with friends. And when things outdoors are getting nasty, it’s the comfy games that hit that sweet spot the strongest. Whether you’re curled up on the sofa or bed, with DualSense controller or PlayStation Portal in hand, here’s some suggestions of games to boot up when you need some soothing experiences to battle the dreariness of the outside.

The wholesome genre of cozy games like the upcoming has become even more popular in recent years as more people realize the calming self-care benefits of playing one of these chill titles. Indie developers and big-name companies alike have been working on releasing high-quality games that fit this ideal, giving gamers of all ages a plethora of laid-back gaming opportunities. In 2024, it looks as though this genre will continue to grow, with many relaxing new titles planned for all platforms throughout the upcoming months.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: It is that time of the year when those who are planning to buy a flagship Android smartphone have to make a tough decision. The decision is whether to stick with this year's Samsung Galaxy S23 which is almost 11 months old now, or wait another month and get the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24. While the current gen will not come with the shiny new features of the next-generation smartphone, it will be available at a significant discount, especially during the holiday season. The confusion is legitimate, and that's why to help you make a more informed decision, we are highlighting exactly what you may get with each smartphone. Let us take a look.

Steam’s Winter Sale is absolutely packed with savings on games big and small. But the more obscure or overlooked gems are often stuck beneath the pesky algorithm. To save your wrist from the pain of endlessly scrolling, we’ve compiled ten games you’ve probably never played before, all on sale for under $10. 

Making use of one useful trick in ’s DLC can give people access to an unending supply of Master Balls. In addition to a variety of new Pokémon, offers several new features with a variety of uses. Taking advantage of one of these allows people to earn more of the franchise’s most powerful Poké Balls.

Konami has released patch 1.4.0 for the PC version of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, which won't arrive on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch until January 2024.

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Several new details have emerged on Insomniac Games’ planned roadmap for the coming years following a ransomware attack, and though it seems like Spider-Man and X-Men games will be what the studio will be focusing on first and foremost, a new Ratchet and Clank game is also apparently in development.