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The PlayStation 5’s internal SSD has 825 GB, but only 667 GB of that is available for you to use. For many gamers, that space can quickly run out. Here’s how you can free up some of it.

Vodafone Idea has launched Cloud Play, a cloud gaming service for mobile platforms, promising premium mobile games like Asphalt 9, Modern Combat 5, Shadow Fight, and more. The service, introduced in partnership with Paris-based cloud gaming firm CareGame, will be subscription based, with prices starting at Rs. 100 per month. Cloud Play will be available on both iOS and Android devices and can be accessed via the Vi app or website.

The US Department of Justice has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple, having accused the tech firm of illegally monopolising the smartphone market and violating antitrust laws.

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Everyone seems to be offering some form of cloud gaming solution these days, despite the high-profile failure of Google Stadia. There are even dedicated cloud streaming handheld devices that aren't cheap! But cloud gaming kind of sucks, and here's why.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

In an interview with a Japanese educational television program and originally reported in English by Japanese creator Genki , Naoki Yoshida explained that he believes cloud gaming could end “console wars” and make games accessible to all players. He hopes that players don’t need to worry about having specific pieces of gaming hardware like consoles in order to play what they’d like. 

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The XP-Ultra features multiple form factors and supports PC, Xbox, and Android.

Firefight is being added to Halo Infinite as part of the December update.

Earlier this week, a different Xbox executive said Microsoft's mission was to bring Game Pass to PlayStation and Nintendo.

The store could come earlier than later.

Can't find a PlayStation Portal? Then the Logitech G Cloud is the next best thing.

December is a big month for Game Pass.

«At first it was like, 'What are you doing?' 'You're the Xbox business and you're not giving us console [sales numbers], that makes no sense.'»

All customers can take advantage of this discount, but My Best Buy Plus/Total members get the best price.

The stellar bedding set is available now on Bethesda's merch site.

Both the PlayStation and Xbox models are on sale for 40% at multiple retailers.

Nvidia is offering three months of PC Game Pass when you sign up for the $100 Ultimate tier of GeForce Now.

Party like it's 2007.

Players will be able to buy and sell skins sometime in 2024.

The XP-Ultra features multiple form factors and supports PC, Xbox, and Android.

All customers can take advantage of this discount, but My Best Buy Plus/Total members get the best price.

Xbox's Sarah Bond had studied services, such as Netflix and Spotify, «a ton.»

Xbox boss Phil Spencer wasn't aware of the changes and is now looking into it.

PlayStation 5 games have finally reached cloud nine.

The Xbox Game Pass library grows in a big way.

Members can also save on ASUS ROG Ally's SSD upgrades.

The newest livestream update show makes some novel and welcome additions to the format.

Hardware sales might be down, but Starfield, cloud services, and other software divisions drove huge growth for Microsoft.

The Xbox Partner Preview event is coming on October 25 with news about Alan Wake 2 and more.

Racers can now score everything they need in a much shorter time frame.

«The amount of franchises that we now have in our portfolio is kind of inspiring; it's daunting.»

Mobile is bigger than console and PC, and Spencer discusses what Microsoft needs to do to find success there.

The Razer Edge is powerful enough to play Android games and stream PC and Xbox games over the cloud.

Microsoft will remove a total of 11 games from the Game Pass library in October.

Dead Space, Frog Detective, and Like a Dragon: Ishin are some of this month's big highlights.

Microsoft is apparently not spooked by closing the deal on the unlucky day of Friday the 13th.

The CWA sees a bright future for Activision employees.

Sony is targeting the middle and end of October.

Months after the game's shaky launch, Redfall's second update has arrived, bringing new content, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements to the game.

Here's everything you need to know about the Forza Motorsport unlock time.

«Ultimately, it's about bringing our development team's creative visions to life...»

Steam users have given Bethesda's long-awaited interstellar adventure a lower score than any other title the studio has produced.

Get ready to play Xbox games in yet another place.

Apple is known for making premium products that offer the very best in technology to consumers. However, there is one sector where the Cupertino-based tech giant has been lagging behind for years - gaming. While Apple's MacBooks, iMacs, and even iPhones are some of the most powerful devices in the market, none of them are marketed as gaming devices, nor are they used as that. However, that all changed this year with Apple shifting its focus on gaming with its latest devices, especially the iPhone 15 Pro models.

The Xbox Design Lab has added four new options.

With the release of Phantom Liberty, thousands of players are flocking back to the game.

On Series X, the file size is more than 130 GB.

Bethesda's sci-fi RPG continues to soar.

Microsoft reportedly expects publishers to ask for millions and millions to put their games on Game Pass at launch.

See ya.

Despite Starfield's popularity, roughly a quarter of Xbox players have yet to actually launch themselves into the game's titular field of stars.

Video gaming has transitioned through multiple iterations and mediums throughout the years. Whether we’re talking about arcade cabinets, VR headsets or mobile gaming, it’s always kind of a crapshoot to predict where exactly the gaming market will flock to next. One thing is certain, success relies on more than just a fresh idea, but also on opportunity, capability, and execution. Samsung has found its opportunity with their Gaming Hub, and the South Korean technology powerhouse has proven it is more than capable. Now, as the Gaming Hub rolls out across some older Samsung TV models, and will come standard on many future monitors and TVs, it’s time to see if Samsung has nailed their execution.

The Android versions of the Backbone One controller are receiving updates for universal compatibility.

Preorders are now open for the Xbox Astral Purple wireless controller.

Game Pass has changed everything, but we're still looking back to see how Starfield's launch numbers compare to BGS' past games.

Microsoft is coming to Tokyo Game Show with Game Pass reveals planned.

Have you had a chance to play it yet?

«When you're making something exclusive then the more you can focus.»

This gives a whole new way to level grind.

Those potatoes do look good as they move.

Starfield is September's big Xbox Game Pass release, but there are a few other great games that'll be available as well.

Don't worry you can install a few other faces on your flashlight if you want.

Oh my dog.

Unfortunately, there's not a lot to pick from right now.

How do you plan on building your character?

Preorders are now open for Starfield's friendly robot assistant VASCO.

Purple main.

«We have over 200,000 lines of spoken dialogue in Starfield with no voiced protagonists.»

The leaker has been taken into custody after allegedly attempting to sell stolen property--which may have been copies of the game.

«You're going to see more regular times to talk about our games because the portfolio is deep enough.»