I tap on the display, and tiny digital warriors and wizards storm the field, ready to attack an enemy base. Wizards blast through the walls, while my warriors rush in with swords at the ready. Within minutes, all that’s left is rubble. Sound exciting? It is, perhaps, for the first several dozen times. Or even …
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This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. When you take the controls of Shinsekai Into the Depths, you’re not sure what’s going on or where to go. You’re an underwater explorer in an astronaut-like suit crisscrossing an aquatic world that’s deceptively empty and elusively …
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You don’t need to wait till Sept. 19 to check out Apple Arcade. Apple’s new gaming service is available now, three days before its official launch date, for some users who are running the iOS 13 public beta. First spotted by MacRumors, the iOS 13 public beta lets you sign up for an Arcade subscription starting now, including the free one-month …
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It’s a pretty exciting time for Pokemon fans: Pokemon Sword and Shield hit Nintendo Switch in 60 days, Ash Ketchum attained mastery after 22 years and Pokemon Go is welcoming Oshawott, Snivy, Tepig and a bunch of other Unova region creatures on Monday. You might remember those three as the starters from Pokemon Black and White, the fifth generation of …
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Problem: You get on a flight, only to realize you packed wireless earbuds — meaning you can’t use the in-flight entertainment system. Similar problem: Lots of health clubs have cardio machines with headphone jacks, but you want to use your wireless ‘buds. Related problem: The Nintendo Switch doesn’t support Bluetooth headphones. Offshoot problem: Your spouse is going to murder if …
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At a recent Labor Day BBQ, CNET editor John Falcone found that everyone wanted to pick his brain regarding “cheap AirPods alternatives.” That doesn’t surprise me at all; with the demise of the headphone jack, everyone is looking for good wireless-earbud options — ideally not priced at $159 or $199 with wireless charging case. Regular Cheapskate readers haven’t had to …
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Gamers can gear up and save this week during Intel Gamer Days. The sale includes a variety of systems, components and peripherals from a number of manufacturers and retailers — from Alienware and Amazon to Velocity Micro and Walmart — and ends on Sunday, Sept. 8. You can check out all of the Intel Gamer Days product deals here. Below …
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SteelSeries hits four gaming platforms with the new Arctis 1 Wireless, a $100 version of its entry-level Arctis 1 headset. It uses a 2.4GHz USB-C dongle to connect wirelessly to the Nintendo Switch as well as Android phones, the PlayStation 4 and PCs. And just in time for your new Switch Lite! The mic’s removable rather than retractable, but it …
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It’s a busy time of the year for the Mario Bros. Luigi will have to overcome his fears in Luigi’s Mansion 3, hitting the Switch on Oct. 31, and Nintendo on Monday announced via Twitter that Mario Kart Tour will release on Android and iOS on Sept. 25. The game was originally scheduled to launch by the end of March …
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We wouldn’t advise playing Pokemon Go on eight phones to get this new Pokemon, but Niantic added new special research that’ll let you add Jirachi to your Pokedex Tuesday. The augmented reality (AR) game developer also revealed its September Ultra Bonus event. Previously, you’d been able to catch Jirachi’s mythical predecessors Mew and Celebi after completing a series of in-game …
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