Exclusives absolutely drove my decision for the last 2 console generations. I actually preferred my 360 to my PS3 (despite 3 RRODs), but starting with the last generation, I found I enjoyed Sony’s exclusives more, and it’s only continued with this generation. There hasn’t been a single Xbox exclusive that has made me…

I bought something similar when it was advertised as a Kinja deal. It was easily the piece of tech I’ve bought in the last 5 years. Charging brick felt cheap and light, and I’m surprised it didn’t burst into flames. The Apple Watch charger barely worked, constantly turning on and off, to the point that it never fully…

The graphics capabilities in modern smartphones are pretty impressive, they’re still not comparable to even standalone consoles. I do remember watching the Assassin’s Creed: Mirage gameplay preview a few months ago and thinking that it didn’t really look like a current gen title. The fact that it’s a scaled back…

For all the people commenting about how this is inefficient or worse than existing control schemes, this isn’t for you. Just like the informercials for devices that seem ridiculous to the able-bodied (graspers to put on socks, phones with giant buttons, etc), this is for people with disabilities who can’t use typical…

It should come with a swappable red ring of death. I think I went through 3 of the original model before getting one that didn’t die after a year. 

The thing is, Nintendo also never said he was retiring. The original press release just said he was stepping back from voice acting. Yes, he has said “I want to voice Mario until I drop dead,” but he also added a caveat that “If someday I think I am no longer capable of doing it, I will tell Nintendo to look into…

Some people see a conspiracy to push out Charles Martinet and replace him with AI, which is certainly possible, but I think it’s at least equally likely that Nintendo just didn’t think this would be as big of a deal as it has become. As video game nerds, we know who Charles Martinet is, but I guarantee you that the…

The cheapest flight from San Francisco to Austin on Google Flights was $281 (via Frontier Airlines, with layovers and an 11-hour total travel time), while the “best” flight was a three-and-a-half hour, $323 direct flight. Travel Arrow offered up a cheaper flight via Kayak, which found an 11-hour Delta flight…

After it was announced that legendary voice actor Charles Martinet would no longer portray Mario in future Nintendo games (starting with October 20's Super Mario Bros. Wonder) but would become a “Mario Ambassador,” fans were confused. What is a Mario Ambassador? Why isn’t Martinet voicing the Italian-American plumber…

What’s the rationale for that? 

Oh interesting, I didn’t realize they released a Mac version. Anybody have any insights on M-series Mac performance? I have a PS5 and M2 MacBook Air. I grew up as a PC-first gamer, so I prefer mouse and keyboard as a control scheme, but now as an old, I do also love gaming on my couch.

As someone who bought the game for a song during the brief window after launch but before major patches who also has not actually played through the game yet, would it be worth doing a playthrough before the big 2.0 patch, or should I just wait for the new skill tree and QoL upgrades?

I have no idea if it actually stops at 60, and I agree that it’s an unnecessary gamble/risk that I’m not willing to take.

A1-15 not being full doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. If Southwest blocks off those seats from normal people checking in but the flight is otherwise full, it’s possible that A16-C60 will fill up before the final few check in. If you check in after that happens, what is Southwest going to do? Tell you that you can’t…

Some people like physical copies to display. Some people want the collector’s edition with random tchotchkes. Some people like to be able to trade/resell the games. Some people like the experience of getting a physical copy on launch day with other fans (e.g. all the people who lined up for Tears of the Kingdom). In…

Well I say “allegedly” because that’s just the phrasing we use until he’s convicted, but you and I both know those boxes didn’t just fall off a truck. 

Wow, the Reddit trolls are out in force. This isn’t “just” a leak. He didn’t buy a legal copy early, or even violate a review embargo. This guy allegedly stole multiple copies and was reselling them for profit. The people who are defending it as “who cares if Microsoft is missing a few thousand dollars” are the exact…

I’ve always tried to check in exactly 24 hours before my flight, but I have heard from a couple people that waiting until right before you need your boarding pass at the airport can sometimes get you A1-15 because Southwest initially reserves those for Business Select and people who pay for upgraded boarding, but if…

It’s an easier solution, but it’s not always the better solution for people. Turning off HEIC on iOS means you lose “cinematic” video, 4k@60 fps, 1080p@240 fps, and HDR video. 

I didn’t watch The Clone Wars or Rebels, but that’s not going to stop me from watching Ahsoka. If they include references to the other shows, great. If they don’t, great. Not every plot point needs to be spoonfed to audiences, and I don’t need to understand every easter egg, but for those superfans who catch them all…