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Is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Worth It at $22.99 After the Call of Duty Cut?

Microsoft just lowered Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99, the first price cut in the service's history. The catch: future Call of Duty games no longer launch on the service. Whether that's a good trade depends on what you actually play.

Emily Nakamura·8 min

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Why Handheld Gaming PCs Are So Expensive Now (And Why It's Getting Worse)

Emily Nakamura·13 min

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Game Guides№ 163

The Most Popular Anime of All Time, Actually Ranked

Emily Nakamura·15 min

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Console & Handheld№ 162

Every GameCube Controller Nintendo Ever Made, From Launch Day to Switch 2

Emily Nakamura·14 min

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How Much Do Esports Players Make by Game in 2026 (the Numbers Everyone Gets Wrong)

Alex Chen·9 min

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Console & Handheld№ 113

Xbox Cloud Gaming in 2026 Finally Works. The Price to Get There Is a Different Story.

Emily Nakamura·13 min

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GAME GUIDES · KINJA

Game Guides№ 64

Let's Rank Every Fire Emblem Game from Worst to Best

Emily Nakamura·18 min

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CONSOLE & HANDHELD · KINJA

Console & Handheld№ 53

The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Ten Months Old. Here's Whether You Should Finally Buy One.

Emily Nakamura·16 min

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PC & HARDWARE · KINJA

PC & Hardware№ 21

The Best Handheld Gaming PCs in 2026 Aren't the Steam Deck

Emily Nakamura·11 min

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GAME GUIDES · KINJA

Game Guides№ 19

The Best Anime in 2026 Is Not What the Internet Is Arguing About

Emily Nakamura·8 min

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PC & Hardware№ 17

How to Build a Gaming PC in 2026 Without Wasting $500 on Parts You Don't Need

Emily Nakamura·10 min

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PC & HARDWARE · KINJA

PC & Hardware№ 15

The Best Gaming Laptop in 2026 Costs $1,300, Not $4,000

Emily Nakamura·10 min

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