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How to Connect the Nintendo Switch to Ethernet Ports

The Nintendo Switch requires you to connect to Wi-Fi to get online. Thankfully, you can also connect the Nintendo Switch to an Ethernet connection. Here’s how.

How to Share Videos and Screenshots on PS4

If you have a PS4, you may have noticed the “Share” button on your controller. Let’s take some time to explore how to share videos and screenshots on PS4.

Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox Subscription Services: What Do You Get?

Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft launched subscription services for their gaming consoles. Here is what is covered in each package and which is the best for you.

Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft: What Do We Know About Their Next Consoles?

If you’re an avid console gamer, you’ll know how exciting it is to hear about all the new console news being released. Here’s what we know about each console so far.

5 of the Best Online Co-Op Games for Nintendo Switch

Want to play games that allow players to team up online to fight a computer-played enemy? Check out some of the best online co-op games for Nintendo Switch.

4 of the Best Nintendo Switch Educational Games for Kids

If your child plays a lot of games on the Nintendo Switch, you can let them play these eductional games so they can play and learn at the same time.

“Serious Games” Want to Teach You Real Skills

A serious game is a subset of education games that tries to emulate a real-world task in a video game format, giving us a fun way to gain experience.

9 of the Best Nintendo Switch Games for Local Multiplayer

The Nintendo Switch’s portable design makes it great for multiplayer fun. Here are the best Nintendo Switch local multiplayer games to play on your couch.

How to Set Up Recalbox on a PC

Recalbox supports PCs, and it is perfect for testing Recalbox without buying any additional hardware. Learn how you can set up Recalbox on a PC.

Xbox One S All-Digital: Should You Get One?

The Xbox One S All-Digital is the cheapest Xbox One console; however, it achieves this price by omitting some features. Who is this console for and should you get one? Let’s find out!

How to Connect a Keyboard and Mouse to a PS4

Sony’s PS4 can be used with a keyboard and mouse, and no extra third-party hardware is needed. Here is how you can connect a keyboard and mouse to a PS4.

6 Fun Online Games for the Geography Geeks

If you’re a geography nerd looking to hone your skills, here are some fun online games to learn more about the world we live in.

Are Private Game Servers Legal?

Some people take it upon themselves to host a private game server for their favorite games. How legal is it to host your own private game server? Let’s check it out.

How Game Account Hackers Turn a Profit

Do you know that people can make a profit from hacking game accounts? This makes game hacking more than just a malicious way to steal others’ accounts.

Windows 10 to Receive “Gaming Tech” Update

Recently, Microsoft pushed a very interesting “gaming update” to insiders. Here is what you need to know about this “gaming tech update.”

How to Play Playstation 2 Games on Linux with PCSX2

While the Playtstation 2 is a historical relic, you can still play your favorite PS 2 games on Linux. Learn to install and set up PCSX2 and start playing!

How to Choose Your First HOTAS For PC Flight Simulators

If you’re just getting into playing flight simulators, when should you get a HOTAS? And which ones are worth purchasing today? Let’s find out here.

How to Play Android Games on a Full-Screen PC

Do you have a favorite Android game that you wish to play on a full-screen PC? Here are a few ways you can play your favorite Android games on a PC.

5 of the Best Games on Ubuntu Snap Store

Snap has come along as an easy way to run almost anything, including games, without hassle. Here are some of the best games in Ubuntu Snap Store.

How to Connect a PS4 Controller to a Mac

If you game on your Mac, you can use your PS4 controller to play games. Here is how you can easily connect your PS4 controller to your Mac.

How Are Video Games Fully Leaked Before Release?

Popular video games were leaked onto the Internet before it was officially released. How does this happen, and what are companies doing about it?

How to Host Your Own Minecraft Server

Minecraft is a wildly popular sandbox game. Learn how to host your own multiplayer Minecraft server and control the game like never before!

5 of the Best Mac Games of 2018

New Mac games sometimes slip under the radar. We have rounded up the best Mac games for 2018. Here’s our ranked list of the best Mac games of 2018.

5 Coolest DIY RetroPie Projects You Can Build on Your Own

The small form factor of a single-board computer allows people to create impressive DIY gaming systems. These are some DIY retropie projects you can complete in one day.

Compulsion Loops and Dopamine Hits: How Games Are Designed to Be Addictive

The dopamine that we get from video games and the techniques we’ve devised to get that dopamine lie at the root of both good and addictive game design.

How to Connect a Retro Game Console to a Modern TV

If you still own a retro game console, you might have issue connecting to your modern TV today. Here are some ways you can use to connect your game console to a TV.

6 of the Best Sega Genesis Games You Can Play on Your Phone

Retro gaming is as popular as ever. If you want to game on the go, here are the best Sega Genesis games, from the 16-bit era, you can play on your phone.

Useful Tips to Improve Emulation Performance in RetroPie

RetroPie users can run into a myriad of problems. Here are some of the most common problems and fixes that will help to improve Retropie performance.

4K Monitors Finally Get High Refresh Rates: What You’ll Need to Unlock Their Full Potential

The new slew of 4K, HDR, high refresh monitors are starting to trickle out after years of delay. Here’s what you need to get up and gaming at 4K 144Hz.

Why Mouse DPI Matters in Gaming

A mouse Dots Per Inch (or DPI) matters a lot in gaming. Here are some tips on how you can better customize your settings to fit your play style the best.

How to Get the Most Out of Your 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset

Before you plug in your newly bought 5.1 surround sound gaming headphones, there are a few settings to tweak to get the absolute best performance out of them.

How to Install and Play World of Warcraft on Ubuntu

World of Warcraft is still easily the most popular MMORPG. Learn how to install and play World of Warcraft on Ubuntu.

5 of the Best Websites to Download Free Video Games

Retro game enthusiasts, rejoice! You can download and play free old classic video games now.

The Complete Guide to PlayStation Emulation on Ubuntu

Learn how you can play Playstation 1 games on Ubuntu with PCSXR.

4 Classic Websites to Scratch Your Retro Gaming Itch

A number of websites have popped up that are dedicated to preserving old video games. The best part is all of the games are playable directly within your browser.

VRidge Review: Play VR Games without Expensive VR Headset

If you want to play VR games but cannot afford the expensive VR headset, we have a more affordable solution for you: VRidge.

The Game Booster Is a Lie! How to Really Improve PC Gaming Performance

As a general rule, anything calling itself a “Game Booster” won’t boost your games. If you are running Windows, try out some of these tricks to actually improve your gaming performance.

Minecraft Malware: How It Works and How to Beat It

In Minecraft you can easily change how the character looks in the game with a PNG file. This method of customization, however, has recently come under attack by a MInecraft malware that is buried within the PNG files themselves.

5 of the Best Free Xbox One Games You Should Play

There are a slew of good games for the Xbox One ready to download for the bargain price of free. Here are five of the best free Xbox One games you should check out.

How to Upgrade the Storage of your PS4

With games clocking in at double-digit. gigabytes, it is easy to run out of storage space on your video game consoles. Here are two ways to upgrade the storage of a PS4.

4 of the Best Modern Interactive Fiction Games for the PC

With improved processing power, the humble text-based games of the past have seen a decline in popularity. But several text-based or interactive fiction games are still popular. Let’s check them out.

5 of the Best Free PS4 Games You Should Try

You don’t have to break the bank to snag some quality titles for your PS4. These are some of the best free PS4 games you should check out!

Have Fun! 9 Great Games You Can Play with Amazon’s Alexa

All work and no play makes Amazon’s Alexa a dull AI. Luckily, Alexa isn’t as serious as she might let on. Here are some great games for Amazon’s Alexa to help you, your family, and friends pass the time.

5 of The Best ROM Hacks for Classic Games You Should Check Out

Playing your old games can be a great way to tap into nostalgia. But what happens when you beat all your old favorites again? Have no fear, your emulation machine is about to get a new lease on life with ROM hacks of classic games.

How to Install and Configure RecalBox on Raspberry Pi

RecalBox is an operating system that includes a wide variety of video game consoles, arcade systems and PCs. This guide will go through the steps to install and configure RecalBox on a Raspberry Pi.

Retro Gaming with Raspberry Pi: RetroPie vs. RecalBox

When it comes to video game emulation, RetroPie is the most popular operating system around, while RecalBox is gaining its share of fans. Find out the pros and cons of RetroPie vs. RecalBox and which one you should use.

Don’t Throw It Away. 7 Ways To Make Good Use of Your Old Game Console

If you have a collection of old game consoles sitting around and aren’t sure what to do with them, check out this guide.

The Best Open Source Clones of Great Old Games

One pastime of open source developers is cloning old or unplayable games into open source versions. The following are some of our favorite open source game clones.

How to Add More Games to Your NES and SNES Mini Classic Edition

Nintendo’s NES and SNES Classic are restricted by the limited amount of games. Learn how to hack the NES and SNES Classic to add as many games as their onboard capacity will allow.

5 Awesome Video Games to Time Travel Back to the Future

While you may not be able yet to go back in time to save face or save your phone, time travel video games help you do better and save the world.