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  • Published on 03:27 GMT

    Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs That Have Caused Video Game Console Price Increases

    On February 20, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled via a 6-3 vote that most of the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, which have affected the prices of consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, were unconstitutional …

    Source: Game Rant - Neutral
  • Published on 02:27 GMT

    The Best '80s Video Game Consoles, Ranked

    Video games hit it big in the '80s after developing in the '70s. Along with gaming's expansion during this time was the rising prominence of video game consoles, many of which were a childhood necessity in countries like Japan and the U.S. …

    Source: Comic Book Resources (CBR) - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 19, 2026

    11-year-old boy accused of murdering his father over a video game device appears in court

    An 11-year-old Perry County boy, accused of killing his father for taking away his Nintendo Switch last month, waived his probable cause hearing Thursday. Clayton Dietz, who police say took his father’s gun from a locked safe and fatally shot him, shuffled …

    Source: Penn Live - Pennsylvania - Center-left
  • Published on 12:09 GMT

    Phil Spencer’s Final Power-Down: The End of an Era at Microsoft Gaming After Nearly Four Decades

    Phil Spencer, the affable and often outspoken leader of Microsoft’s gaming division, is stepping down from his role after 38 years with the company, marking the close of one of the most consequential tenures in the history of the video game industry. …

    Source: WebProNews - Pending
  • Published on 13:54 GMT

    The Best Steam Deck Games

    Four years after its release, Valve’s Steam Deck is still the most popular handheld PC around and for good reason. The portable gaming device is easy to use, can play most 2D games you install on it with ease, handles 3D games fairly well, and can even be …

    Source: Kotaku - Pending
  • Published on 11:26 GMT

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    20/02/2026 - BERLINALE 2026: Kosara Mitić’s blistering debut feature might stun viewers as she seeks to continue a long-overdue conversation on the quotidian nature of sexual violence Eva Kostić in 17 Every so often, a news article about a sexual …

    Source: Cineuropa - Neutral
  • Published on 12:15 GMT

    How about a digital detox for Lent?

    Protective move: in Australia children under 16 have been banned from using some social media platforms (Photograph by Rick Rycroft/AP) Last Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Lent is the time when the Christians remember the passion …

    Source: The Royal Gazette - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 17, 2026

    Yamaha turns boat docking into a video game

    Imagine docking your boat from the bow using a handheld remote. Yamaha’s new Helm Master EX makes 'impossible' manoeuvres look like child’s play. The idea of a joystick control is nothing new, everyone from Volvo Penta to Mercury has been doing it …

    Source: Motor Boat & Yachting - Pending
  • Published on 03:36 GMT

    Bett STEAM Expo Features Hands-On Activities for Families — Saturday, March 7

    BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 20, 2026) — Families are invited to attend the Bett STEAM Expo on Saturday, March 7, 10AM-1PM, at Bettendorf Middle School (2030 Middle Rd). This free community event will feature hands-on exhibits in science, technology, …

    Source: River Cities' Reader - Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on 02:27 GMT

    The 10 Greatest Legend of Zelda Games Ever Made, Ranked

    40 years ago, on February 21, 1986, the greatest action adventure video game franchise of all time was born. The Legend of Zelda has been a source of consistent gaming greatness over the course of the past 4 decades. It’s a series that continually pushes …

    Source: Comic Book Resources (CBR) - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 18, 2026

    This $65 handheld console puts more than 10,000 retro games in the palm of your hand

    TL;DR: Go back to the golden days of gaming with this Retropian Color Retro Handheld Gaming Console, just $64.97 through Feb. 22. Looking to cut back on the doomscrolling and head back to a simpler time? The Retropian Color Retro Handheld Gaming Console …

    Source: Mashable - Neutral
  • Published on 01:39 GMT

    That’s It, I’m Calling It, Xbox Is Dead, Time Of Death February 20

    If you read Kotaku even semi-regularly, you already know that Xbox has been in a weird spot for some time now. And with today’s news that both Xbox boss Phil Spencer and President Sarah Bond are leaving and the new head of the brand will be a former Meta …

    Source: Kotaku - Pending
  • Published on Feb 17, 2026

    Cheap gaming handheld: Mangmi Pocket Max with AMOLED reviewed

    The emulation of video games is probably one of the main types of use for a system like the Mangmi Pocket Air. We would like to point out the often very critical legal situation here, unless old Cardrightes are read out - which is certainly possible, but …

    Source: Notebook Check - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 20, 2026

    Nintendo Virtual Boy for Switch 2 Review: An Incredible Recreation of a Terrible Console

    I imagine most gamers who approach Nintendo’s new $100 Virtual Boy peripheral will be as skeptical as my brother. I loaded up the games for him, plugged the Switch 2 into the Virtual Boy’s awaiting slot, and let him shove his head into the goggles. He sat …

    Source: Gizmodo - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 20, 2026

    Virtual Boy Review: Nintendo's Oddest Switch Accessory Yet Is an Immersive '90s Museum

    On my desk is a Nintendo device that looks like equipment stolen from a cyberpunk optical shop. It's big, it's red and black, it sits on a tripod, it has an eyepiece, and it has a Nintendo Switch 2 nestled inside. Hello, Virtual Boy, you're …

    Source: Congo Planet - Indeterminate
  • Published on Feb 20, 2026

    Nintendo, Bring Zelda: Twilight Princess to Switch 2 and My Life is Yours

    The Nintendo Switch 2 still does not have access to The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and it's something that I want to see rectified immediately. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was Nintendo's answer to the criticisms aimed at The …

    Source: Game Rant - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 20, 2026

    Japan’s gaming icons are getting midlife makeovers as they hit their 40s

    Last September, Mario turned 40. To mark the occasion, fans snapped up limited-edition merchandise from the franchise at Nintendo’s storefronts around the world. In Kyoto, tickets to the Nintendo Museum bore the likeness of the 8-bit plumber, and in New …

    Source: The Japan Times - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 19, 2026

    Subnautica, one of the best survival games ever, just got a free Switch 2 upgrade, and it's well worth a return

    Is there a more terrifying sound in video games than the roar of a Reaper Leviathan or the irritated gurgle of a Crashfish as it suddenly torpedoes toward you from shadows unseen? I mean, yes, probably - but that's not the point. Every time I slip the …

    Source: Eurogamer - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 19, 2026

    Will limited storage capacity ruin the future of gaming consoles?

    The Thursday letters page expected God Of War: Sons Of Sparta to be unremarkable, as one reader loves fan remakes of Pokémon Red/Blue. Follow Is AI going to spell the end for video game consoles? That's the question on everyone's minds, …

    Source: xklsv news - Indeterminate

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