Articles by Jennifer Locke

The PS4 and PS4 Pro are beloved consoles because they feature hundreds of excellent games, access to movies through Sony’s PlayStation Store, and plenty of apps that let you get at the content you want to enjoy. What if you’re not able to snag the television from your roomie, though? If you’re unable to play on a sweet big screen for whatever reason, you can utilize the PS4 Remote Play feature by taking advantage of a clip that mounts your phone onto your controller. It’s important to note that the best PS4 controller phone mounts on our list won’t work with the PS5, so you should only buy them if you plan on using them with your PS4.

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Megadream 1st Gen

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While Megadream 2nd gen has been released, it seems to be having some fit issues. So, for now, we suggest sticking with the first generation, which holds up to 6-inch phones and offers a very snug and firm hold around the controller.

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Best answer: Yes, Pokémon Unite supports cross-play across Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. However, the company said that this was a unique case, and players shouldn’t expect cross-play in all Nintendo titles in the future.

What is Pokémon Unite?

Pokémon Unite is an upcoming MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) where players face off in 5v5 team battles. The player that scores the most points in the allotted time wins. Players will be able to catch wild Pokémon, level up, evolve their Pokémon, and attempt to prevent their opponent from doing the same.

To score points, players will earn Aeos energy by defeating Pokémon and then depositing that energy in the opposing player’s goal zones. Because each battle takes place in a different stadium, rules may differ depending on the stadium.

How does cross-play work?

Cross-play allows players to battle other people on different platforms. So instead of Nintendo Switch players only matching up with and battling other Nintendo S…

Best answer: Apex Legends Mobile is currently available in closed beta for Android devices running Android 6.0 and up. EA says that the final list of supported devices may expand in the future once its full version releases.

What is Apex Legends Mobile?

Apex Legends Mobile is a new battle royale experience developed by Respawn specifically for mobile devices. Like Apex Legends on consoles, it features a handful of hero characters, dubbed Legends, with unique abilities that can be used during matches. It will only include the original Legends and World’s Edge map from the main game when it launches.

What Android devices support Apex Legends Mobile?

During its beta period, Apex Legends Mobile runs on Android devices with Android 6.0 and up. Released back in 2015, Android 6.0 is a fairly older operating system and is no longer supported with security patch updates. However, if you’ve purchased a newer phone within the past five years or so, your phone should be able to run it.

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Half of the battle of playing a game is being comfortable with its controls.

I’ve been playing video games for over twenty years, nearly my entire life. That whole time it’s been on consoles, from the NES and Nintendo 64 all the way up to the PS5 and Xbox Series X that I have now. Despite the rise of mobile gaming in the past decade or so, I’ve never been able to get into it. A large part of that is because I hate touch controls. They’re not conducive to the types of games I want to play, mostly AAA experiences that can be found on Xbox Game Pass for Android. I’ve spent more time with some of the best mobile controllers like the Razer Kishi and GameSir X2 recently, I’ve found myself appreciating mobile gaming more.

Controls are the cornerstone to a good gaming experience.

A game can live or die by how you interact with it. Controls are the cornerstone of the experience. If you’re using a bad controller, you won’t want to play it, no matter how good the game may be. I’ve always…

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced developers to adapt their work pipelines and finish games from home. This has led to multiple delays.

Last year began with a slew of high-profile game delays, most notably Cyberpunk 2077 and the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but then COVID-19 struck and threw the games industry through a loop. Now that we’re into 2021, we’ll only be seeing more delays as developers truly begin to understand the effects of the pandemic on their work pipeline. One of the first major delays to come this year was Hogwarts Legacy, being pushed into 2022.

We’ve compiled a list of every game that has been delayed into 2021 and beyond. Some of these games have been delayed indefinitely, while others have release windows or a final release date.

We’ll continually update this list as more games are delayed.

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Mobile gaming will only continue to grow and its place in the industry is here to stay, regardless of what “hardcore” fans think.

Mobile gaming is often viewed as a community of “casual” fans who aren’t “real gamers.” Likewise, games developed for mobile, even some of the best Android games, tend to be scorned by people in the console and PC gaming space.

As someone who grew up on console games, there’s a lot I don’t like about mobile — touch controls, smaller screens, and, often, inferior games. But it’s successful for a reason, and I wanted to understand why it’s so popular, so I reached out to Clash of Clans developer Supercell to gain some insight.

I spoke to Jere Sanisalo, game programmer on Clash Royale, who was able to help me better understand mobile game development and why people may consider it over console development. As someone who worked at Housemarque producing console games, Sanisalo said that a large amount of the development process is actually the same, regar…

Prime Day has deals on almost anything you can imagine including some of the best PS4 and best ps5 accessories. Looking for chatpads? Charging stations? Maybe thumbstick replacements? You’re sure to find something to fit your needs on a budget. They may not be well-known brand name accessories, but they can get the job done just as well.

We’ve rounded up some of the best deals we’ve found for under $25. Should you be looking to spend a little more money, we also have some suggestions for other PS5 accessory deals you may be interested in.

Eumspo DualSense Charging Station | $8 off at Amazon

Don’t want to spend $30 on Sony’s official charging station but you like the design? You can get Eumspo’s model. It looks almost exactly the same and features convenient LED indicators on the front so you know which controller is charged. Just plug it in through USB and your controller should be charged up in 2 hours.

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What do you do when you run out of storage on your PS4 or PS5? You buy some of the best HDDs and best SSDs available. Prime Day is the perfect time to expand your storage because you can get these accessories for a lot cheaper than they normally go for, and they can get quite expensive depending on their size and speed.

For anyone who plays a lot of games, you want one with more storage — something over 2TB. Two trusted brands in this category are Seagate and Western Digital. Seagate is offering its 4TB hard drive today for just $85. That’s just over 4,000GB. To put that into perspective, many games range from 10GB to over 50GB. In fringe cases, there are games that can even reach over 100GB, but these tend to be few and far between.

Seagate 4TB External Hard Drive | $38 off at Amazon

Upgrade your PS4 storage with this Seagate 4TB external hard drive. It’s perfectly suited to store dozens of games with a USB 3.0 connection and no lag. It also comes with a one year warranty, so…

With company’s like Google and Amazon developing their own game streaming services, there’s a need for new controllers. Amazon designed its Luna controller specifically for the service, and you can buy it today for less, thanks to Amazon Prime Day. While it’s also compatible with Xbox and PlayStation controllers, Amazon built its own that boasts features the competition surely lacks.

With a connection over Wi-Fi, the Luna controller reduces latency from anywhere between 17 and 30 milliseconds. That may not seem like much, but that can make all the difference when you’re playing a game over the cloud. Not only that, but it allows you to easily transition between devices whether you’re playing on Windows PC, Fire TV, Android, and more — without the need to pair it to a specific device. And with its built-in Amazon Alexa button, you’ll be able to launch your games on Fire TV by just speaking to the controller.

Amazon Luna Controller | $20 off at Amazon

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Some of the best PS5 headsets are on sale for Prime Day, so this is the perfect time to pick one up if you’re in the market for a new one. Your regular television speakers just can’t compare, and a headset is especially convenient if you’re gaming early in the morning or late at night and don’t want to wake anyone up. When it comes to these headsets, very few beat what SteelSeries offers with its Arctis lineup.

The Arctis 3, on sale for $20 off today, is a versatile headset compatible with most systems, including PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and mobile. With its signature ski goggle suspension headband, its comfort is nearly unparalleled. You likely won’t find a better headset at just $50.

SteelSeries Arctis 3 | $20 off at Amazon

SteelSeries makes some of the most comfortable gaming headsets in the business, and the Arctis 3 is no different. Compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, VR, and mobile, you’ll be able to use it on almost any device. Its ski goggle suspension …