Linux is finally desktop-ready — make 2026 the year you switch
TL;DR A PC Gamer writer argues that mainstream Linux distributions have become much more usable for desktop and gaming use,…
Linux is good now; make 2026 the year to install it on your desktop
TL;DR A PC Gamer writer argues Linux has matured into a practical desktop OS, citing personal experience with gaming-focused and…
Newegg Promo Codes for January 2026: Up to 10% Off on Gaming PCs, Laptops
TL;DR Newegg is offering promo codes for January 2026 that can reduce orders by up to 10%, with targeted offers…
Hidden Palace and Friends Release Shadow the Hedgehog Prototypes and Beta Builds
TL;DR Hidden Palace, in collaboration with Last Minute Continue, has published several early builds of Shadow the Hedgehog alongside a…
MonoGame Foundation Announces New Sponsor Support and Funding Options
TL;DR The MonoGame Foundation published a "New Sponsor Announcement" on Dec. 30, 2025, outlining multiple ways the project can be…
Functional NES emulator running Donkey Kong, built on an engine API
TL;DR A web-hosted Nintendo Entertainment System emulator that runs Donkey Kong is published on Carimbo's site. The page includes keyboard…
I Backed Generative AI Until Its Music Sounded Human — Now I’m Worried
TL;DR The author, once an early adopter of generative AI, says AI-generated music has permeated personal playlists and social feeds.…
The 11 best Nintendo Switch 2 games we played in 2025 — top picks
TL;DR Nintendo released the Switch 2 in June 2025 and a year of releases and upgrades has followed. The Verge…
How I turned a flagship phone into a capable retro gaming console
TL;DR A writer tested whether modern flagship phones can serve as retro emulation consoles after buying a $150 Android handheld.…
OneXSugar Wallet arrives as the first gaming handheld with a folding OLED
TL;DR One-Netbook has introduced the OneXSugar Wallet, a folding-screen gaming handheld that opens to reveal a single 8.01-inch OLED panel.…