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Video Games Weekly: It’s weird that esports is segregated by gender
Welcome to Video Games Weekly on Engadget. Expect a new story every Monday or Tuesday (Or, I dunno, Thursday), broken into two parts. The first is a space for short essays and ramblings about video game trends and related topics from me, Jess Conditt, a reporter who’s covered the industry for more than 13 years….
I tried this minimalist phone and it was a weird experience
Summary The Mudita Kompakt is a minimalist phone with basic features to reduce screen time. It runs on a custom operating system with no connection to major corporations, featuring a hardware-level switch for enhanced privacy. The Kompakt offers simplicity, a privacy-focused design, and a long battery life. I usually test flagship phones, like the Nubia…
6 weird but awesome gadgets I spotted at Computex 2025
Summary MSI’s Claw A8 handheld runs on the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and packs 24GB of RAM with an 80Wh battery. Acer unveiled AI TransBuds earbuds with real-time call translation in 15 languages. Asus introduced the ROG Falcata split keyboard for a more ergonomic, left-hand gaming setup. With large-scale tech events like CES and MWC…
Shadow Labyrinth’s Weird Metroidvania Take on Pac-Man…Actually Works! – IGN
As an ancient gamer (now 32), I’ve had plenty of experience playing Pac-Man. During my pre-teen years, many of my summer days were spent losing quarters to my local arcade, attempting to reach the mythical “split-screen level.” As a devoted fan of the franchise, I admittedly had reservations going into my PAX East preview of…
Is The Switch 2 Weird Enough?
Earlier today, Nintendo revealed the Switch 2. In many ways its what everyone wanted and hoped for: A new version of the Switch that’s more powerful, sleeker, and supports all the old games. However, is this new console too…safe? Boring? This is what Kotaku’s staff debated shortly after the reveal, and here’s our lightly edited…