5 video games we wanna smell, now that it’s kinda possible with GameScent

Games are onslaughts of sight and sound, and with rumbling controllers, even touch. But have you ever wondered what all 1,000+ Pokémon smell like? Because we have. With the news…

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Dawn of the arcade game: Three pivotal video games from the early 70s

Landmark historical relics don't usually slip past at public auction unnoticed, but as we demonstrated in this recent article, it does happen. Now three priceless relics from gaming antiquity are…

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Review: Spintronics uses mesmerizing mechanics to teach electronics

Upper Story's second board game uses a gorgeous array of mechanical gadgets to give kids a physical, visual, fun way to understand electronics – and to give parents the feeling…

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Sony slims down PlayStation 5, offers optional attachable Blu-Ray drive

Right on schedule, Sony has unveiled a mid-generation hardware refresh for the PlayStation 5. The long-rumored update slims down both models of the console, beefs up the storage space, and…

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New cloud gaming tech from MIT and Microsoft keeps video and audio in sync

Researchers have developed a new cloud gaming system that uses low-level white noise to accurately synchronize separated audio and video streams. The unique approach let gamers see and hear things…

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Smartphone-controlled GameNite console brings shared board games to TVs

While there's nothing like playing board games with family and friends, old-school box-contained games do have their drawbacks. That's where GameNite comes in – it's a console that lets groups…

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Atari games like it’s 1980 with “faithful recreation” of Atari 2600 console

It's time to dust off your old Atari cartridges as the company again tries to tap into gaming nostalgia with an updated version of its iconic Atari 2600. The upcoming…

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Samsung’s monstrous ultra-wide gaming monitor goes up for pre-order

Samsung has announced that the "first OLED monitor to offer Dual Quad High Definition" is now available for pre-order. The 49-inch curved Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor boasts a super-quick…

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GoChess brings online opponents’ moves to a robotic chessboard

Whether you've just started playing chess or are a seasoned pro, it can be difficult finding people of your skill level to play against. GoChess allows you to do so…

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Infinity Game Board crams oodles of board games into a dedicated tablet

Although video games are more popular than ever, there's still something to be said for good ol' board games. The Infinity Game Board gives them the high-tech treatment, by providing…

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