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This comes shortly after xCloud’s game streaming test was removed from the App Store even though Microsoft had claimed it intended to “scale cloud gaming through Xbox Game Pass available on all devices.” Now, Microsoft has responded to Apple’s most recent claims with scathing criticism in a statement to The Verge, claiming that Apple “stands alone as the only general purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game subscription services like Xbox Game Pass....

Design: Here There Be Dragons MSI knows how to make a great first impression. The Dragon Edition of the Dominator Pro commands your attention with its gleaming, candy-apple-red, brushed-aluminum lid. The titular beast’s lair sits front and center, with the mythical monster seemingly guarding the silver-chrome MSI emblem in a stance that would make Smaug proud. A backlit cutout representing the beast’s eye adds a touch of whimsy. You’ll find another dragon lurking on the outer perimeter of the raised palm rest, keeping the n00bs at bay....

In late February, Nvidia introduced new drivers for the RTX 3060 GPU that were designed to thwart Ethereum mining by 50%. However, in mid-March, the GPU giant revealed that a developer accidentally unlocked the RTX 3060 GPU with a beta driver. Today, Nvidia announced that it has reinstated the limiter for the RTX 3060 graphics card. Nvidia applies cryptocurrency mining limiter to RTX 3060 GPUs again Nvidia applies cryptocurrency mining limiter to RTX 3060 GPUs again...

This studio-grade Bluetooth speaker packs some seriously impressive audio tech into an effortlessly elegant design, which is a conversation starter in any room. But with a premium build comes a premium price, which begs the question — is this Bluetooth speaker worth the investment? Let’s find out. OEPLAY Music Star 5 price and availability Right now on the fully-funded Indiegogo project, you can snap up the OEPLAY Music Star 5 for $449 (opens in new tab) — really good value for what you get....

However, after more than 15 years, we’re finally receiving a new Perfect Dark sequel helmed by Xbox’s newly-formed first-party development studio The Initiative alongside Crystal Dynamics. Not only has Microsoft promised to provide a “AAAA” experience (whatever that means), but we’ve also received an exciting cinematic trailer to give a sense of what to expect from the game’s story and atmosphere. Although that AAAA branding also comes with the curious assistance being provided by Crystal Dynamics....

Users of PlayStation’s legacy systems will still be able to re-download and play previously purchased content, including videos and media. However, PS3, PSP and Vita users will no longer have the ability to buy new games nor make in-game purchases. PS5 patent suggests PS3, PS2 and PS1 backwards compatibility is comingPS5 stock could be hit by Suez Canal blockage: What we knowBest gaming laptops deals of April PS3, PSP and Vita stores get the boot PS3, PSP and Vita stores get the boot...

That’s not to say the cost is a deal breaker, but it forms the basis of a couple of key questions you’ll have to ask yourself before deciding whether to buy. Namely, what are your needs and are they extreme enough to warrant this drive? While I’ll do the normal hands-on rigmarole and put the SSD through its paces, I’ll take this time to figure out who it’s for and whether the PRO-G40 might be overkill for you, which means you could be just as happy with something a little cheaper....