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8BitDo FlipPad lands in Europe for portrait mobile games
Gaming

8BitDo FlipPad lands in Europe for portrait mobile games

European mobile gamers now have a £24.99 wired option for portrait play, as the FlipPad lands with iPhone and Android support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Mobile gaming stories

Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments
Gaming

Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments

Local banks approved in-country gaming payments 8.4 percentage points more often than cross-border routes, Appcharge said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
ZBD launches games payments platform for PC & console
Gaming

ZBD launches games payments platform for PC & console

Developers can now keep deposits, rewards and player payouts inside their own titles as ZBD widens its payments push beyond mobile gaming.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
NVIDIA launches Linux GeForce NOW app with cloud tweaks
Virtualisation

NVIDIA launches Linux GeForce NOW app with cloud tweaks

Linux gamers will get smoother access to streamed titles, as Nvidia moves GeForce NOW out of beta and trims cloud gaming lag.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
AULUMU unveils slim aramid case for Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung

AULUMU unveils slim aramid case for Galaxy Z Fold8

Samsung foldable owners now have a slimmer protection option as AULUMU targets heat, grip and magnetic accessory support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
NVIDIA adds nine games to GeForce NOW cloud service
Gaming

NVIDIA adds nine games to GeForce NOW cloud service

Subscribers can now stream classic Capcom favourites and fresh releases across devices, as Nvidia expands GeForce NOW's library and reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Jul 2026
Hands-on review: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II multiplatform wireless headset
Bluetooth

Hands-on review: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II multiplatform wireless headset

Gamers can switch between consoles, PC and mobile without swapping headsets, thanks to exchangeable batteries and one-touch source changing.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Live Translate & Android 17
Phishing

Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Live Translate & Android 17

Android users will get new security and multitasking tools first, as Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate and other updates.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Hands-on review: Gamesir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Dragon's Dogma 2 Limited Edition game controller
Gaming

Hands-on review: Gamesir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Dragon's Dogma 2 Limited Edition game controller

Wireless play on PC and mobile is flexible, but Xbox users must stay wired if they want the Gamesir G7 Pro to work properly.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Mobile gaming stories

StarHub launches 5G+ to boost indoor mobile coverage
Gaming

StarHub launches 5G+ to boost indoor mobile coverage

Indoor and underground users on StarHub's 5G plans could see faster, more reliable connections as the operator extends coverage with 700MHz spectrum.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Clash Royale launches contest for first Rage Emote
Gaming

Clash Royale launches contest for first Rage Emote

A survey of 9,000 gamers suggests frustration is fleeting, with most rage quitters returning to play within hours and enjoying it more.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Direct-to-consumer gaming revenue gap widens, study says
Software-as-a-Service

Direct-to-consumer gaming revenue gap widens, study says

Early adopters are widening the revenue gap as direct-to-consumer sales grow to about 15% of mobile gaming in-app purchases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Consistent launches Wave wired gaming headset in India
Partner Programmes

Consistent launches Wave wired gaming headset in India

The new headset adds to India's crowded low-cost gaming market, where buyers are weighing sound quality, comfort and microphone clarity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G balances style
5G & Beyond

Hands-on review: Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G balances style

Its NZD $1,799 price brings flagship expectations, yet the compact handset falls short on chip speed and wireless charging.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Liquidnitro names ex-EA CTO after USD $19.1m raise
Gaming

Liquidnitro names ex-EA CTO after USD $19.1m raise

The game developer is using fresh capital to scale AI-driven production and live services as it faces rising costs and tougher launch economics.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
NVIDIA adds GeForce NOW server in Toronto for Canada
Software-as-a-Service

NVIDIA adds GeForce NOW server in Toronto for Canada

Canadian players should see lower lag and better access to top-tier cloud gaming as NVIDIA rolls out a Toronto GeForce NOW server.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Jul 2026
Poki study says web gaming is stealing social media time
Gaming

Poki study says web gaming is stealing social media time

Browser-based play is claiming more attention from users and could help developers reach new players beyond crowded app stores.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026