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By BTGplaysOctober 15, 2026

Xbox Nano Controller: small pad, big question

Xbox’s $49.99 Nano Controller makes a smart case for portability, cloud play, and couch co-op. The harder question is whether enough players need one.

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By N. AfterdarkSeptember 9, 20269/10

Nintendo Direct: No Smash, no problem

Nintendo delivered Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, and a powered-up Mega Man. The missing Smash reveal may be the most interesting clue of all.

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By N. AfterdarkSeptember 3, 20268/10

PlayStation State of Play: the biggest reveals and what actually mattered

Sony delivered a strong showcase—but the bigger story is how PlayStation has become gaming's most influential showroom, even when the games are headed everywhere.

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