Gaming
Consoles, PC hardware, game design and the trends changing how and where people play.
- WikiAirConsoleAirConsole is N-Dream's in-car gaming platform: phone-controlled party games on car screens at BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and others.Updated
- WikiLEGO Horizon AdventuresLEGO Horizon Adventures is Sony's 2024 LEGO retelling of Horizon Zero Dawn for PS5, PC and Switch. Release, co-op, reception and the tie-in LEGO set.Updated
- WikiLoot boxesWhat loot boxes are, how ratings bodies label them, what research says about gambling links and where they are restricted as of October 2026.Updated
- WikiMagic: The GatheringMagic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast's trading card game: its record 2025 and 2026 sales, Universes Beyond sets and tournament and proxy rules.Updated
- WikiPokémon Trading Card GameThe Pokémon Trading Card Game: 85 billion cards produced since its 1996 launch, 2026 sales trends and Play! Pokémon rules on proxies.Updated
- WikishadPS4shadPS4 is an open-source PS4 emulator for Windows, Linux and macOS. Its status, compatibility numbers and how it relates to PS5 emulators.Updated
- WikiTesla ArcadeTesla Arcade is Tesla's built-in in-car games feature, playable in Park since 2019. Its history, Passenger Play, Steam and the NHTSA probe.Updated
- ● Developing720Hz monitor tracker: models, panels and prices (2025-2026)Dated timeline of 720Hz gaming monitors: LG Display's native 1080p OLED panel, ASUS PG259QWS Ace, and 27-inch dual-mode models with prices.Updated 4 confirmed
- ● DevelopingIn-car gaming tracker: automaker announcements and safety actionsDated timeline of in-car gaming: Tesla Arcade and Steam, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen AirConsole, GeForce NOW in cars, and NHTSA's Passenger Play probe.Updated 10 confirmed
- ● DevelopingPS5 emulation tracker: SharpEmu, KytyPS5, AnyPS5 and shadPS4A dated, sourced timeline of PS5 emulation milestones in 2026, from SharpEmu and KytyPS5 going open source to Wolverine reaching gameplay.Updated 9 confirmed
- ● DevelopingTrading card game industry tracker 2026A dated, sourced timeline of 2026 trading card game news: Magic's record sales, Pokémon milestones, TCGplayer rankings and rule changes.Updated 8 confirmed
- Analysis720Hz gaming monitors: a sourced buyer's guide (October 2026)A review roundup of 720Hz monitors from published specs, prices and RTINGS measurements. Native 1080p vs 27-inch dual-mode, and who should buy.Updated
- AnalysisShould games use AI-generated voices? The AI voice NPC debateAI voice characters promise open-ended conversation in games; performers want consent and pay. Fortnite's AI Darth Vader, the SAG-AFTRA deal and NVIDIA ACE.Updated
- AnalysisCasual gaming trends in 2026: fewer downloads, deeper spendingThe forces shaping casual and mobile games in 2026: falling downloads, rising acquisition costs, direct-to-consumer sales and tighter rules on monetisation.Updated
- AnalysisIs console emulation legal? Emulators, BIOS files and piracyWhat US law says about emulators, BIOS files and circumvention, from Sony v. Connectix to the Yuzu settlement, and what it means for PS5 emulation.Updated
- AnalysisGaming soundbars: a sourced buyer's guide (October 2026)A roundup of soundbars for console and PC gaming based on RTINGS lab findings: passthrough, latency, channels and trade-offs. No hands-on testing.Updated
- AnalysisLoot box regulation in 2026: ban, label or leave it to industry?How Brazil, the EU, the UK, the US and PEGI regulate loot boxes and other game mechanics as of October 2026, and the case for and against tighter rules.Updated
- ExplainerCasual and mobile gaming by the numbers (2026)How big casual and mobile gaming is in 2026 according to Newzoo, Sensor Tower and the ESA, which titles lead and why the estimates differ.Updated
- ExplainerCustom and proxy trading cards: what's allowed in 2026What custom and proxy trading cards are, what Wizards of the Coast and Pokémon rules allow, and how printing services handle IP, as of October 2026.Updated
- ExplainerDo 480Hz and 720Hz monitors matter? What the evidence saysWhat refresh rate is, why 720Hz monitors exist, and what controlled studies say about gains beyond 144, 240 and 360Hz for gamers.Updated
- ExplainerGaming hardware in 2026: a crash courseA sourced crash course on 2026 gaming hardware: 720Hz monitors and whether they help, gaming soundbars, and games in cars with the safety rules.Updated
- ExplainerGaming soundbars explained: latency, eARC, VRR passthroughWhat matters when choosing a soundbar for gaming: audio latency, HDMI eARC, 4K 120Hz and VRR passthrough, ALLM and virtual surround, explained.Updated
- ExplainerHow console emulation works, from the PS1 to the PS5What an emulator does, why the BIOS and firmware matter, and why PS4 and PS5 emulators run game code natively and translate graphics instead.Updated
- ExplainerHow game mechanics work: loops, progression, loot and difficultyA sourced crash course on core game mechanics: loops, progression, randomness and loot, and difficulty, with the research behind them.Updated
- ExplainerIn-car gaming explained: platforms, rear seats and safety rulesHow games run in cars in 2026: Tesla Arcade, AirConsole, Android Automotive, GeForce NOW and rear screens, plus the US safety rules on driver distraction.Updated
- ExplainerLEGO PlayStation: the 72306 set, LEGO games on PS5 and buyer's guideWhat "LEGO PlayStation" means in 2026: the 1,911-piece LEGO PlayStation set (72306), LEGO games on PS5, and what reviewers say. A sourced buyer's guide.Updated
- ExplainerPS5 emulation in 2026: a crash courseWhere PS5 emulators such as SharpEmu, KytyPS5 and AnyPS5 stand in October 2026, how they differ from shadPS4, what runs, and the legal limits.Updated
- ExplainerVoice gaming explained: voice control, voice chat and AI voicesHow games use your voice in 2026: spell-casting and ghost-talking games, proximity chat, PS5 voice and accessibility tools, and AI-voiced characters.Updated