Super Retro Champ handheld game system plays SNES and Sega Genesis carts
Last year the folks at My Arcade introduced a handheld game console at CES called Retro Champ that let you play classic 8-bit NES games... by plugging in NES carts. This year, the company is following...
View ArticleGoogle’s GameSnacks are web games optimizes for slow internet connections
While smartphones have become a global phenomenon in recent years, speedy internet access isn't quite as universal -- many folks are still relying on relatively slow 2G or 3G wireless networks. So...
View Article60+ freebies for while you’re stuck at home
Disclosure: Some links on this page are monetized by the Skimlinks and Amazon affiliate programs. An unprecedented number of people around the globe are being told to stay at home as a public health...
View ArticlePICOHOT is a free, 8-bit version of the popular PC game SUPERHOT
SUPERHOT is a popular first-person shooter from 2013 with an unusual game dynamic -- time in the game only moves when you physically move your character. That gives you time to plan your next move......
View ArticleCommand & Conquer source code released, C&C Remastered now available for $20
As promised, EA has released the source code for the first two games in the Command & Conquer series of real-time strategy games. The source code for the original C&C Tiberian Dawn and Red...
View ArticleLilbits 7-10-2020: More OneGx1 mini laptop performance notes
It's been nearly two weeks since I published a preview of the upcoming One Netbook OneGx1 mini laptop with the design of a gaming PC and optional support for 4G and/or 5G networks. But I've continued...
View ArticleLilbits: A Tiger Lake Chromebook, a $349 Windows on ARM laptop (maybe), and...
You can now buy a laptop with an Intel Tiger Lake processor, although at $569 it's relatively pricey by Chromebook standards and with an Intel Core i3 processor and Intel UHD graphics, it's not going...
View ArticleLilbits: Linux phones and laptops, gaming on the Surface Duo, and is Netflix...
Every time a company launches a game subscription service that lets you play a library of games for a monthly fee, it invariably gets referred to as a Netflix-for-games model. Now it looks like the...
View ArticleLilbits: Next-gen iPad mini leaked, next-gen Samsung everything leaked too
Apple's next iPad mini could have a bigger screen, slimmer bezels, and a much faster processor. Samsung's next-gen foldable smartphones could debut in August, along with new smartwatches (running Wear...
View ArticleLilbits: Windows Terminal, Chrome, Firefox, Signal on Linux phones, Netflix...
Microsoft has released a new preview version of the Windows Terminal app that builds on the "quake mode" feature introduced earlier this year, allowing you to open a terminal from any screen using a...
View ArticleLilbits: Amazon’s Echo plans leaked, SiFive HiFive RISC-V dev board...
Amazon is holding an event on September 28, 2021 when the company is expected to announce new hardware including updates to its Echo line of smart speakers and displays. According to a new report from...
View ArticleLilbits: Pixel 6 revealed (in even more details), ScummVM turns 20, and...
Google is officially launching the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro on October 19th. But thanks to a series of recent leaks, there's not much mystery surrounding the phones. While official pricing details may...
View ArticleGoogle is bringing Android games to Windows 10 and 11 next year
Mobile gaming has become big business in recent years. But the lines between mobile and PC gaming are getting blurrier all the time. Apple users can now run iOS apps and games on recent Mac computers...
View ArticleLilbits: Steam Deck, Apple’s AR headset, a Linux-friendly video capture card...
Valve has confirmed that its Steam Deck handheld gaming PC is on track to begin shipping in February, following a short delay. And Apple may be looking at a somewhat longer setback for the virtual...
View ArticleLilbits: What to know about Ubuntu 22.04 and Intel Alder Lake, and a...
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is set to launch next week, but if you're planning to run it on a computer with one of Intel's new 12th-gen Core processors, one of the first things you might want to do is upgrade...
View ArticleGoogle makes it easier to play Android games on Chromebooks without touchscreens
You've been able to run Android apps and games on a Chromebook for years. But most of those apps and games were designed for smartphones and tablets, which means that some of them don't work all that...
View ArticleLilbits: Deus Ex Go(es away), Framework Chromebook reviews, and new phones
Every now and again a company decides to remind us that many of the digital products we've paid for aren't really ours to keep forever. More than a decade ago, Amazon caught flak for (somewhat...
View ArticleSteam now lets you copy games from PC to PC (or Steam Deck) over a local network
Valve's Steam gaming platform allows you to download and install games you've purchased on multiple computers. But up until now doing that required connecting to the internet and waiting while your...
View ArticleController app reveals Netflix Games are coming to your TV
Netflix has released a new iOS app called Game Controller, and while there hasn't been a formal announcement its purpose seems pretty clear. It will allow you to use your phone or tablet as a...
View ArticleWinlator runs Windows games on your Android device
There are a few ways you can play Windows games on an Android device. You can stream them using a service like GeForce Now or an app like Moonlight. You can use Steam's Remote Play feature if your...
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