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Back in the day, shopping for a PC gamepad was like walking into a wild west saloon. You could go for a $30 gamepad from Logitech that was probably pretty good, but there were countless other options to choose from too. More than anything, there wasn’t really a gold standard. That all changed when Microsoft …
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Everyone knows Metacritic. It’s the review aggregator for all sorts of entertainment, from movies and TV to video games. However, Metacritic has faced criticism (get it?) for its lack of transparency. In response, OpenCritic was launched a few years ago as a more transparent review aggregator that has a specific focus on video games. It …
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If you’re a mobile gamer, you probably already have a solid phone for gaming (if not, I humbly suggest the Moto G7 as an affordable option). However, there are a few other accessories you should get if you want to take your smartphone gaming setup to the next level. Specifically, I’m talking about a gamepad, …
In case you haven’t heard, Xbox is trying to move toward a model with more hardware flexibility. In this model, people can either buy a traditional console and play on their TV, or just stream games onto their phone (either from the cloud or from their console, if they have one). For the streaming audience, …
Steam is great for PC gamers. From their Linux efforts in Proton to family sharing, Valve gives PC gamers a bunch of reasons to buy games on Steam instead of another option like GOG. However, this newest one might just be the best one yet. I’m talking about Steam Remote Play Together. It’s Steam Remote …
Trying to figure out what to get someone as a present can be tough. For gamers, it can be especially tough, since not everyone has access to all platforms. In other words, the first step is figuring out which gaming platforms the person you’re shopping for has. The second step is figuring out if they …
Folks, today we’re doing something a little different. Along with My Dpad, I have recently started up another website called Laptops On A Budget. Laptops On A Budget is a site with the sole focus of presenting affordable laptops that won’t break the bank, whether you’re looking for a mid-level gaming laptop or the cheapest …
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If you’re in the market for a new console (and you don’t want to wait for the next Xbox, codename Scarlett, to come out… though there are upgrade options we’ll describe below), you have to hear about Xbox All Access. Xbox All Access is a monthly subscription that includes an Xbox console as well as …
From Stranger Things to Critical Role, Dungeons & Dragons seems to be more popular than ever. It’s never been easier to get into D&D, which means that it’s currently easier than ever to convince someone to start playing D&D. However, some people, even people who have played D&D all their lives, might be faced with …
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Earlier this week, we wrote about how Girlfriends Reviews is the best YouTube channel related to gaming. I still stand by that, but their strongest contender comes in the form of Brian David Gilbert’s Unraveled videos for Polygon. While Girlfriend Reviews is a great way to laugh a lot while also learning about games you …
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