Google is training an AI to play video games — why this could be problematic
This isn't an NPC. This is a gaming companion.
By Matt Binder
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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 15
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Mashable's favorite cloud gaming laptop just dropped to a record-low $469
Save money by streaming your games.
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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 14
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It's 'smell-o-vision' for gaming: GameScent emits 'gunfire' and other scents while you play
I got to experience GameScent up close and personal, and it was quite funky!
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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 13
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'Helldivers 2' update: How the EAT-17 might now be an important weapon in your arsenal
EAT-17 and Recoilless Rocket users are eating good this week.
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Legion Go takes portable gaming to the next level
Curious about Lenovo’s new gaming console? Actor Sagan Chen shares how it packs a punch.
By Sagan Chen
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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 12
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The MSI Claw is finally available for purchase
Meet the new Valve Steam Deck competitor.
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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 11
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Nintendo officially confirms another 'Super Mario Bros.' movie is on the way
Not that anyone is surprised.
By Alex Perry
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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 10
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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 9
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The best early MAR10 Day deals you can already start shopping
Lets-a-go get some deals!
By Dylan Haas
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Unfortunately, eBay resellers got their hands on the SpongeBob Xbox
This is why we can't have nice things.
By Dylan Haas
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Get 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' PlayStation 5 digital edition console for $399.99
This is the best PS5 deal we've ever seen.
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Play like a pro with 30% off a Backbone One Mobile gaming controller
Get one month of Backbone+ for free.
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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 8
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Game on with this licensed Atari console for $55.99
Relive the glory days of gaming.
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The special-edition SpongeBob Xbox Series X sold out in less than two minutes
A lot of people had 700 clams to spare.
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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 7
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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 6
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'Helldivers 2' on Xbox? What we know so far
Xbox players want to join the fight for democracy.
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Grab the Logitech G Cloud Handheld for its lowest price yet and game on the go
Because your backlog never sleeps.
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