Experience the world of online gaming with Xbox Live Gold–now $10 off at Best Buy

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Playing video games solo can be really great, but sometimes you just want to jump into something that you can share with your friends. With Xbox Live Gold, you can do exactly that – including more perks that you seriously don’t want to miss. 

Microsoft’s online service is now on sale for $10 off at Best Buy with either a 3-month or 6-month subscription to Xbox Live Gold. Usually priced at  $24.99 for 3-month access and $39.99 for 6-month access, you can now pick up subscriptions for $14.99 or $29.99, respectively. If you’re yearning to build unforgettable gaming experiences with your buddies, you’re going to want to check this out.  Read more…

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Medal.tv’s clipping service allows gamers to share the moments of their digital lives

As online gaming becomes the new social forum for living out virtual lives, a new startup called Medal.tv has raised $3.5 million for its in-game clipping service to capture and share the Kodak moments and digital memories that are increasingly happening in places like Fortnite or Apex Legends. Digital worlds like Fortnite are now far more […]

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BioWare’s ambitious Anthem is off to a rough start as players bring servers to their knees

The gaming world is excited to play Anthem, BioWare’s answer to Destiny and other big-budget online shooters — but an exclusive preview weekend for the mech-flying game has struggled to get off the ground. Of course, it wouldn’t be a game launch these days without a few hiccups to spice things up, but it is a little embarrassing.

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China’s frenzy over League of Legends championship sheds light on esports growth

When China’s Invictus Gaming defeated European squad Fnatic in the League of Legends 2018 finals this past Saturday, China’s social media platforms became awash in ecstasy and pride. “It’s like winning an Olympic gold, a teenage dream come true,” writes one thirty-something audience of the competition on his WeChat feed. Many others share that sentiment. […]

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Real life vs. online life: For kids, is there a difference?

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Welcome to Small Humans, an ongoing series at Mashable that looks at how to take care of – and deal with – the kids in your life. Because Dr. Spock is nice and all, but it’s 2018 and we have the entire internet to contend with.


When Amber Petersen noticed her seven-year-old daughter was spending progressively more time playing games online, she reached back into the 1800s for a little instruction.

On a summer day this year, as Brooklyn explored a virtual playground on Roblox, the popular gaming platform designed for young kids, Petersen read out loud from Meet Kirsten, a kids’ chapter book based in the 1850s that’s part of doll-maker American Girl’s historical fiction series.  Read more…

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The next big restaurant chain may not own any kitchens

If investors at some of the biggest technology companies are right, the next big restaurant chain could have no kitchens of its own. These venture capitalists think the same forces that have transformed transportation, media, retail and logistics will also work their way through prepared food businesses. The Battle Is For The Customer Interface Investors […]

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Nothing beats yelling at your friends while gaming, amirite?

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Whether you’re begging your Overwatch team to stay on the payload or cursing the name of someone who just threw a blue shell at you in Mario Kart, you can unleash your verbal gaming rage with this wireless gaming headset that’s 66% off today on Amazon.

It’s compatible with latest gen consoles — including the PS4 Pro, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One X — as well as PC and laptop gaming setups. According to the product page, the cushioned earpieces work towards noise reduction for more immersion. When you’re not playing games, you can also use it with smaller devices for music and podcasts. Read more…

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