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Image from the GDC 2024 Expo Hall.

My colleague, Rebecca Spears, drew this fantastic picture showing the three major console platforms together.

I appreciate anyone who takes the time to read it.

I’ll still take a moment to highlight a few of my favorites from the preview events, though.

One is actually already out, and you’re free to play it now!

Drawing of an Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on a watercolor background.

My colleague, Rebecca Spears, drew this fantastic picture showing the three major console platforms together.

An upcoming Dune MMORPG

My experience with the Dune franchise is both limited and extremely fresh.

I strongly suggest reading my full preview for all the spicy (heh, get it?)

details, but I’ll provide a recap.

Image from the ID@Xbox event at GDC 2024.

So many great games are coming out of Xbox’s independent partners right now.

I went one-on-one with multiple Razer representatives to go hands-on with three upcoming Razer products.

So, what is new?

you’re free to configure your own Razer Blade 18 nowfrom $3,099 at Razer.

GDC ID@Xbox games

Bringing games from all over the world to Xbox breeds diversity and creativity.

One of my biggest complaints?

That it didn’t work with my Xbox Series X.

Finally, Razer heard my cries and answered my prayers.

Image of Botany Manor.

Botany Manor is just the first of many to deliver on my excitement, I’m sure.

The Razer Kishi Ultra is available now for$149.99 at Razer.

Razer is aiming straight for the top with the Kishi Ultra as the ultimate mobile gaming controller.

Here’s a rundown of what I saw at GDC.

Screenshot of Dune: Awakening.

The Dune universe is fascinating, and Funcom looks to be making a very good MMORPG for the universe.

NVIDIA prowess in AI and gaming

NVIDIA is a behemoth in the tech and video games industries.

Modders can even use an NVIDIA product called RTX Remix to remaster and enhance classic games.

This includes translating text to audio and audio to facial animations, and otherwise helping players communicate with NPCs.

Image of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro for Xbox White Edition.

I’ve got a few Razer products lying around… And now I have a few more.

you might read the above link for all the details.

Ispoke to other companies and wandered the Expo Hall at GDC to see the advancements of AI in gaming.

The battle is far from over on this front.

Image of the Razer Blade 18 (2024).

The Razer Blade 18 is a beast of a laptop, but we also knew that from last year.

I wasn’t sure what I expected, but now?

I’m totally sold on the promise of AR XREAL is selling.

It brings a level of interactivity to XREAL’s products, trulyaugmentingreality beyond a private, hovering display.

Razer Blade 18 (2024) — From $3,099 at Razer | Amazon

Moments like attending various informative summits, for example.

I met with multiple companies like Discord to discuss their latest products and moves.

It’s expensive, though, so confirm you really need the unique capabilities of a business-focused laptop.

Image of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro for Xbox White Edition.

My favorite PC gaming headset now has an Xbox version, and I already love it.

These backpacks are premium and flexible, able to handle anything you throw at them.

Ireviewed the Syntech ASUS ROG Ally Hard Carrying Case, and it never disappointed me.

It costs less than most of its competition.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro for Xbox — $199.99 at Razer | Amazon

One reasonable complaint is that Syntech’s carrying case is not small.

It’s a durable, intelligently designed carrying case that I’m very happy with.

Image of the Razer Kishi Ultra mobile controller.

Mobile controllers have failed to find a place in my regular setup, but the Kishi Ultra is tempting.

Razer Kishi Ultra — $149.99 at Razer

Image of various NVIDIA RTX and AI technologies.

NVIDIA has a multitude of AI-powered products to make our games better or our workflows more productive.

Image of various NVIDIA RTX and AI technologies.

NVIDIA’s Covert Protocol demo gave me a peek at the future of AI in gaming.

Image of the Inworld booth at GDC 2024.

Inworld is one of the most exciting AI-focused companies I saw at GDC.

Intel Arc A750

Intel’s Arc GPUs are still new, but XeSS is improving at a rapid rate.

Image of the XREAL Air 2 Pro.

I finally understand the appeal of AR glasses like the Air 2 Pro from XREAL.

XREAL Air 2 Pro — $449 at Amazon

Xbox Sustainability

Xbox was a big part of my trip to San Francisco.

Image of the Razer Rogue V3 Backpack.

Some of the gear I took with me to GDC.

Image of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 12).

This is an incredibly premium and capable business laptop, but do most people really need this much computer?

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 12) — From $2,499 at Lenovo

Image of the Razer Rogue V3 Backpack.

Whichever size you choose, this is a good backpack.

Razer Rogue V3 Backpack — From $59.99 at Amazon | $59.99 at Razer (14-inch) | $99.99 at Razer (16-inch) | $149.99 at Razer (17-inch)

Image of the Syntech ASUS ROG Ally Hard Carrying Case.

It’ll keep your ROG Ally safe and prop it up when you need it.

Syntech ASUS ROG Ally Hard Carrying Case — $25.49 at Amazon

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The Lenovo Legion Go S with Windows 11 held in the hand, with the "Windows Central�s Best of CES 2025" badge in the corner.

Bill Gates during the "I Could Jump It" sketch on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

Screenshot of The Alters from an ID@Xbox event.

Xbox Cloud Gaming on the Steam Deck

Surface Pro 11

Xbox Series X All Digital (White)

Marathon gameplay reveal

Promotional screenshot of characters from Zenless Zone Zero

MSI Claw 8 AI+ propped up next to an ROG Ally X on a table.

The Crew

Promotional screenshot of a superpowered football kick in Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road

Razer�s Minecraft collection in retail boxes

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025)

Witchbrook first look screenshots.

Minecraft�s new key art.

Inspecting the Kilo 141 in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6