On the shelf: Gaming & Streaming
GTA 6 preload opens on Xbox and PS5, and it needs 212GB
Grand Theft Auto VI can now be preloaded on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 ahead of its November 19 release. The install is large enough to squeeze smaller drives. […]
Carnival hands its Celebration cruise to iJustine and Twitch chat
Play Carnival starts November 15 on the cruise line's Twitch channel. Creator iJustine takes on challenges aboard Celebration while chat picks where she goes. […]
Xbox Cloud Gaming previews phone controls on smart TVs
Microsoft is testing a phone-as-controller option for Xbox Cloud Gaming on smart TVs. US players can also try Wi-Fi cloud connect on the $49.99 Xbox Nano Controller. […]
Twitch now suspends streaming and chat separately
Twitch's trust and safety chief says penalties now follow the place of the violation. Internal data show 90% of suspended users do not reoffend. […]
PlayStation Pulse headset opens for pre-order at $99.99
Sony's new Pulse wireless headset for PS5 goes on sale November 19. Its integrated mics use AI-enhanced noise rejection for in-game chat. […]
amaran Cam webcam adjusts connected lights on its own
amaran's new 4K60 webcam reads the exposure on a face and tunes up to two amaran lights in about ten seconds. It costs $249. […]
Elgato Wave Go: convertible clip-on and handheld wireless mic
Elgato's first wireless mic, Wave Go, pairs a 7g magnetic clip-on transmitter with a Smart Handle for interviews, lasts up to 48 hours and costs $99.99. […]
Corsair HS80 v2 MAX WIRELESS gets a 10mm broadcast-grade mic
Corsair's HS80 v2 MAX WIRELESS headset adds a 10mm-capsule mic with pop filter and flip-to-mute, 50mm laminate drivers and up to 110 hours of battery. […]
Shure MV6 Gen 2 USB gaming mic arrives in black and white for $169
Shure's MV6 USB Gaming Microphone Gen 2 adds adjustable Auto Level and Denoiser, a 5-band EQ and a white finish, priced at $169, £159 or €150. […]
MAONO G3 mixer gives Windows streamers four faders and three mixes
MAONO's $99.99 G3 audio mixer pairs Arena routing software with four faders, three independent mixes, an XLR input and dual-PC support for Windows. […]