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    Where do you get your Gaming/Hardware News?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by GamingACU, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. GamingACU

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    Just wondering what websites people use to get the most current/recent information, as it all has to come from somewhere before being posted on NBR.
     
    GamingACU, Aug 24, 2011
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  2. Harleyquin07

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    Gamespot for games, Anandtech for hardware. So many sources at the fingertips with a little searching.
     
    Harleyquin07, Aug 24, 2011
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  3. GamingACU

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    I figured there were some better "hidden gem" websites out there other than the mainstream ones.
     
    GamingACU, Aug 24, 2011
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  4. Zymphad

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    Anything if it can be verified to be factual and legitimate. I don't take their word for it from any source. Always double check that information, make sure it can be corroborated by another source.
     
    Zymphad, Aug 24, 2011
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  5. Bearclaw

    Bearclaw Steaming

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    i use reddit.
     
    Bearclaw, Aug 25, 2011
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  6. Prydeless

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    Rock Paper Shotgun, PC Gamer, and Gamespy. RPS and PCG are decent for up to the minute stuff. Gamespy is good for getting all the news into one (their) site since they seem to re-report stuff from other outlets.
     
    Prydeless, Aug 25, 2011
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    What if I say NBR ? :eek:
     
    alexUW, Aug 25, 2011
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    I get Maximum PC magazine for hardware, this is my gaming news site. I always find out about cool indie games and interesting articles on this site.
     
    Tree_Burner, Aug 25, 2011
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    rschauby, Aug 25, 2011
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    Joystiq, Reddit is a pretty great one too, especially their indie-gaming section.
     
    Seville, Aug 25, 2011
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  11. Pitabred

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    I've found I like HardOCP myself. They've got some good reviews and have a pretty broad news feed. I'll also agree with Anandtech.
     
    Pitabred, Aug 25, 2011
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    I use Google. It can even order Pizza for you.
     
    AlienTroll, Aug 25, 2011
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    doombug90, Aug 25, 2011
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  14. preview

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    Giantbomb.com

    They make very funny gaming quicklooks that are often anything but quick. It's largely opinion and entertainment, but they recently hired a guy to write more classical news stories as well. Their weekly podcast (called Bombcast) is also worth a listen.

    I'm sick and tired of inflated, largely paid-for gaming reviews (think IGN and Gamespot) and insanely fake and unfunny video personalities (think G4TV or whatever it's called), so it's pretty much the only site I frequent besides Rock Paper Shotgun.

    I mainly base my buying decisions on positive word of mouth on forums.
     
    preview, Aug 25, 2011
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