In Real Life: The News From The Intersection Of Games & The Real World

Everything that affects the lives of gamers and things gamers care about is right here. If it’s a brush with the law, new legislation affecting gaming, or just the many cool things happening in gaming culture, IRL’s the place to be.

  • Google Pixel 5a Review: The New King of Mid-Range

    Google Pixel 5a Review: The New King of Mid-Range

    Ever since Google got into the mid-range phone game with the Pixel 3a, Google’s most affordable handsets have just been getting better and better. And when you combine all of Google’s Pixel-only software features with an even bigger screen, improved durability, and new support for water resistance on the new Pixel 5a, it really feels…


  • The Not-So-Surprising Story Behind Free Guy’s Massive Cameos

    The Not-So-Surprising Story Behind Free Guy’s Massive Cameos

    Even without a slew of fun surprises, the new Ryan Reynolds movie Free Guy probably would’ve been a hit. The story of a video game character who becomes self-aware and has to save his world is one of those perfect, marketable ideas, Hollywood loves. And, of course, a movie set in a video game world is…