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Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is an honest love letter to the worst Zelda games
We played a bit of Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore, a wild and sincere love letter to the Zelda series' most infamous games.
I rode a Chocobo and befriended a dolphin in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
We rode Chocobos and teamed up with a friendly dolphin in an eclectic first demo of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
You can pay more to play this fall’s biggest games early, but there’s a big catch
More games are letting buyers who preorder pricey premium editions play a few days early, but the growing trend comes with some headaches.
I made my own Starfield radio station for your space exploration needs
Starfield is quite an adventure, but there was something missing: a Fallout-style radio station. So we took matters into our own hands.
Get an exclusive new look at Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story
We have an exclusive new trailer for Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story, along with new insight into Riot Forge's spinoff strategy.
Lucas Pope’s Mars After Midnight changed my mind about the Playdate
Lucas Pope's Mars After Midnight turns Papers, Please into a bite-sized sci-fi game that's perfect for the Playdate.
What games will Nintendo Switch 2 launch with? We have some ideas
According to reports, the Nintendo Switch 2 might be on the horizon. So we put together a dream list of launch day games.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a more sinister superhero power fantasy
During a two hour demo of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, we got to see exactly how Insomniac is doubling down on its superhero power fantasy.
F-Zero 99 isn’t the revival I dreamed of, but it’s a good start
F-Zero 99 isn't exactly the revival we dreamed of, but there are some good ideas in the Switch's new freebie.
Persona 5 Tactica is making the tactics genre more approachable than ever
Whether you're a Persona die-hard, a tactics aficionado, or a newcomer to either, Persona 5 Tactica is feeling like a great entry point.
Everything announced at the September 2023 State of Play
Here's every PS5 and PSVR2 announcement made during the September 2023 State of Play, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Mortal Kombat 1’s story mode shares strengths and weaknesses with superhero movies
Mortal Kombat 1's story mode is an action-film romp that feels a lot like a Marvel movie, for better and for worse.
You don’t need an Xbox Series X to play Starfield. Here’s how
Starfield isn't just locked to Xbox Series X/S. These are some of the other ways you can play Microsoft's big new exclusive without a new console.
Gunbrella is another bloody B-movie in Devolver’s video game grindhouse
Gunbrella is another bloody B-movie throwback in publisher Devolver Digital's growing video game grindhouse.
Every summer 2023 gaming showcase: full schedule of live streams
With E3 canceled, it was a busy summer. Here's a full list of every video game showcase that happened in its place.
Escape Academy: The Complete Edition solves the sleeper hit’s biggest puzzle
Escape Academy: The Complete Edition is out now and we think it's the best way to play one of 2022's best sleeper hits.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes the series back to 2007 in all the right ways
We played a few hours of Assassin's Creed Mirage and were transported back to our 2007 glory days.
Forza Motorsport might be the most approachable racing simulator ever
Forza Motorsport aims to bring more players into the racing simulation genre with a more approachable design philosophy that we're already loving.
Starfield gets the most mileage out of an overused sci-fi trend
A recent trend in sci-fi storytelling is already starting to feel overused, but Starfield understands how to use that concept to make its story more impactful.
Starfield is a success. What does that mean for the future of Xbox?
Starfield is already a hit for Microsoft, but Xbox's new challenge will come from following up on it consistently.
If you love Starfield, try this sci-fi gem on Xbox Game Pass next
If Starfield has you in a sci-fi mood, this standout Game Pass gem should be next in your queue.
If Starfield isn’t great, what is? Here’s what makes a game extraordinary
With Starfield reviews setting off an age-old debate about game criticism, here's an inside peek into how we dissect games at Digital Trends.
Baldur’s Gate 3 dev dishes on mods, upcoming epilogues, and Xbox Series S struggles
We spoke with Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, about what's next for Baldur's Gate 3 and why the Xbox Series S is a challenge for the team.
