Gaming Features
3 underrated PS Plus games to play this weekend (July 26-28)
If you're wondering what you should play this weekend, try checking out these underrated games from Square Enix, EA, and Bandai Namco on PlayStation Plus.
Nintendo World Championships turned me into a Super Mario Bros. god
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition held its first online tournament this past weekend and it turns out I'm better at Super Mario Bros. than I knew.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection is just the start for Capcom’s retro revivals
We spent an hour with Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics at Evo 2024 and chatted with producer Shuhei Matsumoto about Capcom's next move.
This is my favorite puzzle game of the year, and you can play it via Netflix
This has already been a fantastic year for puzzle games, and Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure is one of its best.
This soothing painting game has serious Bob Ross energy
Été is a soothing painting game that's all about looking at blank canvases as a font of new opportunities.
You can prepare for Dragon Age: The Veilguard for $4 during PlayStation’s Summer Sale
Before playing Dragon Age: The Veilguard later this year, you should pick up Dragon Age: Inquisition while it's on sale for just $4 on the PlayStation Store.
Warframe: 1999 is the Y2K dating sim I didn’t know I needed
We spoke with Warframe's creative director and had an early look at Warframe: 1999, the upcoming update with new story, frames, boy bands, and dating.
How I fixed the most annoying part of PC gaming
You have to get through half a dozen launchers to access all of your games on PC, and it's the most annoying part of PC gaming. Here's how I fixed it.
MechWarrior 5: Clans couldn’t have happened without Duke Nukem Forever
Creating a MechWarrior game is complicated for reasons far beyond game development. You also need to factor in IP law, anime, and ... Duke Nukem?
This PC strategy game is the perfect next step for Manor Lords fans
Cataclismo is the latest early access RTS from Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse, and fans of the genre should be keeping this game on their radar.
This $3 horror game is the creepiest thing you can buy on Steam right now
Whether you're looking to give yourself new nightmares or completely destroy your mouse, Clickolding is the psychological horror game for you.
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred’s new class turns Sanctuary into a zoo
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred will introduce a new animal-focused Spiritborn class and we're already discovering its potential.
EA Sports College Football 25 is the best sports game in years
EA Sports College Football 25 is one of the best sports games that EA has released in quite a long time.
This is the perfect moment to buy a Meta Quest 3 for gaming
The Meta Quest 3 is discounted this Prime Day, and it's worth buying for the headset's recent VR gaming hits.
Forget the DualSense Edge. This is the best PS5 controller you can buy this Prime Day
The DualSense Edge doesn't have a Prime Day deal, but there's a better PS5 controller deal you should consider anyway.
One of my favorite 2023 hidden gem video games is on sale for Prime Day
RoboCop: Rogue City is discounted to $49 for Prime Day 2024, and fans of the classic film franchise should pick it up at that price.
These video games are changing the conversation on sustainability
This year's Games for Change festival highlighted three projects that are rethinking how games can send a message about sustainability.
My favorite Switch accessory is on sale for Prime Day
Is there anything more disappointing when playing Nintendo Switch with friends only to discover your Joy-Cons aren't charged? This Prime Day deal will save you.
MechWarrior 5: Clans is All Quiet on the Western Front with mechs
We had two days of exclusive interviews and hands-on time with MechWarrior 5: Clans, painting a full picture of the mech game's sprawling war story.
You can snag a rare discount on one of Nintendo’s best strategy games this week
One of Nintendo's most niche series had its strongest release in 2023, and the game is finally getting a worthwhile sale. Don't miss out!
If you only buy one game this Prime Day, it should be this one
If you only have the money to buy one game during Amazon's Prime Day sale, this is the best deal we've found.
Concord could be a fun shooter, but it needs a secret ingredient
Concord's first beta showed off a perfectly fun shooter in need of a defining feature it can claim as its own.
This new PC game turns Asteroids into a retro roguelike
Galactic Glitch is a new action roguelike that's hitting early access today, and it scratches the same itch as classics like Asteroids.
