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A character slashes sand worms in Shadow Labyrinth.

Shadow Labyrinth is more faithful to Pac-Man history than you think

We dove deeper into Shadow Labyrinth's odd world and found some deep ties to Pac-Man history under its darkness.
A screenshot of players celebrating in Rematch.

In a sea of giant games, Rematch’s simplicity is a gift

Living room with Microsoft Xbox Series X (L) and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles alongside a television and soundbar.

You may have access to hundreds of free games you’re not taking advantage of

Queen Aleksandra near a giant metal enemy.

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 20-22)

A crew in FBC: Firebreak.

3 new PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (June 20-22)

Daisy rides a jetski in Mario Kart World.

I wasn’t a fan of Mario Kart World’s free roam mode until I changed my perspective

Storm, Venom, and Nova fight enemies in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion has some surprising Marvel vs. Capcom DNA

A psycho in Borderlands 4.

Borderlands 4 pushes the series forward while addressing past mistakes

A conductor sends a train car forward in Battle Train.

If you need a new Nintendo Switch 2 game already, don’t miss Battle Train

Halo Infinite Last Man Standing promo.

Halo Infinite deserves a second life, and Nintendo Switch 2 could give it one

A car drives down a track in Fast Fusion.

Don’t sleep on the Nintendo Switch 2’s most underrated launch game

Psycadelic iguanas surround a puzzle well in Lumines Arise.

I played Lumines Arise and now it’s my most anticipated game of the year with a bullet

A character stands in a church in Mio: Memories of Orbit.

I played 9 games at Tribeca Fest. They all need to be on your radar

This year's Tribeca Fest highlighted nine show stopping indie games. We tried all of them and walked away with a bigger Steam wish list.
The mobile base in The Alters.

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 13-15)

This Friday the 13 isn't a bad omen, but a great one for all the amazing new Game Pass games. I've rounded up the best ones to play this weekend.
Dead by Daylight player standing in front of a fire.

3 PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (June 13-15)

After all the excitement from the State of Play and other showcases, it's time to sit back and enjoy my personal picks for the PS Plus games you should play this weekend.
Heroes fight a fire-breathing boss in Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree.

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is very much Bandai Namco’s Hades

Bandai Namco's Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree shakes up the Hades formula with its dual hero twist.
A man in a spacesuit holds a gun in Pragmata.

Pragmata is a game from a bygone era, and that era rules

Our first hands on demo of Pragmata revealed a puzzle-shooter hybrid that's unlike any big budget game we've played.
Heroes face down a boss with a bell in Code Vein 2.

Code Vein 2 features more weapons, a motorcycle, and even some time travel

We got new details on Code Vein 2, from its new emphasis on customization to its time travel twist.
A ninja kicks enemies in Ninja Gaiden Ragebound.

These are the Steam Next Fest demos you need to play before they’re gone

Steam Next Fest is the chance to play some of the most experimental and unique upcoming PC games before release. These are the best demos you need to check out.
Splatoon Raiders

Why Splatoon Raiders already has my full attention

Splatoon Raiders was just revealed with a brief teaser, but it already looks like it could expand the universe in major ways.
Kids stare down a giant bug in Grounded 2.

Grounded 2 exists for one reason: fans wanted to ride the bugs

We got more details on just how big Grounded 2 is in a hands-on session, as well as the one fan requested feature that pushed the team to make a sequel.
A person on an alien world in The Outer Worlds 2.

The Outer Worlds 2 already feels lightyears ahead of its predecessor

We went hands-on with The Outer Worlds 2 and discovered a heavily reworked sequel that addresses all of its predecessor's weaknesses.
A ninja faces off against an enemy in Ninja Gaiden 4.

Ninja Gaiden 4 is PlatinumGames at its best (and bloodiest)

We played a bloody slice of Ninja Gaiden 4, which finds developer PlatinumGames at the absolute top of its game.
Atom Eve and Invincible fight an opponent on the moon in Invincible Vs.

Invincible Vs is like Mortal Kombat mixed with Killer Instinct

We fought a few round sof Invincible Vs and learned much more about how the mix between Mortal Kombat and Killer Instinct works.
Two sisters stand on a mech in front of food in Dosa Divas.

The best games we played at Summer Game Fest 2025

We played tons of upcoming games at this year's Summer Game Fest, from Lumines Arise to Dying Light: The Beast. These were the best games we played.
A man aims a gun at his doppelganger in Directive 8020.

Directive 8020 is straight up a playable version of The Thing

We played Directive 8020 at Summer Game Fest and it's straight up a playable version of John Carpenter's The Thing.
Little critters fight a crab boss in Ratatan.

Ratatan successfully transforms an 18-year-old PSP classic into something new

Ratatan looks to revive the spirit of Patatapon, and it's already pulling that off based off our first demo with it.
You Asked Ep. 94: Best TV For Switch 2

You Asked: Your biggest Switch 2 questions, answered

On today’s episode of You Asked: the best TV for the Switch 2, the top TV picks, and your biggest Switch 2 questions answered.
Xbox Ally

The ROG Xbox Ally fixes the worst problem with Windows handhelds

We took the ROG Xbox Ally for a short test drive and discovered how it's fixing the worst problem with Windows-based gaming handhelds.
A man walks over a railway in Baby Steps.

If you only play one Steam Next Fest Demo, make sure it’s Baby Steps

Baby Steps is the ultimate walking simulator and we're already in love with its slapstick charm.
A rat sits in a living room in Squeakross: Home Squeak Home.

I have finally found the perfect game, and it is Animal Crossing meets picross

For over a decade, I have been on a quest: to find the perfect picross game. “How hard can that be?” you may ask. After all, picross is a fairly straightforward puzzle format. You fill in squares on a grid using clues in each column and grid and wind up creating a sort of paint […]
Lego characters race on unicycles in Lego Party.

Lego Party’s demo was so nice, I played it twice

We played a round of Lego Party at Summer Game Fest and had enough fun that we went in for seconds.
A Spanish inspired landscape and castle from Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

Pokémon’s Switch 2 upgrade is a massive evolution

I went back to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the Switch 2 and have been given new hope for Legends: A-Z.
Sonic flies through the air in Sonic Racing: Crossworlds.

Sonic Racing: Crossworlds has one big advantage over Mario Kart World

We played more Sonic Racing: Crossworlds at Summer Game Fest and walked away wishing Mario Kart World had some of its best features.

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