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A The Finals Season 2 skin.

The Finals Season 2 offers up plenty of reasons for players to come back

The Finals Season 2 impresses with new weapons, gadgets, cosmetics, and a bombastic new 5v5 Power Shift mode.
Baba Is You game on Android.

One of my favorite puzzles games just turned 5, and it’s still outstanding

If you've never played Baba is You before, its fifth anniversary gives you a reason to try out this outstanding puzzle game.
A ship takes aim at a camel in Attack of the Mutant Camels.

Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story is a vital piece of video game history

Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story gives modern players a crash course in one of gaming's most important developers.
The Skull from Giant Skull's logo.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor director Stig Asmussen starts new studio, Giant Skull

We spoke to Stig Asmussen, the game director behind the Star Wars Jedi series and God of War 3, about forming his new studio, Giant Skull.
Rise of the Ronin's character on a horse.

Rise of the Ronin is a grab bag of gaming’s greatest hits

Rise of the Ronin ties together several modern design inspirations, from Zelda to FromSoftware.
The Steam Deck OLED sitting in a case.

The Steam Deck OLED needs burn-in protection

The Steam Deck OLED is a fantastic device, but new burn-in testing reveals just how critical prevention features are.
Soldiers shoot a giant monster in Contra: Operation Galuga.

Contra: Operation Galuga respectfully modernizes an arcade classic

Contra: Operation Galuga brings retro arcade shooting to modern consoles with some smart twists built for modern audiences.
A character shoots demons in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.

If you need a palate cleanser between long RPGs, try this great Game Pass shooter

If you're looking for a palate cleanser between long RPGs, Xbox Game Pass has the perfect turn your brain off shooter for you.
Barret talking to Dyne in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth makes one impactful change to Barret’s story

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth makes a lot of changes to the original story, but one tweak to Barret's story has the biggest impact.
Sonic Superstars running on the MSI Claw.

Don’t buy the new MSI Claw handheld — at least not yet

The MSI Claw just released, and you can buy it now. Reviews for the handheld are surprisingly absent on release day, however.
Fort Condor characters

Don’t skip over our 5 favorite minigames in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth offers a treasure trove of minigames for Cloud and company to take on during their journey. These are our favorites.
The mayor of Under Junon in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Like the best RPGs, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth gets sidequests right

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth proves that memorable sidequests can elevate an RPG to greatness.
Key art for Akka Arrh shows psychedelic images.

You need to try PlayStation VR2’s most psychedelic game yet

If you need a good reason to dust off your PlayStation VR2, you'll want to check out the psychedelic Akka Arrh.
Two warriors in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

Everything announced at the March 2024 Xbox Partner Preview

Xbox hosted a Partner Showcase, highlighting some exciting games from third-party studios and revealing a few release dates too.
dune spice wars xbox game pass recommendation

After watching Dune: Part Two, go play this Xbox Game Pass title

If you're itching to play a Dune game after watching Dune: Part Two in theaters, consider checking out Dune: Spice Wars on Xbox Game Pass.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth running on the Steam Deck.

I turned my Steam Deck into the ultimate cross-platform gaming machine

The Steam Deck is built for Steam, naturally, but I've been using my handheld to play my non-Steam games more and more.
Promotional art for Bethesda's Starfield.

Six months later, Starfield’s modding scene is still lost in space

Starfield's modding scene may need some time to fully take off, but even with dipping player counts and negative sentiment among fans, there's still hope.
An archer fires a shot at a dragon in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is already punishing me for my negligence

We learned a lot of hard lessons in our three hours with Dragon's Dogma 2, which ended with a whole lot of tragic escapades.
Key art for the Netflix version of Hades.

Netflix subscribers are getting one of the decade’s best games this month

Hades launches on iOS via Netflix Games later this month. Supergiant Games tells us why it's not on Android yet.
The characters of Berserk Boy pose together.

If you love retro games, you need to check out this killer Mega Man throwback

If you love retro platformers, the lightning fast Berserk Boy should be on your radar.
Snufkin fishes off a dock in Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley.

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a light, but endearing enough kid’s game

Looking for a new game to play with your kids? Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley offers some light storybook charm for families.
Call of the Sea gameplay.

Pick up these 7 great PC games during Steam’s Women’s Day Sale

Lots of great indies are discounted on Steam through March 10 as part of its Women's Day Sale. Here are some great deals that you don't want to miss.
Key art for Pokémon X and Y.

It’s time to revisit Pokémon X and Y before it’s too late

With the announcement of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and the looming shut down of 3DS online services, now is the perfect time to revisit Pokémon X and Y.
Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster key art.

With EA’s Star Wars shooter canceled, it’s time to revisit a classic

EA's planned Star Wars shooter is no more, but you can revisit this remaster of one of the series' classic games right now.
Cloud from FFVII

PSA: Don’t burn yourself out on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s open-world activities

You might be tempted to do every single open-world activity in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but beware of burnout.
One of the king's advisors enters the frame in No Rest for the Wicked.

No Rest for the Wicked is a cruel and beautiful action game

We want hands on with No Rest for the Wicked, a cruel and beautiful new action game from Ori developer Moon Studios.
Iron Mask and Shionne attack in Tales of Arise.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth isn’t on Xbox, so play these RPGs on Game Pass

From Tales of Arise to Persona 3 Reload, here are some great Xbox Game Pass RPGs that'll fill the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth-sized hole in your heart.
Ninja peach in Princess Peach Showtime.

What’s new in March 2024: 7 upcoming games that you should check out

Princess Peach: Showtime, Unicorn Overlord, and Dragon's Dogma 2 are some of the most notable games coming out this March.
A skeleton touches a still life in Please, Touch the Artwork 2.

Don’t sleep on these one-of-a-kind games that launched in February

February didn't just give us heavy hitters like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Here are 8 totally unique games that launched this month.
Queen's Blood

Whatever you do, don’t skip Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s card minigame

There's an overwhelming amount of side content in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but don't sleep on its best minigame: Queen's Blood.
Realm cards laid out in a Nightingale trailer.

Nightingale’s most innovative feature defies survival game conventions

The developers behind Nightingale's world generating Realm Card system tell us how the innovative feature came to life.
An Inkling shoots an enemy spawner in Splatoon 3 Side Order.

Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC shows that the series can do it all

With its great new Side Order DLC, Splatoon 3 shows why the inky shooter is Nintendo's most valuable series.
Tchia wears a crown in Tchia.

You need to play this charming indie before it leaves PlayStation Plus

You need to play this open-world game inspired by New Caledonia before it leaves the PS Plus Game Catalog in March.
Key art for the original Helldivers.

Helldivers 2 servers at capacity? Play its predecessor instead

If you're having trouble getting into a game of Helldivers 2, considering checking out the first game in the series.