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Sam Porter walks across a landscape in Death Stranding: Director's Cut.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s sequel should go full Death Stranding

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s sequel should go full Death Stranding

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is so close to being a strand game that it already has me crafting hopes for its sequel.
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Tears of the Kingdom’s Ultrahand creations reveal its biggest strength

Tears of the Kingdom’s Ultrahand creations reveal its biggest strength

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's biggest strength is how it gives players the joy of creation.
Two squads of heroes clash in an Overwatch 2 trailer.

With PVE mode canceled, Overwatch 2 just isn’t the game for me

With PVE mode canceled, Overwatch 2 just isn’t the game for me

With Overwatch 2's planned Hero mode has been scrapped, I've accepted that the sequel simply isn't for me.
Link stands in front of a shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s shrines are even better than Breath of the Wild’s

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s shrines are even better than Breath of the Wild’s

Breath of the Wild's shrines function like pop quizzes, Tears of the Kingdom's act more as a learner's permit test.
Zelda with the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom.

With Tears of the Kingdom, Zelda gets the spotlight she’s always deserved

With Tears of the Kingdom, Zelda gets the spotlight she’s always deserved

The voice behind Princess Zelda breaks down what makes the iconic princess so legendary in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
A warrior fights in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring 2 deserves the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom treatment

Elden Ring 2 deserves the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom treatment

If FromSoftware makes Elden Ring 2, it should follow Tears of the Kingdom's innovation-focused design philosophy.
A hand picks up an 8BitDo Ultimate controller.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s controls are easier with these Switch controllers

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s controls are easier with these Switch controllers

If you're struggling with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's controls, you may want to invest in a new controller.
Link looks at Hyrule Castle in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Here’s what Breath of the Wild’s iconic locations look like in Tears of the Kingdom

Here’s what Breath of the Wild’s iconic locations look like in Tears of the Kingdom

Just how similar is Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Take a look at some side-by-side comparisons with Breath of the Wild.
Emulator collection on Steam Deck.

Nope, I still don’t regret buying my Steam Deck

Nope, I still don’t regret buying my Steam Deck

The ROG Ally is faster than the Steam Deck, right? Yes, but I'm still happy I have Valve's handheld around.
Link flies into the air with a rocket in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

7 essential crafts you need to know before starting Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

7 essential crafts you need to know before starting Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

These 7 crafting recipes will make your journey through The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom much easier.
Link glides with a Majora's Mask-themed glider in Tears of the Kingdom.

Before you start Tears of the Kingdom, pay your respects to Majora’s Mask

Before you start Tears of the Kingdom, pay your respects to Majora’s Mask

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask walked so Tears of the Kingdom could glide.
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I miss the golden age of oddball, first-party PlayStation exclusives

I miss the golden age of oddball, first-party PlayStation exclusives

Between closing PixelOpus and its refocus on live-service titles, PlayStation is losing the eccentric spirit that helped establish the brand.
An evil Galadriel in Heroes of Middle-Earth

Heroes of Middle-Earth isn’t afraid to play with Lord of the Rings canon

Heroes of Middle-Earth isn’t afraid to play with Lord of the Rings canon

Heroes of Middle-Earth is a new Lord of the Rings mobile game out today, which lets players take some creative liberties with the fantasy universe.
Peter and Miles from Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

3 big things I need to see from the next PlayStation Showcase

3 big things I need to see from the next PlayStation Showcase

Rumors note that there may be a big PlayStation Showcase on the horizon. Here's what we need to see from Sony's next big reveal stream.
Fall Guys Creative Mode art featuring beans running towards the screen.

I’m already using Fall Guys’ excellent creative mode for evil

I’m already using Fall Guys’ excellent creative mode for evil

Fall Guys' devious new creative mode breathes fresh life into the battle royale sensation.
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn’t the only game to check out this month

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn’t the only game to check out this month

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will steal the show this week, but it's not the only game releasing this month.
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How many games featured in Xbox’s 2022 showcase actually launched within 12 months?

How many games featured in Xbox’s 2022 showcase actually launched within 12 months?

At Xbox's 2022 showcase, Microsoft promised that every game shown would launch within 12 months. How many of those actually met that goal?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 lays on a pink surface.

3 reasons you should still buy an Nvidia GPU over AMD

3 reasons you should still buy an Nvidia GPU over AMD

The rivalry between Nvidia and AMD never ends, but right now, Nvidia is in the lead. Here's why you should still choose Nvidia over AMD.
A team photo of all five members of FaZe Clan's first all woman esports team. Four of the members are holding up the fifth member and everyone is smiling.

FaZe Clan’s first all-female esports team is ready for the pressure

FaZe Clan’s first all-female esports team is ready for the pressure

FaZe Clan's first all-female esports team is bringing confidence to their Valorant plays.
A logo that says "Best 50 Games of All Time" on a blue background.

The 50 best video games of all time

The 50 best video games of all time

From Doom to Breath of the Wild, we believe these 50 games represent the best of what video games have to offer.

Play this Zelda hidden gem for free with Switch Online before Tears of the Kingdom

Play this Zelda hidden gem for free with Switch Online before Tears of the Kingdom

Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer is free for Switch Online members this weekend and it's a must-play ahead of Tears of the Kingdom.
A woman walks by a large building in Harmony: The Fall of Reverie.

Life is Strange studio’s stylish new game is coming this summer

Life is Strange studio’s stylish new game is coming this summer

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is a stylish visual novel with a much more interactive approach to choice.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fight Leatherface in TMNT: Splintered Fate.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate takes the right lessons from Hades

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate takes the right lessons from Hades

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is a co-op roguelike that takes some good lessons from games like Hades.
Jedi Cal Kestis.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the culmination of the series’ rocky gaming history

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the culmination of the series’ rocky gaming history

From 1313 to The Force Unleashed, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor works because it learns from the Star Wars games that came before it.
Gaia walks through a dark field full of debris in After Us.

Don’t miss this surreal, postapocalyptic indie coming this month

Don’t miss this surreal, postapocalyptic indie coming this month

If you love atmospheric games like Inside, you're going to want to keep an eye out for After Us this month.
Bode helps Cal up in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor ending explained: What happens to Cal, Cere, and Bode?

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor ending explained: What happens to Cal, Cere, and Bode?

If you couldn't keep up with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's twisty story, here's a recap of what happens in Cal's latest journey.
A character levitates a book in Redfall.

With Redfall’s stumbles, the pressure is on for Starfield

With Redfall’s stumbles, the pressure is on for Starfield

With Redfall earning disappointing reviews, the pressure is on for Starfield as Xbox struggles to find a big-budget hit.
A player stands in Metro City's Times Square equivalent in Street Fighter 6 World Tour.

Street Fighter 6 is the single-player fighting experience I’ve always wanted

Street Fighter 6 is the single-player fighting experience I’ve always wanted

We played four hours of Street Fighter 6, testing its entire roster and seeing more of its standout World Tour mode.
A character levitates a book in Redfall.

Surprise — Redfall on PC is yet another problematic port

Surprise — Redfall on PC is yet another problematic port

Redfall hasn't received the warmest reception, and its problematic PC port isn't helping the matter any.
A table holding a DualSense controller, a DualSense Backbone, a regular Backbone, and an Xbox Series X controller.

I ditched my consoles and went to cloud gaming for a week – here’s how it went

I ditched my consoles and went to cloud gaming for a week – here’s how it went

I'm a cloud gaming skeptic. So I switched my entire gaming life to streaming-only for a week to put the tech to the test.
Cal stands beneath the clouds in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor key art.

The best video games of April 2023

The best video games of April 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Advance Wars, and Minecraft Legends are some of the best games of April 2023.
Characters holding cash in Warzone 2.0 Plunder.

Warzone 2.0 Plunder mode alleviates the stress of battle royale

Warzone 2.0 Plunder mode alleviates the stress of battle royale

Warzone 2.0's new Plunder mode is refreshing, offering variety that serves as a nice break from Battle Royale.
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor offers a big glimpse into Disney’s High Republic era

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor offers a big glimpse into Disney’s High Republic era

The High Republic era of Star Wars is one of Disney's newer creations, but it gets a major spotlight in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Key art showing multiple devices playing games via the cloud.

Why cloud gaming is the linchpin in Microsoft’s troubled Activision Blizzard acqusition

Why cloud gaming is the linchpin in Microsoft’s troubled Activision Blizzard acqusition

With Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked by the CMA, all eyes should be on cloud gaming.