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Two League of Legends characters stare at each other with a heart between them.

League of Legends isn’t as big of a dating don’t as you may think

A running internet meme warns against dating League of Legends players. We asked readers what they really thought of that advice.
Two soldiers hug in front of an explosion in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 and Nightingale expose the issues all live service games face

The server issues in games like Helldivers 2 and Nightingale demonstrate that even successful live service titles face problems at launch.
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew.

If Skull and Bones has you hungry for a better pirate game, try this one

If you're playing Skull and Bones, be sure to check out Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, as it could be your next exciting pirate adventure.
A summoner poses with chimera in Dicefolk.

If you’re done with Palworld, try this monster-catching game next

If you're looking for another monster-collecting alternative after Palworld, give the genre mash-up Dicefolk a try.
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

One year later, my PlayStation VR2 is collecting dust

PlayStation VR2 did not live up to my expectations as a fledgling VR user over the course of its first year.
Enemies in Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves confirmed for PS5 as Xbox details multiplatform rollout

Microsoft has confirmed that Sea of Thieves will come to PS5 in April, and outlined when Pentiment, Grounded, and Hi-Fi Rush will also go multiplatform.
A soldier in silhouette in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 isn’t on Xbox, but these Game Pass titles can help fill the void

There are plenty of excellent cooperative games to play on Game Pass if you're bummed that you can't give Helldivers 2 a shot on Xbox.
A hero and guardian in Gigantic: Rampage Edition.

Gigantic: Rampage Edition gives a failed live-service game a second chance

Gigantic failed when it launched in 2016, but Gearbox Entertainment is giving the MOBA a second chance at success this April.
Brie Larson plays Princess Peach: Showtime!

Princess Peach: Showtime! already has a superfan in Brie Larson

Nintendo superfan Brie Larson tells us why she's excited about Princess Peach: Showtime! and offers up her take on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Princess Peach figure skates in Princess Peach: Showtime!

Princess Peach: Showtime! gives an icon the spotlight she deserves

We've played an hour of Princess Peach: Showtime! and have a much better sense of how the leading lady's unique solo adventure works.
A list of Jokers appear in Balatro.

I wasn’t expecting a poker roguelite to be my favorite game of 2024 so far

Once you start poker roguelite Balatro, you won't be able to put it down.
A ball squares off with a boss in qomp2.

This Pong spiritual successor will break your brain and spirit

If you're looking for a challenging game that'll break your brain, this Pong deconstruction is for you.
A variant key art for Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story.

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is a bittersweet eulogy for Riot Forge

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is the last game we'll ever get from Riot Forge, and that's a shame.
A character in Rollerdrome skates in an arena.

You need to check out this killer action game on PS Plus this month

PS Plus subscribers can claim three free games this month, including 2022's best (and deadliest) sports game.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer during Updates on the Xbox Business | Official Xbox Podcast.

Xbox and Embracer’s mass layoff explanations aren’t good enough

Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer both commented on layoffs at their companies, but their responses raise questions.
Four soldiers walk in a Helldivers 2 trailer.

Bringing Helldivers 2 to Xbox eventually isn’t such a bad idea

Phil Spencer is questioning why Helldivers 2 isn't on Xbox yet, and I think that's not such a terrible idea.
Xbox's logo used during the Extended Games Showcase

Every key detail from Xbox’s business update: new console, multiplatform games, and more

In a 23-minute podcast, Xbox set the record straight on multiplatform games, its console strategy, and more. Here are all the key details.
Gameplay from the Apple Vision Pro version of Spire Blast.

Apple Vision Pro is getting another batch of spatial games

Three more Apple Arcade titles are getting converted into spatial games for the Apple Vision Pro.
Arzette in Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

This great indie is a loving homage to the worst Nintendo games of all time

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore succeeds in preserving the general vibe of The Legend of Zelda's infamous Phillips CD-i games.
A player is about to enter a portal in Nightingale.

Nightingale is the right game for this survival crafting renaissance

Nightingale is launching at the perfect time, and its innovative Realm Card system could help it stand out from other survival crafting games.
A pal aiming a gun in Palworld.

If you can’t get enough Palworld, try these great games next

Can't get enough Palworld? Try these games next, from other survival crafting titles to Pokémon itself.
Bryce in front of angel wings. Depicting godhood with a spotlight form above showing something angelic.

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth fails its villains

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth tells a nuanced story about rehabilitation, but it doesn't always practice what it preaches.
Firefly white-haired girl talking to Trailblazer tall gray-haired girl in Honkai: Star Rail Penacony viewpoint

Honkai: Star Rail 2.0’s interstellar whodunnit mystery is its best chapter yet

Honkai: Star Rail's new planet, Penacony, is home to the mobile RPG's most impactful story chapter yet.
A scene from Helldiver 2's opening cutscene.

Helldivers 2 is an unexpected standout in a crowded February

Helldivers 2 redefines the emerging extraction shooter subgenre as an intense, yet approachable mission-based action game full of bombastic moments.
Living room with Microsoft Xbox Series X (L) and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles alongside a television and soundbar.

Every rumored Xbox exclusive coming to PS5 and Switch

As we wait for Xbox to share its new vision for its future, here's every Series X game that's reportedly coming to other platforms.
Joker in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

I reviewed Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Here’s why I think it can still be saved

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is 2024's first big game disappointment, but not all hope is lost for its future.
Kuma hitting Law causing him to fly toward the screen in Tekken 8.

If you want to up your Tekken 8 game, try this stickless controller

If you're looking to up your Tekken 8 game, it might be time to ditch your joystick and try a hitbox-style arcade controller.
A map with a DJ duck in Foamstars.

Foamstars is soapy fun … when I can see what’s happening in it

There's fun to be had in Square Enix's Foamstars, but its busy art style and lack of accessibility options make it hard to enjoy the party.
Main characters from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.

Ahead of Rebirth, it’s time to give Final Fantasy VII Remake some overdue respect

Final Fantasy VII Remake polarized fans in 2020, but it deserves a reevaluation ahead of its hotly anticipated sequel, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Key art for Indika

6 outstanding game demos you need to try during Steam Next Fest

Steam Next Fest is back again and it's bringing some excellent demos for upcoming games. Here are a handful of games you can't miss.
Key art for Starfield

Xbox games on PS5? It’s not as shocking as you think

With rumors circulating that Starfield could be coming to PS5, it's worth assessing how Xbox is changing the way we think about consoles.
A Legend Upgrade ability is used in Apex Legends.

Apex Legends is reinventing itself again for its 5th anniversary

A new Legend Upgrade system and some ranked play reworks are some of the big changes to Apex Legends around its 5th anniversary.
tekken 8 custom characters raven customized to look like scorpion in

From Lara Croft to Bayonetta, these are our favorite Tekken 8 custom characters

With Tekken 8's superb character customizer, players have started making their own guest fighters including Tifa, Leon S. Kennedy, and Bayonetta.
Harley Quinn lays down while speaking to Amanda Waller in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's reveal trailer

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s biggest villain is its own legacy

We've spent over eight hours with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League so far, which is struggling to live up to Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham legacy.