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Black Panther in Marvel's Avengers: War for Wakanda expansion.

7 ways EA’s Black Panther game can get the most out of the comics books

It'll be a long time until we hear news on EA's Black Panther game, but we're already writing up our comic book wish lists.
A wizard charges a spell to hit a minataur.

Baldur’s Gate 3 spit in the face of every modern gaming trend. And it paid off

Baldur's Gate 3 isn't a live service multiplayer game and it doesn't feature any microtransactions. And yet, it's the kind of megahit studios dream of.
A giant turret in set up in Gothenburg in Overwatch 2's story missions.

Overwatch 2’s story missions are the light at the end of a very long, dark tunnel

Overwatch 2 story missions are finally here and are pretty entertaining, but Blizzard is still being coy about what comes next.
Baldur's Gate 3 Withers

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a perfect game, until you die

Baldur's Gate 3 would be the perfect RPG if its autosave system worked better.
Main character of Warzone Season 5.

These 6 Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 changes are a step in the right direction

The latest season of Call of Duty: Warzone is a great step in the right direction thanks to these much needed tweaks.
Hermes and Grace jump through a door in Stray Gods.

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is a theater kid’s dream come true

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical lacks pizzazz, but that might not bother musical theater lovers.
A player runs away from a zombie horde in The Walking Dead: Betrayal.

I played The Walking Dead: Betrayal with one of its developers and they backstabbed me

The Walking Dead: Betrayal is shaping up to be a solid social deduction game that swaps space and sci-fi for a zombified postapocalypse.
A character speaks in Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 could have saved Google Stadia

Baldur's Gate 3 was originally revealed as a Google Stadia game. Could the mega-hit PC game have saved the cloud streaming service?
Death Stranding

One of Game Pass’ best titles leaves PC on August 15 and you don’t want to miss it

PlayStation console exclusive Death Stranding isn't on Xbox, but it is on PC Game Pass ... for just one more week.
A player conversation in Baldur's Gate 3.

You can’t play Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox, but you can play these 6 Game Pass RPGs

You can't play Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox, but you can play these six RPG greats on Game Pass to reduce that sting.
Astrion holds his chin in Baldur's Gate 3.

Hear me out, Baldur’s Gate 3 is the hottest new couple’s game

What's more romantic than slaying Mind Flayers together in Baldur's Gate 3?
A Drow prepares to throw an item in Baldur's Gate 3.

Before starting Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll need to know these Dungeons & Dragons basics

If you've never played Dungeons & Dragons before, you'll want to know these tabletop nuances before starting Baldur's Gate 3.
The Turtles and April play a video game in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

If you loved TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, play these 7 Turtles’ games next

From Turtles in Time to Shredder's Revenge, these are the best TMNT games to play after watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
A party of heroes stands on a cliff in Baldur's Gate 3.

Here’s when you can expect our Baldur’s Gate 3 review

Baldur's Gate 3 is an enormous game and we're taking our time with it. Here's what we think so far and when you can expect our full review.
Overhead shot of Vondel map in Warzone.

Call of Duty: Warzone devs share the design secrets of the best battle royale map

There's a reason why Warzone's Vondel map flows so well. Here's what makes this map tick, according to Beenox developers.
A character from Palia with tan skin, dark brown hair, and dressed in green holds a gardening tool. They are standing in a garden, surrounded by tomato plants.

Palia is a delightfully cozy MMO experience for Animal Crossing fans

Singularity 6's new game, Palia, looks to bring players a community-based experience with a refreshing take on both MMO and cozy game staples.
Bailu in between Banxia and Trailblazer with her hands on her hips

Honkai: Star Rail understands the key to making great ‘side’ content

Don't skip Honkai: Star Rail's side missions. They contain some of the mobile RPG's best story beats.
Desktop mode on the Steam Deck.

I use Steam every day, and I couldn’t live without these 6 hidden features

Steam is more than just a launcher for your games. Here are the six features I couldn't live without.
A Baldur's Gate 3 character lights the way.

I’m going to use a guide for Baldur’s Gate 3, and so should you

Baldur's Gate 3 is going to be a very long RPG. And there's no shame in using guides to aid your quest so you don't waste a minute.
Pikmin and Bulborb in Pikmin 4.

The best video games of July 2023: Pikmin 4, Remnant 2, and more

Pikmin 4, Remnant 2, and Venba are just a few of the standout games that released during a shockingly packed July.
Two players play Nintendo Switch.

This hidden Switch feature will change the way you play Nintendo games

If you've ever found yourself frustrated with your Joy-con, this lesser-known Nintendo Switch feature will change the game.
Koa runs on an island in Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara.

This breezy 3D platformer wears its simplicity as a badge of honor

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara may not reinvent the 3D platformer, but its simple and sweet design is its greatest strength.
Sanrio characters hang out on a beach in Hello Kitty: Island Adventure.

Hello Kitty: Island Adventure should be your next mobile game obsession

Hello Kitty: Island Adventure is an adorable riff on Animal Crossing, even if it doesn't come with all the same hooks.
Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Minnie in Disney Illusion Island.

Disney Illusion Island is full of video game Easter eggs

Portal, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more are referenced in Dlala Studios' new platformer Disney Illusion Island.
A Pikachu sleeps on a bed.

Pokémon Sleep shows the power and pitfalls of a gamified health app

One adorable week with Pokémon Sleep left me with some complicated questions about gamification in health apps.
Mimi paddles down a river in a kayak in Dordogne.

5 underrated Xbox Game Pass games you should play while you still can

Xbox Game Pass is loaded with hidden gems that are easy to miss. Here's 5 games that you should add to your backlog.
A combat encounter in Armored Core 6

Even if you love Dark Souls, you’re not ready for FromSoftware’s next game

We spent three hours playing FromSoftware's next game, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, and you're not ready for it.
A knight with a gun in a burning square.

Remnant 2 PC: change these graphics settings immediately

Remnant 2 is causing headaches for PC players already. Here are the best settings to optimize your performance in the game.
A group of Blue Protocol players stands together.

Amazon’s Blue Protocol has the potential to be my gateway MMO

Blue Protocol feels more like an action game than other MMOs, which is exactly what hooked me during a demo.
The GOG Galaxy Mac app showing a library of games.

Ubisoft has every right to delete your games — even if it shouldn’t

Ubisoft isn't deleting your inactive account filled with games, but the outrage at that possibility still has merit.
donkey kong goes home retrospective feature art

This forgotten 1983 vinyl made Mario history, but it could never be created today

Before Mario even had his own game, four moonlighting musicians gave him a voice on an offbeat album from Nintendo’s wildest era.
Remnant II's Mother Mind boss fight

Remnant 2 is a master class in great shooter boss fight design

Memorable boss fights steal the show in Remnant 2, elevating the Souls-inspired shooter to new heights.
Leviathan traps a player in Exoprimal.

To create Exoprimal’s story, Capcom pitted past and future against one another

Exoprimal's developers gave Digital Trends more insight into how the multiplayer shooter's unique narrative came together.
Honor and Miss Terri stand back to back in Murder by Numbers.

Don’t miss this free Epic Games Store gem from the creators of Fall Guys

Epic Games Store latest freebie is a 90s murder mystery puzzle game that you need to try.