Drag X Drive is a great sales pitch for the Switch 2’s mouse controls
Drag X Drive may not become the next great esport, but we walked away from our demo excited about how it's using the Switch 2's unique controllers.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour could have been a PDF, but it’s a cute idea
We went inside of the Switch 2 in Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, the system's cute but bizarrely priced digital manual.
Donkey Kong Bananza pummeled my brain into paste, and I loved it
Donkey Kong Bananza is just as wild as it looks in its trailer. Trust us, we've played it.
I played the Nintendo Switch 2, and one new feature blew me away
Want to know more about the Nintendo Switch 2? We went hands-on and put it to the test in nearly a dozen game demos.
Mario Kart World is a ton of fun, but I don’t know if it’s $80 fun
We had a blast trying Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2, but its $80 price tag has us nervous.
My first Metroid Prime 4: Beyond hands-on fully restored my faith in it
After demoing its Switch 2 Edition, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally has my attention.
This underrated Switch 2 feature demonstrates why Nintendo handhelds thrive
GameShare was one of the most underrated new Nintendo Switch 2 features shown off in the latest Direct.
Every Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive game trailer from the latest Nintendo Direct
Check out the trailers for Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives like Mario Kart World, The Duskbloods, and Donkey Kong Bananza.
Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve brings the Xbox Live Arcade era back
Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve is a great mutation of a classic shooter that calls back to Xbox Live Arcade's glory days.
Den of Wolves understands what made the Payday series special
Den of Wolves is taking the idea of Payday and reinventing it into something fierce. We went hands-on with 10 Chambers' new co-op shooter.
5 things we expect to see during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and 3 we don’t
We're finally getting the full lowdown on the Nintendo Switch 2 tomorrow. Here's what you can realistically expect to see, and what you probably won't.
I played Doom: The Dark Ages. It’s going to melt your face off
We went hands-on with Doom: The Dark Ages, and, yes, it's every bit as metal as it looks.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar might fix my biggest problem with farming sims
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar's most unique feature encourages you to take pride in your work and remember that farming sims are all about community.
The Nintendo Switch 2 needs this one feature to make it my favorite console ever
With days to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, we're manifesting one last feature request that could make the new portable perfect.
Apple Arcade’s latest puzzler should be your new go-to iPhone game
Apple Arcade's best studio is back with Puffies, a delightful sticker puzzle game that's eared a permanent spot on my iPhone.
Katamari Damacy Rolling Live is a delightfully weird and wacky revival
Katamari Damacy Rolling Live brings the long-dormant series out of retirement as an Apple Arcade exclusive, and it's still as delightfully weird as ever.
The sequel to my favorite Fire Emblem-like is out now and I can’t put it down
If you're looking for a new strategy game to scratch that Fire Emblem itch, don't sleep on Dark Diety 2.
Razer’s AI push fights for a first-row seat to the future of game development
Razer is trying to break into the game development scene with its new AI tools. The company tells us how it's addressing the tech's roadblocks to get there.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (March 28-30)
With one weekend left in March, now is the time to dive into the Game Pass library for the best new games to play this weekend.
3 PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (March 28-30)
As we wrap up the month of March, let's prepare ourselves for the rest of 2025 by celebrating the best games on PlayStation Plus this weekend.
Nintendo’s surprise Direct told us more about the Switch 2 than the Switch
Today's Nintendo Direct was supposed to be focused on the original Switch, but it told us a lot more about the Switch 2 and what to expect from it.
Everything announced at the March 2025 Nintendo Direct
We're doing a live recap of everything announced during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct focused solely on Nintendo Switch.
Black Myth: Wukong gave Tides of Annihilation devs the confidence they needed
Tides of Annihilation is part of a wave of Chinese action games appealing to western players, and its developers explained why that gives them confidence.
If you love Into the Breach, try this fast-paced spin on it
Grit and Valor 1949 is a clever twist on Into the Breach that transforms the turn-based tactics game into something faster.
Sunderfolk release date and more announced at Dreamhaven Showcase
The Dreamhaven Showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley included four major reveals, including Sunderfolk's release date and a new sci-fi shooter called Wildgate.
The best games of GDC 2025: Blades of Fire, Hotel Barcelona, and more
Games such as Blades of Fire, Hotel Barcelona, and Missile Command Delta stood out as Digital Trends' favorite games of GDC 2025.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy feels like something special
We checked out The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy at GDC and already feel like the strategy RPG could be a surprise hit.
Steel Hunters is the most approachable extraction shooter I’ve ever played
Based on what we played at GDC 2025, Steel Hunters is shaping up to be one of most approachable extraction shooters out there.
ZA/UM explains what sets Project C4 apart from Disco Elysium
While ZA/UM's troubled history can't be ignored, Project C4 is building on the base of Disco Elysium to offer up a intriguing game about espionage.
Before the Switch 2 Direct, let’s revisit Nintendo’s 2017 Switch reveal one last time
It’s almost time. After a tease of an initial reveal back in January, the wait for firm details on the is finally coming to an end. Come , we’ll likely know the system’s specs, price, release date, and its launch games. It’s a moment players have been anticipating for years and something that’s sure to […]
Blades of Fire is the most surprising game I played at GDC 2025
Blades of Fire is the latest game from the developers of Metroid Dread, and it's one of the most innovative action games I've played since For Honor.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers may just satiate your Bloodborne appetite
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is another fast-paced Soulslike to satiate us while we wait for more Bloodborne.
Steam players just got a terrifying new surprise thanks to Devolver
Devolver Digital just surprise released a new horror RPG, the grotesque and entrancing Look Outside.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (March 21-23)
Between a fresh day one addition and deep RPGs, Game Pass is delivering the goods this weekend in March. These are the three best Xbox Game Pass games to play.