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Lev blasts monsters with a shotgun in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.

The difference between The Last of Us and God of War’s roguelike modes is night and day

When it comes to roguelike modes, there's a night-and-day difference between The Last of Us Part II's No Return and God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla.
Key art for Radiant Historia

5 Nintendo DS games we need on Switch after Another Code: Recollection

Following the release of Another Code: Recollection, there are several Nintendo DS cult classics we want to see on Switch next.
Assassin's Creed Mirage on the MSI Claw handheld.

Nvidia is missing a golden opportunity in PC gaming

We continue to see a wave of handheld gaming PCs hit the market, but one critical company is missing out on all of the action: Nvidia.
Quan Chi holding a skull blast in MK1.

As Tekken 8 approaches, Mortal Kombat 1 fans are feeling burned out

Four months after launch, Mortal Kombat 1 players are already tired of waiting for key updates.
The ending of 2008's Prince of Persia.

After The Lost Crown, play this underrated Prince of Persia game

After you play Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, check out the series' highly underrated 2008 reboot.
Indiana jones buried in the sand.

Xbox’s first big showcase of 2024 set Series X up for success

At the recent Developer_Direct, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Avowed, and more painted a healthy outlook for Xbox in 2024.
A house burns in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.

The Last of Us Part 2 almost had a very different ending, according to Remastered commentary

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered's new commentary track reveals some juicy tidbits about the game's original iterations, including a radically different ending.
Key art for Turnip Boy Robs

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is a hilarious chaser to January’s serious games

Turnip Boy Robs A Bank makes a great case for shorter roguelikes while quickly establishing itself as one of the funniest games of the year.
Key art for Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story.

Bandle Tale is unlike anything you’ve seen in the League of Legends universe

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is shaping up to be a lot more like Stardew Valley than Riot Games' competitive MOBA.
Lev draws a bow in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered turns the original game into a cruel punch line

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is a mistitled, ill-timed double-dip that fails to comprehend its own message and is filled with head-scratching extras.
A map with a DJ duck in Foamstars.

Foamstars is coming to PS Plus next month as a freebie

Foamstars launches via PS Plus next month, and Square Enix gave us an early look at what to expect from the foam-based shooter at and after release.
Party members prepare for an attack in Persona 3 Reload.

Persona 3 Reload tries to balance the series’ light and dark sides

After playing an hour of Persona 3 Reload, we have a better sense of how Atlus is lightening up one of its darkest games.
Dante's Devil Trigger form in Devil May Cry Peak of Combat..

Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat’s stellar action outweighs its gacha frustrations

Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat does a surprisingly great job af bringing the series' action to mobile, so long as you can live with its cash-grab gacha setup.
Sargon reaches for a feather in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

5 Switch games you should play while you wait for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Counting down the days until you can try Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown? These five Switch games will get you ready for Ubisoft's stellar adventure.
Sekiro easy mode mod FromSoftware Souls games gameplay difficulty

These Activision Blizzard games need to come to Xbox Game Pass this year

From Diablo IV to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, these are the Activision Blizzard games we hope to see added to Xbox Game Pass in 2024.
Penny and Arven eat Mochi in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s epilogue is a disappointing conclusion

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem is an underwhelming conclusion for Pokémon's oddest installment.
A whale opens its mouth in Nobody Saves the World.

Don’t forget to grab this absurdly fun game on PS Plus this month

PlayStation owners can get three great games with their PS Plus subscription this month, and one of those is a must download.
AI-generated NPCs sit at a bar.

Generative video game AI took center stage at CES — and it was a total mess

CES 2024 ushered in a new era of generative AI in video games, but a string of messy announcements didn't paint the tech in the best light.
The back of the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.

The gaming smartphone is dead

The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has arrived at CES 2024, but it seems to have put the final nail in the coffin of the gaming smartphone as we knew it. Here's why.
Lenovo Legion Go standing up in case

I replaced my gaming laptop with a Legion Go, and I’m not going back

When my gaming laptop wasn't fitting with my lifestyle, I decided to replace it with a Lenovo Legion Go. It was a great decision.
A car drives near a red pipe in Pacific Drive.

I wasn’t expecting Pacific Drive to scare the living daylights out of me

We took Pacific Drive for one last spin before its February release date and it hit us with some surprise scares.
Sonic Superstars running on the MSI Claw.

MSI Claw handheld hands-on: it’s more significant than you think

We knew the MSI Claw was coming based on some big leaks that emerged prior to CES, but the handheld is still more significant than you might imagine.
Chai points a finger gun at a robot in Hi-Fi Rush.

An Xbox game could be coming to Switch. Here are the most likely candidates

A rumor indicates that an Xbox exclusive game could be Switch bound. Let's break down the most likely suspects.
Gordon Freeman's suit in Half-Life 2 RTX

10 significant video game anniversaries worth celebrating in 2024

From Half-Life 2 to World of Warcraft, there are plenty of notable gaming anniversaries to celebrate throughout 2024.
A team of Spartans transports the enemy flag in Halo Infinite.

In a sea of live service games, I miss the days of regular old multiplayer modes

It feels like it's not enough for multiplayer modes to be simple fun anymore - they have to be lifestyles.
Steam Deck held between two hands.

You just can’t kill the Steam Deck

We've seen a slate of supposed Steam Deck killers over the past year, but Valve's handheld remains the head honcho.
A Nintendo DS sits on a table with a few game boxes.

I was burnt out on video games until I dusted off my Nintendo DS

A hectic 2023 left me with serious video game burnout. The only cure? Taking a trip back to the Nintendo DS era.
Kiryu listens to a message in his earpiece in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

Don’t start Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth without playing this Xbox Game Pass title first

If you have Xbox Game Pass, there's one Like a Dragon game you need to play before Infinite Wealth launches later this month.
Two Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth heroes perform a tag team attack.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will make you cry tears of laughter and sorrow

Whether its tears of laughter or sorrow, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth doesn't seem like it'll leave a dry eye in the house based on what we've played so far.
Jim Ryan talks about PlayStation on stage at CES 2023.

All the gaming news you should (and shouldn’t) expect from CES 2024

CES 2024 is right around the corner, but this year's show is a black box for video game enthusiasts. Here's what to expect from the tech expo.
An image of the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model Mario Red Edition.

We came up with the worst possible names for the next Nintendo Switch

With a Switch successor rumored for 2024, what should Nintendo name its upcoming console? We came up with some downright terrible names it should never use.
Venba, Paavaran, and Kavin enjoy dinner together.

2024 is about to get busy, so play these short 2023 games while you still can

With a hectic few months full of long RPGs on the horizon, now's your chance to play these short, but sweet highlights from 2023.
Pit shoots a bow.

6 Nintendo series that still haven’t made an appearance on the Switch

While most of Nintendo's biggest franchises have gotten new games on Switch, there's a handful of heavy hitters still waiting for their moment.
Key art for Mecha Break.

If you love Armored Core 6, Mecha Break should be on your radar

After spending some time with Mecha Break's alpha, we're already ready to dive back into the upcoming multiplayer mech game.