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A Victrix Pro BFG and all its parts sit splayed out on a table.

Forget the DualSense Edge. This is the best PS5 controller you can buy this Prime Day

The DualSense Edge doesn't have a Prime Day deal, but there's a better PS5 controller deal you should consider anyway.
Robocop getting out of a car.

One of my favorite 2023 hidden gem video games is on sale for Prime Day

RoboCop: Rogue City is discounted to $49 for Prime Day 2024, and fans of the classic film franchise should pick it up at that price.
A diver stands near fish in Loddlenaut.

These video games are changing the conversation on sustainability

This year's Games for Change festival highlighted three projects that are rethinking how games can send a message about sustainability.
HyperX Chargeplay Quad charger.

My favorite Switch accessory is on sale for Prime Day

Is there anything more disappointing when playing Nintendo Switch with friends only to discover your Joy-Cons aren't charged? This Prime Day deal will save you.
A BattleMech stands in front of two Spherical dropships, dwarfed by their massive size.

MechWarrior 5: Clans is All Quiet on the Western Front with mechs

We had two days of exclusive interviews and hands-on time with MechWarrior 5: Clans, painting a full picture of the mech game's sprawling war story.
A red Pikmin looks around in Pikmin 4.

You can snag a rare discount on one of Nintendo’s best strategy games this week

One of Nintendo's most niche series had its strongest release in 2023, and the game is finally getting a worthwhile sale. Don't miss out!
Ichiban and Sujimon celebrating.

If you only buy one game this Prime Day, it should be this one

If you only have the money to buy one game during Amazon's Prime Day sale, this is the best deal we've found.
Two characters face off in Concord.

Concord could be a fun shooter, but it needs a secret ingredient

Concord's first beta showed off a perfectly fun shooter in need of a defining feature it can claim as its own.
An enemy ship fires a laser beam in Galactic Glitch.

This new PC game turns Asteroids into a retro roguelike

Galactic Glitch is a new action roguelike that's hitting early access today, and it scratches the same itch as classics like Asteroids.
Two bunnies sit together in Rusty Rabbit.

2024’s weirdest, wildest game was born from COVID boredom

Rusty Rabbit tells the story of a gruff but adorable rabbit surviving in the wake of apocalypse. That story was born out of very real pandemic anxiety.
A shadow jumps at a Train station in Schim.

This shadow-jumping platformer can’t quite live up to its Nintendo-like gimmick

Schim sports an inventive gameplay gimmick, but doesn't do enough to make its shadow-jumping platforming stand out.
Jim Ryan talks about PlayStation on stage at CES 2023.

PlayStation Plus Premium is finally living up to its potential

It took a couple years, but PlayStation Plus Premium is finally living up to its potential.
A Steam library filled with custom artwork.

My Steam library (probably) looks better than yours

There's a treasure trove of customization options within Steam that can turn a bland library into something unique to you.
Mark Borja on crowded train in morning

This Philippines-inspired indie helped me connect to my cultural roots

Until Then is a great narrative adventure game, but one that I especially connected to as a Filipino-American.
Promotional image for Save State featuring key art from PowerSlave Exhumed.

Your favorite video game is retro now

What makes a video game retro in 2024? We asked developers for their take and came away with some complicated answers.
Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

These are the games we’re still looking forward to in 2024

It's already been a busy year for video games, but the back stretch of 2024 is even more crowded.
Frostpunk 2 runs on a MacBook.

Apple’s gaming push is heating up faster than you think

Apple is getting more serious about gaming, and its efforts are progressing surprisingly fast.
A speedrunner playing a game at Awesome Games Done Quick.

They raised $50 million for charity with dusty consoles. Here’s how

Games Done Quick has raised over $50 million for charity over the past 14 years. Here's the tech that keeps the show going.
Games on Xbox Game Pass.

Is Xbox Game Pass really worth it anymore?

With Xbox Game Pass' new price and structure changes, the best deal in gaming is losing its value.
A woman holding a remote while looking at an Amazon Fire TV with the Xbox app on it. It's on the Cloud Gaming menu with Fallout 76, Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 and more on it.

This is the cheapest way to play Xbox Game Pass, but there’s a catch

You can now play Xbox games with an Amazon Fire TV stick, but that option comes with some notable caveats based on our tests.
Berserk B.I.T.S. windows appear on a PC.

This PC game turns Mega Man Battle Network into an idle RPG

Berserk B.I.T.S. is a new desktop game that turns Mega Man Battle Network into an idle auto-battler.
Key art for the GSK faction for XDefiant.

XDefiant finds a perfect middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch

While XDefiant may sound like a hodgepodge of design choices, Ubisoft's new shooter finds the right middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch.
The Steam Deck OLED on a pink background.

The Steam Deck has ruined console gaming for me

I didn't realize how much the Steam Deck has replaced my consoles until I turned on my PS5 for the first time in months.
A pilot sits in a ship in Cygni: All Guns Blazing.

Konami’s latest game turns the retro space shooter into a blockbuster

Konami aims to modernize the classic space shoot 'em up genre this summer with Cygni: All Guns Blazing.
Key art for Celeste.

Get one of the best games of the last decade for $2 in Steam’s Summer Sale

Celeste is one of the best indie games ever made, and you can pick it up for just $2 during 2024's Steam Summer Sale.
Ghosts attack a man in Ghosthunter.

You need to check out this PS2 hidden gem that’s now on PS Plus

PS Plus just got a bunch of new classic PlayStation games, including this underrated PS2 classic.
A man with a gun fights a robot in The First Descendant.

You really need to shut your brain off to enjoy The First Descendant

Have you ever heard someone say that they want to turn their brain off when they play a game? The First Descendant is the perfect expession of that desire.
civilization 6 recommendation steam summer sale

Prepare for Civilization 7 with this $3 Steam Summer Sale deal

If you're looking forward to Sid Meier's Civilization VII but haven't played its predecessor, pick it up for just $3 during this year's Steam Summer Sale.
Key art for Assassin's Creed III: Remastered

3 PS Plus games to play this 4th of July weekend (July 4-7)

This 4th of July weekend, check out these PlayStation Plus games that are perfect for the holiday.
Fallout 3 key art featuring the protagonist wearing the iconic power armor.

3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this Independence Day weekend (July 4-7)

If you need something to play over this Independence Day holiday weekend, try these three fitting games on Xbox Game Pass.
Three colorful PS5s float together in a line.

PlayStation 6: all the features we want to see in Sony’s next console

The PlayStation 6 may still be four years (or more) away, but we're already thinking about the features we'd like to see when it drops.
A city in Frostpunk.

You can get this fantastic PC game for $3 during the Steam Summer Sale

A lot of excellent games got deep discounts during 2024's Steam Summer Sale, but this PC standout should be at the top of your shopping cart.
A screenshot from The Story So Far in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

PlayStation 6 predictions: games we expect to see on PS6

We're only halfway through the PS5's lifespan, but we already have a sense of what games could launch on the inevitable PS6.
The player rides their bike through some townies in Go-Go Town.

If you love Animal Crossing, try this great new PC game next

Steam early access title Go-Go Town is the first game that has recaptured the same magic I felt when playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons.