The voice of Dead Space’s Isaac Clarke explains the remake’s character changes
The voice of Dead Space’s Isaac Clarke explains the remake’s character changes
The Dead Space remake lets Isaac Clarke speak, but reimagining a silent protagonist was no easy task.
A Space for the Unbound is a young adult novel in video game form
A Space for the Unbound is a young adult novel in video game form
Indonesian adventure game A Space for the Unbound tackles the anxiety of growing up through pixel art and cats.
Persona 3 Portable’s modern remaster shows how far the series has come
Persona 3 Portable’s modern remaster shows how far the series has come
Persona 3 Portable may feel retro in comparison to Persona 5, but the remaster shows just how well the series has evolved.
If you think you know what to expect from Atomic Heart, think again
If you think you know what to expect from Atomic Heart, think again
If you're just expecting Atomic Heart to be Bioshock in Soviet Russia, you're going to be shocked by the full picture.
Ken and Roberta Williams are back to evolve the adventure game genre
Ken and Roberta Williams are back to evolve the adventure game genre
Ken and Roberta Williams had unfinished business with adventure games, so they came back to realize their evolution of the genre with Colossal Cave.
Gaming monitors have been lying to us, and it’s time they stopped
Gaming monitors have been lying to us, and it’s time they stopped
Gaming monitors have been marketed with misleading specs and branding for years. Here's where I want to see gaming displays do better in 2023.
These 9 ‘podcast games’ are perfect for multitaskers
These 9 ‘podcast games’ are perfect for multitaskers
Looking for the perfect multitasking game? Here are some of our favorite 'podcast games.'
Xbox and Bethesda’s Developer_Direct is their most important showcase ever
Xbox and Bethesda’s Developer_Direct is their most important showcase ever
Xbox and Bethesda's Developer_Direct on January 25 will be one of Microsoft's most important game showcases ever. Here's why.
I took a VR Holoride through Las Vegas in the back of a ‘67 Cadillac
I took a VR Holoride through Las Vegas in the back of a ‘67 Cadillac
With its new Retrofit device, Holoride promises a VR amusement park in the back of any car. But its ability to fight nausea may vary.
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is the first great game of 2023
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is the first great game of 2023
Retro throwback Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider proudly kicks off what should be a standout year for video games.
One Piece Odyssey’s streamlined RPG gameplay has me hooked
One Piece Odyssey’s streamlined RPG gameplay has me hooked
I've never seen the anime or read the manga, but I'm still charmed by One Piece Odyssey's user-friendly RPG gameplay.
Shredder’s Revenge plays even better on mobile via Netflix
Shredder’s Revenge plays even better on mobile via Netflix
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge's excellent mobile port will turn your pocket into an arcade.
PS5 and Xbox Series X need to show us what they’re capable of in 2023
PS5 and Xbox Series X need to show us what they’re capable of in 2023
After two years of cross-generational support, 2023 needs to be the year where we learn what the PS5 and Xbox Series X are truly capable of.
Fortnite Chapter 4 is plagued with bugs, and it’s spoiling my hammer time
Fortnite Chapter 4 is plagued with bugs, and it’s spoiling my hammer time
The latest Fortnite chapter is one of the best in the series, but a myriad of bugs are putting a damper on the fun.
A Ranked playlist could be exactly what Warzone 2.0 needs
A Ranked playlist could be exactly what Warzone 2.0 needs
Introducing a Ranked mode to Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 could fix many of the game's current issues.
Wordle’s wild year: New York Times breaks down the phenomenon’s big 2022
Wordle’s wild year: New York Times breaks down the phenomenon’s big 2022
From a left-field acquisition to an accidental five-letter controversy, the New York Times gives us a behind-the-scenes look into Wordle's big year.
CES 2023: Razer Edge 5G is an impressive (and misguided) gaming handheld
CES 2023: Razer Edge 5G is an impressive (and misguided) gaming handheld
We went hands-on with the Razer Edge at CES 2023, and found that it's an in impressive 5G cloud gaming handheld that still feels redundant.
Fire Emblem Engage takes the right cues from Nintendo’s mobile games
Fire Emblem Engage takes the right cues from Nintendo’s mobile games
Judging from its impressive first eight chapters, Fire Emblem Engage seems like a smart mix of console-quality tactics and mobile hooks.
I need better reasons to be excited about 2023’s biggest games
I need better reasons to be excited about 2023’s biggest games
The 2023 calendar is already loaded with huge games, but several of the biggest have yet to give players a good reason to get too excited.
The forgotten games of 2022: 7 sleeper hits worth returning to
The forgotten games of 2022: 7 sleeper hits worth returning to
These games may not have topped year-end lists, but don't miss out on some of 2022's best sleeper hits.
4 predictions for where video games are headed in 2023
4 predictions for where video games are headed in 2023
Don't blink: 2023 could be another landmark year for the gaming world if these four trends hold strong.
The best video games of December 2022: Midnight Suns, High on Life, and more
The best video games of December 2022: Midnight Suns, High on Life, and more
From bombastic RPGs like Marvel's Midnight Suns to quaint indie games like Aka, don't miss these great December games.
End your year on a charming note with this adorable Zelda-like game
End your year on a charming note with this adorable Zelda-like game
If you want to see the world through the eyes of a kid, you need to check out the absolutely charming Lil Gator Game.
4 video game news stories that shaped the industry’s future in 2022
4 video game news stories that shaped the industry’s future in 2022
2022 turned out to be a pivotal year for the gaming industry thanks to a blockbuster acquisition, unionization efforts, and more.
Celebrate our 1,000,000 YouTube subscriber milestone with us and win!
Celebrate our 1,000,000 YouTube subscriber milestone with us and win!
We did it! On November 27, 2022, the Digital Trends YouTube channel reached a major milestone: 1 million subscribers! We’ve been counting down for weeks, and now that the moment has finally arrived, we’re ready to celebrate with those who helped us get here (you!) by giving away more than $4,500 in prizes!
Even without a big exclusive, Xbox quietly dominated 2022
Even without a big exclusive, Xbox quietly dominated 2022
We may not have gotten Starfield this year, but Xbox was home to most of this year's boldest games.
What to expect at CES 2023, from mondo TVs to EVs
What to expect at CES 2023, from mondo TVs to EVs
Faster PCs, brilliant TVs, and smarter smart homes are all on the horizon, and CES 2023 will be ground zero for the gadgets that will get us there.
Fighting games took a breather this year, but 2023 is the genre’s moment
Fighting games took a breather this year, but 2023 is the genre’s moment
Though hardcore fighting game players struggled with boredom this year, 2022 was a much-needed breather ahead of the genre's next big moment.
2023 could be PlayStation’s most radically reinventive year yet
2023 could be PlayStation’s most radically reinventive year yet
Sony spent 2022 making big moves that will likely come to fruition in 2023. Here's how PlayStation is changing heading into the new year.
2022 was excellent for sports games, depending where you looked
2022 was excellent for sports games, depending where you looked
While sports franchises like Madden stagnated in 2022, the indie scene picked up the ball and ran in a delightfully weird direction.
Our most anticipated PlayStation 5 games of 2023
Our most anticipated PlayStation 5 games of 2023
From Stellar Blade to Marvel's Spider-Man 2, these are the PlayStation 5 console exclusives you should look forward to in 2023.
Celebrate the holidays like a true gamer with these 6 yule log videos
Celebrate the holidays like a true gamer with these 6 yule log videos
We promise that yule log off your favorite games this weekend to watch these gaming-themed yule log videos.
2022 was the rise (and fall) of the video game leaker
2022 was the rise (and fall) of the video game leaker
Video game leaks became more prevalent than ever in 2022, but that rise came with plenty of controversy.
Our most anticipated Nintendo Switch games of 2023
Our most anticipated Nintendo Switch games of 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't the only big game coming to Nintendo Switch next year.