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A dragon roars in Blade Chimera.

Castlevania fans, you need to play this killer new game

If you're looking for a great 2D action game, Blade Chimera scratches the same itch as Castlevania.
A trio wearing monkey masks attack another crew in the Fairgame$ trailer.

PlayStation’s live service cancellations might be the lesser of two evils

PlayStation has cancelled two live-service projects at Bluepoint and Sony Bend, and that hard move could be for the best.
Astrion holds his chin in Baldur's Gate 3.

5 games we want to see on the Nintendo Switch 2

Now that the has had its formal reveal and will be arriving in 2025, we can finally shift our focus from all hardware leaks and rumors to the most important part of any console: the software. The Switch 2 was revealed with footage of and details about its , but that leaves a lot of […]
The Switch 2 on a blue background.

The Nintendo Switch 2 marks the end of the ‘toy’ video game console

Video game consoles used to be as fun as the games that could run them, but the Nintendo Switch 2 signals that the era of hardware experimentation is ending.
Karl Fairburne in Sniper Elite 5.

3 PS Plus games you should play this weekend (January 17-19)

Get a refresher on some of the series coming back in early 2025 with these PS Plus Extra titles.
Key art for Diablo 1.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (January 17-19)

There are three new games that Xbox Game Pass subscribers should check out this weekend if they're looking for something to play.
A character performs a leaping attack in Dynasty Warriors Origins.

What games we’re playing this weekend (January 17-19)

Need something new to play this weekend? January has had some surprise sleeper hits already that are worth checking out.
Pirate ship battles in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakukza in Hawaii

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s naval battles are more than minigames

The pirate ship battles in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii are surprisingly fleshed out and fun.
A black and pink Switch 2 joy-con.

What the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal didn’t tell us: specs, price, and more

While we finally got a glimpse at the Nintendo Switch 2 today, there's plenty that's still a mystery.
An army faces the ocean in Civilization 7.

I walked away from Civilization VII’s first 100 turns as a continent conqueror

My first 100 turns with Sid Meier's Civilization VII proved that this series is as good of a storytelling engine as ever.
Save State promotional image with Rendering Ranger: R² [REWIND] key art.

This rare SNES game was lost to time. Now it’s getting a second life

Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind] is set to launch in early 2025, and it's a shining example of the work being done to preserve even the most obscure games.
tales of graces f remastered impressions

Tales of Grace F Remastered gives an underrated, influential RPG its due

Tales of Graces F Remastered brings one of the best modern-day RPG battle systems to a new audiece.
Pieces drop inside a well in Drop Duchy.

I’ve played a lot of Tetris variants, but never one quite like this

Tetris becomes a minimalist city-builder in Drop Duchy, a genre-bending roguelike that puzzle games should have on their radar.
An image of the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model Mario Red Edition.

Our final Nintendo Switch 2 reveal predictions

This is your last chance to lock in your final Nintendo Switch 2 predictions. Here's what we're betting on for the reveal.
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD key art.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a boilerplate port, and that’s OK

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a fairly straightforward port that'll fill enough time on the road to the Switch 2.
A group of Breakers in Hyper Light Breaker.

Hyper Light Breaker is starting early access on the right foot

Hyper Light Breaker enters early access tomorrow, and the bones of a great co-op action roguelike are already here.
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You Asked: What’s the most impressive thing you saw at CES?

On this week's episode, we catch up with the Digital Trends team from CES 2025 as they share their favorite tech from CES 2025.
Gameplay of Tetrachroma

This colorful Tetris variant is the gaming cooldown I needed

After a year spent playing hard games like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Tetrachroma is the chill puzzler I needed to cool off.
A World of Warcraft character stands in front of 20th birthday balloons.

World of Warcraft’s 20th anniversary was a bittersweet trip through time

World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event just wrapped up, and it's hard to imagine any modern game reaching that same milestone.
Key art for the Deathstroke season of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (January 10-12)

Three games are available to PS Plus subscribers throughout the month of January, so you should check those out this weekend.
Zoe from Road 96.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (January 10 to 12)

New games are starting to come to Xbox Game Pass this year, so you should check those out.
A Nintendo Switch OLED and a 2019 Switch model side by side.

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal needs these 3 things to succeed

To craft a successful announcement trailer for the Switch 2, Nintendo should look back at the Nintendo Switch's excellent reveal trailer.
Joker in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Is Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League worth revisiting one year later?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is now available through PS Plus, but is it worth checking out or revisiting almost one year after launch?
A white Steam Deck with the screen turned on sitting on a blue background.

Forget the ‘big 3’ — it’s just big Steam

Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony have long been dubbed the "big 3" of gaming. After CES 2025, Valve now sits at the head of that table.
The cast of characters in Freedom Wars: Remastered

Freedom Wars Remastered is the perfect Monster Hunter Wilds warm-up

Before Monster Hunter Wilds takes over your life next month, try Freedom Wars Remastered as an action RPG warm-up.
Moltres and Zapdos cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Why do I keep playing a game that I hate?

What drives us to keep playing certain games even when we don't actually enjoy them anymore?
Top Tech of CES

Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2025 Awards

CES 2025 has taken over Las Vegas, with billboards buzzing about AI and tech everywhere. Digital Trends editors have explored the best innovations from 4,500 exhibitors, uncovering standout products across TVs, EVs, gadgets, and more. From smart devices to a Steam Deck rival, our Top Tech of CES 2025 awards showcase the highlights you won’t want to miss!
The cast of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time poses in promotional art.

How old games offer a snapshot of our former selves

Video games aren't just escapist entertainment; they're time capsules that store our memories in save files.
playstation portable - psp

2025 is the year of the PSP revival, and it’s starting with a bang

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana reminds us why it's so important to preserve classic PSP games.
A official image for the PlayStation 2 by Sony.

10 video game anniversaries worth celebrating in 2025

Several games and consoles are celebrating big birthdays in 2025. Here are 10 you don't want to miss.
A dragon in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Where does Dragon Age go after The Veilguard? We have some theories

Dragon Age: The Veilguard closes a chapter in Thedas' history while hinting at a new plot for future games. Where exactly can the series go next?
Lucia and her partner rob a store in GTA 6.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is just the tip of the iceberg for video games in 2025

While games like GTA 6 will dominate the gaming zeitgeist in 2025, remember to keep an eye out for the hidden gems launching throughout the year.
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I’m a video game completionist. I’m trying to kick that habit in 2025

After getting burned out in 2024, my 2025 gaming resolution is to kick my completionist habits.
Key art for Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut.

3 PS Plus games you should play this weekend (January 3-5)

With GTA 6, Ghost of Yotei, and Death Stranding 2 all set to release this year, it's a great time to try their predecessors on PS Plus.