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An astronaut explores a planet's surface in Starfield.

Bethesda is responding to negative Starfield reviews. And that’s a good thing

Bethesda is ruffling some feathers by responding to negative Steam reviews of Starfield, but those comments provide valuable insight about the polarizing game.
Key art for Last Train Home.

If you love The Oregon Trail, you need to try this historical strategy game

Last Train Home, a new PC strategy game about Czech Legionnaires, proves that video games can be a perfect way to retell historical stories.
The promo art for Mafia 2 Definitive Edition.

Stop! You’ve got to grab this GTA-like classic before it leaves PS Plus next week

Want to be a made man and vicariously live a life of crime in the 1950s? Then grab this open-world classic before it leaves PS Plus next week.
A list of indie games on Xbox appears in a grid.

For Microsoft, indies aren’t Game Pass extras. They’re the future of Xbox

Xbox's James Lewis tells us why the company is doubling down on indie games and how AI fits into that mission.
Yuffie holding three materia in FF7 Remake Intergrade.

PlayStation Plus is the perfect stocking stuffer for RPG fans this year

If you need a stocking stuffer for an RPG fan this year, a PS Plus subscription might be your best best.
Link pulls out the master sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Nintendo’s Zelda movie needs to be nothing like The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The Super Mario Bros. Movie may have been a success, but the upcoming Zelda movie shouldn't copy its notes.
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We need to see these 3 things in Grand Theft Auto 6’s first trailer

With the first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer only weeks away, these are the three things we need to see in the grand debut.
How to Preorder the Nintendo Switch OLED.

Which Nintendo Switch should you buy this Black Friday?

You can get some great deals on the Nintendo Switch this Black Friday, but which model should you buy?
The Steam Deck OLED on a pink background.

After using the Legion Go, I’m finally thankful for my Steam Deck

Since getting the Steam Deck, I've always pined for a better portable PC. It turned out the grass wasn't greener on the other side.
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This hidden gem is the perfect game for your Thanksgiving day relaxation

If you're looking for a great game to chill out to after Thanksgiving dinner, this indie hidden gem is a perfect choice.
A trainer stands in front of two Alolan Exeggutors in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk is a true master’s degree program

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC still looks rough, but it may just contain the most challenging Pokémon battles to date.
Mario. Peach, Mallow, Bowser, and Geno find one of the Seven Stars in Super Mario RPG.

5 Square Enix RPGs that need to make a Super Mario RPG-style comeback

Following the release of Super Mario RPG and Star Ocean: The Second Story R, we're already dreaming up more Square Enix classics that deserve a remake next.
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With its final DLC, Mario Kart 8 cements its legacy as a multiplayer classic

With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's final DLC out, it's no stretch to finally call it one of the best multiplayer games of all time.
Dave swimming near a dolphin confused.

The ‘Indie’ label is losing its meaning, and that’s a big problem for gaming

After Dave the Diver nabbed a controversial Best Indie nomination at the Game Awards, the indie game label needs some reexamining.
Ezio sneaks up on a guard with a crossbow in Assassin's Creed Nexus VR.

Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR turned me into a sociopath (and I love it)

Assassin's Creed Nexus VR isn't just a great VR game; it's Ubisoft's best game in years.
An Atari 2600+ sits on a table.

The Atari 2600+ is a retro console blueprint that everyone should follow

The Atari 2600+ isn't just another retro cash-in; it's a true time machine that recreates what it felt like to game in the 1980s.
1K looks at a cliff in The Talos Principle 2.

The Game Awards could use some new categories, so we made them ourselves

Even with 24 game-related categories, it still feels like The Game Awards could use a few more. We imagined what five new ones would look like.
The Steam Deck OLED on a pink background.

What reviews didn’t say about the Steam Deck OLED

The Steam Deck OLED makes a great first impression, but there are a few nuanced changes that deserve a closer look.
El Paso, Elsewhere's main character leans on the hood of a car.

This year’s biggest Game Awards snub is this can’t-miss shooter

Lots of excellent games are getting recognized at this year's game awards, but one glaring snub stands out.
Sony's Pulse Explore earbuds sit next to a Nintendo Switch OLED.

Sony’s new PlayStation earbuds are a perfect match — for my Nintendo Switch

Sony's Pulse Explore wireless earbuds are built with PlayStation 5 and PS Portal in mind, but they're a better match for the Nintendo Switch OLED.
Legion Glasses sit on a table next to the Legion Go.

I got Legion Glasses for gaming, but I’m actually using them for ASMR

Lenovo's Legion Glasses are a niche luxury for gamers, but it turns our they're perfect for something much more specific: ASMR.
Chot DDT in Like a Dragon Gaiden.

Don’t miss Like a Dragon Gaiden’s hilarious ChatGPT side-story

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name contains one of the series' best substories: a satirical jab at ChatGPT.
El Gigante raises its foot over Leon in Resident Evil 4.

Resident Evil 4, Death Stranding barely miss a step on iPhone and iPad

Apple's push into gaming is about to get more serious, as demos for both Resident Evil 4 and Death Stranding on the iPad and iPhone 15 left us impressed
Sonic dashes away from a crab in Sonic Dream Team.

The next great Sonic the Hedgehog game may be hiding on Apple Arcade

We went hands-on with Sonic Dream Team, a promising Apple Arcade title that takes some surprising cues from Mario.
Associate Hearthstone Battlegrounds game designers Michell Loewen and Jia Dee explain how Battlegrounds Duos works at BlizzCon 2023

Hearthstone Battlegrounds devs explain how Solo and Duos modes connect

We learned more about Hearthstone Battlegrounds Duos at BlizzCon 2023, including how current Battlegrounds heroes and minions are compatible with the new mode.
Neyrelle in Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred.

After controversial updates, Diablo 4 devs learned to prioritize fun over balance

We spoke to the team behind Diablo 4 at BlizzCon 2023 to shed some light on its DLC plans after Vessel of Hatred.
A still from World of Warcraft The Worldsoul Saga's reveal tralier.

Warcraft developers lay out a grand vision for the franchise’s future

Warcraft's developers told Digital Trends their vision for the franchise's future, and that includes releasing World of Warcraft expansions at a faster rate.
Lucio and other heroes attack enemies in Overwatch 2 story missions.

Despite its rocky start, I’m still optimistic about Overwatch 2’s future

Overwatch 2 hasn't exactly gone according to plan so far, but I still find myself optimistic about the shooter's future.
Mauga poses in Overwatch 2.

Why Overwatch 2’s show-stealing new hero took an extra four years to debut

Blizzard originally wanted to add Mauga to Overwatch in 2019, but that never happened. Overwatch 2's developers told us why he's finally arriving in 2023.
Key art for the Alliance in Warcraft Rumble.

Warcraft Rumble devs are ready to learn from their mistakes

We spoke to the developers of Warcraft Rumble to learn more about its road to release and what's next for the mobile game.
Mario, Mallow, Bowser, and Geno stare off-screen in Super Mario RPG.

Super Mario RPG is halfway between a remaster and remake

A new combat twist and delightful cinematics stole the show in our first three hours with Super Mario RPG.
Bruin is a boss in Remnant 2's The Awakened King DLC.

Remnant 2’s The Awakened King DLC goes bigger and bolder

We got an early look at Remnant 2's The Awakened King DLC, which showed off its bigger world and a tough new boss.
Spider-Man soars through the air in a biomechanical suit in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

The best video games of October 2023: Mario, Spider-Man 2, and more

This October was loaded with so many excellent games that it's hard to keep track of them all. Here are some of our favorites.
Fortnite Jonesy running from a ghost bride in a dimly lit hallway.

For horror fans, Fortnite is secretly gaming’s best haunted house

Fortnite has a dark secret: It's quietly home to some of the best user-created horror games out today.