Should you play Hades 2 in early access or wait for the full game?
Hades 2 is out now in early access, but should you play it now or wait until 1.0? You won't be disappointed either way.
Before you play Homeworld 3, try this VR game as a primer
On the eve of Homeworld 3's launch, the strategy series just got a new VR game that you should check out.
Hades 2 shows the Steam Deck’s biggest advantage over the Nintendo Switch
The Steam Deck still has one important advantage over the Nintendo Switch, and Hades 2 reveals it.
I want more approachable Soulslikes. These new games show that it’s possible
Another Crab's Treasure and Stellar Blade feature great accessibility options. I hope Soulslike developers are taking note.
Helldivers 2 just showed the highs and lows of live service in one chaotic weekend
After a chaotic weekend, Helldivers 2 just showed us that the high rewards of live service come with some serious risks.
A former Stadia exclusive comes to PC and consoles this week, and it’s a blast
Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle was just one of many Stadia exclusives lost when Google's service shut down, but it makes a triumphant comeback this week.
This fun and frustrating mountain-climbing game is worth the hike
If you love hilariously frustrating games like Getting Over It, you'll want to play Surmount on your Switch or Steam Deck.
Don’t ask questions! Just play this wild and weird nun game
Come to Indika for its wildly weird style, but stay for its thoughtful theological debates.
3 retro classics to play on Nintendo Switch Online this weekend (May 3-5)
These Switch Online games are perfect companions to recent releases like Stellar Blade, Endless Ocean: Luminous, and Tales of Kenzera: Zau.
If you’re not using PlayStation Stars, you’re missing out
The PlayStation Stars program still isn't perfect two years later, but it's a hidden gem that all players should take advantage of.
3 underrated PS Plus games you should play this weekend (May 3-5)
If you're a PlayStation Plus Premium or Extra subscriber looking for something to play this weekend, check out these games from EA, Sabotage, and LucasArts.
3 Xbox Game Pass games you need to play this weekend (May 3-5)
If you're looking to dig into Xbox Game Pass' catalog this weekend, give these three games a try.
I’m thrilled about Batman: Arkham’s move to VR — and you should be too
Batman: Arkham Shadow might not be the game fans wanted, but the VR exclusive has serious potential.
What’s new in May 2024: 7 games that you need to play this month
This May might sound like a slow month for games on paper, but it might end up being one of 2024's best.
Funko Fusion mashes up The Thing, Hot Fuzz, Nope, and much more
Funko Fusion might be the most eclectic IP crossover game yet, drawing on everything from Back to the Future to Nope.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is darker, harder, and smoother
We got a deep look at Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance's new story -- and its even darker than we expected.
I was wrong about cloud gaming. One small setup change showed me the light
I wasn't a believer in cloud gaming when I tried it before, but a tweak to my router has turned me into a convert.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes makes me appreciate Sea of Stars even more
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and Sea of Stars both look to replicate the feel of retro RPGs, but in notably different ways.
3 great Xbox Game Pass titles you should try this weekend (April 26-28)
Looking for something to play on Xbox Game Pass this weekend? Check out these great games from Bethesda, EA, and Hooded Horse.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake is full of quality of life updates
Nintendo gave us a close look at some of the changes coming to its upcoming Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake.
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is as fun to watch as it is to play
We had a ball rolling around in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble, but it's even more fun to watch someone else play.
Amazon’s Fallout success reveals a big problem with the video game business
Amazon's Fallout series is a hit, but unsustainably long development timelines mean that Bethesda can't capitalize on that momentum anytime soon.
TopSpin 2K25 serves up a fun, but safe tennis simulation revival
Publisher 2K has brought a beloved tennis game series back with TopSpin 2K25, but its not a major upgrade from the series' last installment.
PlayStation has a secret weapon up its sleeve: the Hero Project
With the industry looking less certain than ever, PlayStation's Hero Project is secretly its smartest investment.
I spent 100+ hours in Hades. Here are my impressions of Hades 2
After spending well over 100 hours in the original Hades, I'm loving what Hades 2 has to offer to players already.
After Amazon’s Fallout, these games deserve TV adaptations next
From Frostpunk to S.T.A.L.K.E.R., these postapocalyptic video games should be next in line for TV adaptations after Amazon's Fallout.
Now more than ever, we need Taylor Swift: Rock Band
If anyone has the star power necessary to revive Rock Band in 2024, it's Taylor Swift.
Is this Razer’s Steam Deck killer?
Razer has a new solution for handheld gaming, and it's excellent. But it might not stand up to the growing market of handheld gaming PCs.
The Nintendo Switch just got 2 surprise games — and they’re both worth grabbing
Two great cozy games surprise launched on Nintendo Switch this week -- and both are worth picking up.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes could be one of 2024’s best and boldest games
Based on what we've played so far, you do not want to miss the mysterious Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.
Life Eater is an unnerving horror game about ritualistic sacrifice
Life Eater is the latest game from El Paso, Elsewhere developer Strange Scaffold, and its another unnerving experience worth checking out.
Every upcoming video game console: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 Pro and more
From the Nintendo Switch 2 to the PlayStation 5 Pro, you can expect a surprising amount of video game consoles to launch in the next year.
Frostpunk 2’s beta offers a gripping slice of stressful city-building
After spending some time with Frostpunk 2's beta, we're already gripped by the stressful city-builder.
This satisfying $7 mobile puzzle game is money well spent
If you need a new puzzle game to keep your hands occupied, Boxes: Lost Fragments is a satisfying delight.