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The best platformers on PC

Besides a select few exclusives, all the best platformers are on PC. Before you jump into your next adventure, check our list of the best platformers on PC.
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The best Metroidvanias games on PC

The Metroidvania genre might have started on consoles, but the PC community has the best games in the genre. Here are the absolute best PC Metroidvania games.
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The best arcade games of all time

Arcade games made gaming mainstream but have been slowly dying out over time. These are the best arcade games of all time that are still worth playing today.
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Every game of the year winner, ranked

Each year every gaming outlet picks one game to be the best of the year among all the others. We have ranked the best game of the year winners of all time.
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Steam Next Fest: what it is, start times, games, and more

Every year Valve hosts the Steam Next Fest event where we can dive into hundreds of demos for upcoming PC games. Here are all the details for this year's event.

The best simulation games on Switch

The simulation genre might look a little odd from the outside but make for some of the most satisfying games on the Nintendo Switch. These are the best ones.
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Everything new in Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 update

The new mid-season update for Marvel Rivals has arrived and here's everything you can check out in Season 1.5.
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Is Split Fiction cross-platform

Split Fiction is yet another game from Hazelight that requires you to play in co-op. The last games were not crossplatform, but will Split Fiction also be?
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The best PS5 Pro games for 2025

The PS5 Pro is a powerful piece of hardware that can improve visuals and performance in some great games. Here are the best games to show you everything it can do.
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Everything new in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 Lawless

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 has finally arrived and brings a crime-ridden island where players can run Lawless with new weapons and much more. Here's everything new that has been added.
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The best simulation games on PS5

Most games are only vague approximations of real life, but simulators attempt to be as realistic as possible. These are the best simulation games on the PS5.
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Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 countdown: Start date, downtime details & more

The much-awaited Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 is almost here and here are all the downtime details and what's coming with the update.
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How long is Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii?

Majima is taking the captain's wheel in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, but how long can you expect this voyage to be? Here's how long this game is.
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How to get free Human Torch skin in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is granting players a free Human Torch skin with the new mid-season update. Here's how you can get it easily.
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How to get Mortal Kombat Sub-Zero skin in Fortnite

Mortal Kombat's icy warrior Sub-Zero has arrived in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 and here's how you can get the skin.
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The best roguelikes on Xbox Series X

Anyone looking for a good roguelike on Xbox Series X knows there are a ton of options within the crowded genre. These are the best of the best ones to play.
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The best puzzle games on Xbox Series X

Even if you love a great puzzle game, no one likes the challenge of finding the best puzzle games on Xbox Series X. Let our list solve that problem for you.
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The best Metroidvania games on Xbox Series X

Navigating the maze of amazing Metroidvania games on Xbox Series X can feel overwhelming. Instead, we explored every corner to find the best games to play.
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The best platformers on Xbox Series X

Most gamers turn to Nintendo when looking for a goo platformer, but the Xbox Series X has some amazing 2D and 3D platfomers of its own. Here are the best ones.
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How long is Lost Records: Bloom and Rage?

Don't Nod's newest narrative adventure game is here, but this time it is only two parts long. Here's how long you can expect Lost Records: Bloom and Rage to be.
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How to use the official interactive map in Infinity Nikki

Now that Infold Games has created an official tracker to hunt down items in Infinity Nikki, here's how to sync your in-game data with the interactive map.
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The best platformers on Switch

Nintendo is the home of the best platformers, and the Switch might have the greatest lineup. Whether you like 2D or 3D, these are the best Switch platformers.
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The best Roguelike games on Switch

The run-based nature of roguelikes makes it the perfect genre for quick play sessions on the Switch. These are the best games in the genre on Nintendo's system.
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The best Metroidvania games on Switch

The formula of exploration and combat that Metroidvania games deliver work perfectly on the Switch, which is why there are so many. These are the best ones.
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Where to find the cartographer in Emerald Stair in Avowed

Once you reach the second major zone in Avowed, Sanza will once again call upon you to find a missing cartographer. Here is where to find this second map maker.
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The best abilities in Avowed

As an RPG, Avowed streamlines its skills into multiple trees and bottlenecks which means you need to plan ahead if you want to get the best skills in the game.
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How to craft materials in Avowed

Upgrading your weapons and armor in Avowed costs materials that you can find in the world, but also craft. Here's how to craft materials in Avowed at camp.
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How to turn off damage numbers in Avowed

Damage numbers can be helpful to know how powerful your attacks and abilities are, but also break immersion. Here's how to turn damage numbers off in Avowed.
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How to transmog and hide gear in Avowed

If you love the stats of a set of armor but hate how it looks, you need to transmog it. This is how you can change or hide your gear's appearance in Avowed.
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How to respec in Avowed

There are a lot of ways to build your character and party in Avowed, and you might decide later that you want to try something new. Here's how you can respec.
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Where to find the cartographer in Dawntrail in Avowed

One of the first side quests given to you in Avowed asks you to find a missing cartographer but with no clear indication on where to look. Here's the location.
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The best video game romances

Video games aren't just about violence, but are also about great romance. These are the best video game romances that we can only hope to find for ourselves.
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How to break down equipment in Avowed

You will need a lot of materials to upgrade your favorite armor and weapons in Avowed, but it is hard to find them. Here's how to break down spare equipment.
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All hero Perks in Overwatch 2, explained

Here's everything you need to know about the new minor and major hero Perks feature shaking up Overwatch 2 gameplay when Season 15 releases on February 18.