Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket adds trading next week, but there’s a catch
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is adding new booster packs next week one day after trading finally makes its way to the app.
A Sega Account can earn you perks, in-game items, and much more
The new Sega Account system gives new users a free outfit ion Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, but it might be the precursor to a Game Pass-like platform.
Xbox consoles will soon support external drives over 16TB
Your Xbox console is about to get a lot more storage options thanks to a system update that enables external drives over 16TB.
Xbox Game Pass is getting 2 of January’s biggest games
January will see quite a few new additions coming to Game Pass, including the hotly-anticipated sequel Citizen Sleeper 2.
After being reinstated in the United States, Marvel Snap wants a new publisher
Unexpected and collateral damage during the TikTok ban, Marvel Snap developers want to ensure it doesn't happen again.
How to watch January 2025’s Xbox Developer_Direct
Here's a roundup of everything you need to know before you tune into the Xbox Developer_Direct featuring Doom: The Dark Ages this Thursday.
Marvel Snap is an unintended victim of the TikTok ban
The shutdown of TikTok has inadvertently affected a number of other apps, including the ever-popular Marvel Snap.
Mob Entertainment is targeting copycat games in the app store
The developer of the popular game franchise Poppy's Playtime has filed a lawsuit alleging copyright violations in the Google Play Store.
Hoyoverse is facing a $20M fine over its loot box mechanics
HoYoverse, publisher of the popular gacha game Genshin Impact, has agreed to pay a $20 million fine and change its marketing practices.
Trading comes to Pokémon TCG Pocket later this month, but there’s a catch
The smash-hit Pokémon TCG Pocket will receive the long-awaited trading feature later this month, but not every card will qualify for trade.
Sony axes two more live-service games, including one God of War spinoff
Per Bloomberg reports, Sony has cancelled two more live-service games, one of which was rumored to be a God of War spinoff.
Don’t expect these games to be backwards compatible with Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo says some Switch games aren't backwards compatible on Switch 2. We've got a good guess as to which ones won't work.
The Nintendo Switch 2 could sell 15 million consoles its first year, analysts say
According to industry analysts, the Nintendo Switch 2 is on track to sell more than 15 million units within its first year.
This browser plugin actually makes browsing the Nintendo eShop fun
If the Nintendo eShop drives you a little crazy, good news: there’s a fan-made alternative that comes packed with some serious quality improvements. Introducing , built by the website Nintendo Life. Don’t worry, it’s not something you enter banking information into; it’s a browser plug-in that streamlines your experience while using the eShop with content […]
Mario Kart World: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
We're finally getting a new Mario Kart game to take advantage of the Switch 2 hardware. Here is everything we know about Mario Kart 9, including its characters.
Mario Kart 9 quietely revealed alongside the Nintendo Switch 2
We got a quick glimpse at the Switch 2's first big game this morning: the next Mario Kart game.
The Nintendo Switch 2 gets its official reveal, but no release date
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally official, as Nintendo just shared our first real look at the console.
The 2025 Independent Games Festival nominee list features some shockers
The nominees for the 27th Annual Independent Games Festival have been revealed, and one of the biggest indie games of the year is conspicuously absent.
PlayStation Plus adds God of War Ragnarok and more to its lineup
More than a dozen new games have been added to PlayStation Plus this January, including God of War: Ragnarok and Grand Theft Auto V.
Terraria’s ‘final’ update might not be so final after all
The long-awaited final update to Terraria might not actually be the end, after all. Cryptic posts from the lead developer suggest the game may never die.
One of my most anticipated games of 2025 just got a release date
After getting delayed out of 2024, the bunny-filled Rusty Rabbit now has an April release date.
Former Witcher and Cyberpunk devs unite to create The Blood of Dawnwalker
Rebel Wolves, a studio made up of former Witcher and Cyberpunk developers, has announced a new gothic fantasy RPG: The Blood of Dawnwalker.
Think Path of Exile 2 is too hard? Its devs want you to get good
Path of Exile 2 has a punishing endgame — and while devs say they're working to balance the difficulty, it isn't going to get much easier.
Pokémon Go is ending support for certain older Android phones
Pokémon Go is dropping support for 32-bit Android phones. Here's how to tell if you're affected.
3 game studios are closing their doors, including the developer of Godfall
Three game studios have reported closures already in 2025, along with numerous layoffs across the industry.
Neverwinter Nights just received a new update, 23 years after its original release
Neverwinter Nights, the beloved BioWare DnD RPG, is still receiving updates 23 years after its original release.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Sim might come to PS5 and Switch 2
A tipster with a proven track record suggests two major Xbox titles could make their way to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
Half-Life 3 detectives think they’ve found new clues in Steam’s code
More evidence has emerged that Half-Life 3 might actually exist somewhere in the ether, after all — but don't get too excited yet.
Nintendo downplays CES’ convincing Nintendo Switch 2 leak
Nintendo has finally spoken up about the supposed Switch 2 leaks and insists none of the renders or images are official.
Apple Arcade kicks off 2025 with 7 surprise game launches
Apple Arcade just added 7 new games, including Three Kingdoms' own spin on Fire Emblem Heroes.
Nintendo is still silent on Switch 2, so here’s a Lego Game Boy
Later this year, you'll be able to build Nintendo's iconic Game Boy handheld out of Lego.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows just got delayed by another month
Ubisoft will now release Assassin's Creed Shadows on March 20, rather than during a crowded February for video games.
Xbox’s next Developer Direct will spotlight Doom: The Dark Ages and more
January's Developer_Direct will feature upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
I played the Atari Gamestation Go and experienced its pure retro glory
This retro gaming handheld has a firm grip on what makes playing retro games feel authentic.