Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Gaming
  3. Action Games

Action Games

From God of War to Call of Duty, we track all the latest action games you need to know about, bringing you news, in-depth guides, features and more.

Explore More

Kratos sternly looks at Atreus in God of War: Ragnarok.

PlayStation is taking its game music around the world with a live tour

PlayStation is continuing its 30th anniversary celebration with a new global concert series featuring music from God of War, The Last of Us, and more.
Lara Croft down on one knee double wielding pistols.

Tomb Raider’s next remaster collection features the series’ worst game

Five characters hanging out in GTA Online, with one hopping off a limo.

A movie filmed entirely in Grand Theft Auto Online is coming to theaters

Darth Maul standing in a fighting stance with his lightsaber.

We’re getting another Star Wars game remaster (and it isn’t Rogue Squadron)

John Marston standing and talking with a woman with a rifle on his back.

Red Dead Redemption coming to PC 14 years after its release

Basim showing off his hidden blade in front of the Bagdad cityscape.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is coming to Steam as Ubisoft changes its tune

Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Ubisoft execs reportedly eyeing buyout in wake of Assassin’s Creed delay

Ellie and Riley look at each other in The Last of Us Part 1's version of Left Behind.

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (October 4-6)

Batman stands in front of a bat shadow in Batman: Arkham Shadow.

Is Batman: Arkham Shadow coming to PSVR2?

A character draws a bow in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

What’s new in October 2024: 8 new games to look forward to

Riding a bike in Grand Theft Auto V.

GTA V for PlayStation 5 is only $20 today — normally $40

Cal wielding his blue lightsaber and walking with BD-1 in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor key art.

Waiting for a sale on Outlaws? Star Wars Jedi Survivor is $30 today

Original Series
A ship flies through space in Star Wars Outlaws.

Star Wars Outlaws gets new road map following promised Ubisoft changes

Ubisoft announced that it would be implementing changes to Star Wars Outlaws following its softer than expected launch, and it has a new road map to prove it.
The cast of Far Cry 5 sits at a table.

3 PS Plus games to check out this weekend (September 27-29)

You should check out Far Cry 5, Wild Card Football, or Sky Gunner out on PS5 this weekend if you're subscribed to PS Plus Premium or Extra.
Hades 2 key art from its first trailer.

10 essential Steam Deck games you’ll keep coming back to

Some games feel like they were built especially for the Steam Deck. These are the 10 that we're never uninstalling.
Batman stands in front of a bat shadow in Batman: Arkham Shadow.

Batman: Arkham Shadow will come bundled with Quest 3 and 3S headsets

If you buy any Meta Quest 3 or 3S headset from now until April 25, you'll get a copy of the newest Batman: Arkham game for no extra charge.
The two heroes of Assassin's Creed Shadows stand side by side.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows: everything we know so far

Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally bringing the series to Feudal Japan. The game will be arriving soon, so read up on all the details.
Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed into 2025 as Ubisoft overhauls launch plans

Ubisoft has revealed a last-minute Assassin's Creed Shadows delay to next year after Star Wars Outlaws failed to meet expectations.
Trevor, Michael, and Franklin are all holding guns in GTA 5 promotional art.

Grand Theft Auto 5 is no longer supported on Steam Deck

Thanks to a recent update, Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto Online can't be played on the Steam Deck.
The Highwaymen faction is Season 2 of XDefiant.

XDefiant Season 2 brings Far Cry New Dawn faction and private matches

XDefiant's second season adds a lot of new content, including a faction based on Far Cry: New Dawn, a Private Matches beta, and the long awaited Bomb mode.
The main character of Black Myth: Wukong.

5 games we want to see running on PS5 Pro: Black Myth, Stellar Blade, and more

From Black Myth: Wukong to Stellar Blade, there are many games that could benefit from PS5 Pro enhancements.
A knight holding the moonlight greatsword in elden ring.

Elden Ring just took pity on us and nerfed Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss

FromSoftware released a big Elden Ring update that, among other things, makes the final boss in Shadow of the Erdtree just a bit easier to deal with.
A character in Plucky Squire punching an enemy on what looks like a picture book.

Play this highly-anticipated indie for free on PlayStation Plus next week

PlayStation Plus is getting a bunch of indies this month, including one of the most charming upcoming games of the year.
Multiple players dueling in Elden Ring.

Is Elden Ring cross-platform?

Will you be able to play Elden Ring with all your friends on every major platform? Here's all the info you need on whether Elden Ring is cross-platform.
The Playstation 5 system standing upright.

PlayStation celebrates its 30th birthday with free trials, board games, and more

Sony has started to announce how it'll be celebrating its 30th anniversary in December, and Astro Bot is only just the start.
Kay Vass joined by her small alien companion called Nix in a futuristic city.

All Nix Treasure locations in Star Wars Outlaws

There are 15 Nix treasures to find in Star Wars Outlaws across each of the main planets. Here's where you can find them all to get some cool cosmetic items.
Kay tries to enter Crimson Dawn territory.

All Jet Vault locations in Star Wars Outlaws

Jet Kordo left behind a vault that has some excellent loot locked inside in Star Wars Outlaws. Here are all the locations you need to go to unlock the treasure.
Star Wars Outlaws key art that features Kay Vess.

One small Star Wars Outlaws moment gets autism representation right

Star Wars Outlaws contains a robot trope that autistic players may be all too familiar with, but it's handled with grace.
The protagonists of GTA V pose for the camera.

GTA 5 for PS5 is just $20 at Target today

Grand Theft Auto V has been out for a minute, but now you can own the 2022 PS5 edition for only $20 when you purchase at Target!
An arcade machine appears in Star Wars Outlaws.

Star Wars Outlaws pays its respects to a 1980s arcade legend

Star Wars Outlaws pays tribute to one of the best Star Wars games of all time, Atari's 1983 arcade adaptation. Ubisoft tells us how the Easter egg came to be.
One character points a gun at others while gambling in a bar in the trailer for Star Wars Outlaws.

The best Syndicate rewards in Star Wars Outlaws

Picking which criminal syndicate you want to align yourself with in Star Wars Outlaws is a big decision. Here's what you get for maxing out your reputation.
star wars outlaws interview returning characters qi ra

All Experts in Star Wars Outlaws and where to find them

Kay is skilled in Star Wars Outlaws, but still has a lot to learn. Experts are the only way to learn new skills, so you will need to find them all to survive.
EMBARGO 7/30: Kay snakes through a base.

The best abilities in Star Wars Outlaws

Learning new abilities is all part of the journey in Star Wars Outlaws, but that doesn't mean they are all created equal. Here are the best abilities to learn.
The Balatro friends of jimbo card pack. It has a two kings, a queen, and a jack from The Witcher, Vampire Survivors, Dave the Diver, and Among Us, respectively.

Balatro’s new free update adds some surprising crossovers, including The Witcher

Balatro's second big update of the summer involves the free Friends of Jimbo cosmetic card pack, which brings The Witcher and more to the game.

Gaming News

Gaming Guides

Sony PlayStation

Nintendo

Trending Downloads