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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (February 7-9)

Xbox is making Game Pass well worth the price in February. With a ton of new and classic games to check out, these are three new titles to play this weekend.
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Grand Theft Hamlet review: something rotten

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Bulletstorm studio is co-developing Gears of War: E-Day

Kratos looks at the Leviathan Axe.

3 new PS Plus games to play this weekend (January 24-26)

The Doom Slayer appears in Doom: The Dark Ages.

Believe it or not, Doom: The Dark Ages returns to the series’ PC roots

The two protagonists in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is perfect mix of classic and new

Hazel sits cross-legged in South of Midnight.

How to watch January 2025’s Xbox Developer_Direct

Kratos fighting a boss in God of War Ragnarok.

PlayStation Plus adds God of War Ragnarok and more to its lineup

A vampire appears in The Blood of the Dawnwalker.

Former Witcher and Cyberpunk devs unite to create The Blood of Dawnwalker

A skater jumps over a crosswalk in Skate City: New York.

Apple Arcade kicks off 2025 with 7 surprise game launches

One of the protagonists in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows just got delayed by another month

Doom Guy in Doom: The Dark Ages.

Xbox’s next Developer Direct will spotlight Doom: The Dark Ages and more

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Sony Pictures executives stand in front of key art for Ghost of Tsushima: Legends.

Helldivers 2 film, Ghost of Tsushima anime, and more teased at CES 2025

A Ghost of Tsushima anime, as well as films based on Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn, were confirmed at CES 2025.
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10 video game anniversaries worth celebrating in 2025

Several games and consoles are celebrating big birthdays in 2025. Here are 10 you don't want to miss.
Lucia and her partner rob a store in GTA 6.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is just the tip of the iceberg for video games in 2025

While games like GTA 6 will dominate the gaming zeitgeist in 2025, remember to keep an eye out for the hidden gems launching throughout the year.
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3 Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (January 3-5)

You can prepare for Xbox's slate of first-party games in 2025 by checking out these three titles on Xbox Game Pass.
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Our most anticipated video games of 2025: GTA 6, Metroid Prime 4, and more

What games should you look forward to in 2025? Here's 10 that we've got out eye on (and yes, that includes Grand Theft Auto 6).
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4 big predictions for where video games are going in 2025

From the Nintendo Switch 2's launch to the potentially devastating impact of tariffs, here's what we predict will be 2025's most defining moments for gaming.
Bayek atop the Sphynx and overlooking ancient Egypt in a promo image for Assassin's Creed Origins.

Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 update is breaking games

If you've run into trouble playing your games since a recent Windows 11 update, you aren't alone. Players across multiple games report crashing and freezing.
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Pick up these games for under $5 before the Steam Winter Sale ends

There are tons of excellent games available for under $5 during this Steam Winter Sale, so make sure to pick these fantastic games up before the sale ends.
The main character of Thank Goodness You're Here is hoisted into the air.

The best weird little guys of 2024’s video games

2024's video games were filled with weird little guys. Let's take a walk down memory lane and honor some of the year's best sickos.
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3 new PS Plus games that you should play this weekend (December 27-29)

If you need something to play on your brand new PS5 or PSVR2 this holiday weekend, try out these three PS Plus games.
Key art for Star Wars: Squadrons.

Get this underrated Star Wars game for just $2 in the Steam Winter Sale

You can pick up the highly underrated starfighter combat game Star Wars: Squadrons for just $2 during this Steam Winter Sale.
A samura fighting two demons inOnimusha: Way of the Sword.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword: release date window, trailers, and more

Sharpen your katana and fill your Oni Gauntlet because Onimusha is back with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Here's everything we know about this new samurai game.
Ellie holds a guitar in the forest in The Last of Us Part 2.

The Last of Us Part 3: everything we know so far

Ellie's story in The Last of Us world isn't over yet, and a third game is no doubt in the works. Here is everything we know so far about The Last of Us Part 3.
Three soldiers fighting a fire monster in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Elden Ring Nightreign: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

FromSoftware is working on an adventure in a new world of Elden Ring called Elden Ring Nightreign. This isn't your typical soulslike, so check out the details.
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If you didn’t become a VR gamer in 2024, you probably never will

The last 12 months proved that cheaper headsets and better games still might not be enough to launch VR into the mainstream.
A knight hanging from a big glowing eagle in Elden Ring Nightreign.

How to sign up for the Elden Ring Nightreign beta test

FromSoftware already wrapped up the story of Elden Ring, but that doesn't mean our adventures are over. Get a taste of Elden Ring Nightreign early in the beta.
Ciri in The Witcher 4.

The best trailers from The Game Awards 2024: Witcher 4, Intergalactic, and more

From The Witcher IV to Project Century to Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, these are some of the can't-miss trailers from The Game Awards 2024.
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Play Elden Ring: Nightreign together with friends in 2025

Elden Ring: Nightreign is a new multiplayer game set in the world you know and love, and it's coming out in 2025.
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The Witcher IV gets a surprise reveal at The Game Awards

The Witche IV was unveiled at The Game Awards 2024 and shows Ciri as the new protagonist.
Key art for The Game Awards 2024.

The Game Awards 2024: Here’s the complete list of winners

It's once again time for the video game industry to come together to recognize the year's biggest and best games. Here are all the winners at The Game Awards 2024.
Cloud and Aerith dancing in a play in Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth.

Game Awards 2024: the case for and against every Game of the Year nominee

What will win Game of the Year at this year's Game Awards? For the first time, every single nominee has a chance at gold.
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The 10 best video games of 2024

It's been another year full of incredible video games, even if it didn't seem like it at a surface glance. These are our favorite games of 2024.

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