I’m obsessed with Steam’s unhinged new ‘bowling shooter’
Sparedevil turns bowling into a fast and furious first-person shooter that's delightfully bizarre.
The ROG Ally X is making it hard to pick up my Steam Deck
The ROG Ally X is a massive improvement over the original, even if its price tag is a bit hard to swallow given the competition.
This Alienware gaming laptop with RTX 4090 is $600 off
The Alienware M18x gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card and 64GB of RAM is available from Dell at $600 off, but we're not sure how long.
You can now try out one of the PS5’s biggest 2024 exclusives for free
PlayStation is giving you the chance to check out this open-world action RPG before you buy.
The best free Xbox Series X games
Xbox Series X has an impressive lineup of free-to-play games. From Fortnite and Warframe to Fall Guys and Halo Infinite, here are the best free Series X games.
Apex Legends sort of reverses its battle pass changes after backlash
Respawn announced that it'll be addressing one of its most controversial changes for the next season, although there's still a lot of room for improvement.
VR headset deals: Meta Quest bundles and refurbished offers
In recent years, virtual reality has become increasingly popular, with the rise of standalone virtual reality headsets such as the Oculus Go and VR games like Half-Life: Alyx.
The best free Nintendo Switch games
We've rounded up the top free-to-play games on Nintendo Switch, from Switch Online exclusives like Tetris 99 and Pac-Man 99 to third-party hits like Fortnite.
The best free PS5 games
There are plenty of fantastic games you can jump into without spending a dime on the PlayStation 5. These are some of the best free games you can play today.
PlayStation is testing adaptive controller charging in latest beta, but only for certain PS5s
Sony has a surprisingly packed PlayStation 5 beta out tomorrow that will test 3D audio profiles, adaptive controller charging, and more.
Best games like Connections
One of the harder NYT games, Connections is a great brain teaser. There are more games like it if one per day isn't enough, so check these alternatives out.
Is College Football 25 cross-platform?
If you're eager to jump into EA's rebranding of its NCAA franchise, you may be wondering if you can play with friends on other platforms. Here's the answer.
A cult classic horror game is returning from the dead this Halloween
Suda51 is having quite the year, with Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered releasing on Halloween, just a month after his Lollipop Chainsaw remake.
This free Nintendo Switch game is messy, but endearingly weird
The New Denpa Men brings a cult series to Switch with endearingly weird results, but the new free-to-play game has some messy caveats.
PlayStation needs to embrace Nintendo as its next ally
PlayStation is dipping its toes into releasing its games on Switch, which could be an even bigger move than its PC play.
I turned my defunct arcade cabinet into a world-class emulator
When my arcade cabinet turned into a brick overnight, I set out on a hardware hack that would teach me the joy of hardware modding.
When is the next Steam sale?
The best time to buy PC games is during the Steam sales, but when exactly is the next one? We'll let you know how long you have to save up for the next sale.
Signalis, Slay the Spire publisher lays off staff amid ‘restructuring’
Humble Games, the publisher behind indie hits like Signalis and Unpacking, has laid off a number of workers amid "restructuring" efforts.
Best characters in Concord
Concord is the new kid on the block in the hero shooter space. The game has 16 Freegunners to pick from at launch, so let's find out who are the best so far.
The popular HP Omen gaming PC has a $700 discount today — 34% off!
The HP Omen 45L gaming PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti graphics card is an excellent choice for most gamers, especially with the 34% discount from HP.
Ubisoft responds to Assassin’s Creed Shadows online backlash
Ubisoft released a statement responding to criticisms that it has skewed history with its inclusion of the samurai Yasuke.
The best Game Boy games of all time
Upon the release of the Game Boy in 1989 we learned that games on the go could be great. Here are the 30 best games for the handheld that started it all.
Xbox Game Pass is getting its first Call of Duty game
Ahead of Black Ops 6, Xbox Game Pass is adding another Call of Duty game: Modern Warfare 3.
Is XDefiant cross-platform?
The latest free-to-play shooter from Ubisoft, XDefiant, needs a healthy player base to survive. You should know if it has cross-progression before starting.
Helldivers 2’s first major update cranks up the difficulty
Helldivers 2's first major update, Escalation of Freedom, brings a bunch of tougher enemy types, a new difficulty, and more environmental hazards.
The Run: Got Next is a vibrant spiritual successor to NBA Street
The Run: Got Next is a new cel-shaded street basketball game aiming to be a roguelike spiritual successor to NBA Street.
The best GameCube games of all time
It's hard to believe Nintendo's box with a handle is nearing its 25th anniversary. As it nears retro status, here are the best Nintendo GameCube games ever made.
The best handheld gaming PCs you can buy
We've seen a surge in new handheld gaming PCs over the past year, but which should you buy? We've rounded up the best handheld gaming PCs.
How to get a Cybertruck in Fortnite
If you want to get your hands on a Cybertruck in Fortnite, you'll need to hop on the game and complete a series of specific quests to work your way to it.
If you only play one free Steam SimFest demo, make it this one
Tavern Keeper is the latest game from the developers of Game Dev Tycoon, and you should check out its free demo during Steam's SimFest.
Zenless Zone Zero’s 2000s nostalgia is taking me back to simpler times
Zenless Zone Zero may be set in a postapocalyptic futuristic city, but a big part of its appeal is its 2000s style.
This hand-drawn puzzle game will show you the power of photography
If you're looking for a great game you can play in one sitting, The Star Named Eos is a heartfelt photography puzzle game that's worth your attention.
The best Wii games of all time
Nintendo shook up the gaming world with the Wii and its unique control scheme. Here are our picks for the best Wii games.
PlayStation 6: release date speculation, price, specs, and more
While we don't know when or how the PlayStation 6 will appear, it is almost a certainty that it will. Rumors are already churning about it, so let's dive in.
Section Editor, Gaming
Giovanni is a writer and video producer focusing on happenings in the video game industry. He has contributed stories to Inverse, Fanbyte, The Inventory, and more. He was previously a segment producer on Polygon’s daily gaming show Speedrun and he currently hosts the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast. Four Tetris 99 wins, and counting.