Sonic X Shadow Generations’ new levels are surprisingly cinematic
Sonic X Shadow Generations adds a new standalone adventure for Shadow the Hedgehog and is a worthy successor to the black hedgehog's spinoff game from 2005.
Replaced is the Hellblade 2 of pixel art games
Replaced does for pixel art what Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 did for photorealistic Unreal Engine 5 graphics.
We went hands-on with Sonic X Shadow Generations (the milkshake)
Instead of demoing Sonic X Shadow Generations at Summer Game Fest, we decided to go hands on with Shadow the Hedgehog's milkshake.
Stormgate is the StarCraft 3 you’ve been waiting for
I went hands-on with Stormgate, and in lieu of a Starcraft 3, it's poised to become the new king of the RTS genre.
Xbox reveals new digital-only consoles and a bigger Xbox Series X
New digital-only Xbox editions are on the way later this year.
Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel, not Gears 6
Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel to the original Gears of War game, and is not a spinoff, but rather a new mainline entry.
Avowed’s release date remains under wraps after the Xbox Games Showcase
Avowed is coming sometime in 2024, but we still don't know when.
Fable finally shows off some gameplay at the Xbox Games Showcase
We finally got a new trailer for Fable at Summer Game Fest showing off its gameplay.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s release date remains a mystery
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle failed to deliver a release date during the Xbox Game Showcase.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 could change the first-person shooter forever
We got a comprehensive look at Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, including its genre-changing new movement system.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is bringing back several fan-favorite features
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will bring back several fan-favorite features, including Classic Prestige progression and a round-ending Best Kill clip.
Perfect Dark reboot finally gets a new trailer after years of silence
After years of silence, a new gameplay trailer has been revealed for the Perfect Dark reboot.
Free-to-play shooter Fragpunk is Xbox’s wacky answer to Valorant
Fragpunk is a new free-to-play shooter coming to Xbox that puts a much wackier spin on Valorant.
Starfield Shattered Space expansion looks drastically different than we expected
The Starfield Shattered Space expansion is set for 2024 with a slew of new content on the way.
State of Decay 3 reemerges with a new trailer, but no release date
Undead Labs revealed a new trailer for State of Decay 3, along with a logo rebrand to mark its first release as a Xbox first party studio.
Doom: The Dark Ages launches next year, and Xbox is bringing it to PS5
Microsoft has announced Doom: The Dark Ages, and it's going to be released next year. In a surprising move, Xbox is also putting the game on PlayStation.
Everything announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2024
Xbox announced Doom: The Dark Ages, Gears of War: E-Day, and more at the 2024 Xbox Game Showcase.
Bounty Star takes Armored Core to the Wild West
The mecha genre is getting a unique new addition with the Wild West-set indie Bounty Star, and we gave it for a spin at Summer Game Fest.
I saw an absurd game about rabbits at Summer Game Fest, and I’m obsessed with it
Out of everything we've seen at Summer Game Fest so far, Rusty Rabbit just might be the show's best (and wackiest) surprise.
I’m sorry in advance to all my future Marvel Rivals teammates
After playing a few rounds of Marvel Rivals at Summer Game Fest, we think we'll stick to its casual playlists.
Metaphor: ReFantazio feels more familiar than I expected
Although Metaphor: ReFantazio overwhelms visually, it's actually a familiar and fun turn-based RPG.
Monster Hunter Wilds: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more
The hunt is on! A new entry in the hunting genre is on the way, so let's track down everything we know about the new Monster Hunter Wilds from Capcom.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is ready to beat up the competition
We checked out Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves at Summer Game Fest and already can't wait to try it again.
Move over Helldivers 2. A Starship Troopers game is coming to consoles
Starship Troopers: Extermination will give players an officially licensed alternative to Helldivers 2 this October.
Fear the Spotlight is a creepy (and surprising) start for Blumhouse Games
Blumhouse is publishing its first video game with Fear the Spotlight, and it's already creeping us out at Summer Game Fest.
4 new games just surprise released during a packed Wholesome Direct stream
Wholesome Direct just showcased over 70 cozy games -- and four of them just surprise released.
I already love Volgarr the Viking 2 (even though I couldn’t beat its demo)
Volgarr the Viking 2 is a tough-as-nails platformer inspired by some retro classics, and I wasn't able to beat its demo at Guerilla Collective 2024.
Koira creator explains how Day of the Devs’ prettiest game came to be
Animated musical adventure game Koira was a standout from Day of the Devs 2024. I spoke to its developer to learn more about how it came to be.
The team behind Hyper Light Drifter just revealed a beautiful new game
Hyper Light Breaker isn't the only upcoming game from Heart Machine. It's also working with Devolver Digital on a 2D platformer called Possessor(s).
Dead Cells designer’s new game, Tenjutsu, is a yakuza action roguelike
Devolver Digital will publish Tenjutsu, the next game from Dead Cells creator Sébastien Benard.
The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium DLC is three expansions in one
The Talos Principle 2 is getting a massive chunk of DLC called Road to Elysium, and we've already cracked eight of its mind-bending puzzles.
Day of the Devs shows Grindstone follow-up, new Blumhouse Games, and more
Day of the Devs 2024 featured new games from Grindstone’s Capybara Games, Furi’s The Game Bakers, Spelunky’s Mossmouth, Road 96’s DigixArt, and more.
Monster Hunter Wilds announces crossplay during Summer Game Fest
Monster Hunter Wilds adds crossplay to the franchise for the first time.
Palworld’s first big update is the perfect excuse to jump back in
Palworld's Sakurajima update launches later this summer. Here's what to expect from Pokemon with guns' first update.
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