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The logo for Contraband. It has "Contraband" in physical letters inside a case lined with straw.

Studio behind one of Xbox’s biggest upcoming exclusives hit with layoffs, studio closures

Avalanche Studios, currently working on upcoming Xbox console exclusive Contraband, has been hit with layoffs.
Terry stands on the hood of a car in Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip.

This homage to The Simpsons: Hit & Run is 2024’s funniest game

Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip is a hysterical adventure that feels like a worthy homage to The Simpsons: Hit & Run.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

One of our favorite gaming laptops is $300 off right now

The 2024 release of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor and 14-inch OLED display is on sale from Best Buy at $300 off.
Zelda holding the decayed Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom.

New report discovers one culprit behind Nintendo game leaks: Google

A new report reveals that a Google employee had access to private videos inside Nintendo's YouTube account.
An AMD graphics card in an external GPU enclosure.

Best GPU deals: MSI, XFX, EVGA

No matter what sort of PC you're putting together, we've got the best GPU deals right here, along with a short guide to help you out.
Kena holding rock in Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

A former PlayStation console exclusive is headed to Xbox this summer

Ember Lab's debut action-adventure title Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Xbox consoles later this summer.
A town landscape appears in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Is Disney Dreamlight Valley cross-platform?

Even though Disney Dreamlight Valley is filled with all your favorite Disney stars, sometimes you need another human around to help via cross-platform support.
Half-Life Alyx being played with a PlayStation VR2 headset.

You’ll finally be able to play Half-Life: Alyx on PlayStation VR2 this summer

A PlayStation VR2 PC adapter launches in two months, but it comes with a few compromises.
A character speaks in Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting a game-changing update later this year

The Baldur's Gate 3 toolkit will enable official mod support for the Dungeons & Dragons RPG when Patch 7 comes this September.
Samus Aran stands tall in Metroid Prime Remastered.

5 video game reveals we’re dying to see this summer

From Metroid Prime 4 to mid-gen console refreshes, there are a lot of video game announcements we're praying for this summer.
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

Sony just put one final nail in the PlayStation VR2’s coffin

I'm excited for Astro Bot but also disappointed its release affirms that Sony has completely abandoned first-party PlayStation VR2 support.
Paper Luigi holds his hands out.

After The Thousand-Year Door remake, its finally time for Paper Luigi

The Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake is a reminder of the Luigi spinoff we've been waiting two decades for.
Shadow of erdtree

What’s new in June 2024: 7 upcoming games to keep an eye on

From Elden Ring's new DLC to Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, these are the games that you should keep an eye on this June.
Dell G15 (2023) sitting on a coffee table.

Dell’s best-selling gaming laptop is $200 off today

The Dell G15 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card is available for an even more budget-friendly price of $700 with Dell's $200 discount.
Astro Bot and its PlayStation character cameos, which include Aloy and Nathan Drake on the right.

Astro Bot will reference one of PlayStation’s oldest memes

An interview with the makers of the upcoming Astro Bot sneaks in a reference that'll give PlayStation fans going back to 2006 a ton of nostalgia.
Tyler's hand is hovering over unusual looking orbs while Alyson looks on in the background.

You can play this story-driven LGBTQ+ game for free during Pride Month

Xbox Game Studios has made Tell Me Why free on Xbox consoles and PC for June to celebrate Pride Month.
Low and Alone standing in a brown empty room together in Little Nightmares 3.

Little Nightmares 3 receives a little delay into 2025

Puzzle side-scroller Little Nightmares 3 has been pushed out of 2024 so that developers can ensure quality is where it should be for launch.
Crash Bandicoot emerging from a tunnel, with a smirk on his face.

Crash Bandicoot 4 dev partners with Xbox for next game — after leaving Xbox

Independent studio Toys for Bob has made a deal with Xbox, its former parent company, to publish its next game.
Grozz and more heroes run forward in Star Wars: Hunters.

I’m already loving Star Wars: Hunters’ cast of misfit weirdos

Free-to-play shooter Star Wars: Hunters is coming soon and its might be the funniest and most inventive Star Wars game in years.
A robot flies on a controller in Astro Bot.

Hey PlayStation, I’ll take more games like Astro Bot, please

The excitement over the newly announced Astro Bot underscores a hunger for a return to PlayStation's more eclectic days.
PS5 and DualSense art.

Best PlayStation deals: PS5, controllers, headsets on sale

There's some savings to be had if you've got your mind on the PlayStation 5, and we've rounded up all of the best PlayStation deals currently available.
Michael on the phone in Grand Theft Auto 5.

3 excellent PS Plus games to try this weekend (May 31-June 2)

Need something to play on PS Plus this weekend? Try out these excellent games, including one blockbuster that's leaving the service soon.
A knight with a large sword prepares to stab a dragon in Lords of the Fallen.

3 underrated Xbox Game Pass titles to play this weekend (May 31-June 2)

If you're wondering what you should play on Xbox Game Pass this weekend, consider these three underappreciated games.
Secretlab's sit-to-stand Magnus Pro gaming desk.

The 6 best gaming desks for 2024

A desk may be an afterthought for your gaming setup, but the right one can totally change your gaming experience. Here are our picks for the best you can get.
LG C3 OLED

The 6 best TVs for Xbox Series X in 2024

If you need a great companion for your new console, here are the best TVs for Xbox Series X. This includes picks from Samsung, LG, Vizio, and more.
Astro Bot and its PlayStation character cameos, which include Aloy and Nathan Drake on the right.

Astro Bot is already looking like a PS5 classic in delightful first trailer

Sony announced that third entry in the Astro Bot platformer series, simply called Astro Bot, is coming to PS5 later this year.
The PlayStation 5 Controller being used to play mobile games on an Apple TV 4K.

Walmart is having a rare PS5 sale — save $50!

The PlayStation 5 Slim is enjoying a rare discount at Walmart with the price dropping to $449 for a limited time only.
The Silent Hill post office shrouded in fog.

Silent Hill 2’s long-awaited remake will arrive just in time for Halloween

Silent Hill 2 remake is arriving on October 8 for PS5 and PC, and you can watch a whole bunch of new gameplay.
Two characters face off in Concord.

Concord is coming this August, and it basically looks like Guardians of the Galaxy

We finally got a deeper look on PlayStation's new shooter Concord, which will land on both PS5 and PC this summer.
A villain in a clown mask stares menacingly in Until Dawn.

Until Dawn remake’s flashy new trailer shows its Unreal Engine 5 upgrade

PlayStation's Until Dawn remake just got a fall release window and a bloody new trailer showing off the power of Unreal Engine 5.
Kratos and his son stare down a wolf in God of War Ragnarok.

God of War Ragnarok’s PC port looks beefy, but there’s a catch

During its State of Play stream, Sony revealed that God of War Ragnarok will be the latest first-party game to come to PC.
Multiple players look out over a landscape with the Elden Ring co-op mod.

The best Elden Ring mods

There are tons of mods out there that can not only fix technical issues, but add new ways to play. Here are some of the best mods for Elden Ring.
Astro Bot climbs on a DualSense controller

Everything announced at PlayStation’s May 2024 State of Play

PlayStation's latest State of Play stream featured updates on several PS5 games, including Concord, Until Dawn, and Astro Bot.
A screenshot from Nvidia's G-Assist April Fool's video.

Nvidia just hinted at AI that can play games for you

Nvidia teased that its April Fool's joke video from 2017 might soon be a reality.

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.