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Hazel talks to a catfish in South of Midnight.

South of Midnight knows exactly what it wants to be and is better for it

We went hands on with South of Midnight, getting a much better sense of how the stop-motion inspired game feels.
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Game exclusivity is dying, and that’s a good thing

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The hardest video games of all time

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The 8 best TVs for gaming in 2025, as vetted by our experts

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One of 2024’s most overlooked games just came to consoles. Don’t miss it twice

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

A spellcaster holds a book in Avowed.

Avowed preload guide: release date, file size, and more

Key art for SMITE 2.

All Smite 2 relics and when to pick them

Kai fights a Xaurip in Avowed.

Avowed and two more titles come to Xbox Game Pass in February

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The hardest boss fights in video game history

Tom and Jerry, Stephen Universe, Superman, and Shaggy fight in MultiVersus.

Today is the last chance to add MultiVersus before it disappears

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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (January 31 – February 2)

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The longest video games of all time

Some games can be beaten in a day or a weekend, but others will take literal months of time to complete. Here are the longest video games of all time to beat.
Bladesinging Wizard in combat in Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 will soon add crossplay in its final patch

Baldur's Gate 3 will soon release its final patch and introduce a lot of long-requested features, including crossplay and photo mode.
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Bulletstorm studio is co-developing Gears of War: E-Day

Gears of War: E-Day, the next game in the series, will be co-developed by Bulletstorm studio People Can Fly.
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The full video game console generation timeline

From the earliest home consoles up to the latest PlayStation and Nintendo hardware, these are all the console generations and the notable systems within them.
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How to speed up game downloads on Xbox

The Xbox Series X and S are powerhouse consoles with tons of great games, but they can take a long time to download. Here are ways to speed up the process.
Two warriors in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (January 24-26)

Xbox Game Pass is gearing up for a strong January with plenty of great games hitting the service, but these are the ones you should play over this weekend.
The Doom Slayer appears in Doom: The Dark Ages.

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

Is Software has fully lifted the lid on Doom: The Dark Ages, revealing its release date and some major changes coming to the prequel.
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Ninja Gaiden 4 is coming, but you can play a new Ninja Gaiden 2 remake right now

A full 13 years after the release of the last mainstream title, Ninja Gaiden is back with a brand-new game and a stunning remake.
Hazel stares at a monster in South of Midnight.

South of Midnight takes Xbox players to the deep South this April

South of Midnight is an action-adventure game set in America's Deep South, in a world where Haints and giant alligators roam the wilds.
Gamer playing Xbox One with headset on.

Xbox consoles will soon support external drives over 16TB

Your Xbox console is about to get a lot more storage options thanks to a system update that enables external drives over 16TB.
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Xbox Game Pass is getting 2 of January’s biggest games

January will see quite a few new additions coming to Game Pass, including the hotly-anticipated sequel Citizen Sleeper 2.
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Most difficult secret endings in video games to get

Plenty of games reward players with a secret ending for putting in some extra work, but these games take things to the extreme if you want to unlock the ending.
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Best video game controllers of all-time, ranked

It doesn't matter how great a console's games are if it has a terrible controller. These are the best controllers we've laid our hands on of all-time, ranked.
Hazel sits cross-legged in South of Midnight.

How to watch January 2025’s Xbox Developer_Direct

Here's a roundup of everything you need to know before you tune into the Xbox Developer_Direct featuring Doom: The Dark Ages this Thursday.

The best split-screen Xbox Series X games

The Xbox Series X is a powerhouse of a console, but most games aren't split-screen anymore. Here are all the best games that still support split-screen play.
Key art for Diablo 1.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (January 17-19)

There are three new games that Xbox Game Pass subscribers should check out this weekend if they're looking for something to play.
Key art for SMITE 2.

Smite 2 roles, explained

Each role in Smite 2 has a purpose in a match, ensuring everyone has a unique part in how the game plays out. Here's what you need to know about each role.
A lineup of gods in Smite 2.

How to get Smite 2 Founder’s Series Twitch drops for free

If you're a Smite 2 fan wanting to keep up with all of the newest profile and character cosmetics, you won't want to miss any of these cool Twitch drops.
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The best video game consoles of all time, ranked

From the Atari 2600 to the Nintendo Switch, these are the best video game consoles of all time.
A screenshot of a plane in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Sim might come to PS5 and Switch 2

A tipster with a proven track record suggests two major Xbox titles could make their way to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
Zoe from Road 96.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (January 10 to 12)

New games are starting to come to Xbox Game Pass this year, so you should check those out.
Doom Guy in Doom: The Dark Ages.

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

January's Developer_Direct will feature upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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