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Leon S. Kennedy shoots villagers in the Resident Evil 4 remake.

Where to get the Red9 in Resident Evil 4

This is one of the best guns in the Resident Evil 4 remake, so make sure you grab it as soon as it's available.
Leon Kennedy walking in the Resident Evil 4 remake.

How to get the TMP in Resident Evil 4

Diablo IV characters stand in a cathedral.

Diablo IV’s always-online play threatens an otherwise killer time

A screen capture from the Redfall gameplay reveal.

Redfall isn’t just a fun vampire shooter. It’s a takedown of the ultra-rich

A spacecraft in Starfield.

The best upcoming Xbox Series X games: 2023 and beyond

Two Spartans side by side in Halo Infinite.

The best Xbox Series X games for 2023

Diablo 4 promotional image of Lillith

Diablo 4 beta rewards: how to earn all titles and cosmetics

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Fortnite Nitro Drifter: locations and how to destroy items

Fortnite characters in a city.

You can still get a Thunder Shotgun in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2. Here’s how

Akito with KK and the neon colors of Tokyo and invading spirits.

Former PS5 exclusive Ghostwire: Tokyo Comes to Xbox Game Pass in April

Crawford shoots enemies with a turret he place in Battlefield 2042.

Time is running out to play Battlefield 2042 for free

Starfield delayed to September, but a showcase is coming this summer

Two squads of heroes clash in an Overwatch 2 trailer.

All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

A lot of games support cross-platform play now, but it's hard finding all of them in one spot. We did the digging to make a list of all cross-platform games.
A player stands up against a wall in a The Finals screenshot.

The Finals is the shake-up the competitive first-person shooter scene needs

The Finals' impressive destructibility makes each map stand out, creating a fresh alternative Call of Duty or Battlefield.

The best games on Xbox Game Pass for right now (March 2023)

The best games on Xbox Game Pass for right now (March 2023)

From RPGs to shooters to indie hits, the list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is massive and keeps growing. Here are the titles you should dive into first.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty characters

Xbox Game Pass new games: what’s new and what’s leaving in March 2023

Xbox Game Pass new games: what’s new and what’s leaving in March 2023

The Xbox Game Pass library is constantly changing. Stay on top of additions and removals to know what games are included with a subscription.
Cal Kestis, the main character of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, looks across the horizon.

Pre-order Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and get a $10 Best Buy gift card

Pre-order Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and get a $10 Best Buy gift card

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the follow up to the popular Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order game, and it comes with a $10 gift card when you pre-order at Best Buy.
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Microsoft pledges to bring Xbox PC games to Nvidia GeForce Now

Microsoft pledges to bring Xbox PC games to Nvidia GeForce Now

Microsoft has pledged to bring Call of Duty and its other first-party games to Nvidia GeForce Now.
Player character electrocuting AI robots in Atomic Heart.

The best skills to buy first in Atomic Heart

The best skills to buy first in Atomic Heart

If you're going to take down the robot revolt, you'll need to come prepared. These are best skills to make things a bit easier on you in the opening hours.
Valheim player standing in a field.

Valheim finally comes to Xbox next month with full crossplay

Valheim finally comes to Xbox next month with full crossplay

Valheim finally comes to Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass with crossplay support on March 14.
Ryoma uses a Gunman Heat Action in Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Like a Dragon: Ishin! review: great story makes up for dated samurai action

Like a Dragon: Ishin! still feels like a 2014 game, but it retains the series' trademark storytelling strength.
Living room with Microsoft Xbox Series X (L) and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles alongside a television and soundbar.

The best video game consoles for 2023

The best video game consoles for 2023

Choosing the right gaming console can be difficult. We compare the Xbox Series X, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and more in terms of games, power, and versatility.
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Pre-order Skull and Bones now and get a $10 Best Buy gift card

Pre-order Skull and Bones now and get a $10 Best Buy gift card

Skull and Bones is now set for a 2023 release, and when you pre-order from Best Buy you'll also get a $10 gift card.
Two versions of the PS5 side by side.

Xbox Series X vs. PS5

Xbox Series X vs. PS5

When it comes to the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, which one is the better choice? Let's find out.
Promo art for the vampire shooter Redfall.

Redfall: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

Redfall: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

Redfall is an upcoming Xbox exclusive from the studio behind Prey and Dishonored. Here's everything we know about the mysterious, vampire-slaying co-op shooter.
Xbox Series X Stylized Graphic

Xbox Series X vs. Series S

Xbox Series X vs. Series S

Are you having trouble deciding between the Xbox Series X and Series S? We take a look at these fourth-generation game consoles from Microsoft to find the best.
Chai points a finger gun at a robot in Hi-Fi Rush.

Hi-Fi Rush director reveals the secret to making a great music game

Hi-Fi Rush Game Director John Johanas breaks down Tango Gameworks' more accessible approach to the rhythm-action genre.
Basim hiding in the shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage pre-order: Get a $10 Best Buy gift card

Assassin’s Creed Mirage pre-order: Get a $10 Best Buy gift card

The legendary gaming franchise Assassin's Creed has a new game coming out, and you'll get a $10 gift card if you pre-order Assassin's Creed: Mirage at Best Buy.
Playstation character wall at E3 2018

Here’s what E3 2023 could look like without Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft

Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo may be skipping E3 2023, but that doesn't inherently spell disaster for the gaming convention.
Xbox Series S placed on a white table with the controller just in front of it

Don’t need the Xbox Series X? The Xbox Series S is $50 off today

Don’t need the Xbox Series X? The Xbox Series S is $50 off today

If you're thinking of buying Microsoft's latest video game console, you might want to take advantage of Best Buy's $50 discount for the disc-less Xbox Series S.
Isaac Clarke stands at the end of a glowing hallway in Dead Space.

Dead Space: how to fix the centrifuge

Dead Space: how to fix the centrifuge

This early puzzle in the Dead Space Remake might trip a few people up, but we've got you covered.
Isaac Clarke aims at a necromorph in Dead Space.

The best guns in Dead Space

The best guns in Dead Space

You're going to want the best of the best against the necromorphs.
Jazz Chisholm's cover art for MLB The Show 23.

MLB The Show 23 returns to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch this March

MLB The Show 23 returns to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch this March

MLB The Show 23 will be available across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles for the second year in a row
SpongeBob dive kicks in The Cosmic Shake.

Spongebob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake: health upgrade locations

Spongebob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake: health upgrade locations

If you're looking to add some additional pairs of underoos to Spongebob's health pool, you won't want to miss the game's couple of hidden health upgrades

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