The best texting games for 2022
Can't get together with your friends or family? Connect via text with our pick of the best texting games -- from classics like Hangman to Emoji Translation.
Steam Link app transforms humble MacBooks into hardcore gaming machines
Mac gamers just received some good news: Steam Link is now on the App Store, making streaming games from a PC to a Mac a little bit easier than it was before.
The best Lego games for Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is home to several high-profile Lego games. From Marvel and DC to Jurassic Park and Harry Potter, here are the best Lego games on Switch.
The best Apple Watch games
Searching out the best games for Apple Watch? We've assembled a list of the top 10 games to download, from unicorn puzzle games to safe-cracking adventures.
The best RPGs for PS4
PlayStation 4 has no shortage of excellent RPGs. From The Witcher 3 and Bloodborne to Persona 5 Royal and Horizon Zero Dawn, these are the best RPGs on PS4.
Game over: Google to shutter its in-house Stadia game development studio
Google has announced it is shuttering its internal game development studio for Stadia, the company’s cloud-based gaming platform.
How to make money in Stardew Valley
There are a lot of ways to make money in Stardew Valley, but some are better than others. Here are the best ways to get rich in the popular farming simulator.
Everything we know about Everwild
Everwild is an upcoming title from Rare, the studio behind Sea of Thieves and Banjo-Kazooie. Here's everything we know about this high-profile Xbox exclusive.
How to fish in Stardew Valley
Fishing is surprisingly difficult in Stardew Valley. Here's everything you need to know about the popular pastime before heading out to the local waterways.
E3 organizer apologizes after sharing article about ‘games for women’
After sharing a story about "online games for women," the organizer behind the E3 gaming expo has apologized and taken down its tweet.
What is Hyper Scape?
Hyper Scape is the latest take on the battle royale genre and, although still a beta, shows lots of potential. Here's what you need to know before playing.
How to unlock every Aquaman skin in Fortnite
Fortnite players are now able to get there hands on the unlockable Aquaman skin. There's also a unique variant available if you complete one extra challenge.
Set down your controller and read these 15 great books about video games
From broad books on video game history to deep-dives on specific games and their development, these are the most interesting books about video games out today.
Video games sales soar to new April record amid coronavirus lockdowns
With people staying home because of the coronavirus, April was a record year for games sales, according to a new report by market research company NPD Group.
How to get star fragments in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Meteor showers aren't just a beautiful spectacle in the skies of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. They're also the only way to get your hands on star fragments.
Apple is bringing games back to the Mac, but not how you hoped
Apple seems to be making a concerted effort to improve things for Mac gamers. But could Macs ever become gaming machines? Here’s what the evidence tells us.
A 3D magnetic field makes it possible to control this game ultra precisely
Tori may be aimed at kids, but that doesn't mean the tech behind it isn't cool. The little spacecraft controlling this endless runner-style game isn't being tracked by the camera on your phone or tablet, but by a 3D magnetic field generated by a special pad on the table. It's amazingly precise.
Premium Android games like Monument Valley go on sale for Black Friday
A handful of premium Android games have gone on sale on the Google Play Store ahead of Black Friday, including the Monument Valley series. Both Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 are down to $1.50 from their regular $5 and $6 prices, NBA 2K20 is available for a dollar, and more.
Monopoly-themed gifts for the board game enthusiast in your life
Monopoly is one of those games that almost everyone has a fun memory of playing. While we all likely started playing as a thimble or race car on a quest to own Boardwalk and Park Place, now there are a number of other versions of the iconic game out there that are worth a look.
The best video games to gift this holiday season, from ‘Spider-Man’ to ‘Hitman 2’
The holidays are quickly approaching and you might be looking for ideas on what to get your favorite gamer. Plenty of amazing titles have come out over the year and you can't go wrong with gifting an awesome game. Here are the best games you can buy for your gaming loved ones this holiday season.
Tear it up on Mars in ‘Red Rover,’ the driving sim built on NASA data
During the festive holiday season in 2016, Alan Chan spent his week’s vacation time off work exploring Mars. In virtual reality, at least. And thanks to his hard work, now you can too. Here's how one intrepid developer turned space images into our most immersive look at the Red Planet yet.
Can’t get enough of ‘Doom’? A.I. can generate an infinite number of new levels
Researchers from Italy have developed an artificial neural network that’s capable of generating a theoretically infinite number of new levels of the classic 1993 first-person-shooter 'Doom'. If you've spent the past 25 years wishing 'Doom' would never end, today is your lucky day!
This robot can mimic your hand gestures and whoop you at rock-paper-scissors
A collaboration involving Google’s Android Things, this DIY HandBot is a robot hand that can recognize and replicate your gestures.
Want your pet to age gracefully? Study finds tablet games can help
Researchers from the Clever Dog Lab at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna have devised a high-tech way to keep dogs engaged into old age.
HQ Trivia faces social media backlash as financial backer is revealed
Controversial entrepreneur and political activist Peter Thiel has been revealed as one of the major financial backers of popular quiz app HQ Trivia, prompting calls for a boycott.
Some Android games are listening in on your TV viewing habits
Some Android games could be listening to your microphone to monitor the TV you're watching, according to an investigation.
‘Pokémon Go’ is finally heading to the world’s largest mobile market
It's been a long wait for Chinese gamers, but 'Pokémon Go' is finally heading to the world's largest mobile market.
From Trump haircuts to lawn mowers, ‘Sounds Fun’ is an Alexa game about noises
Actor Mike Epps has created a game for the Amazon Alexa platform, and it’s all about guessing his unique sound effects
Watch a man unlock a Tetris Easter egg on the dashboard display of a Volga
If you're in a new Volga from Russia, you might be in for an Easter egg treat if you play around with the on-board trip computer--Tetris!
Jump lets you play a library of more than 60 games for $10 per month
Jump is a new video game subscription service that gives members access to a library of indie games for $10 per month.
Google Play Store will now let you know when recommended apps go on sale
Google is making it easier than ever before to keep tabs on deals and promotions for apps on the Play Store.
2017 Google Play Award winners excel in design, functionality, delightfulness
Google's annual 2017 Play Awards concluded with a gala at the search giant's I/O developer conference. Here are the winners.
