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.
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.
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.
A wave of new handhelds is arriving at the worst possible time
We just saw a frenzy of new handheld gaming PCs at Computex, but they're showing up at the worst possible time.
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.
Post-Avengers: Endgame, the MCU’s biggest stars have gone gloriously bad
With Furiosa, Chris Hemsworth joins a growing list of MCU stars like Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo who have been rejuvenated by standout villainous roles.
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.
Gaming laptops are being left behind
This year's Computex was filled with interesting announcements, but laptop gamers were definitely pushed to the sidelines.
I used an iPad as my main camera, and what happened amazed me
I used the iPad Air (2024) as my main camera, but little did I know it would make me question how good the iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera is.
Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2024
We're doing a live recap of everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2024, which will feature games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Metaphor: ReFantazio.
5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is an incredible smartphone, but there are others to consider. Here are five alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.
3 new games on Steam to check out this weekend (June 7-9)
Summer Games Fest and other gaming showcases may be taking the spotlight this weekend, but don't forget about these new titles on Steam.
3 first-party Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (June 7-9)
If you're deciding which Xbox Game Pass games to play ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase, try these 3 from id Software, The Coalition, and Obsidian Entertainment.
How are cars going to differentiate themselves when performance is a commodity?
Cars are moving toward electrification, and that arguably takes away from the experience of driving a car. Are cars becoming soulless?
These 7 announcements stole the show at Computex 2024
Computex 2024 was absolutely stuffed with announcements, but these seven reveals stood out the most from the event.
PC cases were the real winner of Computex 2024
From small form factors to massive enclosures capable of accommodating server motherboards, we look at some of the best PC cases from Computex 2024.
iOS 18 may fix one of my biggest issues with the iPhone
iOS 18 is likely to be a major iPhone update. Now, it appears it could include some changes I've waited years for.
Ubisoft’s newest game is Final Fantasy’s Fort Condor with Rabbids
Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse is out on Apple Arcade today, and it's another charming curiosity in the service's eclectic backlog.
Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail takes cues from Mesoamerican culture and Dragonball
At a hands-on preview event, we learned a lot more about Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail and its surprising Dragonball influence.
These were the best new laptops I saw in person at Computex 2024
We list some of the best laptops we saw at this year's Computex expo in Taiwan.
5 tablets you should buy instead of the iPad Pro (2024)
Before you spend all that cash on a new iPad Pro (2024), consider these great alternatives instead.
These were the 5 most exciting monitors I saw at Computex 2024
There were some massive announcements at Computex 2024, including a suite of new, exciting gaming monitors.
I used earbuds that made me feel like I’m living in the future
Nothing's earbuds bring ChatGPT into your ears. I tried it out for myself, and it's a (mostly) magical and futuristic experience.
To build a PS5 controller for anyone, Sony had to reinvent the wheel
PlayStation raised the bar for accessibility with its Access Controller. It took a lot of feedback and iteration to get there.
This retro platformer is like Super Meat Boy or Celeste if you couldn’t jump
Do you enjoy retro platformers? Then check out Splodey, a game where players use explosive potions to launch themselves forward rather than jump.
Behemoth blends Skyrim and Shadow of the Colossus into one VR epic
We've played Skydance Games' upcoming VR title Behemoth, and it's giving us flashbacks to both Skyrim and Shadow of the Colossus.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is already wiping the floor with me
We spent three hours with Elden Ring's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. It's just as difficult as you'd expect, with new bosses in a brand new region.
I thought Cat Quest 3 wouldn’t be for me. I was very wrong
Cat Quest 3 is already winning us over thanks to its blend of light-hearted adventure and surprisingly deep RPG systems.
2 reasons why you shouldn’t buy a Motorola phone in 2024
Thinking about buying a Motorola phone in 2024? There are a lot of good ones to choose from. But before you do, there are two things you need to consider.
Microsoft is warping the PC industry into something unrecognizable
Computex proved that Microsoft has a lot more power over AMD and Intel than we normally give it credit for.
Nokia just hosted the first Apex Legends event held completely over Wi-Fi
Can you play competitive games like Apex Legends entirely over Wi-Fi? Nokia thinks you ca, and is working to make it happen.