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Bugs Bunny holding a pie in Multiversus.

Multiversus’ 99% player drop is a lesson in how not to make a free-to-play game

Multiversus' player base has fallen over 99% since launch, and that should come as no surprise considering its long-unresolved issues.
Venom effects on a Marvel Snap playng field

Marvel Snap is dangerously close to becoming a pay-to-win game

Marvel Snap was once praised for its restraint when it came to microtransactions, but that's changed with each passing update.
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The voice of Dead Space’s Isaac Clarke explains the remake’s character changes

The Dead Space remake lets Isaac Clarke speak, but reimagining a silent protagonist was no easy task.
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One Piece Odyssey review: A fun JRPG for fans and newcomers

One Piece Odyssey is a simple and fun time that any JRPG fan will like and One Piece fans will love.
Fortnite character holding the Shockwave Hammer.

Fortnite Chapter 4 is plagued with bugs, and it’s spoiling my hammer time

The latest Fortnite chapter is one of the best in the series, but a myriad of bugs are putting a damper on the fun.
Chun-li classic outfit in Street Fighter 6.

Fighting games took a breather this year, but 2023 is the genre’s moment

Though hardcore fighting game players struggled with boredom this year, 2022 was a much-needed breather ahead of the genre's next big moment.
The Mandalorian with Fortnite's new crystal gun

I love Fortnite again thanks to its new chapter’s best change

The latest chapter of Fortnite makes a crucial change to weapon balancing that's renewed my love of it.

The best stocking stuffers for gamers

The holiday season is approaching, but never fear. Here's a buying guide for the best stocking stuffers for gamers.
Luffy, Nami, and Nico Robin standing against a fire golem in One Piece Odyssey.

One Piece Odyssey isn’t just targeting anime and JRPG fans

We demoed One Piece Odyssey ahead of its January release date and its shaping up to be an strong RPG that's not just for fans.
Grave shooting his guns in Gungrave GORE.

Gungrave G.O.R.E director wants to bring PS2 simplicity back to modern gaming

If you think modern action games are too complicated, Gungrave G.O.R.E.'s aims to bring back the simple fun of the PS2 era.
Grave getting ready to fire missiles from his missile launcher in Gungrave GORE.

Gungrave G.O.R.E review: a PS2 throwback, for better and worse

Gungrave G.O.R.E is a solid, stylish action game that takes players back to the PS2 era. But that might not sit well with everyone.
Spider-Man using his spider sense in his Midnight Suns outfit.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns draws inspiration from Persona, Fire Emblem, and Heroclix

According to its designers, Marvel's Midnight Suns draws inspiration from some unexpected games ... including Persona.
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Marvel Snap’s Black Panther season brings new cards and locations

Marvel Snap's latest season brings Black Panther to the card game, along with new locations and rewards.
Fortnite fish at target range tutorial section.

5 years after launch, Fortnite on consoles finally has a tutorial

After five years of popularity, Fortnite finally brings its tutorial mode to PC and console.
Luke Skywalker's three Fortnite skins.

Luke, Leia, and Han Solo join Fortnite’s Star Wars Skywalker Week

Luke, Leia, and Han Solo are bringing the Force to Fortnite for its Skywalker Week.
Characters facing forwards in Modern Warfare II screenshot.

Amsterdam hotel’s destruction in Call of Duty may prompt lawsuit

An Amsterdam hotel is reportedly considering legal action against Activision Blizzard because it was blown up in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
Slient Hill 4's protagonist looking to a heavily chainlocked door.

I used to be too scared to play horror games. Then I saw the light

When it comes to video games, few genres can transport you to another (horrifying) world quite like a great horror game.
G4's relaunch channel logo.

Comcast axed G4 after it failed to meet a $19M income goal, source says

Before G4 suddenly shut down operations, sources tell Digital Trends that the channel was given a $19 million income goal by Comcast.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare II character looking out of a hangar door.

This Call of Duty-themed haptic feedback vest brings you closer to the battlefield

If you want to feel like you're really in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, this haptic feedback vest and belt will let you feel every shot.
Overwatch 2's Witch Kiriko posing with a broom.

Overwatch 2’s item prices are the scariest part of its Halloween event

Overwatch 2's Halloween event is giving out more tricks than treats due to its high item prices.
Fortnite character shooting the new explosive goo gun.

Fortnite’s latest season took away my favorite weapon (and my self-confidence)

Fortnite's newest season brought an arsenal of new weapons that taught me I've still got some training to do.
Iron Heart in Marvel Snap's animated trailer.

Marvel Snap is excellent, but its progression system still needs work

Marvel Snap is a top-tier mobile game, but its approach to progression is in need of an overhaul.
Ifrit roaring in Final Fantasy 16 surrounded by fire.

New Final Fantasy 16 trailer shows an expansive journey and classic story

Final Fantasy 16's newest story trailer further teases a return to the series' fantasy roots.
Mortal Kombat Onslaught promo image featuring multiple MK characters.

Mortal Kombat is getting a mobile ‘team-based collection RPG’

Mortal Kombat is returning to mobile, but as a new RPG called Mortal Kombat: Onslaught.
Chun Li kicks Ryu in Street Fighter 6.

Street Fighter 6’s best new feature takes cues from Mortal Kombat

Street Fighter 6's stylish visuals impressed during its beta, but its Drive Impact system may have stolen the show.
Nora fighting Hilde.

Valkyrie Elysium review: a cult-classic made average

Valkyrie Elysium is a budget RPG that squanders lovely art design with bare-bones combat and a predictable story.
Issac Clarke flying through machinery in Dead Space remake.

Dead Space remake gameplay trailer showcases an enhanced horror experience

Get your first glimpse of the upcoming Dead Space trailer with this bloody new gameplay trailer.
Gundam Unicorn in Gundam Evolution.

Gundam Evolution review: a true Overwatch 2 contender, but not a flawless one

Gundam Evolution takes notes from Overwatch, but uses them to create a fresh, if imperfect, free-to-play shooter.
Joel and Ellie in HBO's The Last of Us.

HBO’s The Last of Us trailer gives a first look at its game-accurate world

HBO released the first full trailer for The Last of Us, which gives us a look at its dark, video-game-accurate world.
Valkyrie recruiting a knight.

Valkyrie Elysium shakes up a classic RPG recipe with mixed results

Valkyrie Elysium shows promise as a JRPG revival, but our hands-on time with it left us with some combat concerns.
Kazuya in Tekken 8.

First Tekken 8 trailer shows Jin and Kazuya beating the snot out of each other

Tekken 8 got its first gameplay trailer at Sony's State of Play and it's a slugfest.
Ino in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is adding a very mechanical DLC hero

Xenoblade Chronicles 3's expansion pass brings a new hero and mode to the already great JRPG.
Cloud and Sephiroth looking over a mountain.

State of Play September 2022: how to watch, what to expect

Not to be outdone by the upcoming Nintendo Direct, PlayStation has a surprise State of Play in store for fans airing the same day.
Fall Guys bean mascots jumping through space on platforms.

Fall Guys adds Star Trek, Aliens, and Hatsune Miku in its new season

Fall Guys Season 2 is taking the party to space along with Hatsune Miku, Spock, and the Xenomorph.