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Screwball Scramble is recreated as a 3D browser game.

One of the most iconic ’80s toys gets recreated as a free browser game

The iconic (and frustrating) marble toy Screwball Scramble has been turned into a fully playable, free browser game.
A character shoots demons in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun gets what makes for a satisfying boomer shooter

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a standout boomer shooter filled to the brim with pixelated gore.
Sonic and Samba de Amigo perform together in Sambe de Amigo: Party Central.

Samba de Amigo: Party Central is the hit of Wii era nostalgia I’ve been craving

We shook our Joy-cons along to Moves Like Jagger and Sonic's Escape From the City in one fun, sweat-drenched Samba de Amigo: Party Central demo.
Joshua speaks to Clive in Final Fantasy XVI.

Final Fantasy XVI’s first 3 hours play like a high fantasy Last of Us

The first 3 hours of Final Fantasy XVI give a much better sense of the RPG's modernized approach video game to storytelling.
Lana and Mui stand on a cliff in Planet of Lana.

Planet of Lana review: gentle indie adventure is a fitting Zelda companion

Planet of Lana is a short and sweet puzzle platformer that makes up for its shortcomings with gorgeous art.
Humans jump over a gap in Humanity.

Humanity is the best PS5 (and PSVR2) game I’ve played so far

Humanity is a brilliant puzzle game that reminds me of the weird PlayStation games I grew up loving.
Sam Porter walks across a landscape in Death Stranding: Director's Cut.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s sequel should go full Death Stranding

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is so close to being a strand game that it already has me crafting hopes for its sequel.
Death Stranding

You can get Death Stranding for free right now on PC. Here’s how

Death Stranding is currently free on the Epic Games Store. Here's how to claim your copy on PC.
Key art for Mortal Kombat 1 shows its logo and Liu Kang.

Mortal Kombat 1 takes the series back to the start this September

Mortal Kombat 1 is coming this September, and it looks bloodier than ever.
Sony's Project Leonardo controller sits on a table.

PlayStation reveals new features and UI for its PS5 Access Controller

Sony's Project Leonardo is now called the Access Controller. Get a first look at how to customize it on PS5, as well as what parts come with it.
Link and Zelda under Hyrule Castle in "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s story and ending explained

If you're confused about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's complicated timeline, here's a full rundown of its story.
Link on island in the sky in Tears of the Kingdom.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s box art contains a cute Easter egg for collectors

If you own physical copies of Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild, put them side by side.
blizzcon 2021 cancelled

BlizzCon is returning as an in-person event this November

BlizzCon is coming back as an in-person event this November after a long pandemic hiatus.
Nicolas Cage appears in Dead by Daylight.

Dead By Daylight adds its most fearsome monster yet: Nicolas Cage

Dead by Daylight is getting a new monster. And his name is Nicolas Cage.
Two squads of heroes clash in an Overwatch 2 trailer.

With PVE mode canceled, Overwatch 2 just isn’t the game for me

With Overwatch 2's planned Hero mode has been scrapped, I've accepted that the sequel simply isn't for me.
Lego cars drive around a green open world in Lego 2K Drive.

Lego 2K Drive review: an imaginative kart racer with one big catch

Lego 2K Drive puts an inventive spin on both Forza Horizon and Mario Kart, but its microtransactions should raise red flags for parents.
Link stands in front of a shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s shrines are even better than Breath of the Wild’s

Breath of the Wild's shrines function like pop quizzes, Tears of the Kingdom's act more as a learner's permit test.
Zelda with the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom.

With Tears of the Kingdom, Zelda gets the spotlight she’s always deserved

The voice behind Princess Zelda breaks down what makes the iconic princess so legendary in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
A Korok walks in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players are terrorizing its cutest characters

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has inspired creativity in players. And that's unfortunate news for Hyrule's Korok population.
A hand picks up an 8BitDo Ultimate controller.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s controls are easier with these Switch controllers

If you're struggling with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's controls, you may want to invest in a new controller.
Link looks at Hyrule Castle in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Here’s what Breath of the Wild’s iconic locations look like in Tears of the Kingdom

Just how similar is Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Take a look at some side-by-side comparisons with Breath of the Wild.
Link stands in front of a large stone structure in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Does Tears of the Kingdom have traditional Zelda dungeons?

Yes, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom does have dungeons, but they might not be the traditional format you're expecting.
A tower stands against a skyline in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: how to open the Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower

Most towers in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are easy to open. The Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower is a little trickier though.
A Like Like appears in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Like Likes are absolutely horrifying

Like Likes return in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and they're absolutely horrifying.
Link holds a Purah Pad in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: how long to beat and how many quests

Wondering how long it'll take to vanquish Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Here's what you can expect.
Link flies into the air with a rocket in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

7 essential crafts you need to know before starting Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

These 7 crafting recipes will make your journey through The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom much easier.
Zonai batteries glow on Link's belt in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: how to upgrade and increase Zonai battery

Link has a new resource to manage in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Here's how to max out his Zonai battery power quickly.
Link on island in the sky in Tears of the Kingdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review: limitless creativity

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a spectacular sequel that places no limits on players' curiosity and creativity.
A logo that says "Best 50 Games of All Time" on a blue background.

The 50 best video games of all time

From Doom to Breath of the Wild, we believe these 50 games represent the best of what video games have to offer.
A woman walks by a large building in Harmony: The Fall of Reverie.

Life is Strange studio’s stylish new game is coming this summer

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is a stylish visual novel with a much more interactive approach to choice.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fight Leatherface in TMNT: Splintered Fate.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate takes the right lessons from Hades

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is a co-op roguelike that takes some good lessons from games like Hades.
A car with legs runs on a track in What The Car?

Apple Arcade adds 20 new games today, including 4 originals

Apple Arcade just added 20 games, including a TMNT roguelike and a Disney twist on Words With Friends.
Gaia walks through a dark field full of debris in After Us.

Don’t miss this surreal, postapocalyptic indie coming this month

If you love atmospheric games like Inside, you're going to want to keep an eye out for After Us this month.
A player stands in Metro City's Times Square equivalent in Street Fighter 6 World Tour.

Street Fighter 6 is the single-player fighting experience I’ve always wanted

We played four hours of Street Fighter 6, testing its entire roster and seeing more of its standout World Tour mode.