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Death Attacks Dead Cells' hero in the Return to Castlevania DLC.

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is as much of a slam dunk as it sounds

Dead Cells' new Castlevania-themed DLC is one hell of an expansion for an already top-tier roguelite.
A Hogwarts Leagcy player uses dark magic.

When it comes to magic, Hogwarts Legacy could learn a spell from Forspoken

While Forspoken has its fair share of flaws, its excellent use of magic deserves some praise in the wake of Hogwarts Legacy.
A Nintendo Wii U gamepad flat on a table.

You need to buy the best Wii U game before the eShop closes down

With the Nintendo Wii U eShop shutting down on March 27, this may be your last chance ever to get one of the system's best games.
The Garrador stands tall in the Resident Evil 4 remake.

After seeing Resident Evil 4 remake in action, I’m eating my words

We saw 17 minutes of Resident Evil 4's upcoming remake in action and it's looking like the touch-up the original deserves.
Ifrit roaring in Final Fantasy 16 surrounded by fire.

Final Fantasy XVI cracks the action-RPG formula with spectacular combat

We played 90 minutes of Final Fantasy XVI and walked away craving more of its high-octane, real-time combat.
Clive evades an enemy attack in Final Fantasy XVI.

Final Fantasy XVI turns accessibility options into equippable gear

Final Fantasy XVI features a host of accessibility options, but you'll have to equip them in a gear slot.
Cheshire and Cereza look out at a forest landscape in Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon might be the new Okami

Based on its first five chapters, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon seems like a game that's bound to surprise skeptical fans.
A hand holds a Pokemon Go+ Plus device.

4 years after its reveal, Pokémon Sleep is finally coming this year

Four years after its debut, we finally have new details on Pokémon Sleep, which launches on iOS and Android this year.
Ellie and Riley ride a merry-go-round in The Last of Us.

HBO’s The Last of Us show spotlights the series’ best game: Left Behind

The Last of Us' seventh episode gives the Left Behind DLC the TV treatment, introducing viewers to the series' finest pound-for-pound game.
Factorio running on a Steam Deck.

Happy birthday, Steam Deck: console and PC gamers debate its first year

With the Steam Deck reaching its first birthday, Digital Trends' resident console and PC gamers got together to give the handheld a progress report.
fantavision 202x impressions hands on psvr2 outer space fireworks

PlayStation VR2’s best launch game isn’t the one you we’re expecting

While Horizon Call of the Mountain is Sony's tentpole PSVR2 launch game, a sequel to a 23-year old PS2 game steals the show.
Kirby slashes a Waddle Dee with a massive sword in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe review: a perfectly timed double-dip

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe accomplishes everything a good rerelease should by creating additional content that enhances the original adventure.
A side view of the PlayStation VR2, which sits on a wood table.

Get these 6 PlayStation VR2 launch games to showcase its features

If you're buying a PlayStation VR2, you'll want to grab these six launch games that show off what the headset is capable of.
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

PlayStation VR2 review: a powerful VR headset that’s begging to be played

PlayStation VR2 delivers a clear and comfortable VR experience, but it's currently lacking games that test its power.
Characters shooting in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Microsoft signs a 10-year deal to bring Call of Duty games to Nintendo platforms

Microsoft and Nintendo have signed a 10-year deal to bring Xbox games to Nintendo platforms, including Call of Duty.
Run Legends key art shows runners running towards monsters.

This mobile fitness game will turn your daily walk into an RPG

Run Legends is a unique mobile game that turns exercise into a walking-based RPG.
Horizon Call of the Mountain key art.

Horizon Call of the Mountain review: PSVR2’s first big outing is a mixed journey

Horizon Call of the Mountain impresses with its gorgeous vistas, but finnicky controls make for a mixed PSVR2 launch adventure.
A Razer Edge plays A Plague Tale: Requiem.

Razer Edge 5G review: the best gaming handheld that you probably don’t need

The Razer Edge 5G doesn't do anything your Android phone can't already, but its a powerful cloud gaming handheld nonetheless.
A wolf and a fawn stare at each other in Blanc.

The perfect date night game just launched in time for Valentine’s Day

If you're looking for a good co-op game for your Valentine's Day date night, Blanc has you covered.
A Chiefs and Eagles player run down the field in Madden NFL 23.

Madden NFL 23’s Super Bowl LVII prediction couldn’t have been more wrong

Madden NFL 23 predicted the Eagles would beat the Chiefs 31-17. Here's what actually went down.
Samus stares down Thardus in Metroid Prime Remastered.

Metroid Prime Remastered gives the best video game soundtrack its due

Twenty years later, Metroid Prime's soundtrack still stands tall as one of the finest video game scores ever composed.
Samus stares up at Meta Ridley in Metroid Prime Remastered.

Metroid Prime Remastered makes one of the best games of all time even better

How do you make a perfect game better? In the case of Metroid Prime Remastered, all it took were a few small touches.
The main character of Season: A Letter to the Future stands in a field of purple flowers.

Season: A Letter to the Future was shaped by an ‘era of bad feelings’

Season: A Letter to the Future's narrative director, Kevin Sullivan, breaks down the real-world stress that shaped the game.
Kirby is dressed as a mech in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.

You’re going to love new mech ability in Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe isn't just a rerelease of a 2011 Wii game. it's a rerelease of a 2011 Wii game that gives Kirby a mech.
Samus Aran stands tall in Metroid Prime Remastered.

Metroid Prime Remastered just surprise launched on Nintendo Switch

Surprise! A remastered edition of Metroid Prime just hit the Nintendo Switch eShop.
The updated visuals of Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp.

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-boot Camp gets new release date following Ukraine-related delay

After a long delay spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-boot Camp finally has a new release date.
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.
Isaac Clarke stands in a dark room in Dead Space.

The best video game remakes reinvent the classics, they don’t just revisit them

The video game industry currently has remake frenzy, but what separates the reinventive from the unnecessary?
Steve Austin in WWE 2K23.

WWE 2K23 improves the wrestling sim with subtle tweaks and a bit of chaos

We went hands-on with WWE 2K23, and it accurately predicted this year's Royal Rumble winner.
The heroes of Hi-Fi Rush stand together.

Hi-Fi Rush review: top-tier Xbox exclusive delivers style and substance

Hi-Fi Rush is 2023's first true game of the year contender, delivering an unforgettable rhythm-action experience.
The Spawnies logo appears on an orange background.

The Spawnies are reimagining what a video game awards show looks like

Spawn On Me creator Kahlief Adams explains what sets The Spawnies apart from other video game award shows.
A hand holds a DualSense Edge.

PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge review: a true pro PS5 controller, for a price

The DualSense Edge is a true pro controller for PS5 players, though its high price point makes some of its shortcomings sting.
A samurai swipes a sword in Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Like a Dragon: Ishin! makes the traditional Yakuza format even better

We taught kids geography and tracked down a mochi thief in a hilarious two-hour demo of Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Issac Clarke flying through machinery in Dead Space remake.

Dead Space review: respectful remake keeps the series’ legacy safe

The new Dead Space remake doesn't add much to the original experience, but it still holds up as a genre classic.