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Lego characters race on unicycles in Lego Party.

Lego Party’s demo was so nice, I played it twice

We played a round of Lego Party at Summer Game Fest and had enough fun that we went in for seconds.
Sonic flies through the air in Sonic Racing: Crossworlds.

Sonic Racing: Crossworlds has one big advantage over Mario Kart World

We played more Sonic Racing: Crossworlds at Summer Game Fest and walked away wishing Mario Kart World had some of its best features.
A ninja jumps over enemies in Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.

I’m loving how fast and furious Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance may sound like a lot of other retro revivals on paper, but it stands out thanks to its incredible sense of speed.
A giant zombie getting shot with a grenade in Dying Light: The Beast.

Dying Light: The Beast turned me into a bloodthirsty animal

We played Dying Light: The Beast at Summer Game Fest and walked away hungry for more of its brutal action.
James Bond smirks in 007: First Light.

To make 007: First Light, Hitman’s creators had to get uncomfortable

Io Interactive's Christian Elverdam told us more about 007: First Light and where it connects and diverts from Hitman.
Luca slashes upwards in Possesor(s).

Possessor(s) has all the makings of a strong Metroidvania already

We went inside Possessor(s), a stylish new Metroidvania from the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter.
Deadpool appears against a yellow background in art for Deadpool VR.

Marvel’s Deadpool VR is just as bloody as you’d expect

Marvel's Deadpool VR was just revealed at Summer Game Fest and we've already given the bloody action game a try.
Enzo aiming a rifle in Mafia: The Old Country.

Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2025: Resident Evil Requiem, Code Vein 2, and more

Summer is starting right with a two-hour long edition of Summer Game Fest. Follow along with us live as we chronicle every announcement.
Characters walk on a Joy-con in Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour review: the perfect pack-in that could have been

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is both a surprisingly fun piece of edutainment and an egregious advertisement for console add-ons.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

PSA: Don’t fall for Nintendo Switch 2 horror story hoaxes this weekend

The Nintendo Switch 2 is out so be wary: You're bound to see a lot of hoax videos of the console for the next few days.
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

Nintendo Switch 2 launch day buying guide: what you need and what you don’t

The Nintendo Switch 2 is out now, alongside a mess of accessories. Here's everything you need (and everything you don't).
Players GameChat in Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2.

The Nintendo Switch 2’s GameChat has a hidden screen sharing restriction

The Nintendo Switch 2's GameChat allows you to broadcast your game footage with friends, but our early testing shows that some games are restricted.
A samurai fights a boss in Nioh 3.

Everything announced at PlayStation’s June 2025 State of Play

PlayStation's 2025 State of Play is here, bringing 40 minutes of news on upcoming PS5 games. Here's our full breakdown of the event.
The Nintendo eShop appears on a Switch 2 screen.

I just got my Nintendo Switch 2 and its faster eShop is already a step up

We've finally gotten access to the Nintendo Switch 2's eShop and can confirm that load times have been drastically improved.
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is played on a fake gaming handheld.

Fill the Zelda-sized hole in your heart with one of 2025’s best indies

The Switch 2 may not have a new Zelda game at launch, but Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo will happily fill that void for you.
Two samura face off in

PlayStation State of Play June 2025: How to watch and what to expect

Summer game reveal season kicks off tomorrow with PlayStation's State of Play. Here's when it airs and what'd likely to appear.
A pack of Yoshi race in Mario Kart World.

Mario Kart World feels like it really could last the full Switch 2 lifecycle

We got an extensive tour of Mario Kart World, where we played all of it's solo and multiplayer modes before launch.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

I thought the Switch 2 couldn’t surprise me anymore. I was wrong

We spent a full day with the Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of launch and discovered plenty of the system's secret features.
A Playdate sits on a table as Dig Dig Dino appears on screen.

If you can’t get a Switch 2, now might be the time to get a Playdate

Does the Switch 2's price tag have you down? Then it might be time to grab a Playdate.
A white-haired woman wielding a sword with a white dragon behind her stares at a black haired man also wielding a sword with a blue and black dragon behind him.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a solid first RPG for Nintendo Switch 2

As the Nintendo Switch 2's first big RPG, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma gives patient players plenty to sink their teeth into.
Three players fight a giant monster on the steps in The Duskbloods.

The Duskbloods needs to fix Elden Ring: Nightreign’s biggest problem

Elden Ring: Nightreign's archaic online multiplayer system has me worried about The Duskbloods.
Three soldiers fighting a fire monster in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Elden Ring: Nightreign review: it’s worth fighting through matchmaking hell

Elden Ring: Nightreign packs in plenty of thrilling co-op action, but its online matchmaking needs a serious upgrade.
Teens and a giraffe pose for a school photo in To a T.

To a T review: imperfection defines Katamari Damacy creator’s new game

To a T is a charming and well-intentioned game about celebrating our differences that doesn't quite stay on balance.
A sasquatch jumps over the Apple Arcade logo.

Apple acquires RAC7, its first-ever video game studio

Exclusive: Apple has acquired a video game studio for the first time ever: RAC7, the two-person studio behind Apple Arcade hit Sneaky Sasquatch.
Two people stand near a bone dragon in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time.

The Nintendo Switch 2 gets one more last-minute launch game

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is getting a Switch 2 Edition on launch day, but it will cost you a few dollars to upgrade.
A team of players toot horns in Lort.

Ex-Fortnite devs found new studio and reveal its chaotic debut game, Lort

Big Distraction is a new studio founded by ex-Fortnite developers, and its debut game is a chaotic co-op roguelike called Lort.
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

Nintendo reveals which games aren’t backwards compatible with Switch 2

Nintendo released a full list of games and apps that won't be compatible with Switch 2, which includes Hulu.
Heroes walk across a bridge in Dragon Quest 1 + 2 HD-2D Remake.

Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is another RPG tightwire act

If you loved Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, you'll probably dig Square Enix's very consistent 1 & 2 remakes based on what we've played.
Two people stand near a bone dragon in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time.

Steam has a hit new life sim and it will brighten your day

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time seems to be a hit on Steam and it's easy to see why after playing the delightful life sim.
Peach jumping on a motorcyle in Mario Kart World.

The Switch 2’s most important launch game isn’t Mario Kart World

Mario Kart World is the Nintendo Switch 2's biggest launch game, but Cyberpunk 2077 will be its first real test.
Buzzwole jumps in the air in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is adding that really jacked bug in next update

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will introduce Ultra Beasts in its next booster pack update, dubbed Extradimensional Crisis.
The Ninja Turtles pose together in key art from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown review: a new kind of superpower

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is a small, but creative spin on TMNT that trades arcade brawling for fast-paced tactics.
Person playing Revealed on a smartphone

Merriam-Webster hops on the Wordle train with new daily puzzle game

Get ready for a new daily puzzle obsession thanks to Merriam-Webster's Revealed.
Jubei stands with his friends on Onimusha 2's remaster.

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny remaster proves that they don’t make them like they used to

Capcom's new remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is a time capsule of PS2's eclectic golden era.