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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl promo image showing trainers relaxing with their Pokémon in Amity Square.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl review: Old faithful

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are safe, but faithful remakes of a Nintendo DS classic.
Spartans attacking each other in Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite’s multiplayer has one giant (well, tiny) flaw

Halo Infinite's multiplayer launched with some frustrating design choices that have me squinting at my TV.
The Master Chief in a trailer for Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite’s surprise launch is a rule-breaking power play for Xbox

With one shocking announcement, Microsoft has completely reversed Halo Infinite's fate.
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Should you buy an Xbox One on Black Friday 2021?

If you're looking to grab an Xbox One this holiday season over a Series X, here's what you need to know.
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Should you buy a PS4 on Black Friday?

Looking to buy an old console this Black Friday and save some cash? You can't go wrong with a PS4.
Nintendo Switch OLED.

Should you buy a Nintendo Switch on Black Friday 2022?

The Nintendo Switch is as hot as ever, once again making it a big ticket item this Black Friday.
A PS5 standing on a table, with purple lights around it.

Should You Buy a PS5 on Black Friday 2021?

Trying to grab a PS5 this Black Friday? Here's whether or not you should and what you need to know.
A hand holding the Zelda Game & Watch system.

The Zelda-themed Game & Watch is a collector’s item done right

Nintendo's Zelda-themed Game & Watch is a cute collectible that tops its Mario counterpart.
Elden Ring's hero rides a horse and attacks a huge enemy.

I loved Elden Ring once I stopped playing it like a Dark Souls game

After nine astonishing hours with Elden Ring, I'm learning to love a genre I've always hated.
PS5 and Xbox Series X next to each other.

Xbox Series X vs. PlayStation 5, one year later: Which console is king?

We're already one year into the latest console cycle. Which one had the bigger impact, the PS5 or Xbox Series X?
A visual effects shot from Mortal Engines.

Unity just made a blockbuster purchase with massive metaverse implications

Unity will acquire Weta Digital, the VFX company behind Avatar, Lord of the Rings, and more in a $1.625 billion deal.
Elden Ring's hero goes toe to toe with a fiery enemy.

Elden Ring will be capped at 60 FPS on PC

A spec sheet for Elden Ring shows some compromises the game is making to run across generations.
Multiple cars race in Mexico in Forza Horizon 5.

Forza Horizon 5 vs. Riders Republic: Which racing game should you play?

Forza Horizon 5 and Riders Republic share identical open-world structures. Which racing game is right for you?
A classroom full of students in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise.

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise fixes the series’ fatal flaw

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Happy Home Paradise finally lets Nintendo explore franchise spinoffs.
Multiple cars race down a hill in Forza Horizon 5.

Forza Horizon 5 review: Buckle up and enjoy the ride

Forza Horizon 5 makes the most of next-gen tech with another spectacular, though formulaic racing adventure.
A biker does a trick in Riders Republic.

Riders Republic review: Finally, real freedom in an open-world game

Riders Republic breathes new life into an exhausting open-world structure by focusing on fun and freedom.
A player stands outside of Fortnite's Super Bowl hub.

Sorry, Meta: Epic Games is already winning the metaverse race

Meta is trying to build the metaverse, but the brand isn't cool enough to hang with Epic Games.
Nintendo 64 console and games.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack shows the joy of short games

Half of Switch Online's Nintendo 64 games can be beaten in one day -- and I love that.
The full cast of characters in Mario Party Superstars stand together.

Mario Party Superstars review: The do-over fans deserve

Mario Party Superstars does the multiplayer series justice, thanks to a more curated experience and fewer gimmicks.
A beekeeper unleashes a swarm of bees in Mundaun.

Need a creepy Halloween game? Mundaun is a must-play this year

Mundaun, a hand-penciled Swedish horror game, is one of 2021's most unforgettable titles.
The logo for Blaseball Short Circuits.

Blaseball: Short Circuits takes the absurdist sports game back to its roots

Absurdist sports simulator Blaseball returns next week with a back-to-basics mini event.
The Guardians of the Galaxy standing together.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy review: Mass Effect meets Spaceballs

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a creative and comedic spin on Mass Effect with some rough edges.
The main characters of Grand Theft Auto V stand side-by-side.

Will Grand Theft Auto 6 come to Xbox Game Pass?

The upcoming Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy -- Definitive Edition collection shows that Game Pass needs Grand Theft Auto more than GTA needs Game Pass.
A computer monitor with a Facebook Gaming window open.

Facebook Gaming expands cloud offering amid metaverse rumors

Facebook Gaming is further bolstering its cloud gaming efforts, as rumors of a company name change swirl.
Samus in Metroid Dread.

Metroid Dread’s speedrunning scene is already off to the races

Players are already beating Metroid Dread in less than an hour and a half -- and the game has been out for less than two weeks.
A player holds a deck of cards in Inscryption.

Inscryption is the creepy Halloween game I needed this year

If you're looking for a disturbing game to play this Halloween, Inscryption is a must-play creep-show.
Key art for Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise.

Animal Crossing won’t take away your DLC items if you ditch Switch Online

Nintendo has confirmed that players won't lose Animal Crossing DLC items if they ditch a Switch Online subscription.
An E.M.M.I. attacks Samus in Metroid Dread.

What Metroid Dread gets right (and wrong) about horror

Death is a hollow threat in most video games, but Metroid Dread concocts a fate much worse for Samus.
A soldier stands next to a downed satellite in Battlefield 2042 Hazard Zone.

Battlefield 2042’s Hazard Zone mode features extraction and buy phases

Battlefield 2042's new mode, Hazard Zone, is all about extracting hard drives to collect in-game currency.
A map screen in Fortnite's Imposotors mode.

A Fortnite and Among Us collaboration seems to be in the works

Fortnite and Among Us may be crossing over, according to a tweet thread between both games' accounts.
Cars race in Forza Horizon 5.

Oh, no! Forza Horizon 5 might turn me into a car guy

Forza Horizon 5 has taught me the joys of driving and I feel myself itching to learn more.
Sora and Mario shake hands in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

All 12 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC character reveals ranked

We're looking back at all 12 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC characters and picking the best (and worst) reveals of the bunch.
Samus slides away from an EMMI in Metroid Dread.

Metroid Dread review: The queen is back, all hail the queen

Metroid Dread mixes Alien and David Cronenberg films to create Nintendo's creepiest game to date.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe running on a Nintendo Switch OLED.

Nintendo Switch OLED review: An upgrade’s an upgrade

The Nintendo Switch OLED might not be the upgrade players wanted, but its still a better console than the original Switch.