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Three video game boxes are lined up.

The Criterion Collection of video games is finally here

Lost in Cult announced a new physical game label called Editions, which looks like the Criterion Collection for video games.
A truck smashes through a wall in Deliver at all Costs.

Fill a bit of year-long wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 with this chaotic new game

Deliver at All Costs is a wacky ode to Grand Theft Auto 2 that turns a quiet town into a demotion derby.
A person plays Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on a Nintendo Switch in handheld mode.

The end of the Nintendo Switch era closes a long chapter in my own life

With the Nintendo Switch 2 right around the corner, I'm left reflecting on how much I've grown alongside the Switch in 8 years.
An airship flies in Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster.

Bravely Default HD Remaster shows the party potential of Switch 2’s mouse controls

We tried Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster's new Switch 2 minigames, which put the system's mouse controls to good use.
A Meta render gives you an idea of what you'll experience in VR with a Quest 3S.

I’ve been using the wrong gaming VR headset for years

Sometimes the newest, shiniest VR headset isn't the one that's best for you.
A monster chases Potboy in The Midnight Walk.

The Midnight Walk taught me that it’s okay to embrace the darkness

The Midnight Walk is an emotional adventure that finds power in darkness, especially in its clever VR mode.
Maelle in Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy are a perfect pair

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy are perfect compliments to one another that teach us how to fight the inevitable.
Doom Guy in Doom: The Dark Ages.

Doom: The Dark Ages review: thrilling prequel goes too big too fast

Doom: The Dark Ages still delivers plenty of thrilling action, but its oversized ambitions make it the weak link of a great trilogy.
Two skaters perform tricks in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4/s Rio level.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 gives me hope for the series’ future

We went hands-on with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+ 4 and came away eager for a brand new one thanks to one excellent new skatepark.
A ship fights aliens on a board in StarVaders.

My latest Steam Deck obsession is a tactical spin on Space Invaders

StarVaders is a mash-up between Space Invaders and Into the Breach that packs in plenty of roguelike depth.
Jason holds a gun in Grand Theft Auto 6.

Okay, Grand Theft Auto 6 has finally earned my attention

Grand Theft Auto 6's new trailer finally gives players more tangible reasons to get excited for it after a decade of empty hype.
People stand on boats in Grand Theft Auto 6.

Grand Theft Auto 6’s second trailer just dropped, and it was worth the wait

Grand Theft Auto 6 just got a new story-driven trailer and a website update that features a motherload of new details.
Two astronauts frolic as bugs fly overhead in Revenge of the Savage Planet.

Revenge of the Savage Planet review: corporate incompetence becomes slapstick sci-fi

Revenge of the Savage Planet takes aim at corporate incompetence in a satirical slice of sci-fi slapstick, even if it plays its open-world formula safe.
Nikki in blonde hair sitting in a field of flowers in a wedding dress.

The radical joy of Infinity Nikki: creating a game for the female gaze

Infinity Nikki has a lot to teach us about who games are made for and how how subconscious design decisions shape the games we play.
Nintendo Switch.

The 20 best Nintendo Switch exclusives of all time

With the Switch 2 coming, it's time to debate the ultimate question: What are the best Nintendo Switch games of all time?
What the Clash?

Your kids are going to get a kick out of Apple Arcade’s wacky new multiplayer game

The developers behind What the Golf? are back with a new multiplayer game, and it's a silly bit of multiplayer absurdity.
A man shoots demons in Shotgun Cop Man.

Shotgun Cop Man has everything I need from an action game for just $10

Shotgun Cop Man is a minimalist thrill that packs everything you could want from a good action game into a small package.
Deacon fires a gun while riding a motorcycle in Days Gone Remastered.

Days Gone Remastered reveals a game that was both behind and ahead of its time

Days Gone Remastered doesn't repaint Sony's 2019 zombie game as a misunderstood masterpiece, but it does show its strengths in a new light.
A pirate gets zapped in a checkpoint in Skin Deep.

Skin Deep review: wacky immersive sim could have used more chaos

Skin Deep's ambitions are greater than it can deliver on, but the micro immersive sim still has enough slapstick chaos to fuel its slapstick thrills.
A man shines a light in a dark room in Ghost Town

Paranormal puzzle game Ghost Town is a step forward for VR

Ghost Town is a great new paranormal puzzle game from the creators of The Room series, and it's a must-own for VR enthusiasts.
A creature stands among flowers in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

After Oblivion Remastered, I’m even more excited for Skyblivion

Oblivion Remastered has only made me more excited for the fan-made Skyblivion, an Oblivion remake made entirely in Skyrim.
Gustave, Lune, Sciel, and Maelle in Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

If you love Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, watch these 33 obscure French films next

If you're digging Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's French spirit, here are 33 rule-breaking French films to watch next.
A light cycle moves through a street in Tron: Catalyst.

Tron: Catalyst has all the right sci-fi ingredients so far

We played the first hour of Tron: Catalyst, which let us derez programs and ride a light cycle around the Arq Grid.
A hand blast a monster with an ice spell in Oblivion Remastered.

Oblivion Remastered looks great, but the grass isn’t greener on the other side

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered sure looks pretty, but that doesn't make it inherently better than the 2006 version.
A man holds a gun in Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3.

Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 is more serious than it sounds, I promise

Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 may sound like a joke, but it's a surprisingly insightful reflection on the struggles of game development.
Swann holds a camcorder in Lost Records: Bloom and Rage.

Lost Records: Bloom and Rage review: punk rock never dies

Lost Records: Bloom and Rage reinvents the Life is Strange formula to create a deeply moving 90s coming of age story.
A pair of eyes appears in the sky in Ninja Gaiden Ragebound.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a good reminder that 2D games still rule

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a fierce retro revival with just enough new tricks up its sleeve.
A man jumps through electrified platforms in Bionic Bay.

If you love 2D platformers, you can’t miss Bionic Bay

Bionic Bay combines the style of Limbo and the puzzle solving of Portal to create one excellent platformer.
An angry Wiggler ambushes the heroes from behind in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope.

These are the Nintendo Switch 2 sequels I really want to see

There are lots of Switch games that deserve a Switch 2 sequel, but these games could get the most out of Nintendo's new console.
A rabbit and a man recreate the Creation of Man in Rusty Rabbit.

Rusty Rabbit review: wacky new platformer could have used a tune-up

Rusty Rabbit has an elevator pitch that's easy to love, but the wacky platformer struggles to deliver.
A soccer player attempts to shoot in Rematch.

I love Rematch’s fast, fun spin on FIFA (even if my teammates hate me)

Rematch is Sifu develoepr Sloclap's take on soccer and we're already having a blast with it.
The Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart

The confusion around $90 Switch 2 games proves how broken the internet is

The internet seems to believe that Nintendo Switch 2 games cost $90, but that's not entirely accurate based on what we know.
Gameplay from Blue Prince.

This is the only Blue Prince starting tip you need

The mysterious Blue Prince is out today and we have just one small tip to help get you started.
A Nintendo GameCube sits on a table with Luigi's Mansion.

I need these 10 GameCube games on Nintendo Switch 2 as soon as possible

The Switch 2's GameCube lineup is off to a good start, but we need to see these 10 games added to Switch Online soon.