High on Life review: Rick and Morty meets Metroid in memorable shooter
High on Life review: Rick and Morty meets Metroid in memorable shooter
High on Life's hit-and-miss comedy will be polarizing, but its Metroid Prime-inspired formula makes for a memorable sci-fi adventure.
This hypnotic rhythm game is the perfect ‘chill-out’ experience
This hypnotic rhythm game is the perfect ‘chill-out’ experience
If you love games like Rhythm Heaven and WarioWare, you'll love the very laid back-Melatonin.
I’m sold on Forspoken’s dazzling spellcasting, but the jury’s out on story
I’m sold on Forspoken’s dazzling spellcasting, but the jury’s out on story
We got to play nearly four hours of Forspoken, getting a strong sense of its fantasy setting and dazzling spellcasting.
From The Last of Us to Immortality, these are 2022’s most innovative games
From The Last of Us to Immortality, these are 2022’s most innovative games
The gaming industry moved forward in 2022 thanks to these innovative titles that dared to rethink the rules of the medium.
The Game Awards delivered dazzling trailers, but winners played second-fiddle
The Game Awards delivered dazzling trailers, but winners played second-fiddle
This year’s Game Awards knocked it out of the park when it came to reveals. The actual awards were another story
Why Cameron Monaghan wanted a ‘darker’ Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Why Cameron Monaghan wanted a ‘darker’ Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor star Cameron Monaghan told us what to expect from the sequel’s darker version of Cal Kestis.
The best video game narratives of 2022: 7 stories we’re still thinking about
The best video game narratives of 2022: 7 stories we’re still thinking about
If you value strong storytelling in video games, 2022 offered up some fantastic narratives. Here are 7 of our favorites.
First Star Wars Jedi: Survivor trailer features dual-lightsaber combat, open-world teases
First Star Wars Jedi: Survivor trailer features dual-lightsaber combat, open-world teases
Cal Kestis returns in the stunning first trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which teases a much grander sequel.
Dragon Quest Treasures review: there’s gold here, but you’ll have to dig
Dragon Quest Treasures review: there’s gold here, but you’ll have to dig
Dragon Quest Treasures puts its whole heart into everything it does, even if repetitive gameplay holds it back.
The best Nintendo Switch exclusives of 2022: 9 standouts from the console’s banner year
The best Nintendo Switch exclusives of 2022: 9 standouts from the console’s banner year
The Nintendo Switch may be aging, but 2022 was the console's best year yet. Here are the Switch's best exclusives of 2022.
Why this year’s Game Awards has Geoff Keighley living in fear
Why this year’s Game Awards has Geoff Keighley living in fear
With the 2022 Game Awards days away, Geoff Keighley reveals what fans should (and shouldn't) expect from this year's ceremony.
Staff picks: Why Elden Ring is our 2022 game of the year
Staff picks: Why Elden Ring is our 2022 game of the year
It's probably no surprise that Elden Ring won our game of the year award. But it almost didn't.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion review: classic RPG’s fate sealed by destiny
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion review: classic RPG’s fate sealed by destiny
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a remaster for purists, putting a fresh coat of paint over aging design.
Victrix Pro BFG review: Unique PS5 controller could replace your DualSense
Victrix Pro BFG review: Unique PS5 controller could replace your DualSense
With its incredibly innovative modular design, the Victrix Pro BFG is the best third-party PS5 controller you can buy right now.
The best indie hidden gems of 2022: 10 excellent games you can’t miss
The best indie hidden gems of 2022: 10 excellent games you can’t miss
Don't say goodbye to your 2022 backlog without checking out these 10 fantastic indie games.
The 10 best video games of 2022
The 10 best video games of 2022
From an enormous fantasy epic to a $5 indie game that we couldn't put down, these are our favorite games of 2022.
The most innovative gaming tech of 2022
The most innovative gaming tech of 2022
There may not have been any big home console launches in 2022, but this year has been pivotal for for the future of gaming hardware.
Trust me: Play The Callisto Protocol on its easiest difficulty setting
Trust me: Play The Callisto Protocol on its easiest difficulty setting
A word of advice if you're diving into The Callisto Protocol this weekend: Swallow your pride and play on its lowest difficulty setting.
The Callisto Protocol review: Gruesome horror game scratches that Dead Space itch
The Callisto Protocol review: Gruesome horror game scratches that Dead Space itch
The Callisto Protocol is more than enough to scratch that Dead Space itch, even if its mixed combat could use more work.
Blaseball makes its absurd return in January with a dedicated mobile app
Blaseball makes its absurd return in January with a dedicated mobile app
Blaseball, an absurdist baseball simulator that made waves in 2020, is returning for its next era in January alongside a new mobile app.
Xbox Game Pass adds Lego Star Wars and a former Switch console exclusive
Xbox Game Pass adds Lego Star Wars and a former Switch console exclusive
Xbox Game Pass is adding 11 games this December, one of which is a standout Nintendo Switch indie.
Grieving in Elden Ring: my quest for closure in The Lands Between
Grieving in Elden Ring: my quest for closure in The Lands Between
After the tragic death of a close friend, my time with Elden Ring became an impossible quest for closure.
We need to talk about Pokémon Violet and Scarlet’s funniest evolution
We need to talk about Pokémon Violet and Scarlet’s funniest evolution
For decades, fans have waited for an evolution to this mediocre monster. Pokémon Violet and Scarlet finally delivers one. And it's hysterically anticlimactic.
Don’t miss these Easter eggs from The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s new trailer
Don’t miss these Easter eggs from The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s new trailer
The second trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie is filled with Easter eggs. Which one is your favorite?
Oh no, I’m already obsessed with Nintendo Switch Sports golf
Oh no, I’m already obsessed with Nintendo Switch Sports golf
Golf has finally come to Nintendo Switch Sports and I'm already obsessed with its online elimination mode.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion works best as a portable game
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion works best as a portable game
If you're trying to decide what platform to buy Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion on, prioritize portability over power.
Now’s the perfect time to stock up on PS5 controllers
Now’s the perfect time to stock up on PS5 controllers
If you've been looking for another DualSense but don't want to spend $70, you'll want to capitalize on today's Cyber Monday deals.
These are the best PS5 game Black Friday deals to shop today
These are the best PS5 game Black Friday deals to shop today
If you're looking to boost your PlayStation 5 game collection during Black Friday, don't miss these five deals.
Xbox Series S $250 Black Friday price changed my tune on the console
Xbox Series S $250 Black Friday price changed my tune on the console
The Xbox Series S is on sale for $250 this weekend, a price so low that it made me rethink the console's ultimate utility.
7 video game characters who deserve a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon
7 video game characters who deserve a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon
Pikachu and Sonic shouldn't be the only game characters flying down Sixth Avenue next year. Here are seven game heroes who deserve to fly in 2023.
We already had the perfect Twitter alternative. It was Nintendo’s Miitomo
We already had the perfect Twitter alternative. It was Nintendo’s Miitomo
With social media in disarray, Nintendo's ill-fated Miitomo app now feels like a lost paradise.
Pokémon Violet and Scarlet are the series’ best bird-watching games
Pokémon Violet and Scarlet are the series’ best bird-watching games
If you're an avid bird-watcher, Pokémon Violet and Scarlet may become your favorite entries in the series.
High on Life takes surprising design cues from Metroid Prime
High on Life takes surprising design cues from Metroid Prime
We went hands-on with High on Life one last time before its launch and were surprised to find some Metroid DNA in it.
Pokémon Violet and Scarlet include an adorable Red and Blue Easter egg
Pokémon Violet and Scarlet include an adorable Red and Blue Easter egg
You might notice some familiar artwork when walking around Pokémon Violet and Scarlet's Paldea region.