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Foamstars girl character holding her weapon towards the camera.

Foamstars review: Square Enix’s fun Splatoon shooter puts its worst foot forward

Foamstars hides surprising fun and strategic depth under its unfortunately grating presentation.
A Chiefs player celebrates a win in Madden 24.

Madden 24’s Super Bowl LVIII prediction was eerily accurate

Madden 24's Super Bowl LVIII simulation was eerily accurate this year, almost perfectly nailing several stats.
A character stands in front of a purple orb in Ultros.

Ultros review: a bold, beautiful, and baffling Metroidvania

Even if its complicated gameplay leaves you lost, Ultros is a bold artistic vision that you need to see to believe.
Living room with Microsoft Xbox Series X (L) and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles alongside a television and soundbar.

Every rumored Xbox exclusive coming to PS5 and Switch

As we wait for Xbox to share its new vision for its future, here's every Series X game that's reportedly coming to other platforms.
Nintendo Switch review

How to turn off a Nintendo Switch controller

Turning off a Nintendo Switch controller is not as hard as it seems. Here's how you can turn off, turn on, and put your Nintendo Switch controllers to sleep.
Main characters from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.

Ahead of Rebirth, it’s time to give Final Fantasy VII Remake some overdue respect

Final Fantasy VII Remake polarized fans in 2020, but it deserves a reevaluation ahead of its hotly anticipated sequel, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Players make a tackle in gameplay action of Madden NFL 24.

Madden 24 is coming to Xbox Game Pass just in time for the Super Bowl

Xbox Game Pass is getting Madden 24, Resident Evil 3, and some must play indies this month.
Key art for Starfield

Xbox games on PS5? It’s not as shocking as you think

With rumors circulating that Starfield could be coming to PS5, it's worth assessing how Xbox is changing the way we think about consoles.
Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior key art shows a character facing off against a bearded enemy.

Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior review: try this one-of-a-kind action game

Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior features an ingenious combat hook, even if its stretched a little thin over a flat story.
Anita holds a phone in Silent Hill: The Short Message.

Silent Hill: The Lost Message struggles to modernize a sensitive series

Silent Hill: The Lost Message tries to imagine how the classic horror series can speak to modern mental health topics, with well-meaning but clumsy results.
A bullet travels towards a man in Children of the Sun.

Children of the Sun turns sniping into a pitch-black puzzle game

Children of the Sun is Superhot meets Sniper Elite, with a dash of Killer7 thrown in for good measure.
Zau fights a dragon in Tales of Kenzera: Zau.

Tales of Kenzera: Zau finds deeper meaning in the Metroidvania formula

We went hands on with Tales of Kenzera: Zau and discovered a detailed Metroidvania where every design decision is thematically motivated.
Cody Rhodes stands on a ramp in WWE 2K24.

WWE 2K24 makes one small change that goes a very long way

While WWE 2K24 is a steady iteration over last year's wrestling simulator, one small change totally fixes a previously frustrating mode.
An RPG party fights a dragon in Granblue Fantasy: Relink.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink review: this fantastic adventure is the future of RPGs

Granblue Fantasy: Relink tackles the modern action RPG format with extraordinary combat and jaw-dropping spectacle.
A red and blue PS5 stands on a table with matching controllers.

I made my own special-edition, Mario-themed PlayStation 5

The new PS5's first cover plates have arrived and they're a game changer for anyone who loves customizing their consoles.
Mario and Donkey Kong stare each other down in Mario vs. Donkey Kong.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake’s new levels feel right at home

While the upcoming Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake stays true to its original, there's one very small change that caught our eye in our hands-on time with it.
Kiryu and Kasuga stand side by side in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

I have a problem, but it took seeing myself in a video game to face it

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a cautionary tale for workaholics, reminding us that there's life outside of our jobs.
Jin battles the Devil in Tekken 8.

Tekken 8’s story mode blows Mortal Kombat 1 out of the water

If Mortal Kombat 1's dense story mode left you confused, don't worry: Tekken 8's superb campaign is much easier to grasp.
A stone ring sits on a pedestal in Islands of Insight.

This puzzling PC game needs to be on your radar this February

Open-world puzzle game Islands of Insight is coming in February, and we're already enjoying its unique approach to the genre.
An Ai generated character speaks to another in a Convai tech demo.

The father of Nvidia’s controversial AI gaming tech wants to set the record straight

We spoke with the architect of CES' most controversial announcement to discuss the ethical and existential concerns of generative AI in video games.
Ichiban fights a guy with a machete in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth review: must-play RPG is an endless vacation

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth overcomes pacing issues to deliver the series' most emotionally impactful installment to date.
A ball zips up a ramp in Go Mecha Ball.

You need to try this new, adrenaline-fueled Xbox Game Pass highlight

Xbox Game Pass' latest highlight is an adrenaline-fueled roguelike that's a one part twin-stick shooter, one part pinball.
Key art highlighting Riot Forge's three League of Legends spinoffs in 2023.

League of Legends publisher Riot Games lays off over 500 employees, shutters Riot Forge

Legend of Legends publisher Riot Games has laid off over 500 employees and shut down its Riot Forge label entirely.
Sheep carry guns in Palworld.

No, Palworld isn’t going to be a ‘Pokémon killer’

Palworld is 2024's first hit game, but claims that its a credible threat to Pokémon are wildly overblown.
Objection flashes on screen in Apollo Justice.

I have very few objections to Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is yet another fine dose of Nintendo DS and 3DS nostalgia.
Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant face off in WWE 2K24.

WWE 2K24 lets you recreate Wrestlemania’s most iconic matches this March

WWE 2K24 will celebrate 40 years of Wrestlemania this March with cover stars Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, and Rhea Ripley.
Lev blasts monsters with a shotgun in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.

The difference between The Last of Us and God of War’s roguelike modes is night and day

When it comes to roguelike modes, there's a night-and-day difference between The Last of Us Part II's No Return and God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla.
A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

I love everything about the Apple Vision Pro — except wearing it

We went into our Apple Vision Pro demo skeptical, but a jaw-dropping tech demo turned us into cautious believers.
A house burns in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.

The Last of Us Part 2 almost had a very different ending, according to Remastered commentary

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered's new commentary track reveals some juicy tidbits about the game's original iterations, including a radically different ending.
Lev draws a bow in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered turns the original game into a cruel punch line

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is a mistitled, ill-timed double-dip that fails to comprehend its own message and is filled with head-scratching extras.
Party members prepare for an attack in Persona 3 Reload.

Persona 3 Reload tries to balance the series’ light and dark sides

After playing an hour of Persona 3 Reload, we have a better sense of how Atlus is lightening up one of its darkest games.
A whale opens its mouth in Nobody Saves the World.

Don’t forget to grab this absurdly fun game on PS Plus this month

PlayStation owners can get three great games with their PS Plus subscription this month, and one of those is a must download.
AI-generated NPCs sit at a bar.

Generative video game AI took center stage at CES — and it was a total mess

CES 2024 ushered in a new era of generative AI in video games, but a string of messy announcements didn't paint the tech in the best light.
Nvidia CEO delivering a keynote at Computex.

Nvidia clarifies how it is training its generative game AI following data concerns

Following speculation about how Nvidia is training AI characters in its Ace microservice, the company now says its only using data it has the rights to.