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Sun Wukong holds his staff in Black Myth: Wukong.

Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong lead Game Developers Choice Award nominees

Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong both picked up seven nominations apiece at this year's Game Developers Choice Awards.
A hero squares off against a monster in Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist.

This stylish Metroidvania is 2025’s first true game of the year contender

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a fantastic Metroidvania that's among the genre's best.
The Bloodline, led by Solo Sikoa, raises their fingers to the sky in WWE 2K25.

WWE 2K25 adds an open-world mode and intergender matches

WWE 2K25 is coming this March and its bringing a new open-world mode called The Island, intergender matches, and more.
The Switch 2 on a blue background.

Every upcoming video game console: Nintendo Switch 2, PS6, and more

From the Nintendo Switch 2 to the PlayStation 6, you can expect a surprising amount of video game consoles to launch in the next year and beyond.
A sniper holds a gun at night in Sniper Elite: Resistance.

Sniper Elite: Resistance review: your Nazi-hunting catharsis is served

If you're in the mood to hunt down Nazis right about now, Sniper Elite: Resistance offers some reliable ultraviolence.
Ryu faces a boss in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black reminds me just how much games have changed

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black may look modern, but it's a 2008 action game through and through.
A hero looks up in Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist.

What new games we’re playing this weekend (January 24-26)

If you need a new game to play this weekend, here are three indies we're digging into.
The Doom Slayer appears in Doom: The Dark Ages.

Believe it or not, Doom: The Dark Ages returns to the series’ PC roots

Is Software has fully lifted the lid on Doom: The Dark Ages, revealing its release date and some major changes coming to the prequel.
A person and two pals in Palworld.

Palworld company will publish Tales of Kenzera: Zau studio’s next game

Palworld company Pocketpair Inc is started a new publishing label, and its first release will be a horror game from the studio behind Tales of Kenzera: Zau.
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket adds trading next week, but there’s a catch

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is adding new booster packs next week one day after trading finally makes its way to the app.
Mai poses in Street Fighter 6.

Street Fighter 6’s new character has real troll potential

Mai is joining Street Fighter 6's roster in a few weeks, and we've already taken her for an early spin.
A dragon roars in Blade Chimera.

Castlevania fans, you need to play this killer new game

If you're looking for a great 2D action game, Blade Chimera scratches the same itch as Castlevania.
The Switch 2 on a blue background.

The Nintendo Switch 2 marks the end of the ‘toy’ video game console

Video game consoles used to be as fun as the games that could run them, but the Nintendo Switch 2 signals that the era of hardware experimentation is ending.
Wario and his friends appear in WarioWare: Move It! key art.

Don’t expect these games to be backwards compatible with Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo says some Switch games aren't backwards compatible on Switch 2. We've got a good guess as to which ones won't work.
A character performs a leaping attack in Dynasty Warriors Origins.

What games we’re playing this weekend (January 17-19)

Need something new to play this weekend? January has had some surprise sleeper hits already that are worth checking out.
A black and pink Switch 2 joy-con.

What the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal didn’t tell us: specs, price, and more

While we finally got a glimpse at the Nintendo Switch 2 today, there's plenty that's still a mystery.
Mario kart running on a Switch 2.

Mario Kart 9 quietely revealed alongside the Nintendo Switch 2

We got a quick glimpse at the Switch 2's first big game this morning: the next Mario Kart game.
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

The Nintendo Switch 2 gets its official reveal, but no release date

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally official, as Nintendo just shared our first real look at the console.
A street fight breaks out in Thanks Goodness You're Here.

The 2025 Independent Games Festival nominee list features some shockers

The nominees for the 27th Annual Independent Games Festival have been revealed, and one of the biggest indie games of the year is conspicuously absent.
Pieces drop inside a well in Drop Duchy.

I’ve played a lot of Tetris variants, but never one quite like this

Tetris becomes a minimalist city-builder in Drop Duchy, a genre-bending roguelike that puzzle games should have on their radar.
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The best video game consoles of all time, ranked

From the Atari 2600 to the Nintendo Switch, these are the best video game consoles of all time.
A rabbit sits at a desk in Rusty Rabbit.

One of my most anticipated games of 2025 just got a release date

After getting delayed out of 2024, the bunny-filled Rusty Rabbit now has an April release date.
An image of the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model Mario Red Edition.

Our final Nintendo Switch 2 reveal predictions

This is your last chance to lock in your final Nintendo Switch 2 predictions. Here's what we're betting on for the reveal.
A warriors slashes enemies in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins review: thrilling historical drama lacks substance

Dynasty Warriors: Origins nails down the Musou series' action formula, but stumbles to find a narrative to match it.
A skater jumps over a crosswalk in Skate City: New York.

Apple Arcade kicks off 2025 with 7 surprise game launches

Apple Arcade just added 7 new games, including Three Kingdoms' own spin on Fire Emblem Heroes.
A white Steam Deck with the screen turned on sitting on a blue background.

Forget the ‘big 3’ — it’s just big Steam

Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony have long been dubbed the "big 3" of gaming. After CES 2025, Valve now sits at the head of that table.
A Switch 2 mock-up sits in a Genki case.

The mother of all Nintendo Switch 2 leaks just dropped

Supposed Nintendo Switch 2 leaks are coming in fast, but we may have just gotten our clearest look yet at the handheld yet.
Moltres and Zapdos cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Why do I keep playing a game that I hate?

What drives us to keep playing certain games even when we don't actually enjoy them anymore?
A player streams The Witcher 3 on a Kishi Ultra while laying in bed.

Razer will soon let you stream your PC game library to your phone

An update to the Razer Nexus app will soon allow you to stream your PC games to mobile devices.
A ROG Ally sits in a Handheld Dock Chroma on a TV stand.

The Handheld Dock Chroma is the ultimate Steam Deck accessory

Razer's Handheld Dock Chroma is a Nintendo Switch-like TV dock for your Steam Deck and other portable PCs.
Razer last minute releases featuring Kraken V4 Pro (Lifestyle)

Project Ava is Razer’s stab at an all-knowing AI gaming copilot

Razer's latest CES tech experiment is Project Ava, a theoretical AI gaming copilot that could offer game tips and esports coaching.
The cast of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time poses in promotional art.

How old games offer a snapshot of our former selves

Video games aren't just escapist entertainment; they're time capsules that store our memories in save files.
Samus Aran poses in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Our most anticipated video games of 2025: GTA 6, Metroid Prime 4, and more

What games should you look forward to in 2025? Here's 10 that we've got out eye on (and yes, that includes Grand Theft Auto 6).
Lucia and her partner rob a store in GTA 6.

4 big predictions for where video games are going in 2025

From the Nintendo Switch 2's launch to the potentially devastating impact of tariffs, here's what we predict will be 2025's most defining moments for gaming.