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Dead Island 2.

Dead Island 2 had to ‘start from scratch’ to deliver better carnage

Dead Island 2 had to ‘start from scratch’ to deliver better carnage

We went hands-on with Dead Island 2 at Gamescom and discovered the sweet, sick joys of zombie dismemberment.
A Wrestler knees his opponent in the face.

AEW: Fight Forever delivers N64 nostalgia at a cost

AEW: Fight Forever delivers N64 nostalgia at a cost

AEW: Fight Forever looks to take players back to the days of N64 wrestling games, but it’ll need more time in the oven to nail that.
The player and his living gun explore a city in High on Life.

High on Life lost me with its bad Gamescom trailer, but its demo won me back

High on Life lost me with its bad Gamescom trailer, but its demo won me back

I was ready to write High on Life off after its cringey Gamescom trailer. Then I went hands-on with it.
An inkling stands on a tower in Salmon Run in Splatoon 3.

Splatoon 2 players wanted chaos. Splatoon 3 delivers it

Splatoon 2 players wanted chaos. Splatoon 3 delivers it

We went hands-on with Splatoon 3's new modes and weapons, which deliver on final Splatoon 2 Splatfest's promise of 'chaos.'
Kirby rolls through an icea cream course in Kirby's Dream Buffet.

Kirby’s Dream Buffet is a birthday treat, but online play spoils the party

Kirby’s Dream Buffet is a birthday treat, but online play spoils the party

Kirby's Dream Buffet is a cute multiplayer game that celebrates the pink puffball's past, but its let down by unreliable online play.
The cursed golfer, hitting his shot surrounded by citizens of purgatory

Cursed to Golf is every golfer’s (and roguelike fan’s) worst nightmare

Cursed to Golf is every golfer’s (and roguelike fan’s) worst nightmare

Cursed to Golf is a fun golf-roguelike hybrid, though its long runs can feel as punishing as a bunker.
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We Are OFK director explains the music game’s ‘big watch party energy’

We Are OFK director explains the music game’s ‘big watch party energy’

We Are OFK director Teddy Dief explains the origins of the game's episodic structure and what's next for the virtual band.
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Inkbound keeps the spirit of Monster Train rolling with its hybrid gameplay

Inkbound keeps the spirit of Monster Train rolling with its hybrid gameplay

Inkbound may seem like an odd follow-up to 2020's deck-building hit Monster Train, but the two are more closely linked than you think.
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Razer Barracuda Pro review: Finally, a gaming headset that won’t embarrass you

Razer Barracuda Pro review: Finally, a gaming headset that won’t embarrass you

The Razer Barracuda Pro is a gaming headset with a mercifully discrete design, though not without key sacrifices.
A Switch in an Orion monitor displays Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

This jumbo Nintendo Switch screen is completely impractical and I low-key love it

This jumbo Nintendo Switch screen is completely impractical and I low-key love it

The Orion by Up-Switch triples your Nintendo Switch's screen size. It's expensive, impractical, and kind of awesome.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on PC makes me excited for Sony games again

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on PC makes me excited for Sony games again

The PC version of Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is proof that Sony's open-world games work even better as portable experiences.
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Cult of the Lamb review: Midsommar by way of Animal Crossing

Cult of the Lamb review: Midsommar by way of Animal Crossing

Though its roguelite component is lacking, Cult of the Lamb excels as a darkly comedic management sim.
A childhood memory can be seen through a horse silhouette in Hindsight.

This tear-jerking game about grief taught me an invaluable lesson about loss

This tear-jerking game about grief taught me an invaluable lesson about loss

Hindsight, a new narrative indie game, explores how to package up our grief and carry it with us.
A character causes a firestorm in Live a Live.

Live A Live solves my biggest pet peeves with the RPG genre

Live A Live solves my biggest pet peeves with the RPG genre

Live A Live's manageable runtime and focused storytelling makes it a breath of fresh air compared to modern RPGs.
A kite-like creature flies around an elephant in Hohokum.

Hohokum makes me nostalgic for PlayStation’s bolder days

Hohokum makes me nostalgic for PlayStation’s bolder days

Hohokum, a niche PlayStation game from 2014, is back via a PC port and it feels like a game from a long-buried era of Sony publishing.
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If you love Animal Crossing, you need to check out Bear & Breakfast

If you love Animal Crossing, you need to check out Bear & Breakfast

Bear & Breakfast is an easy to understand management game that feels like a relaxing weekend getaway.
A RiotPWR Xbox Edition controller plays Forza Horizon 5 via a phone.

RiotPWR Xbox Edition review: The best cloud gaming controller you shouldn’t buy

RiotPWR Xbox Edition review: The best cloud gaming controller you shouldn’t buy

The RiotPWR Xbox Edition is a fine cloud gaming option, but one that's hard to recommend in 2022.
A person plays 'Wordle' on an iPhone.

‘Wordle’ today, July 22: Answer, hints, and help for word of the day (#398)

‘Wordle’ today, July 22: Answer, hints, and help for word of the day (#398)

Trying to solve today's Wordle? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive.
The protagonist of Demon's Souls going up against a massive creature.

Elden Ring is far from perfect, and Demon’s Souls helped me see why

Elden Ring is far from perfect, and Demon’s Souls helped me see why

Elden Ring gave me the confidence to try Demon's Souls. I didn't anticipate how much more I'd love the PS5 remake.
The main cat from Stray looking into the foreground with cyberpunk buildings behind him

Stray review: Sci-fi cat game is much more than an adorable meme

Stray review: Sci-fi cat game is much more than an adorable meme

Stray isn't just an adorable cat game. It's a thoughtful sci-fi story about the intersection of the natural and mechanical world.
Victoria fights a spider boss in Eyes in the Dark.

Eyes in the Dark is an inventive ‘rogue-light’ with some bright ideas

Eyes in the Dark is an inventive ‘rogue-light’ with some bright ideas

Eyes in the Dark brings some bright ideas to the roguelike genre with its twin-stick flashlight combat.
A plaza in Escape Academy.

Escape Academy review: Escape room fun, minus the stakes

Escape Academy review: Escape room fun, minus the stakes

Escape Academy lovingly recreates the joys of real-world escape rooms, though it struggles to create stakes.
Splitgate characters fighting one another

One year after relaunch, Splitgate embraces its Halo Infinite rivalry

One year after relaunch, Splitgate embraces its Halo Infinite rivalry

Despite a rocky start and stiff competition, the developers of Splitgate refuse to slow down one year after the game's breakout relaunch.
A person holds up a PS5 controller.

Which PS5 accessories should you grab this Prime Day?

Which PS5 accessories should you grab this Prime Day?

Prime Day is a great excuse to give your PS5 some accessory love. Here are the add-on deals you should check out.
Nintendo Switch video games on display inside Nintendo store.

You should grab physical copies of your favorite games this Prime Day

You should grab physical copies of your favorite games this Prime Day

With Ubisoft reminding us that digital ownership is an illusion this week, you might want to keep an eye on physical game sales this Prime Day.
The Razer Kaira Pro sitting next to a PS5 console.

If you buy any PS5 headset on Prime Day, make sure it’s this one

If you buy any PS5 headset on Prime Day, make sure it’s this one

You can bring haptic feedback to your ears this Prime Day with Razer's Kaira Pro, the PS5's most intriguing headset.
The Aerox 9 Wireless sits on a table.

The only gaming mouse I use is on sale for under $100 this Prime Day

The only gaming mouse I use is on sale for under $100 this Prime Day

SteelSeries' Aerox 9 Wireless gaming mouse is down to $90 for Prime Day, which is a steal for the lightweight MMO mouse.
An orange cat sits in a sunbeam.

Meet the real cats that inspired Stray’s feline hero

Meet the real cats that inspired Stray’s feline hero

Stray's feline authenticity is thanks to three real cats who helped shape (and almost destroy) the game.
Kratos and his son stare down a wolf in God of War Ragnarok.

What’s next for PS5 after God of War Ragnarok? These are the games to watch

What’s next for PS5 after God of War Ragnarok? These are the games to watch

The PS5's game library is a bit of a mystery after God of War Ragnarok launches in November. Here's what's definitively in the pipeline.
Characters walk towards the Statue of Liberty in The Division Resurgence key art.

The Division Resurgence brings Ubisoft’s political shooter to mobile devices

The Division Resurgence brings Ubisoft’s political shooter to mobile devices

The Division Resurgence brings Ubisoft's signature open-world shooter to iOS and Android.
A PS5 standing on a table, with purple lights around it.

Sony PlayStation 5 review: Showcasing this generation’s potential

Sony PlayStation 5 review: Showcasing this generation’s potential

The PlayStation 5's lightning-fast load times and innovative controller improvements are a real breakthrough.
A Steam Deck sits next to a Switch OLED.

My Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch live in harmony. Yours should too

My Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch live in harmony. Yours should too

There's no reason to pit the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch against one another; they're soulmates.
A player uses the Samsung Gaming Hub on a smart TV.

Samsung expands its TV cloud gaming lineup with Amazon Luna and Twitch

Samsung expands its TV cloud gaming lineup with Amazon Luna and Twitch

Samsung is bringing Amazon Luna and Twitch to its 2022 smart TVs as its Gaming Hub feature rolls out today.
Cuphead fights a snow wizard in Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course.

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course makes the whole game better

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course makes the whole game better

The Delicious Last Course isn't just a new content drop for Cuphead -- it's a Trojan horse full of quality of life improvements.