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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.