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A creature swims down a river in Naiad.

Try this beautiful new game that just surprise-launched ahead of The Game Awards

The Game Awards season just kicked off with the surprise release of Naiad, a minimalist adventure game that's worth checking out.
A character poses in a town in Toem 2.

The Game Awards’ world premiere reveals just started two days early

In collaboration with The Game Awards, Wholesome Games just showcased over 20 upcoming titles, including a few surprise releases.
Game of the Year: Astro Bot

How Astro Bot charmed its way to becoming our Game of the Year

Astro Bot is Digital Trends' 2024 game of the year, but that decision came with a lot of soul searching.
Best Indie Games of 2024

Our favorite indies of 2024: 10 must-play games you shouldn’t miss

From Animal Well to Balatro, these indies made 2024 a fantastic year for original games.
Top 10 Games of 2024

The 10 best video games of 2024

It's been another year full of incredible video games, even if it didn't seem like it at a surface glance. These are our favorite games of 2024.
Indiana Jones standing in a forest with a whip.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: Nazi punching never felt so good

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle delivers plenty of Nazi-punching catharsis, but brainy exploration is its real superpower.
Nor stands on a statue in Monument Valley 3.

If Monument Valley 3 can’t get eyes on Netflix Games, what can?

Monument Valley 3 is another lovely entry in one of mobile's most defining series, and another game that highlights the struggle of Netflix's gaming ambitions.
A man wears a pair of Xreal One glasses.

I finally tried some XR glasses that made me a believer

The Xreal One is taking a big swing at the Apple Vision Pro with significantly improved latency thanks to a first-of-its-kind chip.
A trainer throws hooks in Fitness Boxing 3.

The Nintendo Switch’s new fitness game punched me into shape

Do not take Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer lightly unless you want to end up in a world of aches.
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

Meta Quest 3S or PSVR2? Which headset to buy during Cyber Week

The PlayStation VR2 got a massive price cut for Cyber Week, but you might still want to spring for a Meta Quest 3S.
A furnace golem looms in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

This is the Game of the Year nominee you should buy during Cyber Week

Almost all of the Game Awards' Game of the Year nominees are on sale for Cyber Week, but one deal beats them all.
Anton holds his head and screams in AntonBlast.

AntonBlast is a Wario Land tribute cranked up to 11

AntonBlast pays tribute to Wario Land in the loudest and proudest way possible.
The heroes of Dragon Age: The Veilguard stand against a dreary landscape.

I thought I hated Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Now I love it

Dragon Age: The Veilguard may be remembered as a divisive RPG, but it told one of 2024's most vital and misunderstood stories.
A Virtuoso Max headset sits on a stand on a desk.

My go-to gaming headset is on sale for Cyber Monday, and it’s worth it now

Corsair's Virtuoso Max wireless headset launched with a few quirks, but this Cyber Monday discount makes them worth buying now.
Nikki looks out at an open world in Infinity Nikki.

Infinity Nikki review: stylish open-world adventure is a dream come true

Infinity Nikki combines Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, and Genshin Impact into one incredibly delightful open-world adventure that's destined for success.
Cloud and Aerith on a date.

I ended up on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s lamest date. It was perfect for me

Some players ended up on a date with Tifa or Aerith in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. I spent an evening with Red XIII, and it was the scene I needed to see.
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

PlayStation VR2 review: a powerful VR headset that’s begging to be played

PlayStation VR2 delivers a clear and comfortable VR experience, but it's currently lacking games that test its power.
A PS5 sits on a table with a DualSense standing up next to it.

Don’t get a PS5 Pro for Cyber Monday. The regular PS5 is the better deal

If you're buying a PS5 this Cyber Monday, don't be tempted by the Pro. The regular old PS5 is the better deal.
Joker in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League price plummets to $4 in Steam Autumn Sale

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League just got a dramatic 95% price cut during the Steam Autumn Sale, cutting the price down to under $5.
A sniper holds a gun at night in Sniper Elite: Resistance.

Sniper Elite: Resistance makes Nazi hunting great again

We jumped into a tense mission from the upcoming Sniper Elite: Resistance to put our Nazi-hunting skills to the test once again.
An Atari 7800+ sits on a table next to a controller.

Forget the PS5 Pro. The Atari 7800+ is this holiday’s hottest console

Why buy a PS5 Pro this holiday season when you can get the delightfully detailed Atari 7800+ for much less?
Key art for Animal Well

If the Game Awards have you bummed, check out the Indie Game Award nominations

If you're unhappy with this year's The Game Awards nominations, check out The Indie Game Awards.
Hades 2 key art from its first trailer.

We made our own 2024 Game Awards expansion pack with 5 new categories

This year's Game Awards could have used a few new categories to avoid controversy, so we went ahead and made them ourselves.
Cloud in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

The Game Awards 2024 nominations: all the surprises and snubs

This year's Game Awards nominations are filled with surprises, both pleasant and disappointing. Let's break down the good, the bad, and the snubs.
A PS5 slim, PS5 Pro, and base PS5 all stand next to each other.

I own a PlayStation 5 Pro. It still hasn’t replaced my regular old PS5

After living with the PlayStation 5 Pro for a few weeks, I'm still using my regular old PS5 more than I expected to.
A skater jumps over a crosswalk in Skate City: New York.

Is Apple Arcade still kicking? We demoed 4 upcoming games to find out

Apple Arcade is still going strong, with games scheduled to launch into 2025. We tried four upcoming titles to take a health check on Apple's gaming service.
A player builds units in Gears and Goo.

I tried the Apple Vision Pro’s next original game. It’s a tactile delight

This January, Apple Vision Pro is offering a new spin on tower defense with the tactile, charming Gears & Goo. We took it for a spin.
A prison guard fights The Sentient in Redacted.

The Callisto Protocol’s first spinoff is a strange, fun Hades clone

The Callisto Protocol's first spinoff game, [REDACTED], looks like a horror-themed Hades clone, but it has a few bright ideas of its own.
A PS5 Pro sits on a table with a DualSense.

PlayStation 5 Pro review: PS5 upgrade delivers few compromises at a cost

The PS5 Pro impresses thanks to PSSR upscaling, but its more subtle upgrades will only wow hardcore tech enthusiasts.
Sonic and Shadow fight over a ring in Sonic Rumble.

Sonic Rumble is a fun battle royale, but an oddly slow Sonic spinoff

We played a few rounds of Sonic Rumble, the Blue Blur's surprisingly slow take on the battle royale genre.
girl with pink hair and cat mascot pointing to sky

Don’t sleep on Infinity Nikki. It could be 2024’s biggest video game

If you haven't heard of Infinity Nikki yet, you might want to familiarize yourself with it as it could be one of 2024's biggest game launches.
Michelle holds a handgun in Sorry We're Closed.

This must-try new horror game is the creepy love child of Silent Hill and Killer7

Sorry We're Closed takes the Silent Hill horror formula and places it into a remarkably inventive indie that's stylish as heck.
Aloy holds a bow in Lego Horizon Adventures.

Lego Horizon Adventures review: Sony’s mash-up is an odd but charming fit

Lego Horizon Adventures has all the lighthearted charm of a Lego game, but doesn't perfectly snap that into Horizon's world.
Hazel runs away from a giant crocodile in South of Midnight.

From swamps to Appalachia, how South of Midnight captures a seldom-seen America

We got a much closer look at Xbox's upcoming South of Midnight, giving us a better feel of how its bringing the American South to life.