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Key art for Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story.

Get an exclusive new look at Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story

We have an exclusive new trailer for Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story, along with new insight into Riot Forge's spinoff strategy.
Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Everything announced at the September 2023 State of Play

Here's every PS5 and PSVR2 announcement made during the September 2023 State of Play, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Art for Nemesis in hades 2.

We finally know when Hades II will enter early access

Supergiant Games finally gave us a better idea of when we'll be able to play the early access version of Hades 2.
Three cars racing in Horizon Chase 2.

Horizon Chase 2 expertly channels the fun of classic arcade racers

Apple Arcade racer Horizon Chase 2 is now on PC and Nintendo Switch, and Digital Trends had a lot of fun playing it ahead of its surprise launch.
Key art for Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story.

Riot Forge explains why Bandle Tale is a perfect fit for its developer

Riot Forge announced Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story and exclusively told Digital Trends why it partnered with the developer of Punch Club for the game.
Princess Peach with a parasol in Super Mario RPG.

Everything announced at the September 2023 Nintendo Direct

This is a live recap of everything announced during the September 2023 Nintendo Direct.
Key art for Mortal Kombat 1 shows Liu Kang.

Mortal Kombat 1’s story mode shares strengths and weaknesses with superhero movies

Mortal Kombat 1's story mode is an action-film romp that feels a lot like a Marvel movie, for better and for worse.
Key art for the September 2023 State of Play.

State of Play September 2023: How to watch and what to expect

This is everything you must know before tuning into the next PlayStation 5 and PSVR2-focused State of Play on September 14.
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You don’t need an Xbox Series X to play Starfield. Here’s how

Starfield isn't just locked to Xbox Series X/S. These are some of the other ways you can play Microsoft's big new exclusive without a new console.
A ship lands on a planet in Starfield.

Nvidia DLSS support for Starfield teased alongside stability-improving update

Starfield's first update focuses on improving stability, but Bethesda Game Studios teased that future updates will add Nvidia DLSS support and more.
Deathloop main characters

PS Plus adds lots of great RPGs in September, but loses a former PS5 exclusive

PS Plus Premium and Extra will soon be losing Deathloop, but they are gaining lots of great RPGs from Japanese developers.
Detective Pikachu and a Slowpoke wearing a cowboy hat.

Every summer 2023 gaming showcase: full schedule of live streams

With E3 canceled, it was a busy summer. Here's a full list of every video game showcase that happened in its place.
Mario. Peach, Mallow, Bowser, and Geno find one of the Seven Stars in Super Mario RPG.

Nintendo Direct September 2023: how to watch and what to expect

This is everything you need to know before tuning into the September 2023 Nintendo Direct.
The Unity logo that accompanied the Runtime Fee announcement.

Unity clarifies what types of game installs count toward its new Runtime Fee

Unity clarified what counts as a game install with its new Unity Runtime Fee program to Digital Trends.
Leon and Ashley in the Resident Evil 4 remake.

iPhone 15 Pro can natively run the latest Resident Evil and Assassin’s Creed games

Assassin's Creed Mirage, Resident Evil 4, and Resident Evil Village will all run natively on iPhone 15 Pro thanks to the A17 Pro chip.
Art of Unity

Game developers are furious over Unity’s new runtime fees

A new Unity Runtime Fee could spell disaster for indie developers using the popular game engine.
Zane fights enemies in Borderlands 3.

Embracer Group may sell Borderlands studio Gearbox Entertainment

Borderlands and Remnant publisher Gearbox Entertainment may no longer be a subsidiary of Embracer Group soon, according to new reports.
An astronaut stands on the moon in Starfield.

Starfield gets the most mileage out of an overused sci-fi trend

A recent trend in sci-fi storytelling is already starting to feel overused, but Starfield understands how to use that concept to make its story more impactful.
A ship lands on a planet in Starfield.

Starfield is a success. What does that mean for the future of Xbox?

Starfield is already a hit for Microsoft, but Xbox's new challenge will come from following up on it consistently.
Key art for Starfield

Starfield’s ending explained: What are Starborn and The Unity?

If Starfield's sci-fi ending left you confused, here's a handy recap of all of its biggest story beats.
xbox 360 mega building set replica

Rebuild your own nostalgia with this detailed Xbox 360 toy set

Want to relive your Xbox 360 glory days? You can rebuild those memories with this impressive new Mega set.
E3 logo

The future of E3 is in question again as ESA reportedly seeks a 2025 reinvention

After cutting ties with partner ReedPop, the ESA is reportedly looking to reinvent its troubled E3 convention once again.
Mario high-fives Nintendo Live guests.

Nintendo’s next console may feature DLSS and ray-tracing support

New reports claim that the Nintendo Switch's follow-up was shown to developers behind closed doors last month.
Sifu's main character at age 70 in Sifu.

Sifu developer explains why the game’s latest update is its last

The final update for Sifu is upon us, and Sloclap told us why its moving on to its next project.
A moon with a face and tophat.

The Outer Worlds 2 could dodge Starfield’s biggest flaw by staying small

While Starfield is sure to be an influential sci-fi game, The Outer Worlds 2 could avoid some of its biggest pitfalls by staying small.
Link and other characters from Tears of the Kingdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom DLC is not happening, says Nintendo

The producer behind The Legend of Zelda series confirmed that there are currently no plans for any Tears of the Kingdom DLC.
Farming in Fae Farm

Fae Farm is an approachable Stardew Valley riff lacking in personality

Fae Farm is a fun, approachable farming game, but one that lacks an important element that makes Stardew Valley such a genre classic.
David Harbour and Jodie Comer in Alone in the Dark.

October is so crowded for games that Alone in the Dark is moving to 2024

THQ Nordic's Alone in the Dark remake will avoid competing with Spider-Man 2 and Alan Wake 2 by releasing in January 2024 instead of this October.
A player fights an enemy in Starlink: Battle for Atlas.

Starfield isn’t on PS5, but you can play these great alternatives on PS Plus

From The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to Outer Wilds, there are some great Starfield alternatives available via PS Plus.
Jack holds a sword in Ghostrunner 2 key art.

Ghostrunner 2 is already giving me more of what I loved about the original

Ghostrunner 2 captures the magic of the original's hack-and-slash combat ... and adds some motorbike fights in for good measure.
Slugg in The Chinese Room's version of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has new developer, fall 2024 release date

Vampire: The Masquerade -- Bloodlines 2 has a new developer, and Digital Trends spoke to the team behind the game to learn how that happened.
The crew of the Saints Row reboot stands against a wall.

Saints Row developer Volition shut down by Embracer Group

Volition, the Illinois developer behind series like Saints Row and Red Faction, was shut down by Embracer Group.
An image of the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model Mario Red Edition.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is getting a very red Nintendo Switch OLED

The Nintendo Switch - OLED Model Mario Red Edition launches a couple of weeks before Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
The player comes upon a sword in Ultros.

Trippy Metroidvania Ultros already has me confused and captivated

We got a close look at Ultros, a trippy Metroidvania that's unlike anything you've ever seen before.