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A screenshot from The Story So Far in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

2023 set an incredibly high bar for video game sequels

Baldur's Gate 3, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Tears of the Kingdom, and other titles raised the bar for game sequels in 2023.
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A character from Starfield stands in front of text that Best Xbox Games 2023.

Our favorite Xbox Series X games of 2023: Starfield, Hi-Fi Rush, and more

After a rough start to the Series X's life span, Xbox finally came through with a strong game lineup in 2023.
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Link giving a thumbs-up with a smile.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn’t our Game of the Year, but it’s the strongest No. 2 ever

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might not be our Game of the Year, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't talk about what it does amazingly.
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Sam Lake and James McCaffrey stand together.

James McCaffrey, the voice of Max Payne and Alan Wake 2’s Alex Casey, has died

James McCaffrey, the actor known for playing Alex Casey in Alan Wake 2 and the titular character in the Max Payne series, has died after a battle with cancer.
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Key art for The Making of Karateka.

How Digital Eclipse redefined the remaster in 2023 with The Making of Karateka

Digital Eclipse redefined the idea of a video game remaster with this year's The Making of Karateka. Here's how it all came together.
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Kratos carries an axe out of Valhalla in God of War Ragnarok Valhalla

God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla review: the epilogue this series deserves

God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla is an impressive free DLC, introducing a roguelite mode that doubles as a great epilogue for the series.
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A front-and-back image of Victrix's Xbox Pro BFG controller.

The best PS5 controller is finally getting an Xbox variant

An Xbox-compatible version of one of the best third-party controllers for PlayStation 5 comes out early next year.
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Sam Porter Bridges and Fragile holding their foreheads together.

A Death Stranding live action movie is on the way from A24

Kojima Productions and A24 are working together to bring Death Stranding to the big screen.
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The most underrated Final Fantasy game is coming to PS Plus this month

Don't miss this underrated Final Fantasy game when it hits the PS Plus Game Catalog next week.
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A man jumping and shooting in action in TimeSplitters.

TimeSplitters studio Free Radical shut down before it could finish planned revival

The latest casualty of Embracer Group's layoff and studio shutdown spree is Free Radical Design, the studio working on a revival of TimeSplitters.
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E3 is officially dead, as the ESA retires the historic gaming expo

The ESA announced that it has decided to end the once prolific video game industry event E3.
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A player walks through an abandoned city in The Day Before.

The Day Before studio shutting down just four days after disastrous launch

The Day Before developer Fntastic announced it is shutting down just four days after releasing the postapocalyptic shooter.
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David Harbour and Jodie Comer in Alone in the Dark.

Alone in the Dark’s secret ending and difficulty settings encourage multiple playthroughs

The developers behind Alone in the Dark's upcoming remake revealed what goes into reimagining a classic and teased a secret ending for players to find.
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Woman in the GTA 6 trailer at a rooftop pool party. She's in a white bikini.

Grand Theft Auto VI didn’t need The Game Awards

GTA 6's announcement did not take place at The Game Awards 2023, and that was ultimately for the better.
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Sophia Lillis screams in the first trailer for OD.

The best trailers from The Game Awards 2023: OD, Blade, Den of Wolves and more

From the debuts of OD and Marvel's Blade to quirky looks at indie games like Pony Island 2 and Big Walk, don't miss these The Game Awards 2023 trailers.
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Three contestants jumping into an arena in The Finals.

The Finals is out now for free and we’re already loving it

Multiplayer shooter The Finals just surprise launched and trust us: You don't want to miss it.
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Key art for The Game Awards 2023.

The Game Awards 2023: how to watch and what to expect

We've rounded up everything you need to know if you plan on tuning into The Game Awards 2023 live.
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Aldmeri Anti-Mage is one of the mods available through Bethesda Game Studios Creations in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Bethesda turns Skyrim into a mod platform with new Creations feature

Skyrim just got a surprise update, as Bethesda has launched a new modding program for its most beloved game.
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Lucia is interview in prison in Grand Theft Auto VI.

5 key details we noticed in the first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer

From story teases to some satirical jabs at Florida, these five details caught our eye in Grand Theft Auto 6's first trailer.
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A zombie attacks the player in Arizona Sunshine 2.

Arizona Sunshine 2 review: thrilling VR shooter gets devoured by bugs

Arizona Sunshine 2 gets a lot right as a VR shooter, but an irritating protagonist and bevy of technical problems drag the experience down.
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Lucia and her partner rob a store in GTA 6.

First Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer takes players back to Vice City

Rockstar released the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI early, confirming that we'll be returning to Vice City in 2025.
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A man drives away in a boat with stolen money in Grand Theft Auto 5 art.

Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer: when it’s coming and how to watch

Rockstar will post Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 1 next Tuesday. Here's what you need to know so you can watch the trailer right when it drops.
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A cartoon orb does a Crossword puzzle in Puzzmo art.

Hearst’s unexpected video game acquisition is great news for Wordle fans

Hearst Newspapers is taking a bite out of the New York Times' puzzle pie by acquiring its best competitor, Puzzmo.
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Art for a Dragon Age: Dreadwolf short story released for Dragon Age day.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf teaser reintroduces the world of Thedas

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf's new trailer reintroduces us to the series' setting and teases when we'll learn more about the game.
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Key art for Outcast: A New Beginning

I can’t wait to fly around Outcast: A New Beginning’s world again

Outcast: A New Beginning is following up an under-appreciated PC classic with a vast open-world that's a exhilarating to fly around.
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Princess Peach in Super Mario RPG.

The best video games of November 2023: Super Mario RPG, Assassin’s Creed Nexus, and more

From Super Mario RPG to Assassin's Creed Nexus to Last Train Home, these are some video games from November 2023 that you need to play.
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Minthara in Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 5 adds new modes that can make the game easier or harder

Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 5 just gave you an excuse to return to it with the addition of Honour Mode, Custom Mode, and new epilogue content.
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Three characters shoot at a boss in Remnant 2.

One of the year’s biggest sleeper hits is now on Xbox Game Pass

A sleeper hit game just got added to Xbox Game Pass, kicking off a compelling batch of titles coming to the service in December.
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Sable watches the sunset from a perch.

December’s PS Plus Essential lineup includes one of 2021’s best indie games

Sable, Lego 2K Drive, and Powerwash Simulator are the three games all PS Plus subscribers will be able to download in December.
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Key art for GTA: The Trilogy on Netflix

Three classic Grand Theft Auto games are coming to Netflix next month

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is coming to Netflix, meaning remastered versions of GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas will be on mobile.
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Beyond Good & Evil remaster was briefly playable ahead of reveal

A comprehensive anniversary remaster of a Ubisoft cult classic leaked and was even playable on Xbox before it was ever revealed.
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A sphinx in Dragon's Dogma 2.

The leaks are correct: Dragon’s Dogma 2 launches in March

Capcom confirmed the previously leaked release date for Dragon's Dogma 2 and revealed more about the sequel during a game-specific showcase.
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Key art for Last Train Home.

If you love The Oregon Trail, you need to try this historical strategy game

Last Train Home, a new PC strategy game about Czech Legionnaires, proves that video games can be a perfect way to retell historical stories.
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A PS5 sits on a table with a DualSense standing up next to it.

Sony’s latest partnership is a big move for PlayStation’s mobile future

Sony Interactive Entertainment has established a partnership with Guild Wars and Lineage's NCSoft to help bolster its mobile gaming efforts.
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Link pulls out the master sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Nintendo’s Zelda movie needs to be nothing like The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The Super Mario Bros. Movie may have been a success, but the upcoming Zelda movie shouldn't copy its notes.
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Michael on the phone in Grand Theft Auto 5.

We need to see these 3 things in Grand Theft Auto 6’s first trailer

With the first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer only weeks away, these are the three things we need to see in the grand debut.
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A diver stands near fish in Loddlenaut.

This hidden gem is the perfect game for your Thanksgiving day relaxation

If you're looking for a great game to chill out to after Thanksgiving dinner, this indie hidden gem is a perfect choice.
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V rides a motorcycle while shooting at a mech in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is the complete package you’ve been waiting for

CD Projekt Red has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, which comes with the base game and Phantom Liberty, will come out on PC in December.
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