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Populous gameplay on Steam.

EA just brought PC gaming classics like Populous and Dungeon Keeper to Steam

You can now play a variety of EA's PC game classics like Command & Conquer, Populous, and Dungeon Keeper on Steam.
Cassidy's Spike skin in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2’s collaboration with Cowboy Bebop works surprisingly well

Overwatch 2 is getting an in-game collaboration with Cowboy Bebop, and it will bring skins based on Spike, Faye, Jet, Ed, and Ein to the competitive shooter.
A frozen man with Liar written on his chest sits in front of oil rigs in Frostpunk 2.

Frostpunk 2 will bring snow to a sunny July when it launches on PC

11 bit Studios finally revealed the PC release date for Frostpunk 2, and it's right in the middle of summer.
Two warriors in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

Everything announced at the March 2024 Xbox Partner Preview

Xbox hosted a Partner Showcase, highlighting some exciting games from third-party studios and revealing a few release dates too.
The PC version of Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut makes the jump from PS5 to PC in May

This May, PS5 will lose yet another exclusive as Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut makes its way to PC.
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After watching Dune: Part Two, go play this Xbox Game Pass title

If you're itching to play a Dune game after watching Dune: Part Two in theaters, consider checking out Dune: Spice Wars on Xbox Game Pass.
Key art for the Netflix version of Hades.

Netflix subscribers are getting one of the decade’s best games this month

Hades launches on iOS via Netflix Games later this month. Supergiant Games tells us why it's not on Android yet.
A woman plays baseball in MLB The Show 24.

A PlayStation game is March’s biggest Xbox Game Pass addition

Of the next batch games to come to Xbox Game Pass, a game made by a PlayStation-owned studio is the most notable.
Call of the Sea gameplay.

Pick up these 7 great PC games during Steam’s Women’s Day Sale

Lots of great indies are discounted on Steam through March 10 as part of its Women's Day Sale. Here are some great deals that you don't want to miss.
The main character of Tales of Kenzera: Zau stands with two elemental items.

Xbox Partner Preview March 2024: How to watch and what to expect

Here's what you need to know before tuning into the Xbox Partner Preview that features Tales of Kenzera: Zau and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.
Key art for Pokémon X and Y.

It’s time to revisit Pokémon X and Y before it’s too late

With the announcement of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and the looming shut down of 3DS online services, now is the perfect time to revisit Pokémon X and Y.
Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster key art.

With EA’s Star Wars shooter canceled, it’s time to revisit a classic

EA's planned Star Wars shooter is no more, but you can revisit this remaster of one of the series' classic games right now.
Three characters shoot at a boss in Remnant 2.

Remnant 2 gets a big Steam discount alongside crossplay update

If you're looking for an excuse to play Remnant 2, the shooter just got crossplay support and a big Steam discount.
A list of Jokers appear in Balatro.

Indie poker hit Balatro gets delisted from storefronts after sudden rating change

Balatro has been delisted in some regions due to a drastic new rating change.
One of the king's advisors enters the frame in No Rest for the Wicked.

No Rest for the Wicked is a cruel and beautiful action game

We want hands on with No Rest for the Wicked, a cruel and beautiful new action game from Ori developer Moon Studios.
Iron Mask and Shionne attack in Tales of Arise.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth isn’t on Xbox, so play these RPGs on Game Pass

From Tales of Arise to Persona 3 Reload, here are some great Xbox Game Pass RPGs that'll fill the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth-sized hole in your heart.
Ninja peach in Princess Peach Showtime.

What’s new in March 2024: 7 upcoming games that you should check out

Princess Peach: Showtime, Unicorn Overlord, and Dragon's Dogma 2 are some of the most notable games coming out this March.
Crash Bandicoot 4 stylized gameplay screen.

Crash Bandicoot 4 developer Toys for Bob is going independent

Toys for Bob, the Activision Blizzard studio behind franchises like Crash Bandicoot, Skylanders, and Spyro, is going independent.
A Sith lord in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake trailer.

Star Wars: KOTOR remake developer reportedly sold by Embracer Group

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 studio Saber Interactive is reportedly being sold by Embracer Group.
Cal stands beneath the clouds in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor key art.

EA lays off 5% of its developers as it moves away from licensed games

EA is laying off 5% of its workforce as it shifts away from making a lot of externally licensed games.
The main character from Control.

Remedy Entertainment now owns the rights to the Control franchise

Remedy Entertainment has taken back ownership of Control, Control 2, and project Condor from publisher 505 Games.
Gameplay from Call of Duty: Warzone mobile

Call of Duty: Warzone is finally coming to mobile in March

Verdansk and Rebirth Island return in Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, which launches this March.
Realm cards laid out in a Nightingale trailer.

Nightingale’s most innovative feature defies survival game conventions

The developers behind Nightingale's world generating Realm Card system tell us how the innovative feature came to life.
Lumiose City in Pokémon Z-A

Pokémon Legends: Z-A brings the series back to Kalos next year

The Pokémon series is returning to Kalos with Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which launches for Nintendo Switch in 2025.
The PlayStation Studios logo in black and white.

PlayStation lays off 900 people and shuts down London Studio

Sony Interactive Entertainment plans to lay off about 900 game developers and shut down PlayStation VR Worlds' London Studio.
Tchia wears a crown in Tchia.

You need to play this charming indie before it leaves PlayStation Plus

You need to play this open-world game inspired by New Caledonia before it leaves the PS Plus Game Catalog in March.
Key art for the original Helldivers.

Helldivers 2 servers at capacity? Play its predecessor instead

If you're having trouble getting into a game of Helldivers 2, considering checking out the first game in the series.
Pikachu dances in February 2024 Pokemon Presents trailer.

Pokémon Presents February 2024: How to watch and what to expect

Here's what you need to know before tuning into February 2024's Pokémon Presents.
Two soldiers hug in front of an explosion in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 and Nightingale expose the issues all live service games face

The server issues in games like Helldivers 2 and Nightingale demonstrate that even successful live service titles face problems at launch.
Key art for Age of Mythology: Retold.

Age of Mythology: Retold will launch on PC and Xbox at the same time

Age of Mythology: Retold is coming out later this year, and it will be available on both PC and Xbox from day one.
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Penny’s Big Breakaway review: Fun platformer keeps its momentum going

Penny's Big Breakaway, which launched during the February Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, is worth a look for platformer fans.
Yasuo in 2XKO.

2XKO is the League of Legends fighting game’s title

The League of Legends fighting game formerly known as Project L has an official title, 2XKO, and release window.
Playstation VR2 headset on a PlayStation-themed wallpaper.

PC compatibility for the PlayStation VR2 is being tested by Sony

Sony is working on a PlayStation VR2 feature that would allow users to access PC VR games on their PS5.
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

One year later, my PlayStation VR2 is collecting dust

PlayStation VR2 did not live up to my expectations as a fledgling VR user over the course of its first year.