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A dinosaur makes its way through the trees in The Lost Wild.

Everything announced at Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2022

From Thirsty Suitors to The Lost Wild, this is everything announced during Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2022.
Gaming Features
The Backbone One - PlayStation Edition has a phone in it.

PlayStation reenters the handheld gaming scene with special edition Backbone

The Backbone One - PlayStation Edition is a DualSense-themed mobile controller that can be used with PS5 Remote Play.
Gaming News
A group of players fights a T-Rex in Exoprimal.

Exoprimal is Overwatch with dinosaurs and I’m already sold

Exoprimal is a cooperative dinosaur-slaying romp that learned some key lessons from Overwatch.
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The Ferryman points to a blink symbol in Before Your Eyes.

Before Your Eyes devs explain why Netflix works as a gaming platform

Before Your Eyes' developers explain why it's OK to be weird as the experimental indie game launches on Netflix Games.
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Stray's cat protagonist standing in front of a neon lit city.

I’m a dog person. Here’s what I think of Stray

Can a dog person like me enjoy the cat game Stray? I put that question to the test.
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Players running into the mouth of a Puma shaped cave in Minecraft.

Minecraft takes a firm stance on blockchain tech by banning NFTs

Mojang isn't allowing Minecraft players to create and sell Minecraft NFTs or incorporate blockchain technology into Minecraft servers.
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Stray isn’t the only emotional, postapocalyptic animal game out today

If you enjoyed Stray, you should check out Endling: Extinction is Forever, a thematically similar game that came out on the same day.
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An As Dusk Falls character looks concerned in the diner at night.

As Dusk Falls review: Xbox’s atypical narrative adventure leaves a strong mark

As Dusk Falls' motion comic-like presentation and compelling crime drama narrative help it stand out in the narrative adventure game space.
Gaming Reviews
A player does a trick on a skateboard in skate.

The new Skate game is a free-to-play live service title with microtransactions

The next Skate game is titled 'skate.' and it will be a free-to-play live service title with microtransactions.
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Playstation 5 system and DualSense controller.

6 hidden PlayStation 5 settings you need to know about

From Game Presets to Voice Commands, the PS5 has a lot of helpful secret features you may not know about.
Gaming Features

God of War Ragnarok isn’t the only great game 2022 has left

While there's a general stigma that gaming in 2022 already peaked, lots of promising games are on the way.
Gaming Features
A pirate in Skull & Bones

Skull and Bones launches this fall, four years after its original release window

Skull and Bones will launch on November 8, four years after its initial release window.
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The spacer looks out over a vast horizon in The Outer Worlds 2 key art.

I don’t need Starfield because I have The Outer Worlds

Starfield has potential, but its red flags make me appreciate another sci-fi RPG even more: The Outer Worlds.
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Jane Foster and Thor both wield Mjolnir while fighting enemies.

Marvel’s Avengers Mighty Thor update lets me down for the last time

The Jane Foster's Mighty Thor update for Marvel's Avengers is meant to reengage lapsed players but had the opposite effect on me.
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An image of the TMNT in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge.

The best video games of June 2022: TMNT, Fire Emblem, and more

From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge to Neon White, don't miss out on these games from June 2022.
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Stardew Valley overlooking a farm.

Stardew Valley’s influence on gaming is only becoming stronger

It’s time to recognize Stardew Valley for what it really is: one of the most influential games of the last decade.
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Mario, Rabbid Peach, and more characters pose in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope key art.

Everything announced at the June 2022 Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase

This is everything that was announced at the Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase on June 28.
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Promotional art for Starfield.

Here’s the full schedule of summer video game livestreams

From Sony's State of Play to Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest, these are the game showcases throughout summer 2022 that should be on your radar.
Gaming Guides
Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Our 4 biggest predictions for the June Nintendo Direct Mini

From Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope to Dragon Quest Treasures, this is what we hope to see at the Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase.
Gaming Features
The Razer Kishi V2 holds a phone playing Cyberpunk 2077.

Razer Kishi V2 review: Mobile gaming controller borrows from the best

Razer Kishi V2 copies Backbone's notes, but is ultimately one of the best mobile gaming controllers on the market.
Gaming Reviews
Endless Dungeon's characters take a picture together.

Endless Dungeon is a shockingly fun tower defense and roguelike mash-up

Endless Dungeon is a foray into a unique genre for a developer typically known for one very specific genre: 4X games.
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Nightingale studio lead explains the game’s BioWare roots, card system

Inflexion Games' Aaryn Flynn reveals more about Nightingale's realm card system and how cloud gaming, BioWare, and Valheim influenced it.
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As Dusk Falls is like Xbox’s own spin on Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

As Dusk Falls' unique presentation and grounded story impress in its first two chapters.
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The cast of Lego Brawls stands together in this game's key art.

Lego Brawls pushes the boundaries of what a Smash Bros. clone can be

Lego Brawls feels very different from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and is all the better for it.
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The key art for American Arcadia features Trevor, Angela, and the show's evil host.

American Arcadia has all the markings of a future indie darling

American Arcadia mashes up 2D platformers and first-person puzzle games into a memorable indie game experience.
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Wrecking ball and his ball mech.

Overwatch 2 is going free-to-play. Here’s why

Overwatch 2's Director and Commercial Lead explain the Blizzard game's switch to free-to-play.
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Ethan Winter's daughter Rosemary sits sadly on a bus in Resident Evil Village Shadow of Rose.

Resident Evil Village DLC, Exoprimal, and more headline Capcom Showcase

We learned about Resident Evil Village DLC Shadows of Rose and more during June 2022's Capcom showcase.
Gaming News
Fall Guys parodies Halo's believe trailer.

Everything announced at Xbox Games Showcase Extended

This is what we learned about Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda's upcoming PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S titles during Xbox Games Showcase Extended.
Gaming Features
Jotaro Kujo stands before a battle in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R improves an already great fighting game

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R is a gorgeous remaster of a great fighting game.
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A player stands in Metro City's Times Square equivalent in Street Fighter 6 World Tour.

Street Fighter 6 director reveals World Tour mode’s true purpose

World Tour in Street Fighter 6 is Capcom's secret weapon to get people to fall in love with fighting games.
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A car rendered in beautiful detail in Forza Motorsport for Xbox Series X.

Microsoft is building toward a spectacular 2023 for Xbox

2023 might be the best year for Xbox ever if Microsoft can consistently deliver on its promises.
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A screen capture from the Redfall gameplay reveal.

Everything announced at Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

These are all of the reveals and announcements that we saw during Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022.
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Briar slams down on the ground with her sword in Soulstice.

Soulstice gives PlatinumGames some intense competition

Fans of fast-paced action games from studios like PlatinumGames should keep an eye on Reply Game Studios' Soulstice.
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Street Fighter 6 does everything it needs to as Capcom’s next grand fighting game

Street Fighter 6 lives up to the standard it needs to meet as the next mainline Street Fighter game.
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Ringo, Arrow, and other party members stare at something in the distance in Soul Hackers 2.

Soul Hackers 2 splits the difference between Persona 5 and Shin Megami Tensei V

Soul Hackers 2 will please both Persona 5 and Shin Megami Tensei V fans.
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Ellie and Riley look at each other in The Last of Us Part 1's version of Left Behind.

The Last of Us Part I is exciting, but not for the reason you think

All eyes should be on the accessibility options The Last of Us Part I will introduce.
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Wolverine in the Marvel's Midnight Suns trailer.

Everything announced at Summer Game Fest Kickoff 2022

Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest returns and features updates on Marvel's Midnight Suns, Gotham Knights, and more.
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A woman holds and artifact in Stormgate's cinematic trailer.

Frost Giant wants Stormgate to be Elden Ring for RTS games

Stormgate is a free-to-play RTS from former Blizzard Entertainment developers that was revealed at Summer Game Fest.
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