Lost Records: Bloom & Rage proves that narrative adventures can still innovate
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage brings innovation to a narrative adventure genre in desperate need of new ideas.
Avowed is the rare game that lets me respect NPCs’ privacy
Unlike most RPGs, Avowed was willing to let me respect the privacy on an NPC and not punish me for not feeling entitled to answers.
Succession meets Return of the Obra Dinn in this thrilling mystery game
Search the internent for clues about a generational family feud in The Roottrees are Dead's deducitve puzzle box.
3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (February 14-16)
This Valentine's weekend, why not cozy up by the Xbox and play some great games via Game Pass? These are the best games to play this weekend alone or in co-op.
3 PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (February 14-16)
Whether or not you celebrate Valentine's Day, this is a great weekend to dive into the PlayStation Plus catalogue and get ready for all the upcoming releases.
Trails through Daybreak proves games can be normal about trans people
Falcom's long-running Legend of Heroes RPG series has a long history of queer representation.
When a video game becomes a eulogy for its own creator
Afterlove EP honors the memory of creator Mohammad Fahmi, who died in 2022, with a sincere story about the mess that a loss leaves behind.
Blizzard is finally taking the guardrails off of Overwatch 2
Some big changes are coming to Overwatch 2 in Season 15. We spoke to the developers behind it to learn why the refresh was needed.
Wanderstop is brewing up a clever twist on the cozy genre
Wanderstop looks to spice up the cozy game genre with a more puzzling spin on the shop management sim.
These 4 exciting indie games need to be on your radar this year
Publisher Raw Fury is rolling out an exciting slate of indies this year and we went hands on with a few that should be on your radar.
Elden Ring Nightreign feels like a PS3 multiplayer game in the best way
Elden Ring Nightreign channels the energy of PS3 and Xbox 360 multiplayer games in the best way possible.
Is Black Ops 6 getting stale? Then you should check out Killing Floor 3
Killing Floor 3 embraces Unreal Engine 5 to create a substantial sequel to a standout co-op shooter.
South of Midnight knows exactly what it wants to be and is better for it
We went hands on with South of Midnight, getting a much better sense of how the stop-motion inspired game feels.
Monster Hunter Wilds fixes World’s biggest pain points
We played five hours of Monster Hunter Wilds and came away with a better understanding of how it differs from Monster Hunter World.
Game exclusivity is dying, and that’s a good thing
Consoles were once heavily dependent on exclusive games to survive, but that concept is quickly becoming extinct. And that's good for gamers.
Civilization 7 is perfect for strategy newcomers. I would know
The 4X genre has always intimidated me with its complex systems and mechanics, but Civilization 7 made it so approachable I already lost a weekend playing.
WWE 2K25’s bloody new match type is its ‘Final Destination, no items’ mode
Based on what we've played, WWE 2K25's bloody underground matches could be the series' best casual option.
One of 2024’s most overlooked games just came to consoles. Don’t miss it twice
2024 hidden gem Momodora: Moonlit Farewell just came to consoles, and it's a stylish Metroidvania worth checking out.
This excellent game about waiting is the anti-WarioWare
While Waiting turns life's most frustrating moments into an ingenious puzzle game that's more emotional than you'd expect.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (February 7-9)
Xbox is making Game Pass well worth the price in February. With a ton of new and classic games to check out, these are three new titles to play this weekend.
3 new PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (February 7-9)
February is the shortest month of the year, which means you have less time to play all the new PlayStation Plus games. Make these your priority this weekend.
I found my new favorite fighting game thanks to Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 features plenty of classics, but it's most exciting games are its Dreamcast hidden gems.
WWE 2K25 brings unexpectedly big changes to the wrestling sim
WWE 2K25 may look the same as its predecessor, but the annual wrestling simulator packs in some deceptively impactful changes.
This Steam hack has saved me a ton of money on PC games
My Steam library is massive already, and Valve isn't making managing any easier given the discounts I've been getting on new games.
Virtua Fighter 5: R.E.V.O could pick one of the best fighters ever up off the mat
Virtua Fighter 5: R.E.V.O. isn't a perfect PC port, but it's enough to remind us why Sega's classic series still hits.
This RPG turns my favorite part of Stardew Valley into an entire game
Sea Fantasy takes Stardew Valley's fishing and turns it into a great RPG all its own.
Finally, a match-3 puzzle game with dating
If you've ever wished your favorite match-3 puzzle game was also a dating sim, Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To is the highly specific game for you.
The Switch’s newest game is the next best thing to Animal Crossing
We're probably not getting a new Animal Crossing on Switch, but Hello Kitty: Island Adventure is the next best thing.
New games in February 2025: Monster Hunter, Civilization, and more
If you thought January was a quiet month for games, you’re about to wish you still only had a handful of games to play. February is here and it’s about to flood your backlog with enormous games that could take you the rest of the year to get through. Games like Civilization 7 and Kingdom […]
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (January 31 – February 2)
Game Pass is ending the month with two amazing day-one drops to enjoy over the weekend. Whether you're looking for action or story, these are the games to play.
3 PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (January 31-February 2)
We're just one week from the next batch of PlayStation Plus games dropping, but there are still hundreds of games in the backlog you might have missed to play.
What new games we’re playing this weekend (January 31-February 2)
Before February kicks into full gear, check out these great, last minute January games.
This Steam Deck accessory just put the nail in my gaming PC’s coffin
Razer's Handheld Dock Chroma has turned my Steam Deck into my go-to gaming device, even over my PC.
I don’t like extraction shooters. Exoborne might be the one to win me over
Exoborne is a new extraction shooter from the developers of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt and feels like a spiritual successor to The Division.