How Astro Bot charmed its way to becoming our Game of the Year
Astro Bot is Digital Trends' 2024 game of the year, but that decision came with a lot of soul searching.
Our favorite indies of 2024: 10 must-play games you shouldn’t miss
From Animal Well to Balatro, these indies made 2024 a fantastic year for original games.
Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind shows there’s still space for retro originality
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind shows there's room left for innovation in the retro beat 'em up genre.
The 10 best video games of 2024
It's been another year full of incredible video games, even if it didn't seem like it at a surface glance. These are our favorite games of 2024.
Black Ops 6’s Zombies Easter egg hunt is taking me back in time
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Zombies mode isn't just a great return to form; it's a time machine.
Astro Bot wasn’t 2024’s only great platformer. Try these 5 underrated gems
With all eyes understandably on Astro Bot late in the year, platformer fans may have overlooked some of 2024's best offerings. Here are 5 you may have missed.
3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (December 6-8)
This weekend, PS Plus subscribers should check out It Takes Two, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, and Blood Omen 2.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (December 6-8)
If you're an Xbox Game Pass subscriber who loves racing games, this is your weekend to shine.
Helldivers 2 showed us the best and worst of gaming in 2024
For both positive and negative reasons, Helldivers 2 will go down as one of 2024's year-defining games.
If Monument Valley 3 can’t get eyes on Netflix Games, what can?
Monument Valley 3 is another lovely entry in one of mobile's most defining series, and another game that highlights the struggle of Netflix's gaming ambitions.
We didn’t need Hollow Knight: Silksong in 2024
While Hollow Knight: Silksong still does not have a release date, there's no denying that 2024 was a fantastic year for Metroidvania games.
I didn’t understand the magic of arcades until I visited one in Japan
Visiting a Taito Station arcade in Osaka, Japan, gave me a deeper appreciation of how arcades inspired retro game design.
Why I kept coming back to Final Fantasy XIV in 2024
In 2024, Final Fantasy XIV reminded us why it's still the undisputed king of MMOs.
The Nintendo Switch’s new fitness game punched me into shape
Do not take Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer lightly unless you want to end up in a world of aches.
Inside Capcom: how Monster Hunter Wilds’ sights and sounds are made
We went behind the scenes at Capcom's studio to see what goes into making a game like Monster Hunter Wilds.
I played the first 5 hours of Monster Hunter Wilds and can’t wait to see more
We played the first five hours of Monster Hunter Wilds at Capcom's headquarters in Japan and came away impressed with its formula improvements.
AntonBlast is a Wario Land tribute cranked up to 11
AntonBlast pays tribute to Wario Land in the loudest and proudest way possible.
I thought I hated Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Now I love it
Dragon Age: The Veilguard may be remembered as a divisive RPG, but it told one of 2024's most vital and misunderstood stories.
I ended up on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s lamest date. It was perfect for me
Some players ended up on a date with Tifa or Aerith in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. I spent an evening with Red XIII, and it was the scene I needed to see.
What’s next in December 2024? 7 upcoming games you won’t want to miss
From Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to Marvel Rivals to Infinity Nikki, there are plenty of games to look forward to this December.
The best video game deals of Steam Autumn Sale 2024
The Steam Autumn Sale runs until December 4, and these deals on games like Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance are worth capitalizing on.
3 new PS Plus games to play this weekend
Did you pull the trigger on a PS5 this Black Friday? These are some great games you can play on PS Plus right now to test it out.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can have a good time playing Little Kitty, Big City, Aliens: Dark Descent, or Nine Sols this weekend.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins’ free demo is already winning me over
While I've mostly played Musou spinoff games before, Dynasty Warriors: Origins seems like it will make me a fan of the main series.
Warcraft Remastered is a trip through history that never was, and always will be
Blizzard's new Warcraft Remastered collection reminds players why the past is so important.
Sniper Elite: Resistance makes Nazi hunting great again
We jumped into a tense mission from the upcoming Sniper Elite: Resistance to put our Nazi-hunting skills to the test once again.
Forget the PS5 Pro. The Atari 7800+ is this holiday’s hottest console
Why buy a PS5 Pro this holiday season when you can get the delightfully detailed Atari 7800+ for much less?
The PlayStation Portal is finally worth buying
With its new ability to cloud stream games without needing to own a console, the PlayStation Portal just became the best way to enter the PlayStation ecosystem.
These games got zero Game Awards nominations. They deserved a spot
There are always some snubs during The Game Awards season, but we're shocked these games weren't recognized at all.
3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (November 22-24)
Wondering where to start with the new batch of PS Plus Premium and Extra games? Consider Grand Theft Auto V, Resistance: Fall of Man, or Overcooked.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (November 22-24)
Xbox Game Pass just got some major new releases this week that might justify that Ultimate subscription for another month.
There’s a horrific beauty in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s bugs
Not all of Stalker 2's bugs are bad. In fact, some of them make the shooter even scarier.
Now is the perfect time to start playing The Rogue Prince of Persia
The Rogue Prince of Persia just got better thanks to its biggest update since its early access launch.
I played 2 hours of Avowed entirely in third-person. Here’s how it went
We previously played Avowed in first-person, but we decided to give third-person a try in our latest hands-on demo.