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Save State promotional image with Tony Hawk Pro Skater key art.

Activision has ‘heard the demand’ for more Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater

The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, and Activision says it has heard the demand for the series' return loud and clear.
Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.

PlayStation is remastering the wrong games

The State of Play announcement of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered highlights a major flaw of Sony's remaster strategy and PSVR2 support.
Aloy holds a bow in Lego Horizon Adventures.

Everything announced at PlayStation’s September 2024 State of Play

We're doing a live recap of everything announced for PS5 and PSVR2 during PlayStation's September 2024 State of Play.
Heihachi Mishima in Tekken 8.

How Heihachi lives on in Tekken 8, even after death

We spoke with Bandai Namco about Tekken 8's new story DLC and how series antagonist Heihachi Mishima fits in it.
Key art for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

After The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, it’s time for Zelda Maker

Nintendo should eventually return to the dungeon-making game idea it had during the development of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Bugs stand on a table in Metamorphosis VR.

This bizarre Franz Kafka game might just be a perfect fit for VR

Metamorphosis VR, an adaptation of Franz Kafka's classic novel, is a strange project on paper, but it's a surprisingly smart fit for VR.
Mickey runs away from two costumed Splatters in Epic Mickey: Rebrushed.

Small details of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed make all the difference

Epic Mickey: Rebrushed comes with some obvious visual and control changes, but it's full of other little tweaks that go the extra mile.
A hobbit in Tales of the Shire.

I played the first two hours of Tales of the Shire, and I’m not won over yet

We played the first two hours of Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings and haven't quite found our hobbit legs yet.
Sargon in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Mask of Darkness.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s new DLC makes a great game even better

Mask of Darkness is an excellent, challenging piece of DLC for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, one of 2024's most underrated games.
A girl plays guitar in Starstruck: Hands of Time.

Guitar Hero meets Earthbound in 2024’s strangest game

Starstruck: Hands of Time, an eclectic cross between Earthbound and Guitar Hero, is one of 2024's most mystifying games.
Key art for Frostpunk 2.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to check out this weekend (September 20-22)

If you love strategy games and simulations, Xbox Game Pass has some great new additions you'll want to play this weekend.
A card battle in The Plucky Squire.

3 new PS Plus games you should try this weekend (September 20-22)

Check out new PS Plus Premium and Extra Game Catalog additions The Plucky Squire, Road 96, and Mister Mosquito if you're wondering what to play this weekend.
A Steam library filled with custom artwork.

This handy video game tracker will help tame your backlog

Need a way to organize your backlog and wish list, all while keeping track of every video game you play? Try this free tool.
The cast of Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard combines the series’ best qualities into one

We played four hours of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and have a much better idea of how it fits in with the rest of the series.
Characters brawl in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero fully realizes the series’ power fantasy

Based on the three hours we spent with it, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero looks like it's really capturing the series' power fantasy in game form.
Three phones running Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Pokémon’s new mobile game will bring out the card collector in you

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is the best way to amass a Pokémon card collection without breaking the bank.
Astro Bot dresses up as Kratos.

Video games are having a meta moment, and I love it

If you needed proof that gaming is having a meta-focused moment, look no further than Astro Bot, The Plucky Squire, and UFO 50.
The main character of Black Myth: Wukong.

5 games we want to see running on PS5 Pro: Black Myth, Stellar Blade, and more

From Black Myth: Wukong to Stellar Blade, there are many games that could benefit from PS5 Pro enhancements.
The hero of Unknown 9 Awakening: floats through a street.

Unknown 9: Awakening is already a thrilling superhero spectacle

We played an hour of Unknown 9: Awakening, Bandai Namco's latest, and we're already digging its superhero action.
Key art for The Punisher game in Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.

Don’t ignore this underrated game in the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection

If you picked up Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, don't sleep on The Punisher, an excellent beat 'em up included in the collection.
Spike sneak attacking an ape in Ape Escape 2.

Now is the perfect time to revive Ape Escape

Ape Escape gets a major cameo in Astro Bot and we've been dreaming of an Ape Escape revival ever since playing it.
The Um Jammer Lammy VIP bot in Astro Bot.

After cameoing in Astro Bot, these games deserve to be on PS5

From Legacy of Kain to Devil Dice, these are some of the games that Astro Bot references, and that we'd like to see make a comeback on the PS5.
Naruto characters in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker.

3 new PS Plus games to play this weekend (September 13-15)

If you've finished Astro Bot but are craving some more PS5 time this weekend, try these three recent PS Plus additions.
Save State Promotional Image with UFO 50 Key Art.

2024’s most ambitious game recaptures the lost joy of the 8-bit era

UFO 50 captures a nostalgic gaming feeling I have not experienced for some time: discovering an excellent new game without any prior knowledge of it.
Luna and Pablo pose together in Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines.

If you love Astro Bot, try this excellent new platformer next

If Astro Bot has you looking for more old-school platformers, Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines should be the next game on your backlog.
The PS4 Pro and a DualSense controller.

The PS5 Pro’s price tag isn’t as dire as it sounds, analysts say

Can the PS5 Pro be successful even with a high $700 price tag? We spoke to several video game industry analysts, and their answer may surprise you.
Raz runs on a colorful stage in Psychonauts 2.

Astro Bot isn’t on Xbox, but you can play these great platformers on Game Pass

If you're an Xbox player with Astro Bot FOMO, fear not, as there are plenty of great 3D platformers you can play today on Game Pass.
The front of the PS5 Pro is shown close up.

The PS5 Pro is the wrong price at the wrong time

The PS5 Pro's $700 price tag is eye-raising, but its timing may be Sony's bigger obstacle.
A mini PC sitting in front of the PS5.

Sorry, but the PS5 Pro is worth $700

The PS5 Pro is insanely expensive at $700, but compared to buying a gaming PC, it's shockingly worth the price.
Harding fires a sniper in I Am Your Beast.

I Am Your Beast is the best action game of the year

I Am Your Beast delivers 2024's most sickly satisfying action in an espionage thriller that shouldn't be missed.
Fighting Pangojira in Towerborne.

This live-service beat ’em up is worth checking out in early access

Towerborne is already an entertaining beat co-op beat 'em up in early access, so long as you have a stable enough internet connection for it.
Key art for Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection is a knockout victory

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is exactly what I wanted out of this rerelease of classic Capcom arcade fighting games.
Pauline rides a mech in Mario Party Jamboree.

Just when I thought I was out, Mario Party Jamboree pulled me back in

Mario Party Jamboree may be the series' third installment on Nintendo Switch, but it's brining some fresh ideas to the table.
Protagonist James Karra overlooks NYC in Nobody Wants To Die

This cyberpunk detective game is one of 2024’s best hidden gems

There are a lot of games you may have overlooked this year, but don't sleep on the cyberpunk thrills of Nobody Wants to Die.