Ara: History Untold will make the wait for Civilization 7 less painful
While Sid Meier's Civilization VII isn't coming out until February, Ara: History Untold might just satiate your strategy game craving until then.
Starship Troopers: Extermination is the Helldivers 2 alternative we need right now
If you've been getting frustrated by Helldivers 2 recently, then you'll want to keep an eye on Starship Troopers: Extermination when it launches in October.
The Jackbox Naughty Pack isn’t as scandalous as its M-rating suggests
The Jackbox Naughty Pack may be M-rated, but it's not quite as explicit as you might be expecting.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is more than Xbox’s Uncharted
We got a close look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle that shows off what sets MachineGames' adventure from game series like Uncharted.
3 years after its reveal, Arc Raiders reemerges as a completely different game
Extraction shooter Arc Raiders looks promising, but the version of it we'll get in 2025 is very different than what was originally announced.
Amazon’s latest game is definitely not what you’re expecting
Amazon Games' latest publishing project is King of Meat, a silly co-op dungeon crawler that takes notes from LittleBigPlanet.
This chill music-making tool feels like a lost Nintendo DS game
If you miss the days of tactile Nintendo DS games like Electroplankton, Oddada is the music-making game for you.
I was a Silent Hill 2 remake skeptic until I played its first 3 hours
After three hours with Silent Hill 2, we're no longer skeptical about the upcoming remake.
He dreamed of the ultimate boxing game. Now he’s working with champions
Undisputed looks to deliver a meticulously detailed boxing simulator. To test that vision, we watched the real thing with its creator.
Steam has one big problem with its smallest games
With so many games releasing every day across all storefronts, discoverability has become such an issue that even great games are slipping through the cracks.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (August 16-18)
Xbox Game Pass has added some great games this month, from Crash Bandicoot to new editions of a PC classic.
3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (August 16-18)
PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra subscribers have plenty of recent games to check out this weekend, including No More Heroes 3.
Funko Fusion is clearly for the Fortnite generation of gamers
Funko Fusion is not for me, but it could certainly appeal to younger gamers who enjoy titles like Fortnite and Five Nights at Freddy's.
The scariest Alien sequel came out 10 years ago — and it isn’t a movie at all
Alien: Isolation still captures the pulse-pounding spirit of Alien better than any of the franchise's big-screen sequels.
Doom will never die — and modders are to thank
It took a team of former modders to make Doom + Doom II the fantastic remaster that it is, demonstrating how love for Doom will never die.
Even in alpha, Splitgate 2 already feels like the next great shooter
Even in its limited alpha state, Splitgate 2 impresses with tight gunplay and some promising special abilities.
Sumerian Six is Commandos by way of Guardians of the Galaxy
If you've never played a stealth tactics game before, Sumerian Six is shaping up to be a wonderful entry point to the genre.
Two Point Museum is a worthy follow-up to Two Point Hospital and Campus
Two Point Museum takes the charming management gameplay of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus and applies it to running a museum.
Visions of Mana’s class system sticks to the series’ roots while still feeling fresh
After spending 10 hours with Visions of Mana, its updated class systems are fun and dynamic while also feeling connected to the its series roots.
35 years ago, one of the best consoles of all time changed gaming forever
Thirty-five years ago, Sega didn't just release the Genesis in North America. It created the playbook for the modern console wars.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is more like Dead Space’s remake than Resident Evil 4’s
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster doesn't give the classic as much of an overhaul as Resident Evil 4's remake did for that game, and that's a good thing.
I tried Dead by Daylight’s scary new spinoff and I’m already dying to dive back in
After playing through the bloody prologue of The Casting of Frank Stone, we can't wait to uncover the secrets of Dead by Daylight's promising spinoff.
Delta Force: Hawk Ops will tide you over until the next Battlefield
I played Delta Force: Hawk Ops' PC alpha, and its modes offered up enjoyable alternatives to shooters like Battlefield and Escape from Tarkov.
This is the most high-stakes blackjack game you’ll ever play
If you love Balatro, you need to try Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers, which puts a blackjack-centric spin on its formula.
Kunitsu-Gami devs break down the secret to Capcom’s new success
The director and producer of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess revealed why Capcom is thriving with both new IP and well-known franchises.
One of the PS5’s best exclusives is coming to Xbox, and it’s still great
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is making the jump from PS5 to Xbox Series X/S next week and is still worth trying if you haven't played the standout adventure yet.
No thoughts, no feelings, only Temple Run: Legends
Apple Arcade's latest release, Temple Run: Legends, is teaching me about the comforts of brainless gaming.
Marvel Snap’s latest feature stopped me from quitting the game
I almost quit Marvel Snap, a game I play daily, but a new Alliances feature reignited my love for the game.
You’re going to want a squad for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
We tried two missions of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which is already delivering some thrilling action in spite of some single-player quirks.
Xbox Game Pass’ new creature-collecting game is a cozy Palworld alternative
If you're subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, don't sleep on the charming Creatures of Ava.
The video game industry pays tribute to Game Informer
In the wake of Game Informer's sudden shutdown developers, journalists, and more shared how the longest-running video game magazine influenced them.
Konami just released its best new game in years
Cygni: All Guns Blazing is a new shoot-'em-up from Konami, and it's the best game that the controversial Japanese game publisher has made in years.
Volgarr the Viking 2 modernizes old-school platformers in all the right ways
Volgarr the Viking 2 is unabashedly old school in its difficulty, yet it's also one of the most approachable, yet intentionally tough games I've ever played.
Uncovering the ‘sick pleasure’ of reality TV with The Crush House’s director
We watched the trashiest reality TV show we could find with The Crush House director Nicole He and learned about Shrek breeding TikTok in the process.