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Chai points a finger gun at a robot in Hi-Fi Rush.

Krafton CEO reveals one reason it bought Hi-Fi Rush studio

Most business deals like this are about money to some extent, but Krafton's CEO said the deal to buy Tango Gameworks was more about preserving creativity.
A rainbow colored hot air balloon in the sky.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 won’t be as taxing on your PC

Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the largest, most performance-heavy games around, but the developers say its sequel might be a bit less taxing to play.
Lilith staring into the camera in Diablo 4. She has giant horns and red wings behind her.

Xbox Game Pass’ new Standard tier is missing some big games

Xbox officially launched its new Game Pass Standard plan, but it's missing some huge first-party titles.
Overwatch 2 skins: Cardboard Reinhardt, Turtleship D.Va, Cyberdragon Hanzo, Street Runner Genji, Bee Mercy, and Cleric Lifeweaver

Overwatch 2 is now on Xbox Game Pass, and it comes with perks

Yes, Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play game, but Game Pass subscribers can now play it there and get a few extra perks for doing so.
Kiryu and Kasuga stand side by side in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

The best RPGs for Xbox Series X

If you're feeling the itch for a new RPG to play on your Xbox Series X, we've picked out the best that should fill the exact experience you're looking for.
Apex Legends.

The best FPS games for Xbox Series X

Looking for the best shooting action with the buttery-smooth frame rates and high resolutions offered by the Xbox Series X? These are the titles worth buying!
Kuma hitting Law causing him to fly toward the screen in Tekken 8.

The best fighting games for Xbox Series X

Looking to get your hands — or weapons — dirty with a top-notch fighting game on the Xbox Series X? Here are the best titles to try for all kinds of players.
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 Age of Mythology: Retold.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (September 13-15)

Xbox Game Pass is adding a ton of games this month. Here are three recent releases you can already dive into this weekend.
Key art for Dishonored

Dishonored 3: everything we know so far

We don't know much, but at least we know that Dishonored 3 is real. There are a few nuggets of information to mine, so here's everything we know about the game.
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S getting splashed with water.

Xbox lays off 650 people, says that won’t lead to canceled games

Microsoft is conducting another round of Xbox layoffs this year, with 650 workers impacted.
The original Xbox sits on a table.

The best original Xbox games

The original Xbox is nearly 20 years old, so we decided to take a look at its rich catalog of games. These are the best original Xbox games you can play today.
A knight with a large sword prepares to stab a dragon in Lords of the Fallen.

Is Lords of the Fallen cross-platform?

Lords of the Fallen is challenging, so you may want to invite some friends along. But can they join if they're on other platforms? We've got the answer.
Enemies in Sea of Thieves

Is Sea of Thieves cross-platform?

Sea of Thieves is all about getting a group of friends together to take to the high seas. But is Sea of Thieves cross-platform? Here's what you need to know.
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.
Stardew Valley Multiplayer Fishing

Is Stardew Valley cross-platform?

The recent trend of games getting cross-platform support seems like a natural fit for Stardew Valley. But does the game offer it?
The cover art for Minecraft.

Is Minecraft cross-platform?

If you're curious if you can play one of the world's most popular games online with friends on another platform, we've got the answer for you right here.
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.
A glowing pink sky with a person standing in the middle of a natural rock archway in Starfield: Shattered Space.

Starfield: Shattered Space’s new planet will include 50 locations

Bethesda hasn't revealed much about Starfield: Shattered Space, but it finally started spilling the beans on the game's first anniversary.
Character posing for Payday 3 promo art.

3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass to play this weekend (September 6-8)

Make sure you try these three games before they leave Xbox Game Pass on September 15.
A man shoots a zombie in State of Decay 2.

State of Decay 2’s final update coming later this year

To prepare for State of Decay 3, Undead Labs is ending support for its 2018 zombie survival title.
A man in a mask and a three-pointed hat standing in a spotlight.

After its studio criticized Microsoft, Enotria: The Last Song is coming to Xbox

After announcing an indefinite delay for release on Xbox, Enotria: The Last Song's developers say they've finally gotten in touch with Xbox.
Minthara in Baldur's Gate 3.

Is Baldur’s Gate 3 coming to Switch?

Baldur's Gate 3 has been a massive success for every platform it's released on, but will the popular CRPG make its way to Nintendo Switch at some point?
A character in Enotria: The Last Song. It's wearing a burnt masquerade mask, with green and red fabric attached.

Upcoming Soulslike delayed indefinitely on Xbox due to ‘challenges’ with Microsoft

Enotria: The Last Song was originally supposed to come to Xbox Series X/S at launch, but the developers say they can't get in touch with Microsoft.
Key art for Age of Mythology: Retold.

Xbox Game Pass in September is all about sims, strategy, and star truckers

Xbox announced the first batch of games coming to Game Pass this month, and we're sensing a theme.
A soldier squats in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 key art.

All Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta rewards

You can earn a variety of rewards by playing the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta. We've compiled a list of everything you can unlock and how to do so here.
Val and Hiina in Visions of Mana

How long is Visions of Mana?

Visions of Mana is the newest entry in the long-running role-playing franchise, and it's packing plenty of content. Here's how long it'll take to see it all.
towerborne preview live service beat em up key art

Towerborne is a live-service beat ’em up — and that wild idea actually works

Towerborne recognizes how the beat 'em up game loop could work well in a live service title, and it's at least doing the beat 'em up part right.
A robot's face pulls apart as it screams in Atomic Heart.

Play these 3 games before they leave Xbox Game Pass this weekend (August 23-25)

Make sure you play these three games before they leave Xbox Game Pass at the end of the month.
A Xaurips from Avowed.

Avowed is a bigger and bolder RPG than I expected

Avowed evolves the formula established by the Pillars of Eternity games into a more intense first-person RPG, and the results are already promising.
Key art for Ara: History Untold.

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.
Art featuring Klee from Genshin Impact against an in-game background.

When is Genshin Impact coming to Xbox?

After four long years, Genshin Impact is finally coming to Xbox. This is one of the best free-to-play games there is, so get ready for when it hits the Xbox.
Emmerich Voss holds an artifact in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Xbox chief explains why Indiana Jones is coming to PS5: industry facing lots of pressure

After claiming that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle wouldn't go multiplatform, Xbox's Phil Spencer explains why it's now coming to PS5 next year.
An Xbox Adaptive Joystick sits on a person's shoulder.

Xbox’s one-handed accessibility controller is a game changer

Xbox has expanded its commitment to accessibility with its new Adaptive Joystick and 3D-printed parts.