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Emily Morrow

Emily Morrow

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Emily Morrow is a games journalist and narrative designer who has written for a variety of online publications. If she’s not playing games, writing about games, or thinking about games, she’s probably asleep. She also likes chasing thunderstorms, reading, and petting all the cats. You can read more of her ramblings on Twitter @thepokeflute.

A tower reading "Hammond Robotics" stretches high above a futuristic city skyline in Apex Legends.

Apex Legends Warriors event brings back beloved Control mode

Control returns to Apex Legends for a limited time alongside a new Arena map, new cosmetics, and more.
The Dragon Lord in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands review: We’re not on Pandora anymore

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is a delightful Borderlands spinoff that paves a path toward new expansions of the franchise.
Four heist members band together in Monaco 2.

Humble Games showcase reveals Monaco II, other indies

The bundle seller-turned-publisher is working with a variety of indie developers to publish games, contribute to charity, and support social causes.
Kirby on the beach in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Celebrate Kirby’s 30th birthday with a free concert

The pink and puffy star of Kirby and the Forgotten Land is getting his own concert later this year.
A living room in Unpacking.

5 games by female developers you should check out

In honor of Women's History Month, here are five games from female developers that you should absolutely look into.
Tracer, Mei, Reinhardt, Mercy, and Lucio pose in the key art for Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 closed beta is coming to PC next month

After a long drought of news and and an even longer development cycle, fans will finally be able to get their hands on an Overwatch 2 beta.
Bowser holds Peach in Super Mario Odyssey.

Nintendo is erasing its music, and community, from YouTube

For these creators, sharing Nintendo music on YouTube isn't just a hobby. It's a community, a legacy, and an act of preservation.
A Fortnite character sails through the air on the Diamond Pony Glider from Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands gets a sparkly Fortnite crossover

Players who purchase Tiny Tina's Wonderlands through the Epic Games Store will get an exclusive item in Fortnite.
Bloodhound stands with their crow Artur in Apex Legends.

Apex Legends Mobile gets limited release in 10 countries

The highly-anticipated mobile port of the popular battle royale is being beta tested in several regions across the globe.
A car following the racing line as it changes color around a corner in Forza Horizon 5.

Forza Horizon 5 is getting sign language support tomorrow

The addition of American Sign Language and British Sign Language subtitles is a big step forward for accessibility in games.
The player fights a mechanical dragon spewing hot flame.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is Borderlands and not Borderlands

After going hands-on with the upcoming looter shooter-turned-RPG, I came away wondering exactly what makes a game Borderlands.
Crunchyroll's mascot uses a Switch.

Crunchyroll is finally coming to Nintendo Switch

The Crunchyroll app's availability will help bolster the Switch's incredibly thin streaming lineup.
Two Sims walk down the aisle after getting married in My Wedding Stories.

The Sims 4: My Wedding Stories wants you to cry

The latest Sims 4 game pack aims to give players complete control over the happiest days of their Sims' lives.
Photos of the 3DS eShops

Nintendo is ending Wii U and 3DS eShop service

After a decade of service, Wii U and 3DS owners will no longer be able to make eShop purchases on those devices.
A Horizon Forbidden West Tallneck made of Legos.

Build a Tallneck with the Horizon Forbidden West Lego set

Ever wanted to have your own Tallneck stand sentinel in your room? Now you can.
Mario, Link, Isabelle, and a Squid Kid race down the track in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch.

Mario Kart 8’s DLC shows 9 isn’t coming anytime soon

Two years' worth of DLC for a game that's already five years old doesn't bode well for Mario Kart 9.
A bowler takes the top spot in Nintendo Switch Sports bowling.

Nintendo Switch Sports has a major Wii Sports vibe

Nintendo is finally bringing a sequel to the Wii's breakout title to the Switch.
Mario kicks a ball into the goal with a backflip.

Mario Strikers: Battle League brings soccer to the Switch

The long-awaited follow-up to the GameCube classic Super Mario Strikers lets eight players battle it out in high-powered soccer matches.
Two people playing a game on an OLED Switch.

NFTs should be the least of Nintendo’s priorities right now

Trying to jump into the future by selling NFTs is a bad move for the Big N. Here are three much more impactful ways that the company could modernize instead.
Nintendo Switch in tabletop mode.

Nintendo Switch passes Wii and PS1 in lifetime sales

Nintendo Switch sales keep going up as the console is buoyed by well-performing games like Metroid Dread.
The player character standing in a field with her Pokemon.

You can now use Pokémon music in your YouTube videos

The service, which allows anyone to use Diamond and Pearl's music for non-commercial purposes, comes after a very public barrage of copyright claims.
A monster attacks in Ark: Survival Evolved.

Xbox Game Pass adds Ark, but loses some heavy hitters

February's Xbox Game Pass lineup of titles includes a slew of indies, as well as a popular action-adventure game.
A Graveborn and Spore Warden run across a bridge.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will have RPG-like multiclassing

Gearbox's final class trailer for the upcoming game showed off two new classes, multiclass abilities, and more.
A player using a Steam Deck on a couch.

Valve’s Steam Deck will finally launch in late February

After facing delays, the Steam Deck has finally received an official release date from Valve.
A hunter crouches before footprints in Blizzard concept art.

Blizzard is making a survival game in an all-new universe

A newly announced game will be Blizzard's first new IP since the release of Overwatch in 2016.
Mad Maggie poses in Apex Legends key art.

Apex Legends’ new character, Mad Maggie, has a dark history

The new legend comes alongside a host of of updates for Season 12, known as Defiance.
Characters fly on mounts in World of Warcraft Classic.

7 Activision Blizzard games we want to see on Game Pass

Once the dust settles from Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, here are the titles we'd most like to see on Game Pass.
3d rendering illustration of NFT non fungible token for crypto art on colorful abstract background based in blockchain technology and disruptive monetization in collectibles market.

GDC survey shows crypto, NFTs not popular among game makers

The Game Developers Conference's 10th annual State of the Industry survey revealed some interesting insights into the future of games.
Multiple phone screens showing the NFT-focused service called Ubisoft Quartz.

Should gaming embrace NFT? Both sides of the debate weigh in

What are NFTs, and would games really benefit from their inclusion? We spoke to advocates on both sides of the NFT discussion.
Promotional art with characters from Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact comes to GeForce Now in limited beta

Genshin Impact launches in limited beta today for GeForce NOW PC subscribers, with a final version coming later this year.
Sam Bridges stands with the child he must carry with him.

Death Stranding: Director’s Cut heads to PC this spring with Intel XeSS support

The expanded version of Death Stranding is coming to PC thanks to an expansive partnership.
PS4 (Playstation 4) using PS Now.

PSA: Set up your console gifts before the holidays begin

Creating accounts and downloading updates before giving a console as a gift is the key to winning the holidays.
everything we know about final fantasy vii remake part 2

Final Fantasy VII Remake gets a free upgrade on PS4 amid PC launch turmoil

Square Enix is trying to win Final Fantasy fans back after many were upset with VII Remake's performance on PC and other issues.
A character in Starfield.

What was 2021’s biggest video game? The waiting game

While 2021 was filled with surprise gaming announcements, we won't actually see most of those titles until next year -- or 2023.