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Crowd of E3 attendees in front of the E3 logo and various game posters.

E3 needed to end, but its demise is a net negative for the gaming industry

It was the right time for E3 to retire, but the show leaves a massive void in the gaming world that needs to be filled.
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A player paints a wall blue in House Flipper 2.

House Flipper 2 is the relaxing gaming finale 2023 needed

After a hectic 2023 filled with blockbuster games, we could all use the relaxing House Flipper 2 right about now.
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Baldur's Gate 3's Karlach appears on an image that says Game of the Year 2023.

Staff picks: How Baldur’s Gate 3 beat the odds to become our 2023 Game of the Year

With so many incredible games in 2023, our Game of the Year decision was a tough one this year. But there's a good reason Baldur's Gate 3 came out on top.
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A car races down a road in Resistor.

We demoed tons of indies at The Game Awards. These were our favorites

We tried out a bunch of eclectic indies at the Game Awards edition of Day of the Devs. These 8 standouts should be on your Steam wish lists.
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Aaron Moten stands next to someone wearing power armor in Fallout.

Why the Fallout TV series cast kept the games (and Todd Howard) at arm’s length

The cast of Amazon's Fallout series explains how it brought the postapocalyptic game series to life, along with Todd Howard's involvement in the show.
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The main character of El Paso Elsewhere appears in front of a graphic that says Top 10 Indies.

Our favorite indies of 2023: 10 unforgettable games you need to try

While big-budget games dominated the spotlight in 2023, the independent scene delivered just as many unforgettable experiences. Here are 10 of our favorites.
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Video game characters appear in front of a Game of the Year 2023 logo.

The 10 best video games of 2023

After a historic year for video games, these 10 releases beat out the competition to make our annual year-end list.
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A character plays guitar in Fortnite Festival.

Fortnite Festival will leave you wishing for a real Rock Band revival

Fortnite festival puts Rock Band and Fuser inside of Epic Games' live-service juggernaut, but don't get too excited.
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Geoff Keighley giving a speech to kick off The Game Awards 2023.

The 2023 Game Awards delivered big game trailers and bigger double standards

The 2023 Game Awards delivered tons of blockbuster game trailers, but failed to celebrate the actual creators who make them possible.
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rocket racing hands on impressions jumping through air

Fortnite’s Rocket Racing is so fun, it could have been its own game

Fortnite's new Rocket Racing mode isn't just the live-service game's finest addition yet -- it's one of the year's best racing games.
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Tech of the Week Logitech A50 X

Logitech’s A50 X is a gaming headset and HDMI switcher in one

Logitech put a multi-console HDMI switcher inside of an impressive gaming headset, but it isn't cheap.
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Fortnite characters run together in Lego Fortnite.

Lego Fortnite is way more expansive than you’re probably expecting

Lego Fortnite is out now and the survival crafting mode is much bigger than we expected.
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Characters sit at a table in Nirvana Noir.

Day of the Devs brings surprising sequels, a truffle pig RPG, and more must-see games

Before the Game Awards, we got some seriously strange world premieres in an eclectic Day of the Devs live stream.
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A character faces down a massive insect in Ultros.

This psychedelic PlayStation platformer is already 2024’s most surprising game

After spending 90 minutes with Ultros, we still don't fully know what to expect from the psychedelic Metroidvania.
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The Sony PlayStation Access controller was the most innovative gaming tech of 2023.

The most innovative gaming tech of 2023

From groundbreaking accessibility developments to creative retro consoles, these were the most innovative gaming devices of 2023.
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A Na'vi riding an Ikron in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora review: Na’vi adventure doesn’t practice what it preaches

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora turns James Cameron's film into a beautiful, messy open-world game filled with mixed messages.
Gaming Reviews
Moira jumps on rocks in A Highland Song.

A Highland Song review: Breath of the Wild-inspired indie is a Scottish delight

A Highland Song captures the freedom of Breath of the Wild with a moving coming-of-age story set in the Scottish Highlands.
Gaming Reviews
Sonic dashes away from a crab in Sonic Dream Team.

Sonic Dream Team review: the hedgehog’s latest adventure has momentum

Sonic Dream Team nails the basics of movement and momentum to create one of the hedgehog's most enjoyable games in years.
Gaming Reviews
An astronaut explores a planet's surface in Starfield.

Bethesda is responding to negative Starfield reviews. And that’s a good thing

Bethesda is ruffling some feathers by responding to negative Steam reviews of Starfield, but those comments provide valuable insight about the polarizing game.
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A list of indie games on Xbox appears in a grid.

For Microsoft, indies aren’t Game Pass extras. They’re the future of Xbox

Xbox's James Lewis tells us why the company is doubling down on indie games and how AI fits into that mission.
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Guardians stand together in Destiny 2: The Final Shape key art.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape gets a new release date after team layoffs

Destiny 2: The Final Shape will now land in June, stretching Season of the Wish a few extra months following layoffs at Bungie.
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How to Preorder the Nintendo Switch OLED.

Which Nintendo Switch should you buy this Black Friday?

You can get some great deals on the Nintendo Switch this Black Friday, but which model should you buy?
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The Steam Deck OLED on a pink background.

After using the Legion Go, I’m finally thankful for my Steam Deck

Since getting the Steam Deck, I've always pined for a better portable PC. It turned out the grass wasn't greener on the other side.
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A trainer stands in front of two Alolan Exeggutors in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk is a true master’s degree program

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC still looks rough, but it may just contain the most challenging Pokémon battles to date.
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A Steam Deck OLED sits on a table.

Steam Deck OLED review: Valve’s refreshed handheld made me a believer

The Steam Deck OLED upgrade fixes just about every glaring problem Valve's experimental first draft had.
Gaming Reviews
Ezio sneaks up on a guard with a crossbow in Assassin's Creed Nexus VR.

Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR turned me into a sociopath (and I love it)

Assassin's Creed Nexus VR isn't just a great VR game; it's Ubisoft's best game in years.
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Kiryu punches an enemy in Yakuza style in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

You have to see this chaotic Like a Dragon-themed wrestling match

Like a Dragon turned into a real-life wrestling match last night, and it was every bit as chaotic as you're expecting.
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An Atari 2600+ sits on a table.

The Atari 2600+ is a retro console blueprint that everyone should follow

The Atari 2600+ isn't just another retro cash-in; it's a true time machine that recreates what it felt like to game in the 1980s.
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Trevor and Angela stand tall in American Arcadia.

American Arcadia review: ingenious spy thriller is a can’t-miss November game

American Arcadia has all the makings of an indie hit, with some biting social satire and inventive puzzle-platforming.
Gaming Reviews
Mario, Mallow, and Bowser sit in a clown car in Super Mario RPG.

Super Mario RPG review: kid-friendly remake dulls cult classic’s edges

Super Mario RPG is a charming ode to one of Mario's most creative adventures, though its not necessarily a better version of it.
Gaming Reviews
A PlayStation Portal plays Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

PlayStation Portal review: PS5 streaming handheld cuts a lot of corners

The PlayStation Portal is a serviceable option for handheld PS5 streaming. Just don't expect more than the bare minimum.
Gaming Reviews
Sony's Pulse Explore earbuds sit next to a Nintendo Switch OLED.

Sony’s new PlayStation earbuds are a perfect match — for my Nintendo Switch

Sony's Pulse Explore wireless earbuds are built with PlayStation 5 and PS Portal in mind, but they're a better match for the Nintendo Switch OLED.
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Legion Glasses sit on a table next to the Legion Go.

I got Legion Glasses for gaming, but I’m actually using them for ASMR

Lenovo's Legion Glasses are a niche luxury for gamers, but it turns our they're perfect for something much more specific: ASMR.
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The new slimmer PS5 models.

The new 1TB PS5 has more usable storage space than the Xbox Series X

The new PlayStation 5 model has a 1TB drive, but how much of that is usable? Here's how the numbers compare to the 2020 PS5 and the Xbox Series X.
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