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Miles checking his phone in spider-man 2.

Don’t ignore Spider-Man 2’s side missions. They’re the best parts of the game

While you may be tempted to blaze through Marvel's Spider-Man 2, you don't want to miss its fantastic side missions.
A cartoon orb does a Crossword puzzle in Puzzmo art.

If you love Wordle and Connections, Puzzmo may be your next daily obsession

Puzzmo turns a daily newspaper puzzle page into a free daily game hub that Wordle and Connections fans will adore.
Dolls sit at a table in The 7th Guest VR.

The 7th Guest VR review: a spooky ’90s remake just in time for Halloween

The 7th Guest VR totally reimagines a 90s PC classic, though you'll have to wrestle with some clumsy VR controls to appreciate it.
Mario, Luigi, Peach and Yoshi in Super Mario Bros.: Wonder key art.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder review: the series’ best 2D adventure since Super Mario World

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is packed with delightful surprises that make for one of the best 2D Mario games in decades.
A driver races a car in Forza Motorsport.

I know nothing about cars and even I’m obsessed with Forza Motorsport

It doesn't matter if you love cars or can't drive at all: Forza Motorsport's delicate gameplay makes it the ultimate chill out game.
Peter and Miles leap in the air in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 review: amazing becomes ultimate in standout superhero sequel

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 enhances everything that made its predecessors great in a more nuanced superhero sequel.
Sonic and his friends run on a grassy field in Sonic Superstars.

Sonic Superstars review: nostalgic pit stop struggles to tune up the 2D greats

Sonic Superstars struggles as a multiplayer experience, but there's nostalgic fun to be had in this 2.5D throwback.
A Victrix Pro BFG and all its parts sit splayed out on a table.

The best third-party video game controller is about to get even better

The Victrix Pro BFG is one of the best third-party controllers on the market, and it's about to get even better thanks to a modular joystick upgrade.
A floating garden island appears in Saltsea Chronicles.

Saltsea Chronicles review: poignant nautical adventure explores the distances between us

Die Gute Fabrik's Mutazione follow-up, Saltsea Chronicles, is a poignant nautical adventure filled with endearing sailors.
Aloy stands on a mountain in Horizon Forbidden West.

PS Plus members can cloud stream PS5 games in 4K later this month

PS Plus Premium subscribers will soon have the option to cloud stream titles like Horizon Forbidden West, saving them some hard drive space.
ea sports fc tactical hands on skill move

EA Sports FC Tactical turns soccer into a free-to-play, turn-based RPG

EA Sports FC Tactical transforms soccer into a turn-based strategy RPG, and that genre mash-up works surprisingly well.
A PS5 consxole is opened up, showing its removable hard drive.

New PS5 models are getting their own console covers, but old ones aren’t compatible

New PS5 models will get their own console covers next year, though old PS5 faceplates won't be compatible with the new systems.
A train moves through the countryside in Station to Station.

This cozy railroad management Steam game is a relaxing fall treat

Looking for a relaxing fall game? This cozy railroad management game might be exactly what you need.
1K looks at a cliff in The Talos Principle 2.

The Talos Principle 2 already has me feeling like a scientific genius

We solved a whole bunch of ingeniously designed puzzles in our five hour demo of The Talos Principle 2.
A robot holds Pinocchio in Lies of P.

Lies of P has ignited my love of Soulslikes in a way FromSoftware never could

I've always had trouble getting into Soulslikes, but Lies of P indicates that my problems are less with the genre and more with FromSoftware.
Pikachu has Whimsicott flff on his face in Detective Pikachu Returns.

Detective Pikachu Returns review: childproofed mystery offers elementary fun

Detective Pikachu Returns is a cute mystery that loses some of its predecessor's tactile, puzzling charm.
Wario and his friends appear in WarioWare: Move It! key art.

WarioWare: Move It! let me control Mario 3’s Tanooki suit with my butt

Our demo of WarioWare: Move It! had us wiggling our butts to control Super Mario Bros. 3's Tanooki suit.
The Garrador stands tall in the Resident Evil 4 remake.

You can kill your 2023 backlog and prepare for Halloween with these 7 creepy games

Hungry for some horror games this October, but worried about your 2023 backlog getting too long? Here's how you can kill two vampires with one stake.
An alien structure appears in Cocoon.

Cocoon review: mesmerizing indie will put you inside of a bug’s brain

Cocoon is unlike anything you've played before, turning the insect world into a mesmerizing puzzle adventure.
A dragon roars in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 delivers exactly what you’re expecting: more Dragon’s Dogma

We played an hour of Dragon's Dogma 2, which sticks pretty close to the original 2012 action RPG's playbook so far.
Playstation CEO and president, Jim Ryan, stands in front of a blue wall with Playstation button symbols illuminated.

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan is stepping down, with successor yet to be named

After 30 years with PlayStation, SIE President Jim Ryan is retiring from Sony.
Resident Evil Village

I played Resident Evil Village on an iPad and it blew me away

We played Resident Evil Village natively on an iPad and were stunned by what the tablet could pull off.
Cuphead battling boss in Cuphead DLC.

Cuphead is getting a free Xbox and Windows exclusive anniversary update

If you own Cuphead on Xbox or Windows, you're getting a free anniversary update this week filled with behind-the-scenes videos and art.
Alan Wake stands in front of a movie theater in Alan Wake 2.

Alan Wake 2’s Sam Lake explains Twin Peaks: The Return’s ‘bold’ influence

After playing a few hours of Alan Wake 2, creative director Sam Lake told us about the sequel's approach to mystery and Twin Peaks: The Return's influence.
Players run away in Payday 3

Payday 3 devs explain controversial always-online requirement amid rocky launch

Payday 3 is off to a rough start, as server issues have fans questioning the shooter's always-online requirement.
Villagers fish on a pier in Mineko's Night Market.

Take a break from September’s loudest games with this cat-filled indie charmer

Once you're done ripping out spines and pulling off heists, try this cozy indie about cats and haggling.
Ada Wong holds a gun in Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways.

Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways leaves me hopeful for a Resident Evil 6 remake

While it's not the series' most creative DLC, Resident Evil 4's Separate Ways' expansion reaffirms how strong the series' third-person combat has become.
Robbers shoot guns in Payday 3.

Payday 3 review: co-op heist sequel plays it safe, but needs to be more daring long-term

Payday 3 sets a safe, but strong foundation for the co-op heist game with faster gunplay and varied missions at launch.
Cloud rides a Chocobo in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

I rode a Chocobo and befriended a dolphin in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

We rode Chocobos and teamed up with a friendly dolphin in an eclectic first demo of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Players fight in a vault in Payday 3

You can pay more to play this fall’s biggest games early, but there’s a big catch

More games are letting buyers who preorder pricey premium editions play a few days early, but the growing trend comes with some headaches.
Three legendary Pokemon stand tall in Pokemon: The Teal Mask.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Teal Mask review: back to square zero

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's first DLC, The Teal Mask, doesn't do much to fix the base games' most pressing issues.
Mario and friends zip through a race course in Mario Kart 8.

What games will Nintendo Switch 2 launch with? We have some ideas

According to reports, the Nintendo Switch 2 might be on the horizon. So we put together a dream list of launch day games.
Peter attacks enemies with the Symbiote Suit in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a more sinister superhero power fantasy

During a two hour demo of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, we got to see exactly how Insomniac is doubling down on its superhero power fantasy.
Cars race together in F-Zero 99.

F-Zero 99 isn’t the revival I dreamed of, but it’s a good start

F-Zero 99 isn't exactly the revival we dreamed of, but there are some good ideas in the Switch's new freebie.