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Fireworks explode in Fantavision 202X.

Sony revives a PlayStation 2 deep cut as a PS VR2 launch title

Sony is reviving a PS2 deep cut, fireworks puzzle game Fantavision, as a PlayStation VR2 launch title.
Gaming News
A woman plays Vampire Survivors on a Steam Deck.

Vampire Survivors changed the way I think about games in 2022

Vampire Survivors may not be everyone's game of the year choice, but it's arguably the closest thing 2022 had to a perfect game.
Gaming Features
Players attack a large boss in Inkbound.

Inkbound’s wildly powerful builds make it a 2023 rougelike to watch

We played a full hour of Inkbound, a promising new roguelike from the developer of 2020's hit Monster Train.
Gaming Features
Tammy pets a T-Rex in Tammy and the T-Rex.

High on Life includes a full ’90s cult movie that you can watch in-game

High on Life's wildest Easter egg involves a 1994 cult classic starring Denise Richards and Paul Walker.
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High on Life character shooting a gun.

High on Life review: Rick and Morty meets Metroid in memorable shooter

High on Life's hit-and-miss comedy will be polarizing, but its Metroid Prime-inspired formula makes for a memorable sci-fi adventure.
Gaming Reviews
An office worker fills in spreadsheets in Melatonin.

This hypnotic rhythm game is the perfect ‘chill-out’ experience

If you love games like Rhythm Heaven and WarioWare, you'll love the very laid back-Melatonin.
Gaming Features
Frey using magic in Forspoken.

I’m sold on Forspoken’s dazzling spellcasting, but the jury’s out on story

We got to play nearly four hours of Forspoken, getting a strong sense of its fantasy setting and dazzling spellcasting.
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From The Last of Us to Immortality, these are 2022’s most innovative games

The gaming industry moved forward in 2022 thanks to these innovative titles that dared to rethink the rules of the medium.
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God of War Ragnarok's Christopher Judge hugs Al Pacino at The Game Awards.

The Game Awards delivered dazzling trailers, but winners played second-fiddle

This year’s Game Awards knocked it out of the park when it came to reveals. The actual awards were another story
Gaming Features
Cal stands beneath the clouds in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor key art.

Why Cameron Monaghan wanted a ‘darker’ Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor star Cameron Monaghan told us what to expect from the sequel’s darker version of Cal Kestis.
Gaming Features
Art from Pentiment sits in front test that says The Best Video Narratives of 2022.

The best video game narratives of 2022: 7 stories we’re still thinking about

If you value strong storytelling in video games, 2022 offered up some fantastic narratives. Here are 7 of our favorites.
Gaming Features
Cal Kestis with BD-1 droid on his shoulder.

First Star Wars Jedi: Survivor trailer features dual-lightsaber combat, open-world teases

Cal Kestis returns in the stunning first trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which teases a much grander sequel.
Gaming News
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Dragon Quest Treasures review: there’s gold here, but you’ll have to dig

Dragon Quest Treasures puts its whole heart into everything it does, even if repetitive gameplay holds it back.
Gaming Reviews
Bayonetta jumps in front of text that says The Best Nintendo Switch Exclusives of 2022.

The best Nintendo Switch exclusives of 2022: 9 standouts from the console’s banner year

The Nintendo Switch may be aging, but 2022 was the console's best year yet. Here are the Switch's best exclusives of 2022.
Gaming Features
Promo art for The 2022 Game AwardsAwards shows an orange award statue.

Why this year’s Game Awards has Geoff Keighley living in fear

With the 2022 Game Awards days away, Geoff Keighley reveals what fans should (and shouldn't) expect from this year's ceremony.
Gaming Features
An Elden Ring character stands on a cliff in front of text that says Game of the Year 2022.

Staff picks: Why Elden Ring is our 2022 game of the year

It's probably no surprise that Elden Ring won our game of the year award. But it almost didn't.
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Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth stand back to back in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion review: classic RPG’s fate sealed by destiny

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a remaster for purists, putting a fresh coat of paint over aging design.
Gaming Reviews
A Victrix Pro BFG and all its parts sit splayed out on a table.

Victrix Pro BFG review: Unique PS5 controller could replace your DualSense

With its incredibly innovative modular design, the Victrix Pro BFG is the best third-party PS5 controller you can buy right now.
Gaming Reviews
An OlliOlli World skateboarder stands in front of text that says 2022 Indie Hidden Gems.

The best indie hidden gems of 2022: 10 excellent games you can’t miss

Don't say goodbye to your 2022 backlog without checking out these 10 fantastic indie games.
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The 10 best video games of 2022

From an enormous fantasy epic to a $5 indie game that we couldn't put down, these are our favorite games of 2022.
Gaming Features
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The most innovative gaming tech of 2022

There may not have been any big home console launches in 2022, but this year has been pivotal for for the future of gaming hardware.
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Trust me: Play The Callisto Protocol on its easiest difficulty setting

A word of advice if you're diving into The Callisto Protocol this weekend: Swallow your pride and play on its lowest difficulty setting.
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The Callisto Protocol review: Gruesome horror game scratches that Dead Space itch

The Callisto Protocol is more than enough to scratch that Dead Space itch, even if its mixed combat could use more work.
Gaming Reviews
A blue skull appears near a black hole in Blaseball promo art.

Blaseball makes its absurd return in January with a dedicated mobile app

Blaseball, an absurdist baseball simulator that made waves in 2020, is returning for its next era in January alongside a new mobile app.
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Promotional art of Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga.

Xbox Game Pass adds Lego Star Wars and a former Switch console exclusive

Xbox Game Pass is adding 11 games this December, one of which is a standout Nintendo Switch indie.
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Elden Ring character looking at the open-world of the game with a giant glowing tree in the background.

Grieving in Elden Ring: my quest for closure in The Lands Between

After the tragic death of a close friend, my time with Elden Ring became an impossible quest for closure.
Gaming Features
Pokemon trainer and team in Scarlet and Violet.

We need to talk about Pokémon Violet and Scarlet’s funniest evolution

For decades, fans have waited for an evolution to this mediocre monster. Pokémon Violet and Scarlet finally delivers one. And it's hysterically anticlimactic.
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Mario and Luigi raise their fists in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Don’t miss these Easter eggs from The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s new trailer

The second trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie is filled with Easter eggs. Which one is your favorite?
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A golfer prepares to hit a ball in Nintendo Switch Sports.

Oh no, I’m already obsessed with Nintendo Switch Sports golf

Golf has finally come to Nintendo Switch Sports and I'm already obsessed with its online elimination mode.
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Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth stand back to back in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion works best as a portable game

If you're trying to decide what platform to buy Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion on, prioritize portability over power.
Gaming Features
A PlayStation 5 DualSense controller.

Now’s the perfect time to stock up on PS5 controllers

If you've been looking for another DualSense but don't want to spend $70, you'll want to capitalize on today's Cyber Monday deals.
Gaming Deals
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These are the best PS5 game Black Friday deals to shop today

If you're looking to boost your PlayStation 5 game collection during Black Friday, don't miss these five deals.
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Xbox Series S $250 Black Friday price changed my tune on the console

The Xbox Series S is on sale for $250 this weekend, a price so low that it made me rethink the console's ultimate utility.
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Kirby appears as a big round ball in Kirby's Dream Buffet.

7 video game characters who deserve a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon

Pikachu and Sonic shouldn't be the only game characters flying down Sixth Avenue next year. Here are seven game heroes who deserve to fly in 2023.
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