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A user dresses up their character in Miitomo.

We already had the perfect Twitter alternative. It was Nintendo’s Miitomo

With social media in disarray, Nintendo's ill-fated Miitomo app now feels like a lost paradise.
A Pokemon trainer takes a selfie with an Ostrich Pokemon on Pokemon Scarlet.

Pokémon Violet and Scarlet are the series’ best bird-watching games

If you're an avid bird-watcher, Pokémon Violet and Scarlet may become your favorite entries in the series.
A player battles Krubis in Light on Life.

High on Life takes surprising design cues from Metroid Prime

We went hands-on with High on Life one last time before its launch and were surprised to find some Metroid DNA in it.
The player rival of Pokemon Violet and Scarlet holds a Pokeball.

Pokémon Violet and Scarlet include an adorable Red and Blue Easter egg

You might notice some familiar artwork when walking around Pokémon Violet and Scarlet's Paldea region.
A character prepares to brush their teeth with a baseball bat in What the Bat?

What the Bat? is a sweet coming of age story (about having baseball bats for hands)

Ever wondered what it would be like to have baseball bats for hands? You now have your answer thanks to VR title What the Bat?
A Pokemon student holds a Pokeball in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet review: radical reinvention sparkles in spite of tech woes

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet sure don't look pretty, but open-world freedom turns out to be exactly what the monster-catching series needed.
A Samsung TV shows the Xbox Game Pass app that comes in the Samsung Gaming Hub.

Your 2021 Samsung TV may get Xbox Game Pass and more game apps next week

If you have a 2021 Samsung smart TV, you may be able to stream Xbox Game Pass on it and more cloud services next week.
Multiple members of the TSM esports team.

Esports organization TSM ends deal with FTX, but is stuck with the brand on Twitter

TSM is parting ways with FTX amid turmoil at the cryptocurrency exchange. But Twitter's new verification rules mean it's stuck with the name for now.
A boat in Pentiment

To make every choice matter, Pentiment rewrote the rules of narrative RPGs

In Pentiment, every choice you make has a history-shaping impact. Senior Producer Alec Frey explains how a 14-person team accomplished that feat.
A woman plays Vampire Survivors on a Steam Deck.

Indie games still struggle to win recognition at The Game Awards

Independent games picked up some key Game Awards nominations this year, but big budget spectacle still proves to be a winning formula.
Elden Ring still of the Tarnished fighting the dragon Agheel on horseback.

The Game Awards 2022: Here’s the complete list of nominees

Surprise, surprise: Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarok lead the pack of nominees for this year's Game Awards.
Kratos looks at the Leviathan Axe.

Every action game should take notes from God of War Ragnarok’s skill tree

God of War Ragnarok incentivizes players to use more moves thanks to an ingenious decision that more action games could use.
An Among Us imposter stands next to a dead body in Among Us VR.

Among Us VR is the best (and least practical) version of the multiplayer hit

It turns out that Among Us is even more tense (and much funnier) in VR.
Mario winks and gives a thumbs up.

Gaming companies become impersonation targets as Twitter verification opens to all

One Twitter account has already paid $8 to tweet a photo of Mario flipping the bird through a verified Nintendo of America account.
Venom affects a Marvel Snap playng field.

I can’t stop pranking my opponents in Marvel Snap

A lot of games have made me laugh this year, but few bring me as much joy as Marvel Snap has thanks to its gleeful trolling potential.
Kratos and Atreus sail on water in God of War Ragnarok.

These God of War Ragnarok settings made my playthrough much better

God of War Ragnarok has an impressive suite of accessibility options, some of which just make the game better.
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A Little to the Left review: good housekeeping makes for a great puzzle game

A Little to the Left delivers cozy organization puzzles that turn good housekeeping into the ultimate video game power fantasy.
The Callisto Protocol monster

Don’t lock in your ‘game of the year’ list yet. 2022 is far from over

Gamers have already decided that it's Elden Ring vs. God of War Ragnarok for 2022's game of the year, but there's still a lot still to come.
A Sega Genesis Mini 2 and its controller sit on a bookshelf.

The bizarre Sega Genesis Mini 2 is my new favorite retro console

If you love bizarre video game history, the Sega Genesis Mini 2's eclectic collection of games makes it a must-own retro device.
Mina faces down a boss with its mouth wide open in Mina the Hollower.

Don’t miss these eye-catching indies from Day of the Devs’ anniversary stream

Today's Day of the Devs stream brought some surprising news, like a 3D remake of one of gaming's oldest text adventure games.
A giant lizard monster jumps on Kratos in God of War Ragnarok.

God of War Ragnarok review: hellacious sequel’s best moments are its quietest

God of War Ragnarok doesn't quite reach the narrative heights of its 2018 predecessor, but it still delivers with hellacious action.
An embroidery puzzle in the game Stitch.

I’ve found the perfect mobile game and it’s embroidery meets Picross

We've done it. We've found the perfect mobile game: an embroidery puzzle game that combines Picross and stitching.
Bayonetta posing in the air with red background.

Bayonetta 3 review: excellent action game is the true queen of the multiverse

Bayonetta 3 is a new high point for the action series, putting Hollywood blockbusters to shame with its nonstop thrills.
Rose uses superpowers to freeze a mold monster in Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose.

Resident Evil Village’s Shadows of Rose DLC makes the series’ future clear

Like the Fast and the Furious, the new Resident Evil Village DLC is all about family (and superpowers).
Pyramid Head walking in the rain.

Silent Hill 2 doesn’t need a remake. The PS2 version is perfect, flaws and all

The original Silent Hill 2 is full of bad acting, unrealistically thick fog, and uncanny animations. And that's what makes it great.
A pokemon terrestalizes in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Violet and Scarlet are an even bigger leap forward than they seem

We played over an hour of Pokémon Scarlet, getting a good feel for just how open its open world really is.
A player draws an annoyed bird in Jackbox Party Pack 9 minigame Nonsensory.

The Jackbox Party Pack 9 features two ingenious party games you need to try

The Jackbox Party Pack 9 brings five new party games, but two in particular steal the show.
a plague tale requiem preview hands on red floor

A Plague Tale: Requiem review: gorgeous sequel has some growing pains

A Plague Tale: Requiem builds on everything that made its predecessor a surprise hit, though its forced meditations on violence ring hollow.
Mario, Rabbid Peach, and more characters pose in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope key art.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope review: one of Mario’s finest spinoffs

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a step up for the tactics series, with more creative combat that makes every turn a blast.
Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed earbuds sit next to a PS5 and DualSense controller.

PlayStation and Xbox are getting officially licensed Razer Hammerhead earbuds

Razer's new Hammerhead HyperSpeed earbuds are designed to match the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The Razer Edge floats in a digital computer backdrop.

Razer Edge is a 5G gaming handheld with a seriously impressive screen

The Razer Edge is a dedicated cloud and mobile gaming handheld with a 144Hz display and advanced haptic feedback.
Isaac Clarke aims at a necromorph in Dead Space.

Dead Space remake is bloodier and more unpredictable than the original

We played nearly four hours of the new Dead Space remake and there's a lot more happening under the hood beyond its graphical upgrade.
A fleshy monster looms in a dark room in Scorn.

Scorn review: Bold psychological horror game is only half-formed

Scorn pays tribute to H. R. Giger with harrowing visuals that'll haunt your nightmares, but the horror game is better watched than played.
Dragon Quest Treasures' heroes high five.

Dragon Quest Treasures is a great way to introduce your kids to RPGs

We played a good hour of Dragon Quest Treasures, which feels like a great way to introduce young kids to the RPG genre.