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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.
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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.
Iron Man blasts a ship with his palm laser in Iron Man VR.

Meta Quest 2 is getting a former PlayStation VR exclusive and more this fall

Meta is continuing its investment in gaming by bringing a former PlayStation VR exclusive to the Quest 2 this fall.
Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth stand back to back in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion feels like Remake’s B-sides collection

Set your expectations accordingly: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is much more of a straight remake than Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Ships fly around the screen in Missile Command: Recharged.

Atari classic Missile Command gets a revamp this November

Atari is taking a second stab at Missile Command: Recharged with a newly expanded take on the classic.
The cast of Resident Evil 6 stand together.

10 years later, Resident Evil 6 shines as a misunderstood spectacle

Resident Evil 6 may be a black sheep in the horror franchise's history, but its a misunderstood action game that stands out 10 years later.
Key art for Gunbrella shows a man with an umbrella gun.

Gunbrella turned me into shotgun-toting Mary Poppins

We played Gunbrella and the indie action game delivers exactly what you're expecting: a gun that's also an umbrella.
A blue cat chasing a creature.

If you have a Netflix subscription, don’t sleep on the service’s games

If you've yet to try the mobile games included with your Netflix subscription, now's a good week to jump in.
Desta and their friends toss dodgeballs in Desta: The Memories Between.

Desta: The Memories Between review: Netflix scores another great mobile game

Desta: The Memories Between miniaturizes the tactics genre with a heartfelt mobile game about social anxiety and dodgeball.
Squid kids from Splatoon 3.

Splatoon 3’s multilayered grind has me completely hooked

I've already sunk over 70 hours into Splatoon 3 thanks to its multi-layered approach to progression.
The cast of Shovel Knight Dig stand together in promo art.

Shovel Knight Dig review: retro meets modern in this clever roguelike

Shovel Knight Dig is another spin-off success in Yacht Club's growing treasure trove of gems.
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Scorn will make your stomach churn and your brain hurt

We played 45 minutes of Scorn, a grotesque horror game that's not for those with weak stomachs.
The main characters of Grand Theft Auto V stand side-by-side.

The Grand Theft Auto 6 leak is bad for everyone. Yes, even you

This weekend's massive Grand Theft Auto 6 has kicked off complicated debates about transparency in the video game industry.
Michael from Grand Theft Auto V.

Early Grand Theft Auto 6 footage reportedly leaks after major Rockstar hack

Footage from an early build of Grand Theft Auto 6 has reportedly leaked online, as a potential hacker has shared 90 video clips from the game.
Kiriko throws items in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2’s heroes will be tied to battle passes. Here’s how it works

Blizzard outlined Overwatch 2's new seasonal model, which will tie new characters to the sequel's battle pass.
A bunch of tiny creatures stand on a sunflower in Tinykin.

Kill some time before Pikmin 4’s 2023 release with this excellent indie

Pikmin 4 is still a year away, but you can play the excellent Pikmin-inspired Tinykin right now.
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Want to predict the next big Nintendo Switch game? Just rewind 5 years

It's easy to predict what the next big Nintendo Switch sequels will be. All you have to do is rewind time.
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage does not have an Adults Only rating or loot boxes

Ubisoft confirms that Assassin's Creed Mirage does not have an Adults Only rating and will not include gambling.
The new Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 model.

Splatoon 3 players: You need to download the Nintendo Switch Online app

If you're playing Splatoon 3, you're going to actually want the Nintendo Switch Online app.
The Unknown fires pistols at a demon in Metal: Hellsinger.

Metal: Hellsinger review: this headbanging shooter is a bit one-note

Metal: Hellsinger makes up for its one-note rhythm-shooting with a fantastic metal soundtrack.
A post in Splatoon 3 says a user is playing the game on a modded 3DS.

Splatoon 3 is already my favorite social media platform

No discourse, just goofs. The hottest new social media platform is a Splatoon 3 lobby.
Four Splatoon 3 inklings standing together.

Splatoon 3 review: the antidote to your modern multiplayer woes

Splatoon 3 spares no expenses in delivering a wildly fun experience whether you're in it for single or multiplayer.
Ellie aiming a rifle.

The Last of Us Part I makes Part II’s flaws much more apparent

The lean, focused nature of The Last of Us and its Left Behind DLC stand in contrast to the comparatively bloated sequel.
Shooting a portal in Splitgate.

Splitgate support to wind down as 1047 Games begins work on its next shooter

Splitgate is getting a 1.0 launch next month in its last major update. 1047 Games exclusively told us why the game is winding down and what's next.
A white arrow shows Joel where to go in The Last of Us Part I.

Turn on these 6 accessibility settings in The Last of Us Part I before you start

Even if you don't think you need them, you should enable these accessibility features in The Last of Us Part I before you start playing.
Ellie pets a giraffe in The Last of Us Part I.

The Last of Us Part I review: Revolutionizing gaming in a new way

The Last of Us Part I is incredible, superfluous, and necessary all in one complicated remake package.
Promo art for I Was a Teenage Exocolonist shows the game's cast.

This excellent sci-fi RPG shows how kids absorb the politics around them

Indie title I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is an empathetic narrative RPG that explores how kids are shaped by their political surroundings.