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A plaza in Escape Academy.

Escape Academy brings the escape room to your living room

Escape Academy looks to capture the thrill of escape rooms with a puzzle game that's friendly for players of all ages.
Leysha sits over a body in Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong review: A dense meal

Vampire: The Masquerade -- Swansong is an impressive narrative RPG that isn't too friendly to World of Darkness newcomers.
A customized PS5 Reflex controller built using Scuf's builder tool.

Design your own PS5 controller with this handy tool

Scuf Gaming created a powerful customization tool for its PS5 Reflex controller that goes one step further than Xbox's Design Lab.
Ash Williams and other characters in Evil Dead: The Game

Evil Dead: The Game shines where other 4v1 games fail

Evil Dead: The Game's approach to asymmetrical multiplayer puts the emphasis on dramatic irony instead of power imbalance.
Miles drops his phone while swinging in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

PS Plus won’t beat Xbox Game Pass, and that’s why I’m sold

Sony's revamped PS Plus doesn't look like it'll compete with Xbox Game Pass -- and that's it's strongest selling point.
A player plays Destiny 2 on Google Stadia.

Cloud gaming is not your enemy

Skepticism around cloud gaming is justified, but the tech continues to prove that it can help more than hurt.
Xbox Series X with controller.

With Starfield delayed, 2022 is the ultimate test for Xbox

The delays for both Starfield and Redfall give Microsoft a chance to prove that Xbox Game Pass is the only exclusive that matters.
A giant tree hangs in fog in Rogue Legacy 2.

Inside the long, emotional journey of an early access hit

Cellar Door Games gives a behind the scenes look at the nerve-racking early access process that made Rogue legacy 2 a hit.
Halo Infinite Last Man Standing promo.

Halo Infinite’s long-term woes should come as no surprise

Halo Infinite issues continue to prompt heavy fan feedback in Season 2, putting long-awaited features in danger of more delays.
Newcastle raises his shield in Apex Legends.

Apex Legends adds ‘cool dad representation’ with new hero

Apex Legends' new hero, Newcastle, is a cool superhero father with a dad body and a supportive move kit.
A hero fights an eyeball boss in Rogue Legacy 2.

Rogue Legacy 2 is the perfect ‘one more’ game

Rogue Legacy 2's clever approach to progression makes it the kind of game that'll make you say "one more run" for hours.
Dale throws a golden turd in Warped Kart Racers.

Finally, there’s a King of the Hill kart racing game

Warped Kart Racers mashes up King of the Hill, Family Guy, and more in a new Apple Arcade exclusive.
A half-solved Knotwords puzzle appears.

Tired of Wordle? Knotwords is your next daily obsession

Knotwords is a new daily word game that's a mix between a crossword puzzle, word scramble, and sudoku.
The Avngers stand together in Marvel's Avengers.

Square Enix’s studio sale is good news for everyone

Square Enix cutting off the Western limb of its business was inevitable, but it's also the right move for everyone involved.
A dead monster lies on Apex Legends' Storm point map.

Apex Legends’ new season drops a dead kaiju in the game

Apex Legends: Saviors is making some major changes to the Storm Point map, and they all revolve around a giant dead crustacean.
Promo art for Apex Legends Mobile shows different characters.

Apex Legends Mobile drops this month with exclusive modes

Apex Legends Mobile finally hits phones in May, and Respawn shared some new details about the stand-alone shooter.
A Mii hits a tennis ball in Nintendo Switch Sports.

Nintendo Switch Sports review: Some things never get old

Nintendo Switch Sports is as fun as the series has ever been, even if some of its more complex minigames miss the mark.
A framed photo in The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe celebrates the original game.

Don’t ask questions, just play Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

If you had written off The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe as a simple rerelease, think again.
A Dorfromantik board shows trees and rocks.

Dorfromantik is the soothing game we need in today’s world

The team behind Dorfromantik explains the appeal of the minimalist city builder in today's hectic world.
The siblings in A Plague Tale: Requiem walk together.

Plague Tale, Cuphead, and more will be at Tribeca Fest 2022

This year's Tribeca Fest features nine games as official selections, including A Plague Tale: Requiem, Cuphead's upcoming DLC, and more.
A building explodes in Teardown.

Teardown gets what makes Hollywood heists so thrilling

Teardown may be the first video game to really nail the thrills of an Ocean's 11-style heist.
Tails rides a boat in Tails Adventure promo art.

Forget Sonic 1-3, where are my Sonic Game Gear remasters?

While Sonic Origins will remaster the hedgehog's most iconic games, the franchise's more obscure titles have been left in the dust.
Hive Guardians created by the Witch Queen Savathun

The Witch Queen made me a healthier Destiny 2 player

The Witch Queen is the first Destiny 2 expansion where I'm not playing out of compulsion.
A gamer plays Spellcorked on the Playdate.

The Playdate is a better gaming handheld than the Switch

The Playdate's tiny form factor and bite-sized games make it the kind of portable gaming device I've been missing.
A Mii swings a baseball bat in Wii Sports.

Let’s admit that Wii Sports is the best game ever made

As Nintendo Switch Sports approaches, it's time to put some respect on Wii Sports' name.
A gamer holds a Playdate in their hands.

Playdate review: WarioWare as a gaming handheld

The Playdate is a totally charming handheld gaming experience as long as you're willing to roll with its experimental approach to game releases.
A high schooler looks at a mech in 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.

It’s secretly a killer month for the Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch eShop has been quietly filling up with hits this April.
Atari cartridges sit in a pile.

For Atari, preservation isn’t just about saving old games

Video game preservation is much more complicated than porting old games to modern consoles according to Atari.
Tree and skeleton characters in the Mythforce gameplay.

MythForce is a roguelike that looks just like an ’80s cartoon

MythForce, a new roguelike inspired by 80s cartoons, is one of the most remarkable looking games I've seen in years.
The Aerox 9 Wireless sits on a table.

SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless review: Click to your heart’s content

SteelSeries' Aerox 9 Wireless is a superb MMO/MOBA gaming mouse that's far lighter than the competition.
Bugsnax characters look up at a giant moth in the Isle of BIGsnax DLC.

Bugsnax is coming to Xbox and Switch alongside its big DLC

PS5 launch game Bugsnax is finally coming to Xbox consoles and Switch, and it'll include the game's upcoming Isle of BIGsnax DLC.
Two sportsmates swordfight in Nintendo Switch Sports.

Nintendo Switch Sports could be 2022’s best multiplayer game

After playing an hour of Nintendo Switch Sports, I'm convinced that Nintendo has a Switch multiplayer hit on its hands.
Sonic and Knuckles clash in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 review: Blurry sequel stalls out

Sonic the Hedgehog 2's furry heroes steal the show, but its live-action ensemble stalls the sequel's momentum.
Dr. Eggman looks at a hologram in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2’s wild post-credits scene explained

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 sets the stage for a sequel that's sure to get fans talking. Here's what the film's post-credits scene sets up.