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An Among Us imposter shoots a volleyball at a player in Knockout City.

If you slept on Knockout City, don’t skip its free relaunch

Knockout City goes free-to-play today just in time for a surprise Among Us crossover. We went hands-on with the new season's content.
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Believe it or not, Diablo Immortal is better than Diablo

After years of mockery, Diablo Immortal gets the last laugh. It's a fantastic mobile experience that's even better than its PC counterpart.
A character flies through a sky full of balloons in Air Twister.

Shenmue’s director made a trippy shooter for Apple Arcade

Air Twister is a new mobile shooter from Yu Suzuki that's reminiscent of Kid Icarus Uprising.
Kaita throws cards in Lost Kingdoms promo art.

20 years ago, Lost Kingdoms defined FromSoftware’s style

FromSoftware's Lost Kingdoms, a peculiar card-battling RPG that turns 20 this week, feels like a blueprint for the Souls series.
Mario and his team pose in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

Mario Strikers: Battle League clubs scratch the FIFA itch

We saw Mario Strikers: Battle League's new modes and customization in action. Here's how the latest Mario sports outing is shaping up.
Karl Fairburne in Sniper Elite 5.

Sniper Elite 5 review: Your senator’s going to freak out

Sniper Elite 5 delivers a fresh take on World War 2 with its immersive sim hooks, even if it doesn't have anything new to say about the conflict.
An astronaut shooting a laser in Hardspace: Shipbreaker.

Hardspace: Shipbreaker review: Solidarity in space

Hardspace: Shipbreaker is a one-of-a-kind anti-puzzle game that's not afraid to advocate for workers' rights.
A still from Umurangi Generation.

Xbox Game Pass is knocking it out of the park this month

Xbox Game Pass may not have a big-name hit this month, but May's lineup has been exceptional for indies.
Promo art for Apex Legends Mobile shows different characters.

Apex Legends Mobile isn’t a great fit for small screens

Apex Legends Mobile runs great on phones, but that's not exactly the ideal way to experience the shooter.
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.