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Please Gran Turismo 7, let me spend my credits on Hondas

I tried to use all my credits in Gran Turismo 7 on Hondas and nearly fell into the microtransaction trap in the process.
Quill jumps into a fight in Moss: Book 2.

Moss: Book 2 review: Modest VR mouse becomes mighty

Moss: Book 2 makes one of VR's best adventure games even better with small, but impactful improvements.
Quill approaches a giant tree with a marking on it in Moss: Book II.

The PlayStation VR2 can’t come soon enough

In dusting off my PS VR to play Moss: Book 2, I'm reminded why Sony's next headset is such a necessary upgrade.
A religious statue with distorted face in Norco.

Norco explores a loss of humanity in our modern world

Norco is a gothic point-and-click adventure game that grapples with personal tragedy in a noisy modern world.
Kirby and Waddle Dee fight enemies in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

What’s the perfect Elden Ring palette cleanser for you?

Coming down from a game like Elden Ring is hard. Here are four games that can help you ease into life after Caelid.
Factorio running on a Steam Deck.

The TSA made fun of my Steam Deck

I was excited to bring my Steam Deck up in the air for the first time. Then airport security got a look at it.
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Star Trek Resurgence is a great fit for the Telltale formula

I went hands-on with Star Trek Resurgence, which perfectly blends Star Trek and the Telltale Games formula for narrative adventure.
Characters stand in a bar in Superfuse.

Superfuse is a superhero Diablo with killer customization

Superfuse is a co-op dungeon crawler that lets players create wild superpowers.
Link runs across Hyrule in the sequel to Breath of the Wild.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 delayed to 2023

The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now slated for a spring 2023 launch.
The entrance to GDC 2022.

For game developers, GDC 2022 was a battle for reality

Some came to GDC 2022 to hype the Metaverse. Others were there to fix the harsh realities of game development.
The Snapdragon G3x sits on a table.

I wish more gaming handhelds felt like the Snapdragon G3x

Qualcomm's developer-only Snapdragon G3x might be the most comfortable video game handheld ever.
Aloy looks over a gorgeous open world in Horizon Forbidden West.

How to manage your dreaded video game backlog

Do you have 1,000 untouched games collecting dust on Steam? Here's how to organize and manage your backlog.
A robot stands with a gun in Gun Jam.

Gun Jam unlocks the natural rhythm hidden in Doom

I went hands-on with Gun Jam at GDC, a first-person shooter that turns Doom into a rhythm game.
Pieces move on a board in Demeo.

Demeo: PC Edition brings VR’s best-kept secret to the masses

Based on our hands-on time with it, Demeo: PC Edition flawlessly makes the jump from VR to PC.
A gas station sits next to a road in Flat Eye.

Flat Eye turns gas station management into a tech dystopia

Narrative management game Flat Eye imagines a world where our reliance on machines hits invasive new heights.
Kirby drills a mole in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land review: Waddle Dee-lightful

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a carefree puzzle-platformer that's eager to make you smile.
A spirit in a yellow raincoat stands on a street in Ghostwire: Tokyo.

Ghostwire: Tokyo review: Folklore becomes freak show

Ghostwire: Tokyo makes up for its generic structure with an engrossing world built around Japanese folklore.
A Wowcube displays a game with a ladybug.

The WowCube is more than a video game gimmick

The WowCube may look like a niche gaming product, but it gives users eight autonomous computers to tool around with.
Garland towers over Jack, Ash, Jed, Sophia, and Neon in

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin isn’t just a meme

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin isn't just a ironic meme game; it's a serious deconstruction of the series its spun off from.
Steam Deck being held in two hands.

Steam Deck vs. cloud gaming: How do they compare?

Is the Steam Deck a better portable solution than cloud gaming? We put the experimental gaming platforms in a head-to-head test.
Armored character wielding sword in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring’s new patch throws a grenade into a culture war

Elden Ring's latest patch has players who have been overeager to defend the game looking a bit foolish.
A woman plays Vampire Survivors on a Steam Deck.

The Steam Deck’s killer app isn’t the game you’d expect

The Steam Deck's power doesn't lie in its ability to run AAA releases; it's early access games that make it special.
The Rock and John Cena face off in WWE 2K22.

WWE 2K22 is my new favorite TV show

WWE 2K22's MyGM mode makes for a surprisingly great TV show that's more satisfying than the real product.
A spirit with a dog paw attacks in Ghostwire: Tokyo.

You can pet the dog (and read its mind) in Ghostwire: Tokyo

Based on its first two chapters, Ghostwire: Tokyo perfectly mixes the freaky and the whimsical.
Kevin Owens punches Rey Mysterio in WWE 2K22.

WWE 2K22 review: Don’t like the show? Book it yourself

WWE 2K22 is a robust wrestling simulator that gives players enough creative tools to fantasy book their own promotion.
The Steam Deck's UI appears on screen.

The Steam Deck’s ‘verified games’ process is very confusing

Looking for which games are playable on Steam Deck? Valve's Verified game process isn't a perfect indicator at the moment.
Serenoa stands next to the scales of conviction in Triangle Strategy.

Triangle Strategy review: Fun tactics, when it lets you play

Triangle Strategy has the bones of a great tactics game, but its obsession with dense political lore weighs it down.
A gorilla swats Kirby in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a perfect Elden Ring chaser

After going hands-on with the first world of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, I'm ready for a chill gaming experience.
A Chocobo roller skates in Chocobo GP.

Chocobo GP is a joyously absurd racer for Final Fantasy fans

Chocobo GP is no Mario Kart, but its full of delightful references for Final Fantasy fans.
A troll fights a player in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring players are discovering its comedic brilliance

Elden Ring may be dark and dreary, but it's also a master class in slapstick comedy.
The Amazon Luna controller.

Amazon Luna adds a Jackbox subscription and retro classics

Amazon Luna is adding three new channels, which give subscribers access to all eight Jackbox games, Atari classics, and more.
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It’s too early for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet coming this year likely means we won't see Arceus' best features in a mainline Pokémon game until 2025.
A Zenith stands against the sky in Horizon Forbidden West.

Horizon Forbidden West takes big-tech billionaires to task

Horizon Zero Dawn was a critique on techno-militarization. Forbidden West has its sights set on spacefaring tech billionaires.
A giant battle in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring made me appreciate Zelda’s weapon degradation

When I couldn't stand to part with my starting weapon in Elden Ring, I finally got why Breath of the Wild broke my toys.