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A player stands outside of Fortnite's Super Bowl hub.

Sorry, Meta: Epic Games is already winning the metaverse race

Meta is trying to build the metaverse, but the brand isn't cool enough to hang with Epic Games.
Nintendo 64 console and games.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack shows the joy of short games

Half of Switch Online's Nintendo 64 games can be beaten in one day -- and I love that.
The full cast of characters in Mario Party Superstars stand together.

Mario Party Superstars review: The do-over fans deserve

Mario Party Superstars does the multiplayer series justice, thanks to a more curated experience and fewer gimmicks.
A beekeeper unleashes a swarm of bees in Mundaun.

Need a creepy Halloween game? Mundaun is a must-play this year

Mundaun, a hand-penciled Swedish horror game, is one of 2021's most unforgettable titles.
The logo for Blaseball Short Circuits.

Blaseball: Short Circuits takes the absurdist sports game back to its roots

Absurdist sports simulator Blaseball returns next week with a back-to-basics mini event.
The Guardians of the Galaxy standing together.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy review: Mass Effect meets Spaceballs

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a creative and comedic spin on Mass Effect with some rough edges.
The main characters of Grand Theft Auto V stand side-by-side.

Will Grand Theft Auto 6 come to Xbox Game Pass?

The upcoming Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy -- Definitive Edition collection shows that Game Pass needs Grand Theft Auto more than GTA needs Game Pass.
Samus in Metroid Dread.

Metroid Dread’s speedrunning scene is already off to the races

Players are already beating Metroid Dread in less than an hour and a half -- and the game has been out for less than two weeks.
A player holds a deck of cards in Inscryption.

Inscryption is the creepy Halloween game I needed this year

If you're looking for a disturbing game to play this Halloween, Inscryption is a must-play creep-show.
Key art for Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise.

Animal Crossing won’t take away your DLC items if you ditch Switch Online

Nintendo has confirmed that players won't lose Animal Crossing DLC items if they ditch a Switch Online subscription.
An E.M.M.I. attacks Samus in Metroid Dread.

What Metroid Dread gets right (and wrong) about horror

Death is a hollow threat in most video games, but Metroid Dread concocts a fate much worse for Samus.
A soldier stands next to a downed satellite in Battlefield 2042 Hazard Zone.

Battlefield 2042’s Hazard Zone mode features extraction and buy phases

Battlefield 2042's new mode, Hazard Zone, is all about extracting hard drives to collect in-game currency.
A map screen in Fortnite's Imposotors mode.

A Fortnite and Among Us collaboration seems to be in the works

Fortnite and Among Us may be crossing over, according to a tweet thread between both games' accounts.
Cars race in Forza Horizon 5.

Oh, no! Forza Horizon 5 might turn me into a car guy

Forza Horizon 5 has taught me the joys of driving and I feel myself itching to learn more.
Sora and Mario shake hands in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in front of a half moon.

All 12 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC character reveals ranked

We're looking back at all 12 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC characters and picking the best (and worst) reveals of the bunch.
Samus slides away from an EMMI in Metroid Dread.

Metroid Dread review: The queen is back, all hail the queen

Metroid Dread mixes Alien and David Cronenberg films to create Nintendo's creepiest game to date.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe running on a Nintendo Switch OLED.

Nintendo Switch OLED review: An upgrade’s an upgrade

The Nintendo Switch OLED might not be the upgrade players wanted, but its still a better console than the original Switch.
A helicopter dives into a fiery battle in Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042’s open beta is for players who just want to goof off

Do you only enjoy online shooters for the shenanigans? Welcome to Battlefield 2042.
A leaked image of the Lenovo Legion Play.

Lenovo’s leaked Legion Play cloud gaming console is a flawed idea

Lenovo may be working on a Cloud gaming console called the Legion Play, but that's an inherently flawed idea.
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The best Nintendo 64 games of all time, according to our readers

We asked our readers to help us pick the best N64 games of all time, and the final four were surprising.
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The best Nintendo 64 games of all time, according to our readers

We asked our readers to help us pick the best N64 games of all time, and the final four were surprising.
Nintendo Switch OLED running the new Zelda game.

How we review video games at Digital Trends

Here's everything you need to know about how Digital Trends tests and reviews video games.
Cleavor stands tall in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

PokĂ©mon Legends: Arceus introduces terrifying ‘Noble’ PokĂ©mon

A new trailer for Pokémon Legends: Arceus shows off its biggest, scariest monsters.
A Switch OLED playing Metroid Dread.

The Switch OLED’s superior screen has ruined my regular Switch for me

I didn't want a Nintendo Switch OLED. But after going hands-on with it, my normal Switch just doesn't look the same.
Samus poses after killing a boss in Metroid Dread.

Metroid Dread is better when you know your series lore

We went hands-on with 90 minutes of Metroid Dread, a game that rewards the series' most dedicated fans.
Elden Ring's hero rides a horse and attacks a huge enemy.

Save your money: 2022 is going to be gaming’s next big year

Due to so many delays in 2021, 2022's game lineup is looking absurdly stacked.
Kirby runs around a city in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Everything we saw at September’s Nintendo Direct: Kirby, Splatoon, and more

From a new Kirby game to a collection of Castlevania classics, here's everything we saw at the most recent Nintendo Direct.
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Death Stranding feels more at home on PS5 than it did on PS4

Death Stranding always felt a little lost on PS4. The Director's Cut shows that it should have waited for the PS5.
Sable drives across the desert in a glider.

Sable has the best sound design you’ll hear in a game this year

Sable's art style may garner curious eyes, but its detailed soundscape deserves just as much attention.
The Guardians of the Galaxy stand together in alternate costumes.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy nails the superhero team dynamic

The squad mechanics of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy bring the Marvel team-up dynamic to life.
Colt looks at a flowchart of visionaries in Deathloop.

I wish Deathloop would treat me like a real mastermind

Deathloop sets itself up as a puzzle, but doesn't give players full satisfaction when it comes to solving it.
kena faces down a giant boss in Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits review: A legendary adventure

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is the defining console exclusive of the PS5's first year.
The colorful cast of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door stands on grass.

8 Nintendo GameCube games that need to come to Switch

The Nintendo Switch is sorely lacking GameCube games. Here are eight that should come to the system.
Yagami slide kicks an enemy in Lost Judgment.

Lost Judgment review: Yakuza spin-off loses the plot

Lost Judgment sharpens traditional Yakuza gameplay with faster combat, though its story is a moral mess.