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Rei skates past a big mushroom in Solar Ash.

Solar Ash’s boss fights are Shadow of the Colossus on ice

Solar Ash emphasizes movement over combat to create dance-like combat and boss battles.
A Nintendo GameCube sits on a table with Luigi's Mansion.

The Nintendo GameCube has the best exclusive game library, period

On the 20th anniversary of the GameCube, it's time to remember how stellar the console's library was.
A player plays Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on a Switch Lite.

The Switch Lite has robbed us of great Nintendo party games

Ever since the Switch Lite launched in 2019, Nintendo has failed to deliver on great, multiplayer party games.
Wario and his friends sit around a table in WarioWare: Get It Together!

WarioWare: Get It Together! review: absurdly addictive, weirdly tame

WarioWare: Get It Together! is an enjoyable collection of absurd microgames, but missed opportunities dampen its party potential.
Deathloop's hero shoots an enemy with two handguns.

Deathloop review: Live, die, repeat, and look good doing it

Deathloop is another strong (timed) exclusive for PS5 owners, offering up creative genre-bending gameplay and an impeccable style.
Basketball players in NBA 2K22.

Here’s what we’re playing on National Video Game Day

The Digital Trends gaming team shares what games they're playing this National Video Game Day.
A town square diorama in Fantasian.

If you still hate mobile games in 2021, you’re not playing enough of them

The ongoing stigma around mobile gaming has only become sillier as the platform matures.
Spider-Man attacks an enemy while wearing a metal spider suit in Spider-Man 2.

Please don’t let Insomniac turn into Marvel’s video game studio

Insomniac Games is tied up in Marvel projects for the foreseeable future, but I hope it still has time for its own ideas.
A close look at Wolverine's claws in Marvel's Wolverine.

Everything we saw at the PlayStation Showcase: God of War, Wolverine, and more

Sony held a 40-minute showcase stream, giving updates on some hotly anticipated PS5 games. Here's what we saw.
Sifu's hero slides over a table to kick an enemy.

Sifu’s combat pays respects to kung fu movies and masters

We saw some new footage of Sifu, which showed off its in-depth kung fu combat in detail.
Alan Wake shoots a flare gun in Alan Wake.

Alan Wake Remastered revives the cult classic this fall

Alan Wake Remastered brings 4K visuals and a commentary track to PC and all consoles, including PlayStation.
Shooting a portal in Splitgate.

Splitgate is an online shooter for people who suck at online shooters

Splitgate prioritizes clever plays over technical skill, which makes it a total blast.
Nintendo game boy and game boy color with various hit game cartridges isolated on white background.

7 Game Boy games that should come to Nintendo Switch Online

Game Boy games could be coming to Switch Online soon. Here's seven that need to make the cut.
Two Far Cry 6 players shoot in co-op.

Far Cry 6 bypasses biting political commentary for slapstick comedy

Far Cry 6 delivers political farce instead of satire, and that's an important distinction.
Colt kicks an enemy in Deathloop.

Deathloop is the ultimate action game for speedrunners

After going hands-on with a four-hour demo, Deathloop is looking like 2021's best speedrunning game.
The cast of Marvel Midnight Suns stands in a line-up.

Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021

Gamescom Opening Night Live was filled with some huge game announcements, including a Saints Row reboot.
A purple-lit area featuring deadmau5's mouse mask in Oberhalsi.

Oberhasli is an evolving virtual world built for Deadmau5 fans

Oberhasli is a digital world curated by electronic musician Deadmau5. We sat down with the man behind the mask to hear how it works.
New spartan armor in Halo Infinite.

Halo Infinite’s Gamescom no-show has fans worried — and rightfully so

Halo Infinite didn't appear at Gamescom and still doesn't have a release date. Fans are starting to worry.
Multiple cars race in Mexico in Forza Horizon 5.

Forza Horizon 5 is basically a Fast & Furious video game

Forza Horizon 5's focus on auto stunts is reminiscent of the Fast & Furious film series.
Raz runs on a colorful stage in Psychonauts 2.

Psychonauts 2 review: Empathy and creativity go hand in hand

Psychonauts 2 doubles down on what made the 2005 cult classic so beloved, piling on the creativity.
A pastel colored Tetris board in Tetris Beat.

Tetris Beat unlocks the rhythm of gaming’s most enduring classic

Tetris Beat builds on ideas from 37 years of Tetris games to create something entirely new.
Jin runs across Iki Island in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut on PS5.

Ghost of Tsushima’s Iki Island imagines a more manageable open-world game

I want more open-world games that are the size of Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut's Iki Island expansion.
A Pokemon trainer rides a deer in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus has me craving a full Pokémon Monster Hunter game

Pokémon Legends: Arceus shares a lot of similarities with Monster Hunter, but it could go deeper.
A man wearing the VZR Model One headphones.

VZR Model One review: Get the most out of 3D audio

The new VZR Model One raises the bar for next-gen gaming headphones with audiophile quality.
The main character of Axiom Verge 2 stares at a statue

Can’t wait for Metroid Dread? You need to play Axiom Verge 2 right now

Axiom Verge 2 is filling the Metroid-sized hole in my heart thanks to its top-notch exploration mechanics.
The hero of Fantasian runs.

Don’t sleep on Fantasian, Apple Arcade’s genuine killer app

Fantasian is now fully out on Apple Arcade, giving the platform it's true "must-play" game.
An environment from Abandoned running on PS5.

Abandoned’s mysterious PS5 app is live and players are baffled

A mysterious PS5 app for Abandoned is now live and fans are confused by its contents.
Black Panther holds an enemy in War for Wakanda.

Marvel’s Avengers War for Wakanda DLC looks to the real world for inspiration

War for Wakanda, the latest DLC for Marvel's Avengers, takes inspiration from both comics and real world African architecture.
A frozen man with Liar written on his chest sits in front of oil rigs in Frostpunk 2.

Frostpunk 2 brings more post-apocalyptic city-building to PC

City-building game Frostpunk is getting a sequel, as well as a free demo on Steam this week.
Michael K WIlliams plays Irish in Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042 brings back Michael K. Williams’ Irish as a specialist

Battlefield 2042 will bring back Irish from Battlefield 4 as a playable specialist.
Turtle Beach's Xbox Recon controller standing up on a table.

Turtle Beach Xbox Recon controller review: Game audio mixing made easy

Turtle Beach's Xbox Recon controller sets a new bar for third-party controllers with a commitment to game audio.
The vinyl boxset for the Persona 5 soundtrack.

iam8bit wants physical video games to be as cool as vinyl

Video game company iam8bit is trying to keep physical video games alive in a digital age.
arcadia tv interview

Arcadia.tv fuses sports and esports to turn Tron into a reality

Arcadia.tv fuses sports and esports to create a first-of-its-kind competition.
Francis plays guitar on a cosmic stage in The Artful Escape.

The Artful Escape is a psychedelic, cosmic rock opera

We saw a half an hour of The Artful Escape in action, and it's a trippy rock-and-roll adventure.