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GDC developer survey shows the full impact of the pandemic on gaming

This year's GDC State of the Game Industry survey reveals how much the pandemic impacted gaming.
Link flying in The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD

Skyward Sword HD improves quality of life, but that was never the problem

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD fixes some annoyances, but can't fix the real problems.
A hammer-wielding villain in Resident Evil Village.

How Resident Evil Village used motion capture to create iconic monsters

Resident Evil Village's Performance Director Masato Miyazaki beaks down the game's tricky motion-capture process.
Steam Deck being held in two hands.

Steam Deck brings gaming’s ongoing accessibility issues into focus

The Steam Deck has accessibility experts concerned about how text and UI will look on a small screen.
A Viking runs towards a building in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

Assassin’s Creed Infinity could use less content, not more

Assassin's Creed Infinity might be the series' biggest game yet, and that's a troubling thought.
A rider rides a Tigrex in Monster Hunter Stories 2.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin review: A less intimidating hunt

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a perfect Monster Hunter game for players who find the series overwhelming.
OLED Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch OLED’s new dock can be purchased separately

Nintendo says that its newly redesigned Switch OLED dock will be sold separate from the console through its website.
Deathloop's hero shoots an enemy with two handguns.

Deathloop will be focus of Sony’s next State of Play stream this week

Sony is hosting another State of Play event, which will feature nine minutes of Deathloop gameplay.
Screenshots from Greenboy Games' Game Boy titles.

Meet the developer who’s still making physical Game Boy games

Dana Puch runs a one-man studio called Greenboy Games, which only produces physical Game Boy releases.
Waluigi rides a cart in Mario Kart 8.

Who will get Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s last spot? 5 realistic options

With one spot left in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, here's who could realistically join the roster.
The Doom Slayer shoots demons in Doom Eternal.

Doom Eternal’s next-gen upgrade has Id thinking about the future

Doom Eternal's Marty Stratton and Billy Khan sat down with Digital Trends to talk about the art of the next gen-upgrade.
Ratchet and Clank

The best video games of 2021 so far: Ratchet & Clank, Monster Hunter, and more

Here are the eight best games we've played throughout the first half of 2021.
Mario, Wario, and Rosalina run in Mario Golf: Super Rush.

Mario Golf: Super Rush review: Less is more in golf scores, not video games

Mario Golf: Super Rush features the series' best core golf gameplay, but is severely lacking in content.
Master Chief holds a battle rifle in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Halo: Master Chief Collection is 50% off ahead of Halo Infinite’s release

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is 50% off in the Steam Summer Sale, just ahead of Halo Infinite's holiday release date.
A crowd of Sims attends an in-game musical festival.

The Sims 4 will host an in-game music festival where artists perform in Simlish

The Sims 4 will host an in-game music festival headlined by Bebe Rexha, who will sing in Simlish.
sonic 30th anniversary concert stream

Sonic’s 30th anniversary concert showed what a perfect digital event looks like

Sega's 30th anniversary Sonic the Hedgehog livestream was a joyous moment for fans of the series.
Bugs Bunny fights robots in Space Jam a New Legacy The Game.

A fan-made Space Jam beat-’em-up game is coming to Xbox Game Pass

A fan-made Space Jam: A New Legacy game is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ahead of the new movie.
The Xbox Fusion 2 controller next to an Xbox Series X.

PowerA Fusion Pro 2 for Xbox review: A cheaper Elite Series 2 with compromises

PowerA's new Xbox Fusion Pro 2 controller is cheaper than an Elite Series 2, but for a reason.
Game Builder Garage on nintendo switch

Game Builder Garage turns Nintendo’s greatest weakness into a strength

Game Builder Garage turns Nintendo's tendency to overexplain into a foolproof programming tutorial.
Kena sitting in the forest.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits hands-on: Pikmin-like creatures steal the show

We played one hour of Kena: Bridge of Spirits, which features a surprising, Pikmin-esque mechanic.
Samus swings at an enemy in Metroid Dread.

Metroid Dread has been in the works for 15 years

Metroid Dread producer Yoshio Sakamoto confirmed that the game has been in the works since 2005.
The updated visuals of Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp.

Nintendo’s E3 Direct set the stage for a Game Boy Advance renaissance

Between Metroid Dread, Wario Ware, and Advance Wars, Nintendo is finally taking players back to the Game Boy Advance era.
Ratchet tethers through a portal in Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart developer breaks down the most impressive tech feats

Insomniac Director of Core Technology Mike Fitzgerald explains all the tech tricks that make Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart work.
Link runs across Hyrule in the sequel to Breath of the Wild.

E3 2021 Day 4 recap: Nintendo delivers the Direct fans have always wanted

Here's our ongoing recap of E3 2021, which breaks down the biggest news and trends of the expo.
Redfall

The best games from E3 2021: Metroid Dread, Redfall, and more highlights

These are the best new games we saw at E3 2021, including Redfall, Metroid Dread, and more.
Key art for Metroid Dread on Switch.

Every game announcement from Nintendo’s E3 2021 Direct

Nintendo closed out E3 2021 with a 40-minute Direct featuring Metroid Dread, Breath of the Wild 2, and more.
A hunter and a palamute in Monster Hunter Stories 2.

Every announcement from Capcom’s E3 2021 showcase

Capcom hosted an E3 2021 livestream, which included news on Monster Hunter Rise and Resident Evil Village.
Star-Lord and the crew in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

Guardians of the Galaxy will make players craft motivational speeches

The developers behind Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy break down some of the game's wackiest systems.
Verizon 5G Super Bowl

Riot Games and Verizon expand training program for women in esports

Verizon announced a new initiative at its E3 2021 showcase that will provide mentorship to women in esports.
Promotional art for Starfield.

Starfield is coming, but Bethesda still hasn’t given many reasons to care

Starfield may have gotten a fancy teaser at E3 2021, but we still have few reasons to be excited about it.
Arcade1Up's new X-Men home arcade cabinet.

Arcade1Up’s latest home arcade cabinets include Turtles in Time, X-Men, and more

Arcade1Up announced five new arcade cabinets at E3 2021, including faithful reproductions of three beloved 1990s beat-em-ups.
The full squad in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

Everything announced at Square Enix’s E3 showcase

Here's every announcement from Square Enix's E3 2021 showcase, including Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.
The cast of characters in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy puts a superhero spin on Mass Effect

Square Enix unveiled marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy at E3 and it borrows several ideas from Mass Effect.
Promo art for the vampire shooter Redfall.

Every announcement from Microsoft and Bethesda’s joint E3 showcase

Microsoft and Bethesda held a 90-minute joint showcase that revealed tons of Xbox games.