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7 Minutes in Hell is coming for Lethal Company’s multiplayer crown

7 Minutes in Hell is a new cooperative horror game from Goose Goose Duck developer Gaggle Studios that offers up a bite-sized Lethal Company alternative.
The players moves towards a glowing objects in zero gravity in Starfield: Shattered Space.

Shattered Space is Starfield at its very best and worst

Shattered Space leans into some of the best parts of Starfield, but also exposes some core problems that still plague the Bethesda RPG.
Ellie and Riley look at each other in The Last of Us Part 1's version of Left Behind.

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (October 4-6)

PS Plus subscribers just got some great free games to kick off October, including The Last of Us.
Sifu's main character at age 70 in Sifu.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (October 4-6)

You should consider playing Sifu, We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie, or All You Need is Help on Xbox Game Pass this weekend.
Key art from Age of Empires Mobile.

Age of Empires Mobile is the worst kind of mobile spinoff

Age of Empires Mobile turns the PC strategy series into a historical gacha game with initially disappointing results.
Key art for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

I wish Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom had Breath of the Wild’s item degradation

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has a UI problem, but perhaps the answer to solving it is in Breath of the Wild's most divisive feature.
A character draws a bow in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

What’s new in October 2024: 8 new games to look forward to

From remakes like Silent Hill 2 to new titles like Dragon Age: The Veilguard, these are some of the games you should be looking forward to in October.
Sombra's new look in Overwatch 2.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (September 27-29)

Xbox Game Pass subscribers looking for something to play this weekend should check out Overwatch 2, Ara: History Untold, or Wargroove 2.
The cast of Far Cry 5 sits at a table.

3 PS Plus games to check out this weekend (September 27-29)

You should check out Far Cry 5, Wild Card Football, or Sky Gunner out on PS5 this weekend if you're subscribed to PS Plus Premium or Extra.
Save State promotional image with Tony Hawk Pro Skater key art.

Activision has ‘heard the demand’ for more Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater

The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, and Activision says it has heard the demand for the series' return loud and clear.
The key art for Home Sports.

Meta Quest 3’s Home Sports is a mixed reality take on Wii Sports

Home Sports is a new Meta Quest 3 game hoping to replicate Wii Sports' success in the mixed reality space.
Pablo Sanchez in Backyard Baseball.

Backyard Baseball ’97 brings Backyard Sports back next month

Backyard Baseball '97 is launching for $10 on Steam on October 10, kicking off the return of the Backyard Sports franchise.
Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.

PlayStation is remastering the wrong games

The State of Play announcement of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered highlights a major flaw of Sony's remaster strategy and PSVR2 support.
Aloy holds a bow in Lego Horizon Adventures.

Everything announced at PlayStation’s September 2024 State of Play

We're doing a live recap of everything announced for PS5 and PSVR2 during PlayStation's September 2024 State of Play.
Key art for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

After The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, it’s time for Zelda Maker

Nintendo should eventually return to the dungeon-making game idea it had during the development of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Lego Aloy talking to Lego hotdog guy with a machine behind her ready to attack.

PlayStation State of Play September 2024: how to watch and what to expect

Here's everything that you need to know before tuning into September 2024's State of Play featuring PS5 and PSVR2 games.
A redesigned Teemo in League of Legends.

League of Legends is making a big change to its seasonal model

League of Legends is making a big change to how its seasonal model works in 2025, as it will now have three distinctly themed seasons throughout the year.
A hobbit in Tales of the Shire.

I played the first two hours of Tales of the Shire, and I’m not won over yet

We played the first two hours of Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings and haven't quite found our hobbit legs yet.
Sargon in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Mask of Darkness.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s new DLC makes a great game even better

Mask of Darkness is an excellent, challenging piece of DLC for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, one of 2024's most underrated games.
Goro Majima stands with a crew in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the series’ most absurd game yet

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the next entry in RGG Studios and Sega's long-running series, and it's as absurd as it sounds.
Key art for Frostpunk 2.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to check out this weekend (September 20-22)

If you love strategy games and simulations, Xbox Game Pass has some great new additions you'll want to play this weekend.
A card battle in The Plucky Squire.

3 new PS Plus games you should try this weekend (September 20-22)

Check out new PS Plus Premium and Extra Game Catalog additions The Plucky Squire, Road 96, and Mister Mosquito if you're wondering what to play this weekend.
Anubis, with black fur, an Egyptian-styled neck piece, and a jackal head, shooting magic in Palworld.

Nintendo sues Palworld developer: here’s what we know so far

Nintendo is suing Pocketpair, the developers of Palworld. Here's everything we know about that impending lawsuit.
The Sonic themed items coming to Two Point Museum.

Two Point Museum will let players create a Sonic-themed museum next March

Two Point Museum launches in March 2025, and those who preorder the game will be able to customize their museum with Sonic the Hedgehog themed items.
The Highwaymen faction is Season 2 of XDefiant.

XDefiant Season 2 brings Far Cry New Dawn faction and private matches

XDefiant's second season adds a lot of new content, including a faction based on Far Cry: New Dawn, a Private Matches beta, and the long awaited Bomb mode.
Astro Bot dresses up as Kratos.

Video games are having a meta moment, and I love it

If you needed proof that gaming is having a meta-focused moment, look no further than Astro Bot, The Plucky Squire, and UFO 50.
An image of the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model Mario Red Edition.

Nintendo Switch 2 specs and design reportedly leak thanks to prototype

A leak might have just given us our first look at the Nintendo Switch 2, as well as a taste of its souped-up specs.
Jot and his friends in the Plucky Squire

The Plucky Squire review: meta adventure is bursting with creativity

The Plucky Squire channels tributes to The Legend of Zelda and more for an adventure all about how creativity inspires.
Frank West leaps over zombies in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster review: zombie classic still holds up

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is an excellent reminder of what made the Dead Rising series so good in the first place.
The main character of Black Myth: Wukong.

5 games we want to see running on PS5 Pro: Black Myth, Stellar Blade, and more

From Black Myth: Wukong to Stellar Blade, there are many games that could benefit from PS5 Pro enhancements.
Key art for The Punisher game in Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.

Don’t ignore this underrated game in the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection

If you picked up Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, don't sleep on The Punisher, an excellent beat 'em up included in the collection.
The Um Jammer Lammy VIP bot in Astro Bot.

After cameoing in Astro Bot, these games deserve to be on PS5

From Legacy of Kain to Devil Dice, these are some of the games that Astro Bot references, and that we'd like to see make a comeback on the PS5.
Two heroes in Fate Trigger: The Novita face off.

Fate Trigger: The Novita is a new battle royale that mixes Fortnite, Valorant, and anime

Fate Trigger: The Novita is a new battle royale from Tencent that mixes elements of Fortnite and Valorant.
Key art for Age of Mythology: Retold.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (September 13-15)

Xbox Game Pass is adding a ton of games this month. Here are three recent releases you can already dive into this weekend.