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Peter attacks enemies with the Symbiote Suit in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

3 PS Plus free demos you should try this weekend (May 17-19)

PS Plus Premium subscribers get access to a variety of game trials, so we recommended demoing these great games this weekend.
Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins.

3 Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (May 17-19)

If you're wondering which Xbox Game Pass titles you should check out this weekend, we recommend these games from Ubisoft, Focus Entertainment, and EA.
Woman in the GTA 6 trailer at a rooftop pool party. She's in a white bikini.

Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch in fall 2025

You can expect Grand Theft Auto VI to release sometime in fall 2025, according to Rockstar parent company Take-Two Interactive.
Key art for X-Men Legends

Where are all the great new X-Men video games?

After watching X-Men '97, I was eager to play some X-Men video games. I'd have to go further back than I expected to find them.
Vecna in Dead by Daylight.

Dead By Daylight’s next crossovers include Dungeons & Dragons and Castlevania

Dead by Daylight has an exciting year ahead of it with a new 2v8 mode and crossovers with both Dungeons & Dragons and Castlevania.
Key art for The Casting of Frank Stone.

Dead by Daylight is getting 3 spinoff games, and you can get one for free right now

Dead by Daylight is getting three spinoff games, and you can play the newly released What the Fog for free right now if you have a Behavior account.
Dr. Strange, Iron Man, and Scarlet Witch defend and Sanctum Santorum in Marvel's Midnight Suns.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns creative director explains why the game flopped

Marvel’s Midnight Suns creative director Jake Solomon believes that the strategy game's card-based gameplay was a major factor in its underperformance.
Marvel's Midnight Suns group walk

XCOM’s Jake Solomon is moving on to the life sim genre at new studio

XCOM and Midnight Suns developer Jake Solomon has opened a new studio, which is hard at work on an ambitious life sim.
The logo for Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Codename Red gets new title ahead of reveal this week

The feudal Japan-set Assassin's Creed game formerly known as Codename Red is now officially titled Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Cloud in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Square Enix console exclusivity may be coming to an end soon

Expect more Square Enix games to be multiplatform instead of Nintendo or PlayStation exclusives in the future.
Bryn in Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier

Play the Planet of the Apes game that time forgot after watching the new movie

Just watched Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes? Then you should check out this underrated Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier game starring Neil Newbon.
Miles Morales in Spider-Man outfit fending off crime.

3 PlayStation Plus games you need to play this weekend (May 10-12)

If you're looking for a reason to use your PS5 this weekend, try these great PS Plus titles.
Chai in Hi-Fi Rush.

3 Xbox Game Pass titles you should play this weekend (May 10-12)

Wondering what to play on Xbox Game Pass this weekend? We recommend these titles from Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, studios that Microsoft just closed.
Key art for Dishonored

Closed Xbox studios pitched sequels to Hi-Fi Rush, Dishonored

A new report reveals that Tango Gameworks was pitching Hi-Fi Rush 2 to Microsoft, while Arkane Austin wanted to potentially work on a new Dishonored.
A cinematic shot of Sonic in Sonic Rumble's announcement trailer.

A Sonic game that plays like Fall Guys is coming to mobile

Sonic Rumble is the next Sonic the Hedgehog game, but it's a battle royale that will only be available on mobile.
The physical version of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.

Nintendo’s next game is all about mastering NES classics

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition lets players compete in speedrunning challenges in NES games like Super Mario Bros and The Legend of Zelda.
The four hero characters in Redfall dragging a vampire, who's reaching towards the camera with clawed hands.

Redfall review: multiplayer sucks the life out of a promising vampire shooter

The single-player and multiplayer experiences within Redfall are constantly at odds with one another, and neither side wins that fight.
Sonic give a peace sign in an animation.

Netflix subscribers are getting five games, including Sonic Mania Plus

Sonic Mania Plus, Katana Zero, Braid: Anniversary Edition, and more are all coming to the Netflix Games catalog this month.
Chai points a finger gun at a robot in Hi-Fi Rush.

Microsoft closes the Bethesda studios behind Hi-Fi Rush, Redfall, and more

Redfall's Arkane Austin, Mighty Doom's Alpha Dog Studios, Roundhouse Games, and Hi-Fi Rush's Tango Gameworks are all being shut down by Microsoft.
A Nintendo Switch Red and Blue system.

Nintendo confirms that Switch 2 and a June Direct are coming

Nintendo confirmed it will talk about upcoming Switch games in a Direct this June, as well as its Nintendo Switch successor before the end of the fiscal year.
Two fleets fight in Homeworld: Vast Reaches.

Before you play Homeworld 3, try this VR game as a primer

On the eve of Homeworld 3's launch, the strategy series just got a new VR game that you should check out.
Stellar Blade STALKER fight.

I want more approachable Soulslikes. These new games show that it’s possible

Another Crab's Treasure and Stellar Blade feature great accessibility options. I hope Soulslike developers are taking note.
Hades 2 key art from its first trailer.

The wait is over: Hades 2 is out now in early access on Steam

Hades 2, the highly anticipated sequel to one of the best games of all time, just launched into early access on Steam.
Two soldiers hug in front of an explosion in Helldivers 2.

PlayStation reverses course on controversial Helldivers 2 PC change

Helldivers 2 will not require PC players to create a PlayStation Network account, Sony has confirmed. The reversal comes after plans to do so angered players.
Climbers climb a mountain in Surmount.

This fun and frustrating mountain-climbing game is worth the hike

If you love hilariously frustrating games like Getting Over It, you'll want to play Surmount on your Switch or Steam Deck.
A Helldivers 2 player fires a laser canon.

Helldivers 2 PC players are furious over this controversial change

Helldivers 2 will require PC players to link their PlayStation Network accounts soon, and players are furious about it.
The main character of Tales of Kenzera: Zau stands with two elemental items.

3 underrated PS Plus games you should play this weekend (May 3-5)

If you're a PlayStation Plus Premium or Extra subscriber looking for something to play this weekend, check out these games from EA, Sabotage, and LucasArts.
Senua in Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice.

3 Xbox Game Pass games you need to play this weekend (May 3-5)

If you're looking to dig into Xbox Game Pass' catalog this weekend, give these three games a try.
A character in XDefiant

Call of Duty competitor XDefiant is finally coming out this month

XDefiant, Ubisoft's crossover competitive shooter meant to take on the likes of Call of Duty, will finally launch later this month.
Jack holds a sword in Ghostrunner 2 key art.

You don’t want to miss PS Plus’ great free game lineup this May

PS Plus Essential subscribers can claim four games this month -- and they're all worth picking up.
EVE stares at an enemy in Stellar Blade.

Stellar Blade review: PS5 exclusive’s beauty is only skin deep

Stellar Blade is not as substantive as PS5's other exclusive single-player offerings, but still features some exhilarating combat and art direction.
Nintendo Entertainment System with controller.

A Nintendo emulator is Apple’s top downloaded app after ban reversal

Delta, an emulator that allows you to play classic Nintendo games, is currently the No. 1 app on the iOS App Store after Apple reversed a ban on the program.
Batman stands in front of a bat shadow in Batman: Arkham Shadow.

The next Batman: Arkham game is a Meta Quest 3 exclusive

Batman: Arkham Shadow is coming, but you'll need a Meta Quest 3 to play it.
Senua stares ahead wearing war paint.

What’s new in May 2024: 7 games that you need to play this month

This May might sound like a slow month for games on paper, but it might end up being one of 2024's best.