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A speedrunner playing a game at Awesome Games Done Quick.

They raised $50 million for charity with dusty consoles. Here’s how

Games Done Quick has raised over $50 million for charity over the past 14 years. Here's the tech that keeps the show going.
Games on Xbox Game Pass.

Is Xbox Game Pass really worth it anymore?

A woman holding a remote while looking at an Amazon Fire TV with the Xbox app on it. It's on the Cloud Gaming menu with Fallout 76, Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 and more on it.

This is the cheapest way to play Xbox Game Pass, but there’s a catch

Berserk B.I.T.S. windows appear on a PC.

This PC game turns Mega Man Battle Network into an idle RPG

Key art for the GSK faction for XDefiant.

XDefiant finds a perfect middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch

The Steam Deck OLED on a pink background.

The Steam Deck has ruined console gaming for me

A pilot sits in a ship in Cygni: All Guns Blazing.

Konami’s latest game turns the retro space shooter into a blockbuster

Key art for Celeste.

Get one of the best games of the last decade for $2 in Steam’s Summer Sale

Ghosts attack a man in Ghosthunter.

You need to check out this PS2 hidden gem that’s now on PS Plus

A man with a gun fights a robot in The First Descendant.

You really need to shut your brain off to enjoy The First Descendant

civilization 6 recommendation steam summer sale

Prepare for Civilization 7 with this $3 Steam Summer Sale deal

Key art for Assassin's Creed III: Remastered

3 PS Plus games to play this 4th of July weekend (July 4-7)

Fallout 3 key art featuring the protagonist wearing the iconic power armor.

3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this Independence Day weekend (July 4-7)

If you need something to play over this Independence Day holiday weekend, try these three fitting games on Xbox Game Pass.
Three colorful PS5s float together in a line.

PlayStation 6: all the features we want to see in Sony’s next console

The PlayStation 6 may still be four years (or more) away, but we're already thinking about the features we'd like to see when it drops.
A city in Frostpunk.

You can get this fantastic PC game for $3 during the Steam Summer Sale

A lot of excellent games got deep discounts during 2024's Steam Summer Sale, but this PC standout should be at the top of your shopping cart.
A screenshot from The Story So Far in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

PlayStation 6 predictions: games we expect to see on PS6

We're only halfway through the PS5's lifespan, but we already have a sense of what games could launch on the inevitable PS6.
The player rides their bike through some townies in Go-Go Town.

If you love Animal Crossing, try this great new PC game next

Steam early access title Go-Go Town is the first game that has recaptured the same magic I felt when playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Key art for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

What’s new in July 2024: 7 upcoming games to check out this month

From Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail to Zenless Zone Zero to Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, there are plenty of exciting new games to play this July.
A puzzle in the remake of Riven.

I had never played Riven before. Its VR remake blew me away

If you've never checked out the world of Riven before, its new remake is an unmissable experience.
Two warriors in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

This is your heads up: July is about to be an incredible month for games

This July may not have many heavy-hitter video games launching, but it's quietly shaping up to be the busiest release month of 2024.
A flesh monster appears in Still Wakes the Deep.

Xbox Game Pass’ new horror game is like a playable John Carpenter movie

If you love John Carpenter movies like The Thing, you owe it to yourself to try Still Wakes the Deep.
Key art for Matterfall from Housemarque and Sony Interactive Entertainment.

3 underrated PS Plus games to check out this weekend (June 28-30)

If you're wondering which games you should play on PS Plus this weekend, try one of these underrated titles, including one of PS5's best launch games.
A soccer player in EA Sports FC 24.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 28-30)

Xbox Game Pass has added some solid games recently. Here are three worth checking out this weekend.
A Samsung TV shows the Xbox Game Pass app that comes in the Samsung Gaming Hub.

I replaced my Xbox with a smart TV, and it went better than I expected

Can a smart TV filled with gaming apps really replace your consoles? We put that question to the test.
A robot shoot a big mech boss in Steamworld Heist 2.

SteamWorld Heist 2 makes an underappreciated classic even better

Based on an impressive demo we played, SteamWorld Heist 2 is a much deeper strategy sequel than you're probably expecting.
A squad fires guns in The First Descendant.

The First Descendant is a solid shooter, but that might not be enough

The First Descendant is a tight shooter with solid co-op action, but will that be enough make it stand out in a crowded genre?
Key art for Metal Slug Attack Reloaded.

This surprising new Metal Slug game is $10 well spent

Metal Slug Attack Reloaded might not play like a traditional Metal Slug game, but it still captures the SNK series' magic.
Concept art of Jade in a red shirt in Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition's Anniversary Gallery.

Beyond Good & Evil’s remaster is worth buying for this one new feature

Beyond Good & Evil -- 20th Anniversary Edition is a great re-release of a cult classic that holds an excellent new feature.
Luigi, scared, closes a door in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD.

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD gives a 3DS classic the treatment it deserves

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is a relatively bare-bones HD port, but it's still a welcome revival of a 3DS classic.
The golden Erdtree in Shadow of the Erdtree.

Too hard? Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s difficulty debate needs some nuance

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has revived a heated debate over difficulty, but players aren't actually listening to one another.
A character makes a decision in Dustborn.

Dustborn’s politically charged action should be on your radar this summer

We got a long look at Dustborn, a stylish adventure game coming this August that's bringing some fierce political commentary.
The hero of Bloodborne stands tall.

Your favorite video game doesn’t need a remake

The video game industry is in the midst of a remake craze, but does every classic game really need one?
Samus Aran poses in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

I made 5 predictions for June’s gaming showcases. Here’s what I got right

Last month, we made five big predictions about what we'd see at Summer Game Fest, Nintendo Direct, and more. So, how much did we get right?
Pagan Min attacks a soldier in Far Cry 4.

3 new PlayStation Plus games to check out this weekend (June 21-23)

If you're a PlayStation Plus Premium or Extra subscriber looking for games to play this weekend, check out these newly added titles.

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