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Koira meditates.

Koira creator explains how Day of the Devs’ prettiest game came to be

Animated musical adventure game Koira was a standout from Day of the Devs 2024. I spoke to its developer to learn more about how it came to be.
One of the main characters of Monster Hunter Wilds

Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2024

We're doing a live recap of everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2024, which will feature games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Metaphor: ReFantazio.
A scary clown with some sort of puppet gun in Killer Klowns from Outer Space.

3 new games on Steam to check out this weekend (June 7-9)

Summer Games Fest and other gaming showcases may be taking the spotlight this weekend, but don't forget about these new titles on Steam.
Gears 5 Kait Hero Close Up

3 first-party Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (June 7-9)

If you're deciding which Xbox Game Pass games to play ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase, try these 3 from id Software, The Coalition, and Obsidian Entertainment.
A Rabbid holds an umbrella gun in Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse.

Ubisoft’s newest game is Final Fantasy’s Fort Condor with Rabbids

Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse is out on Apple Arcade today, and it's another charming curiosity in the service's eclectic backlog.
FFXIV Dawntrail, Erenville looking out on the front of a sailboat

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail takes cues from Mesoamerican culture and Dragonball

At a hands-on preview event, we learned a lot more about Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail and its surprising Dragonball influence.
A PlayStation Access controller sits on a table.

To build a PS5 controller for anyone, Sony had to reinvent the wheel

PlayStation raised the bar for accessibility with its Access Controller. It took a lot of feedback and iteration to get there.
Wall jumping in Splodey.

This retro platformer is like Super Meat Boy or Celeste if you couldn’t jump

Do you enjoy retro platformers? Then check out Splodey, a game where players use explosive potions to launch themselves forward rather than jump.
One of the title characters in Behemoth looms in an image from the upcoming game.

Behemoth blends Skyrim and Shadow of the Colossus into one VR epic

We've played Skydance Games' upcoming VR title Behemoth, and it's giving us flashbacks to both Skyrim and Shadow of the Colossus.
Elden Ring gameplay

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is already wiping the floor with me

We spent three hours with Elden Ring's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. It's just as difficult as you'd expect, with new bosses in a brand new region.
Characters pose in the key art for Cat Quest 3.

I thought Cat Quest 3 wouldn’t be for me. I was very wrong

Cat Quest 3 is already winning us over thanks to its blend of light-hearted adventure and surprisingly deep RPG systems.
Two characters face off at close range in Apex Legends.

Nokia just hosted the first Apex Legends event held completely over Wi-Fi

Can you play competitive games like Apex Legends entirely over Wi-Fi? Nokia thinks you ca, and is working to make it happen.
Terry stands on the hood of a car in Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip.

This homage to The Simpsons: Hit & Run is 2024’s funniest game

Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip is a hysterical adventure that feels like a worthy homage to The Simpsons: Hit & Run.
Samus Aran stands tall in Metroid Prime Remastered.

5 video game reveals we’re dying to see this summer

From Metroid Prime 4 to mid-gen console refreshes, there are a lot of video game announcements we're praying for this summer.
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

Sony just put one final nail in the PlayStation VR2’s coffin

I'm excited for Astro Bot but also disappointed its release affirms that Sony has completely abandoned first-party PlayStation VR2 support.
Paper Luigi holds his hands out.

After The Thousand-Year Door remake, its finally time for Paper Luigi

The Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake is a reminder of the Luigi spinoff we've been waiting two decades for.
A furnace golem looms in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

What’s new in June 2024: 7 upcoming games to keep an eye on

From Elden Ring's new DLC to Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, these are the games that you should keep an eye on this June.
Grozz and more heroes run forward in Star Wars: Hunters.

I’m already loving Star Wars: Hunters’ cast of misfit weirdos

Free-to-play shooter Star Wars: Hunters is coming soon and its might be the funniest and most inventive Star Wars game in years.
A robot flies on a controller in Astro Bot.

Hey PlayStation, I’ll take more games like Astro Bot, please

The excitement over the newly announced Astro Bot underscores a hunger for a return to PlayStation's more eclectic days.
Michael on the phone in Grand Theft Auto 5.

3 excellent PS Plus games to try this weekend (May 31-June 2)

Need something to play on PS Plus this weekend? Try out these excellent games, including one blockbuster that's leaving the service soon.
A giant ghost is wrapped in chains in Hauntii.

Xbox Game Pass has its own Super Mario Odyssey, and it’s a delight

You'll probably never be able to play Super Mario Odyssey on Xbox, but Hauntii on Game Pass might be the next best thing.
Cloud,. Aerith, and Tifa stand together in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

PlayStation Days of Play sale: the best deals that you don’t want to miss

PlayStation's Days of Play sale is live and it's bringing discounts on tons of fantastic games. Here are the best deals we've found.
Senua stares ahead wearing war paint.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 ending, explained: What happens to Senua?

We've broken down the complex plot of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 so you can understand what exactly happened in Xbox's latest game.
Nines Sols main character, Yi

You know cyberpunk. Now let Nine Sols introduce you to ‘Taopunk’

Nine Sols channels the gameplay of Sekiro, Hollow Knight, and Katana Zero to create an immersive new world with a unique Taopunk aesthetic.
Key art for Zet Zillions

May is packed with great games, but don’t miss these 3 hidden gems

May has been full of excellent indie games, but these three standouts shouldn't go under your radar.
Senua stares ahead wearing war paint.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 shows the limits of photorealistic graphics

Hellblade 2 might be the most visually realistic game ever made, but its mixed reception shows that fans aren't always won over by incredible graphics.
Key art of the Prince in The Rogue Prince of Persia.

Move over Hades 2. Another great roguelike just hit early access

The Rogue Prince of Persia is the latest excellent game to hit early access in the wake of Hades 2, Palworld, and Manor Lords.
A Pulse Elite, DualSense, and PlayStation Portal sit on a table.

I would buy a PlayStation Portal 2 if it had this one feature

While the PlayStation Portal is a solid cloud streaming handheld, there's one missing feature that its successor needs to have.
A character stands before a God in Isles of Sea and Sky.

This retro Game Boy throwback is the modern-day Link’s Awakening

If you love The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, you need to check out retro Game Boy throwback Isles of Sea and Sky.
Senua stares at a burning tree in Hellblade 2.

Hellblade 2 struggles to balance a serious message and video game tropes

Hellblade 2 delivers a serious story about mental health, but gamey elements like collectibles distract from its power.
Sonic, Tails, and their pals stand side by side in Sonic Mania Plus.

3 Netflix games you can play with your subscription this weekend (May 24-26)

If you have a Netflix subscription, you can play these three great games for no additional charge this weekend.
Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2.

3 new PS Plus games to play this Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27)

This Memorial Day weekend, play these games from Sony, Rockstar Games, and Ubisoft that were just added to the PlayStation Plus game catalog.
Senua carries a torch in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2.

3 Xbox Game Pass games to play over Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27)

If you're looking for Xbox Game Pass games to play over Memorial Day weekend, check out these three titles.
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MultiVersus is back, but it still has the same identity crisis

MultiVersus is back, and while it's more fun than ever, it also feels like more of a corporate product than ever.