Gaming

If you’re looking for a great game that parents and kids can play together, you can’t do much better than Pikmin 4.

There are too many great video games to keep track of, but we’re here to help you find one or two we think you’ll love.

The Apple Vision Pro, a $3,500 mixed-reality headset that will go on sale in early 2024, is Apple’s big bet on augmented and virtual reality.

There are too many great video games to keep track of, but we’re here to help you find one or two we think you’ll love.

Roguelikes take the game genres you might be familiar with and add surprises and challenges that change every time you play them.

There are too many great video games to keep track of, but we’re here to help you find one or two we think you’ll love.

There are too many great video games to keep track of, but we’re here to help you find one or two you might love.

For Nintendo fans and gamers on the go, the Switch is a no-brainer, and we’re here to help you figure out which version to get—for yourself or someone else.

Whether you think of the Steam Deck as a portable PC or a handheld console, it’s become one of our favorite ways to play games.

PlayStation’s latest VR headset is excellent, but the Meta Quest 2 offers more games for less.

There are too many great video games to keep track of, but we’re here to help you find one or two you might love.

PlayStation’s new $200 controller isn’t for everyone, but the DualSense Edge offers a great, premium experience for those willing to spend the extra money.

Managing your kids’ internet use can be a headache, even when you’re a tech-savvy parent. We found some solutions—sort of.

As an autistic person, our writer finds that the right video game can boost her focus and motivation during the workday.

We’ve assembled our favorite games for families and friends to play together on the Nintendo Switch (and more).

The Nintendo Switch Sports versions of soccer, volleyball, badminton, bowling, tennis, and chambara use motion-control play that’s particularly fun in groups.

It’s-a Mario Day, and we’ve got some great deals on some of our favorite Mario games for the Nintendo Switch.

Here are some of the best prices we’ve seen on Wirecutter-recommended gaming essentials.

Elden Ring may turn out to be the best game of the year, but that doesn’t mean everyone will enjoy it.

With so many new, expanded, and revived games announced for the Nintendo Switch in February 2022, we think most people will find a few to be excited about.

With Nintendo Switch Sports, Wii Sports fans and newcomers are finally getting a modern follow-up to one of the best-selling games of all time.

Microsoft has announced plans to purchase Activision Blizzard for a whopping $68.7 billion. Here’s what to expect from the groundbreaking deal.

If you’re looking for a video game for your next family game night, these are the games we recommend for all ages and skill levels.

Setting up a gaming console you plan to give someone for the holidays before you gift it will ensure that they can start playing the moment they unwrap it.

Your game console collects plenty of information, but with a few settings changes, you can limit how much data you share with strangers or companies.

Want a great way to play new games for years to come but can’t find a PS5 or Xbox Series X? Don’t write off Microsoft’s entry-level option: the Xbox Series S.

The beautiful new Nintendo Switch OLED Model will be worth the investment for some people, but young kids may prefer the Switch Lite.

If you missed the reappearance of the PlayStation 5 at Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon, here’s our advice for the next restock.

If you don’t have much time to set aside for video games, here are four satisfying titles you can still enjoy in your spare moments.

The next new Zelda game won’t be out until 2022, but we think “Breath of the Wild” fans will enjoy these five games while they wait for the sequel.

In the pursuit of building my first gaming PC, the most invaluable tool for my journey was a video game.

The electronics industry is dealing with a silicon chip shortage. Our experts discuss which products this might affect, and for how long.

Roxane Gay on why she loves to play Beat Saber, golf, and especially poker on her Oculus Quest 2.

If you’re stuck inside and need something to help reduce your anxiety, these relaxed video games will get the job done.

The voice assistant turns out to be an effective and impartial ally in maintaining a competitive board-gaming family’s holiday-season peace.

We gathered recommendations to our favorite gifts for video gamers, from popular games to give with new consoles to lesser-known greats for experienced gamers.

Give the gift of gaming this holiday season—and save money while you do it.

We tested 10 gaming chairs and found that the inexpensive BirdRock Home Adjustable Memory Foam Chair—not an X Rocker—is the best for most living rooms.