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How the Developer of Among Us Is Helping Indie Studios Survive Gaming’s Current Tumult
As the video game industry contracts, indie developers are left with fewer options for funding. Innersloth has some ideas for how to provide a lifeline.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has a release date and a new gameplay trailer, both of which were announced at Tuesday's Nintendo Direct.
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For months, players have been complaining about high rents in the city-building sim. This week, developer Colossal Order fixed the problem by doing something real cities can’t: removing landlords.
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The Indie Horror Game That Launched a Surprising Queer Hopepunk Revolution
Signalis came out in 2022 to strong reviews but has mostly stayed under the radar. Two years later, it has amassed a following of women, nonbinary, and queer folks who have created a hopeful community based around its grimdark themes.
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Gear & Tips
The Best Nintendo Switch Games for Every Kind of Player
From Hyrule to Hallownest, these are our absolute favorite escapes for the best portable console.
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The Best Gaming Headsets for Every System
Lend depth and drama to your gameplay with the right gaming headset for any console or device.
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The 18 Best PlayStation Plus Games
What should you play next on your PS5 or PS4? From Fallout 4 to Ghost of Tsushima, Sony’s subscription service has a ton of great video games.
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The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player
A great gamepad instantly levels up your play. These are our top picks for Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
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Reviews and Impressions
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Sets a New High for the Series
Square Enix’s latest installment in the Final Fantasy VII reboot trilogy raises the stakes with huge open-world maps, more side-quests—and of course, chocobo.
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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is an Impressive Achievement in Storytelling
RGG’s latest Like a Dragon game trades crime melodrama for deep character development.
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This Game Console Gets the Whole Family Off the Couch
The Nex Playground uses motion tracking to put you in the game for family fun with a side of fitness.
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The Sony Access Controller Is a Beautiful Addition for All Gamers
Sony’s first accessible controller is an excellent start and a welcome new part of PlayStation's lineup, but it has a ways to go before being truly incredible.
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