An upcoming content update for Epic Games' Fortnite will introduce the new Playground mode. Four players are sent to the battle royale map where they are free to explore and create, making it the perfect choice for new players looking to experiment with the game's many systems. It is only available for a limited time.

Gears of War will drop the "of War" from its title for Gears 5, which The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson has confirmed is the game's full title. Microsoft previously announced Gears of War 4 as "Gears 4" but ended up reverting back to the standard title before the game launched in 2016.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has passed 50 million total sales, and when factoring in the mobile versions, it now has more than 400 million players. The game is currently on sale for PC in the Steam store, costing $20 instead of its usual $30, and the sale will last until July 5.

CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 was shown at behind-closed-doors demonstrations during E3 2018, and the PC the studio used to play the game had some hefty specifications. Here's what the rig included. Can your PC handle the game at these settings, or are you going to need to upgrade?

Epic Games' Fortnite was released for Nintendo Switch during E3 2018, and in just 24 hours the game managed to amass more than 2 million players. It has over 125 million players on all platforms, and it shows no signs of slowing down. The game will come to Android later this summer.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a loving tribute to Nintendo and gaming history. A terrific multiplayer fighter in its own right, even single-player fans have plenty to love this time. Extra DLC characters will flesh out the already enormous roster of famous fighters and will keep Switch owners occupied for a long time.

Id Software’s Rage saw the famous first-person shooter studio go in a decidedly more serious direction than its past game, and it didn’t always pay off. Rage 2, developed by Id and Avalanche Studios, arrives next spring, and looks to right some of the wrongs seen in the original game.

The majority of games revealed or shown during E3 2018 are planned to launch on current-generation consoles or PC, but there are a few we suspect could actually launch on future platforms. Here are the eight games we suspect could come to next-generation systems, even if they also appear on Xbox One or PS4.

Metroid Prime 4 was announced by Nintendo at E3 2017, but the game was absent from this year's presentation. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé has confirmed that the game is still progressing well, but it's unclear when we'll finally see it in action or learn story details.

Metro Exodus moves the action out of the Moscow subway system and across a devastated Russia, but 4A Games’ latest shooter didn’t forget what made the series so beloved in the first place. Only occasional technical and structural issues hamper what is the best Metro game to date.

There were plenty of great announcements and trailers during E3 2018, but there were also quite a few mistakes made by a variety of companies. These are the biggest mistakes of E3 2018, including moments from the Xbox, EA, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Nintendo, and Square Enix conferences.

Many games were leaked before E3 2018 had even begun, but that didn't stop us from being surprised by some huge announcements from companies like Bethesda, Microsoft, From Software, and Nintendo. From game reveals to new acquisitions, there were the biggest surprises of E3 2018.

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! look to be the perfect games for longtime fans of the series, with areas from Pokémon Yellow now looking as we wished they did years ago. The game even includes gyms, complete with the characters we remember from Yellow and the animated series.

Nintendo has announced Super Mario Party for the Switch, and it's coming this October. The game offers new ways to play for those with more than one console, as well as several new mini-games. If you've ever wanted to flip meat in a pan or race tricycles, you'll be very happy.

The first gameplay for Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding was shown during the PlayStation E3 2018 press conference, and it has us even more confused about the bizarre science-fiction title. Want shadowy figures, babies in fluid sacs, and weird flashing monster-detecting devices? It's all here.

Sony and Naughty Dog showed off the first gameplay demonstration for The Last of Us: Part II during the PlayStation E3 2018 press conference, and it was an intense and violent slice of the game. The footage focused exclusively on Ellie, who will be the playable character this time around.

Ubisoft's Skull & Bones is shaping up to be a major expansion of the naval warfare mechanics introduced in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and the demonstration shown at E3 2018 pitted friends against each other. The game is expected to arrives to consoles and PC in 2019, with a beta being held earlier.

Publisher Bethesda had plenty of games for its E3 2018 Showcase, including The Elder Scrolls VI and Starfield, as well as the upcoming online game Fallout 76, which launches this November. Other announcements included sequels to two beloved first-person shooters and some VR news.

Gameplay shown for Rage 2 during Bethesda's E3 2018 Showcase has us very excited to get our hands on the sequel. It's zanier and more creative than the original, but it's still Rage at heart. The game -- and a goofy severed head collector's edition -- will be available on consoles and PC next spring.

Microsoft came out swinging for its E3 2018 press conference. In addition to announcing several exclusive games from big franchises, the company also unveiled a brand new game studio and the acquisition of several others. Here is everything announced during the press conference.

E3 2018 has begun, and publishers have started to release new game trailers, teasers, and gameplay demonstrations to show off many of their big upcoming releases. Here are some of the best game trailers of E3 2018, including an extended look at Anthem from Electronic Arts and BioWare.

Electronic Arts skipped the main E3 floor and focused on previously-announced games during its EA Play 2018 press conference, held on June 9. From Anthem gameplay to, Battlefield V footage and even a first look at Unravel 2, here are the biggest games, announcements, and news from EA Play 2018.

Sony has revealed the free games PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive in June, and there are some heavy hitters. In addition to the excellent strategy game XCOM 2, members will be able to grab an underrated tactical shooter for PlayStation 3 and a fantastic motorcyle-based platform-racer.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s omission of a campaign could have been a deal breaker, but multiplayer, Zombies, and the new Blackout mode make it one of the best shooters of the year. In abandoning campaign mode, Treyarch may have also set a new standard for battle royale.

Nintendo will once again forgo a traditional press conference this year in favor of an E3 2018 video presentation. Here is what to expect from this year's show, including brand-new game announcements, news on previously announced titles, and the surprises we think we'll see.

Microsoft needs a big E3 to gain some momentum this generation, with its Xbox One X in desperate need of games to show off its power. Here is what we expect to see announced during the company's show, including first-party exclusive games as well as third-party titles and even a new piece of hardware.

Electronic Arts is once again skipping E3 in June and will instead host its own EA Play event during the same time. The event is likely going to feature Battlefield and Anthem heavily. Here are the games we think will show up, including those already confirmed and those we've heard rumors about.

Game publisher Square Enix will be hosting its own E3 2018 presentation this year, showing off its lineup of upcoming games. We expect to see already announced titles like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Kingdom Hearts III, likely alongside unannounced games. The event will be held on June 11.

More than 24 years after its initial release, Squaresoft’s Final Fantasy VI is still one of the best role-playing games of all time, with an eclectic cast of characters and plenty of surprises in its story. You just better be prepared to clear your schedule before you play it.

‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ understands what made the previous games adrenaline-pumping fun. Its world is filled with secrets, tombs, treasure, and hidden areas just waiting to be discovered. With wonderful performances from its cast and a tremendous final act, it’s a must-play.

Super Mario Bros. 3’s art style almost stopped one writer from ever experiencing one of the most beloved games ever made.

Sony went all-in on its PlayStation Paris Games Week press conference, with a ton of new game announcements and trailers.

This year, composer Dan Romer scored his first video game, the music of "Far Cry 5", but influence of his past film work can still be heard.

Splatoon 2 improves on the original across both its campaign and multiplayer, in small but meaningful ways.

E3 2017 featured plenty of games we already knew about, but it also had its share of surprise announcements. Here are our favorites.

E3 2017 was packed full of new game announcements and demonstrations of upcoming titles, but several games skipped the event entirely.

Shadow of the Colossus was announced for PlayStation 4 at E3 2017. The game appears to be a complete remake of the PlayStation 2 original.

Electronic Arts showed off a variety of games during its EA Play event this year, including two brand new games from acclaimed developers.