Everything announced at Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2025

Annapurna Interactive just held a new showcase, revealing spring release dates for To a T, Skin Deep, and more.

News         February 24, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds review: thrilling action RPG is shockingly chill

Monster Hunter Wilds keeps Capcom's winning streak going with a deep action RPG that's surprisingly laid back.

Reviews         February 24, 2025

This $5 Steam game about digging a hole has consumed my life

A Game About Digging a Hole is exactly what it sounds like, and it's shockingly hypnotic.

Features         February 23, 2025

My Friend Pedro follow-up Shotgun Cop Man is Celeste with guns

Shotgun Cop Man is the latest game from the creator of My Friend Pedro, and it's about going to hell to arrest Satan.

Features         February 21, 2025

Scuf Valor Pro review: premium Xbox controller is a fine runner-up

The Scuf Valor Pro packs a lot of features in for $100, but its a runner up in a crowded field of premium Xbox controllers.

Reviews         February 20, 2025

Why would I ever want to play a video game created by AI?

Generative AI is creeping into video game development, but there will never be a true substitute for human decision making.

Features         February 20, 2025

Lost Records: Bloom and Rage gives digital camcorders the love they deserve

There's a lot to praise in Lost Records: Bloom and Rage, but its standout feature is its authentic 90s camcorder.

Features         February 19, 2025

Monster Train 2 breathes new life into one of 2020’s best games

Monster Train 2 follows up on 2020's hit deckbuilder with new clans, cards, and strategies.

Features         February 19, 2025

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review: all schtick, no substance

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has fun with its absurd premise, but its uncharacteristically weak story is a let down.

Reviews         February 18, 2025

Warriors: Abyss review: this Hades-inspired Musou is stuck in purgatory

Warriors: Abyss has deceptively deep action hooks, but they go to waste in a shallow Hades riff that doesn't take much skill to master.

Reviews         February 15, 2025

When a video game becomes a eulogy for its own creator

Afterlove EP honors the memory of creator Mohammad Fahmi, who died in 2022, with a sincere story about the mess that a loss leaves behind.

Features         February 13, 2025

Wanderstop is brewing up a clever twist on the cozy genre

Wanderstop looks to spice up the cozy game genre with a more puzzling spin on the shop management sim.

Features         February 13, 2025

Everything announced at PlayStation State of Play February 2025

Sony is lifting the lid on its 2025 plans with a State of Play today. Follow along with us for live updates.

News         February 12, 2025

These 4 exciting indie games need to be on your radar this year

Publisher Raw Fury is rolling out an exciting slate of indies this year and we went hands on with a few that should be on your radar.

Features         February 12, 2025

South of Midnight knows exactly what it wants to be and is better for it

We went hands on with South of Midnight, getting a much better sense of how the stop-motion inspired game feels.

Features         February 11, 2025

Monster Hunter producer explains that infamous Tár cameo

How did Monster Hunter end up in a Best Picture nominated drama? We asked Monster Hunter Wilds producer Ryozo Tsujimoto for an explination.

News         February 11, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds fixes World’s biggest pain points

We played five hours of Monster Hunter Wilds and came away with a better understanding of how it differs from Monster Hunter World.

Features         February 11, 2025

WWE 2K25’s bloody new match type is its ‘Final Destination, no items’ mode

Based on what we've played, WWE 2K25's bloody underground matches could be the series' best casual option.

Features         February 8, 2025

This excellent game about waiting is the anti-WarioWare

While Waiting turns life's most frustrating moments into an ingenious puzzle game that's more emotional than you'd expect.

Features         February 7, 2025

I found my new favorite fighting game thanks to Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 features plenty of classics, but it's most exciting games are its Dreamcast hidden gems.

Features         February 6, 2025

WWE 2K25 brings unexpectedly big changes to the wrestling sim

WWE 2K25 may look the same as its predecessor, but the annual wrestling simulator packs in some deceptively impactful changes.

Features         February 5, 2025

Finally, a match-3 puzzle game with dating

If you've ever wished your favorite match-3 puzzle game was also a dating sim, Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To is the highly specific game for you.

Features         February 3, 2025

The Switch’s newest game is the next best thing to Animal Crossing

We're probably not getting a new Animal Crossing on Switch, but Hello Kitty: Island Adventure is the next best thing.

Features         February 2, 2025

New games in February 2025: Monster Hunter, Civilization, and more

If you thought January was a quiet month for games, you’re about to wish you still only had a handful of games to play. February is here and it’s about to flood your backlog with enormous games that could take you the rest of the year to get through. Games like Civilization 7 and Kingdom […]

Features         February 1, 2025

What new games we’re playing this weekend (January 31-February 2)

Before February kicks into full gear, check out these great, last minute January games.

Features         January 31, 2025

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector review: sci-fi sequel ups the stress

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector builds on its sci-fi predecessor with tougher survival systems and an optimistic transhumanist story.

Reviews         January 30, 2025

This Steam Deck accessory just put the nail in my gaming PC’s coffin

Razer's Handheld Dock Chroma has turned my Steam Deck into my go-to gaming device, even over my PC.

Features         January 29, 2025

Rift of the Necrodancer review: this Guitar Hero riff seriously rocks

Rift of the Necrodancer is another top-tier music game from gaming's most inventive rhythm maker.

Reviews         January 29, 2025

Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong lead Game Developers Choice Award nominees

Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong both picked up seven nominations apiece at this year's Game Developers Choice Awards.

News         January 28, 2025

This stylish Metroidvania is 2025’s first true game of the year contender

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a fantastic Metroidvania that's among the genre's best.

Features         January 28, 2025

WWE 2K25 adds an open-world mode and intergender matches

WWE 2K25 is coming this March and its bringing a new open-world mode called The Island, intergender matches, and more.

News         January 28, 2025

Every upcoming video game console: Nintendo Switch 2, PS6, and more

From the Nintendo Switch 2 to the PlayStation 6, you can expect a surprising amount of video game consoles to launch in the next year and beyond.

Features         January 27, 2025

Sniper Elite: Resistance review: your Nazi-hunting catharsis is served

If you're in the mood to hunt down Nazis right about now, Sniper Elite: Resistance offers some reliable ultraviolence.

Reviews         January 27, 2025

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black reminds me just how much games have changed

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black may look modern, but it's a 2008 action game through and through.

Features         January 25, 2025

What new games we’re playing this weekend (January 24-26)

If you need a new game to play this weekend, here are three indies we're digging into.

Features         January 24, 2025

Believe it or not, Doom: The Dark Ages returns to the series’ PC roots

Is Software has fully lifted the lid on Doom: The Dark Ages, revealing its release date and some major changes coming to the prequel.

News         January 23, 2025

Palworld company will publish Tales of Kenzera: Zau studio’s next game

Palworld company Pocketpair Inc is started a new publishing label, and its first release will be a horror game from the studio behind Tales of Kenzera: Zau.

News         January 23, 2025

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket adds trading next week, but there’s a catch

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is adding new booster packs next week one day after trading finally makes its way to the app.

News         January 23, 2025