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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Street Fighter 6’s new character has real troll potential

Mai is joining Street Fighter 6's roster in a few weeks, and we've already taken her for an early spin.

Features         January 23

Castlevania fans, you need to play this killer new game

If you're looking for a great 2D action game, Blade Chimera scratches the same itch as Castlevania.

Features         January 22

The Nintendo Switch 2 marks the end of the ‘toy’ video game console

Video game consoles used to be as fun as the games that could run them, but the Nintendo Switch 2 signals that the era of hardware experimentation is ending.

Features         January 18

Don’t expect these games to be backwards compatible with Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo says some Switch games aren't backwards compatible on Switch 2. We've got a good guess as to which ones won't work.

News         January 17

What games we’re playing this weekend (January 17-19)

Need something new to play this weekend? January has had some surprise sleeper hits already that are worth checking out.

Features         January 17

What the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal didn’t tell us: specs, price, and more

While we finally got a glimpse at the Nintendo Switch 2 today, there's plenty that's still a mystery.

Features         January 16

Mario Kart 9 quietely revealed alongside the Nintendo Switch 2

We got a quick glimpse at the Switch 2's first big game this morning: the next Mario Kart game.

News         January 16

The Nintendo Switch 2 gets its official reveal, but no release date

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally official, as Nintendo just shared our first real look at the console.

News         January 16

The 2025 Independent Games Festival nominee list features some shockers

The nominees for the 27th Annual Independent Games Festival have been revealed, and one of the biggest indie games of the year is conspicuously absent.

News         January 15

I’ve played a lot of Tetris variants, but never one quite like this

Tetris becomes a minimalist city-builder in Drop Duchy, a genre-bending roguelike that puzzle games should have on their radar.

Features         January 15

The best video game consoles of all time, ranked

From the Atari 2600 to the Nintendo Switch, these are the best video game consoles of all time.

Guides         January 15

One of my most anticipated games of 2025 just got a release date

After getting delayed out of 2024, the bunny-filled Rusty Rabbit now has an April release date.

News         January 14

Our final Nintendo Switch 2 reveal predictions

This is your last chance to lock in your final Nintendo Switch 2 predictions. Here's what we're betting on for the reveal.

Features         January 14

Dynasty Warriors: Origins review: thrilling historical drama lacks substance

Dynasty Warriors: Origins nails down the Musou series' action formula, but stumbles to find a narrative to match it.

Reviews         January 13