‘Persona 5’ review

Persona 5 combines traditional Japanese game elements with more style -- and hours -- than ten of any other game. But can it hold up under its own weight?

Reviews         August 23, 2019

‘Outlast 2’ review

When a game only does one thing, it had better do that thing extremely well. When it comes to making you feel helpless and alone, Outlast 2 is that game.

Reviews         August 23, 2019

‘Skull and Bones’: Our first take

Skull and Bones bulks up the naval gameplay of the Assassin's Creed series with some welcome depth that just might be able to support a full game.

Reviews         August 23, 2019

‘Dropmix’ may be a good reason to buy another big plastic accessory

Dropmix combines competitive card battling with a music remixer like DJ Hero, requiring players to buy another big plastic accessory.

Reviews         December 8, 2017

‘Need for Speed Payback’ tries too hard to look like ‘The Fast and the Furious’

The explosive features that make Payback resemble a Fast and the Furious movie also serve to distract and detract from its actual gameplay.

Features         November 6, 2017

Do you watch a VR film or play it? ‘Life of Us’ makes it hard to tell

As a semi-game, semi-film multi-user VR experience, 'Life of Us' tracks the history of life -- and the evolution of virtual reality.

Features         June 20, 2017

A look at all the upcoming eSports competitions for 2013

In 2013 eSports reached new heights of popularity, especially the tournaments held this year, which were streamed to millions of people around the world. We list all the remaining eSports competitions for the rest of the year.

News         June 20, 2017

'Ashen' is a lot like 'Dark Souls' with extremely clever multiplayer

Ashen may look and feel like Dark Souls, but the indie game has several unique multiplayer features that might set it apart.

Reviews         June 16, 2017

‘Hello Neighbor’ is an unfinished look into a fascinating breed of terror

Hello Neighbor feels unfinished currently, but a unique concept -- sneaking through your neighbor's house -- makes it worth watching for.

Reviews         June 13, 2017

Why virtual reality developers think AR is going to be bigger than VR

Virtual reality has taken the tech world by storm, but some developers think AR will be bigger in the long run.

Features         May 19, 2017

Platinum’s cult favorite action game ‘Vanquish’ is exploding onto PC in 4K

Vanquish will follow Bayonetta as the latest cult favorite from Platinum Games and Sega to get the 4K treatment on PC.

News         May 10, 2017

‘Persona 5’ tips: How to make the most of your time in Tokyo

Persona 5 is absolutely massive, and it can often feel overwhelming. Use these general tips to get the most out your time in Tokyo.

Guides         May 9, 2017

‘Bloodborne’ starting guide: ‘Dark Souls,’ this is not

Bloodborne departs from some of the familiar formulas you may know from Dark Souls, but is no less punishing for novice players. Here’s how to get up to speed in a hurry.

Guides         May 9, 2017

‘Gravity Rush 2’ combat guide: Making gravity work for you

'Gravity Rush 2' is full of action. Use this guide to make the most of the game's combat system, including both Lunar and Jupiter stances.

Guides         May 9, 2017

‘Gears of War 4’ Horde mode guide: How to succeed against overwhelming odds

The new Horde Mode in 'Gears of War 4' is the franchise's best and most complex yet. Here’s how to beat it, or at least some pointers for trying to.

Guides         May 9, 2017

How to train like a master and compete in ‘Pokémon Sun,’ ‘Moon’ multiplayer battles

The latest Pokémon games have a hidden layer: a robust breeding, training, and battling metagame that hardcore players dedicate hundreds of hours to.

Guides         May 8, 2017

‘Gravity Rush 2’ manhole locations: Get your shortcuts on

The world of 'Gravity Rush 2' is massive, which makes manholes crucial. Thankfully, we've rounded up the location of each and every one.

News         May 8, 2017

‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ is Nintendo’s first victory lap on the Switch

With the Switch an early success, Nintendo has a rare opportunity to take more ignored Wii U games on victory laps.

Features         May 1, 2017

Iam8bit is putting together an epic ‘Persona 5’ soundtrack vinyl box set

Video game art and marketing company iam8bit today announced its next special edition game soundtrack vinyl box set, Persona 5.

News         April 28, 2017

Nintendo realizes no one needs or wants 3D, reveals the affordable 2DS XL

Nintendo unveiled the New 2DS XL, a brand new addition to the 3DS family that combines features from the 3DS and 2DS.

News         April 28, 2017

Atlus apologizes, loosens streaming restrictions for ‘Persona 5’

Atlus has walked back its original Persona 5 streaming restrictions, and issued an apology for its approach.

News         April 27, 2017

‘Overwatch’ character D.Va joins the ‘Heroes of the Storm’ roster

The massive 2.0 update for Blizzard's Heroes of the Storm has arrived, and with it news of the next hero: Overwatch's D.Va.

News         April 25, 2017

Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series” Our First Take

Telltale’s Guardians of the Galaxy game crash-lands with its first episode, a new adventure for the Guardians with the same old problems for a Telltale game.

Reviews         April 17, 2017

‘Halo Wars: Definitive Edition’ will get a stand-alone release later this week

The remastered Halo Wars: Definitive Edition, previously available only as a bonus for Halo Wars 2, will get its own release soon.

News         April 17, 2017

‘Tumbleseed’ is a promising new indie rolling to the Nintendo Switch

With an impressive indie developer pedigree behind it and a release date approaching soon, Tumbleseed looks promising.

News         April 14, 2017

Porsche is bringing its cars and a new esports event to ‘Forza Horizon 3’

Microsoft and Porsche today announced a partnership between the carmaker and Forza developer Turn 10 Studios.

News         April 14, 2017

‘Overwatch’ players are gaining more precise control options on consoles

Blizzard's lead engineer on Overwatch revealed that a much-requested feature is coming to the game's console versions.

News         April 14, 2017

‘Overwatch’ launches ‘Uprising’ co-op mode

A new Overwatch mode, which will likely be called Uprising, has been revealed thanks to a leaked French trailer.

News         April 11, 2017

Hypothetical 'Horizon: Zero Dawn' sequel could feature equally deep story'

Horizon: Zero Dawn is a massive success on PS4 and an interview revealed the developers are thinking about a sequel.

News         April 10, 2017

One-month Xbox Live membership goes for $1 during upcoming spring sale

Xbox Live Gold subscriptions and Xbox Design Lab custom controllers are among those products going on sale next week.

News         April 7, 2017

Developer’s reaction to this iOS ‘Firewatch’ rip-off is hilarious

The ways in which game developers react when their successful creations are blatantly ripped off can vary. This is one of the best.

News         April 6, 2017

Sony might launch PlayStation VR in Japanese arcades and amusement parks

A new report from the Wall Street Journal said Sony is eyeing arcades, amusement parks and other physical locations for PlayStation VR.

News         April 5, 2017

‘Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III’ open beta set days before game’s release

Relic Entertainment and Sega have announced details for the 'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III' open beta, set days before the game's release.

News         April 5, 2017

Insomniac’s Spider-Man game for PS4 coming in 2017, Marvel exec says

Insomniac Games' PS4 Spider-Man game may arrive this year, according to a Marvel executive who may have let the news slip.

News         April 4, 2017