'Mass Effect: Andromeda' lacks everything that makes the original trilogy great: compelling choices, conflicting characters, and the wonder of exploration. In its place there's a big, open universe, with not enough to do.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
While gameplay and presentation can feel a bit out of sync, ‘Rime’ is a fun journey through a gorgeous world.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
“Star Trek Bridge Crew” combines the immersive possibilities of virtual reality with the social aspects that make cooperative games great.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Nintendo Switch game Arms offers party-style fighting fun, with split-screen play and motion controls. But fighting fans will find the controls frustrating.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Absolver rethinks fighting and action games with deep, intelligent systems that makes every fight feel like your toughest, most rewarding battle yet.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
“South Park: The Fractured But Whole” suffers from rehashes and tired jokes as it struggles to produce the laughs of its predecessor and the show.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
‘Super Mario Odyssey’ will scratch Nintendo fans’ nostalgic itch, but won’t provide much of a challenge. Read our review to find out more.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Bungie takes a step backward with Curse of Osiris, an expansion that takes "Destiny 2" back to the days of vanilla "Destiny."
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
VR flight sim "Bow to Blood" puts you in command of sci-fi airship on a gladiator-style reality show.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
'Metal Gear Survive' tries to build on its beloved predecessor, but it's crammed full of confusing, tedious systems that detract from what might have been a fun idea.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
The cooperative story of ‘A Way Out’ sounds good on paper, but never becomes the emotional tale it hopes to be.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Electronic Arts has translated "Command & Conquer" to mobile platforms, creating a fast-paced competitive multiplayer experience that's easy to pick up, but also deep enough to satisfy strategy players' cravings for smart, tactical warfare.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Battlefield V, the latest iteration in the long-running Battlefield series, tries to force players into working together as an army. It’s somewhat successful, and certainly lends itself to battle at massive scales, though the chaos of combat can become overwhelming.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
‘Marvel's Spider-Man’ manages to live up to its beloved predecessors and stand aside giants like the Batman ‘Arkham’ games, reveling in letting players do everything a spider can -- while also telling a compelling story, and providing a sandbox that's a blast to play in.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
The Oculus Rift brought back virtual reality and put a modern twist on it. It was a rough start, but with the introduction of Touch Controllers and some awesome VR experiences, it's quickly made a name for itself. Jump into the fun and take a look at the best Oculus Rift games available now.
| Trash | July 5, 2019 |
Bungie is bringing a massive new content drop in Destiny 2: Forsaken, adding a new story, new multiplayer modes, a new raid, and new weapons and armor. There's a lot to know about Forsaken, from what you'll play to how you'll play it. Here's all the Destiny 2: Forsaken info we have in one place.
| Guides | October 29, 2018 |
The new Battle Royale mode Blackout in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 adds a ton of exciting mechanics to the popular genre's last-player-standing gameplay. Use these tips and tricks for surviving to get yourself started in Blackout mode to get ahead of the competition.
| Guides | October 18, 2018 |
Web-slinging through New York, collecting rare Spidey suits, and unlocking new abilities to use in combat are all just a part of another day in the life of Marvel's Spider-Man. If you're just getting started, check out our guide and transform yourself into the ultimate neighborhood Spider-Man.
| Guides | September 10, 2018 |
Sony and Insomniac have provided more information about the upcoming new Spider-Man game, a PS4 exclusive. Here is everything we know.
| News | August 24, 2018 |
'The International 8' is gaming's biggest tournament, and it's happening right now. Watch Dota 2 pros go head-to-head for a prize pool that's worth over 24 million dollars. You won't want to miss a moment of this headline esports action.
| Guides | August 21, 2018 |
'Just Cause 4' sees Avalanche Studios makes the series even more of a playground for ridiculous physics and huge explosions. At E3 2018, we saw how new weather effects like tornadoes, and new abilities like airlift balloons, can turn just about anything into a weapon to be used against your enemies.
| Reviews | June 19, 2018 |
Ubisoft has teamed with HitRecord to encourage and pay fans to make content for "Beyond Good and Evil 2." If developers can’t make enough content to sustain the biggest “live” games, could user-created content be the silver bullet for keeping players interested?
| News | June 12, 2018 |
A chance to try out "Soulcalibur VI" after some time away from the fighting game series showed that it's still deep but intuitive, with new combat systems that add additional strategic elements to beating down your opponents. A new move even adds slow-motion beatdown opportunities.
| Features | June 11, 2018 |
Most video games focused on player choice ask you if you want to be "good" or "bad," but "Life is Strange" developer Dontnod's vampire RPG "Vampyr" pushes the idea of choice a little further, by making sure you always know you can never totally be a hero.
| Features | June 6, 2018 |
Square Enix is returning to E3 after a three-year hiatus, with a bunch of big games to talk about at this year's press conference. They include Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Dragon Quest XI, Kingdom Hearts III and a maybe even an update about the remake of Final Fantasy VII.
| News | June 6, 2018 |
Odin is keeping his eyes on you in God of War -- all 51 one of them, in the form of his spectral ravens, which are the biggest group of collectibles in God of War. We have the locations of all 51of Odin's ravens in the game to destroy them and blind the Allfather.
| Guides | April 25, 2018 |
Among the many different collectibles players can hunt down in God of War are special treasures. These are marked on maps that require players to puzzle out the regions to which they refer. Here's all you need to know to find every treasure map and treasure in the game.
| Guides | April 25, 2018 |
We've scoured the Nine Realms to find all the sell-able artifact collectible hidden in "God of War." Here's everything you need to collect them all.
| Guides | April 21, 2018 |
God of War is full of myths and lore to discover. Among its most interesting collectibles are the 11 Jötnar Shrines (aka "Giant Shrines"), which tell fascinating stories about Norse giants and their run-ins with Thor, Odin, and the Norse gods. Here's how to find them all.
| Guides | April 20, 2018 |
Hot on the trail of its official exit from early access and the addition of its "Auto Royale" mode, "H1Z1" is making the jump to free-to-play.
| News | April 5, 2018 |
Here's everything you need to know about sail length, speed, and maneuverability to become the best sailor and pirate in "Sea of Thieves."
| Guides | March 29, 2018 |
Microsoft first detailed its new, more customizable and diverse Xbox Live player avatars at E3 2017, but missed its planned target to start rolling them out at the end of that year.
| News | March 14, 2018 |
"Metal Gear Survive" tasks you with fighting zombies while you struggle to survive the hellish landscape of Dite -- use these tips to last longer.
| Guides | February 27, 2018 |
‘Gran Turismo Sport’ Producer Kazunori Yamauchi discusses pushing the boundaries of simulation racing with the PlayStation 4 Pro.
| Features | February 20, 2018 |