‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ review

'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

‘Rime’ review

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’ Review

“Star Trek Bridge Crew” combines the immersive possibilities of virtual reality with the social aspects that make cooperative games great.

Reviews         August 23, 2019

‘Arms’ – Nintendo Switch Review

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’ review

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’ review

“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’ review

‘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

‘Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris’ review

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

‘Bow to Blood’ hands-on preview

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’ review

'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

‘A Way Out’ review

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

‘Command & Conquer: Rivals’ hands-on preview

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’ Closed Alpha hands-on review

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’ review

‘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 best Oculus Rift games available today

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

‘Destiny 2: Forsaken’: Everything you need to know

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

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’: Tips and tricks for surviving Blackout mode

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

‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’: Guide to getting started

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

Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man’: Everything you need to know

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

Watch DOTA 2 pros fight for millions at The International 8

'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’ lets you use anything, even the weather, as a weapon

'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 wants your art in ‘Beyond Good & Evil 2,’ and it’s no marketing ploy

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

‘Soulcalibur VI’ is intuitive and fun, even if you’ve strayed from the series

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

How ‘Vampyr’ and ‘Detroit: Become Human’ are changing the way we think about morality in games

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

How to watch Square Enix’s E3 2018 press conference today

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

‘God of War’ Odin’s ravens collectibles guide

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

Hunt down collectibles in ‘God of War’ with this treasure maps guide

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

‘God of War’ artifacts collectibles guide

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’: How to find every Jötnar Shrine

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

‘H1Z1’ goes free-to-play, start of battle royale esports league announced

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

How to team up and sail a galleon like an old salt in ‘Sea of Thieves’

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 is reportedly rolling out new Xbox One player avatars in April

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’ beginner’s guide

"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

Can you tell this car isn’t real? HDR makes ‘Gran Turismo Sport’ unbelievably believable

‘Gran Turismo Sport’ Producer Kazunori Yamauchi discusses pushing the boundaries of simulation racing with the PlayStation 4 Pro.

Features         February 20, 2018