How to get into Archon’s Forge in ‘Destiny: Rise of Iron’ – and five tips for surviving it

Looking to test your mettle in Destiny's newest wave-based challenge, the Archon's Forge? We have some tips that will help you get in and win big.

Guides         May 8, 2017

Quake Champions: Our First Take

Quake Champions captures the franchise’s fast and deadly feel, and adds a few new caveats taken from the more modern “hero” shooter trend that freshen the formula.

Reviews         May 1, 2017

Wilson’s Heart (Oculus Rift): Our First Take

“Wilson’s Heart’ is a 1940s black-and-white movie of a video game that makes great use of Oculus Rift and Touch controls to immerse you in campy dread

Reviews         April 28, 2017

‘Strafe’: Our first take

Marrying modern procedural generation to old-school graphics and gameplay speed, “Strafe” is “Doom”-style gameplay distilled.

Reviews         April 12, 2017

‘Agents of M.A.Y.H.E.M.’ serves up ’80s nostalgia with a side of frantic action

Open-world shooter ‘Agents of MAYHEM’ makes great use of its influences, from ‘G.I. Joe’ to ‘The A-Team’ and ‘Knight Rider.’

Features         April 3, 2017

A Complete Guide to ‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ Romances

'Mass Effect: Andromeda' doesn't take romance lightly, even if you can opt for the occasional hookup. Here's what you need to know.

Guides         March 26, 2017

Mega-Man 2.5D: Our first take

A talented fan development team has spent years making their own Mega Man game, and the result is a tough, interesting remix of the classic formula.

Reviews         February 13, 2017

‘The Lego Batman Movie’ review

'The Lego Batman Movie' has a deep understanding of Batman, and uses that knowledge to lovingly lampoon the character through an emotional journey.

Entertainment Reviews         February 10, 2017

'Final Fantasy XV' gameplay changes coming soon, story fixes will take longer

The first set of fixes, focused on gameplay, are on the way for the most maligned chapter in Final Fantasy XV.

News         February 3, 2017

Don’t let the robot dinos fool you, ‘Horizon: Zero Dawn’ takes its story seriously

‘Mass Effect’-style interactive dialogue and choice moments expand the post-post-apocalyptic open-world of Horizon: Zero Dawn.

Features         February 2, 2017

Gaming Veterans Team with Francis Ford Coppola to Adapt ‘Apocalypse Now’

Developers are looking for Kickstarter backers to make a "psychological horror RPG" adaptation of Apocalypse Now.

News         January 25, 2017

‘Sundered’: Our First Take (PS4)

Lovecraftian horrors, hand-drawn art and procedurally generated enemies make ‘Sundered’ stand out from its side-scrolling cohorts.

Features         January 18, 2017

Go play outside! ‘Steep’ makes you want to put down the controller and shred

Ubisoft’s open-world extreme winter sports game’s love for the mountains of its setting is contagious in a way few games are.

Features         January 17, 2017

Nintendo’s Switch looks exciting, but here’s why I’m not going to buy it

Nintendo finally revealed the details on its new console. While it has a lot of potential, it lacks the unique draw that makes it worth the cost of entry.

Gaming         January 13, 2017

‘What Remains of Edith Finch’: Our First Take (PS4)

Presented as a series of short interactive stories, “What Remains of Edith Finch” takes players through the deaths of an entire family – but it’s not all dark.

Reviews         January 10, 2017

‘Absolver’ lets you be somebody’s Yoda — and someone else’s Luke Skywalker

‘Absolver’ Creative Lead Pierre Tarno explains the tensions of how players will meet, fight and work together in its martial arts-based multiplayer title.

Features         December 18, 2016

From in-game races to festivals, here’s how Bungie keeps ‘Destiny’ feeling fresh

Bungie community manager David ‘Deej’ Dague talks about Destiny’s “The Dawning” event, and how new modes keep the game alive.

Features         December 16, 2016

‘Pyre’: Our first take

It’s a lot to keep track of, but Pyre’s multiplayer conjures up some fast, fiery magic-sport moments.

Reviews         December 15, 2016

‘Uncharted 4: Survival’: Our first take

'Uncharted 4: Survival' brings endless hordes of goons, with a twist

Reviews         December 14, 2016

Catch up to veteran Call of Duty players with our 'Infinite Warfare' beginner's guide

Learning curve got you down? These eight tips will help you climb the leaderboards and master the new gameplay features in 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.'

Guides         November 17, 2016

‘The Last Guardian’ creator Fumito Ueda can’t believe it’s finally finished

With 'The Last Guardian' finally posed to see release, creator Fumito Ueda looks back at its long development and where he might go next.

Features         November 15, 2016

These 9 tips will help you win your next charge in ‘Battlefield 1’

Whether you're new to the series or a seasoned Battlefield vet, we have some tips to give you a leg up on other players when you jump into 'Battlefield 1.'

Guides         October 21, 2016

How ‘Modern Warfare Remastered’ updated the classic without ruining it

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered' developer Raven Software explains how it updated 'Call of Duty 4' without losing the spirit of the original.

Features         October 4, 2016

Fig takes a more professional approach to crowdfunding video games

High-profile Kickstarter failures seem to have diminished consumer confidence in crowdfunding, Fig CEO Justin Bailey thinks public investing is the future.

Features         September 20, 2016

Hands on: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare VR – Jackal Assault VR bonus

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s VR bonus game, Jackal Assault, is a simple, but fun take on VR space flight.

Reviews         September 8, 2016

Sony PlayStation 4 Pro doubles graphics power for 4K, virtual reality

A new PlayStation console is set to boost the power of the Playstation 4.

News         September 7, 2016

Five things you should know before importing your ‘Destiny’ character to PS4 or Xbox One

Thinking of upgrading to a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One to play the new 'Destiny' expansion? Here are a few things you need to know about the import process.

Guides         August 30, 2016

Everything you need to know about what’s coming to ‘Destiny’ in ‘Rise of Iron’

Destiny is going to change when Rise of Iron comes out in September. Here's everything you need to know about what comes next.

Guides         August 27, 2016

These 8 games do what ‘No Man’s Sky’ doesn’t

Feeling burned by No Man's Sky? We have some suggestions for games that will scratch all the time gameplay related itches you felt while playing it.

Guides         August 23, 2016

How to pick the best route to the center of the universe in ‘No Man’s Sky’

We’ve compiled some tips from our travels that should help you find the best way to reach the end of 'No Man’s Sky,' regardless of which path you take.

Guides         August 17, 2016

With success comes … robberies? 10 side effects of ‘Pokémon Go’s’ popularity

Not everything about 'Pokémon Go' is having fun and catching Pokemon. It's leading to some dark, unforeseen consequences for players, too.

Gaming         July 13, 2016

Why Do We Have Three Genjis? A Guide to ‘Overwatch’ Team Composition

There's more to 'Overwatch' than simply picking a character. Check out our guide for some pointers on how to build the most effective team for any scenario.

Guides         July 2, 2016

Hands-on: ‘Shadow Warrior 2’

Shadow Warrior 2 brings some of the best, most fast-paced ideas of ’90s shooters up-to-date.

Reviews         June 27, 2016

Hands on: ‘Resident Evil 7: Beginning Hour’ for PlayStation VR

Resident Evil 7’s hands-on E3 demo is a perfect balance of unsettlingly creepy and mysteriously enthralling.

Reviews         June 21, 2016