Meet Kripparrian, one of the most popular ‘Hearthstone’ streamers

We caught up with one of the most popular Hearthstone streamers at Twitchcon 2018. Canadian streamer and YouTuber Kripparrian has a long history with Blizzard Games, including being one of the first to complete Diablo III on Inferno difficulty level. Hear what he has to say about professional streaming.

Guides         April 25, 2023

How you can become a hardwood legend in ‘NBA 2K19’ MyCareer mode

NBA 2K19 has arrived, which means it's time to once again create your player and work your way up to level 99 in MyCareer. In the second year of the Neighborhood format, MyCareer feels both familiar and different. Our guide will get you started on the right track to becoming a dominant player.

Guides         April 25, 2023

Blazer5 Gaming has dominated the NBA 2K League. Now they prepare for the playoffs

We spoke with Blazer5 Gaming, the NBA 2K team that currently tops the professional 2K League, about their journeys to playing the basketball sim for a living. We also played a little game of overrated/underrated with NBA 2K19 ratings. Unsurprisingly, they thought LeBron James was underrated.

Videos         April 25, 2023

‘NBA 2K19’ review

NBA 2K19 takes strides in many facets of the gameplay with the end result being an experience that harps on user skill and playing disciplined basketball. MyCareer also benefits in a few major ways to make the story mode better than ever.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

‘Madden NFL 19’ review

Madden NFL 19 feels very similar to last year’s iteration in many ways. Small improvements to the run game and player mobility adds polish to an already refined experience, while a more accessible Ultimate Team and custom draft classes offset the utter disappointment that is Longshot: Homecoming.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

’Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars’ turns fighting aliens into a yawn-worthy slog

‘Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars,’ the game’s second expansion, takes players to Mars on a forgettable journey that winds up feeling like busywork. Lost on Mars isn’t worth the price of admission, and even if you have the season pass, it might not be worth your time.

Guides         April 25, 2023

Pokémon: Let’s Go review

Pokémon Let’s Go takes players back to Kanto for a jubilant journey through Pokémon history. Though battling with wild Pokémon has been removed, Let’s Go’s lack of random battles feels like an overall improvement. Kanto is more charming than you even remembered, making Let’s Go a relaxing and inviting entry in the series.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

From ‘Tunic’ to ‘Killer Queen Black,’ here are the best indie games from E3 2018

Most people tune into E3 for the latest news on hotly anticipated AAA games, but E3 is also a big stage for independent developers. E3 was packed with exciting indies that should offer something for everyone, but these are the ones we're looking forward to the most for a variety of reasons.

Guides         April 25, 2023

The biggest no-shows of E3 2018: From ‘Final Fantasy VII’ to ‘Metroid Prime 4’

All of the major E3 2018 press conferences have come and gone. We saw tons of exciting new games throughout the past few days, but what didn't we see? From Final Fantasy VII Remake to Metroid Prime 4 to that Yoshi game you might've forgotten about, here are the 10 biggest no-shows of E3 2018.

Guides         April 25, 2023

Fortnite for the Switch? Everything we saw at Nintendo’s E3 presentation

Nintendo focused the brunt of its E3 2018 livestream on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the new entry in the brawler that will feature every fighter from the series' near 20-year history. Nintendo also unveiled the first mainline Fire Emblem entry for Switch and Super Mario Party, among others.

Guides         April 25, 2023

‘Ghost of Tsushima’ looks to be an incredibly gorgeous and stylish game

During Sony's E3 2018 press conference, we got our first look at Ghost of Tsushima gameplay. In the lengthy trailer, we got a good idea of the combat, stealth mechanics, and the gorgeous, sprawling open world. Ghost of Tsushima is being developed by Sucker Punch Productions, the studio behind Infamous.

News         April 25, 2023

‘The Division 2’ will have multiplayer raids and three free DLC packs

During its E3 2018 press conference, Ubisoft revealed that The Division 2 will have multiplayer raids that support up to eight players. In a change from the original, the first year of DLC -- three content packs -- will be available to all players for free. The Division 2 launches on March 15.

News         April 25, 2023

You, yes you, can contribute content to ‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’

To open its E3 2018 press conference, Ubisoft showed off a new trailer and gameplay footage for Beyond Good & Evil 2, which gave us a glimpse of a familiar face. Additionally, Ubisoft announced the Space Monkey program, a partnership that will let fans contribute content that could appear in the game.

News         April 25, 2023

Here’s everything Square Enix featured during its E3 2018 showcase

Square Enix kept its return to E3 brief with a 30-minute video presentation that mostly showed off games we already knew were coming. Though there were a few surprises, including a new game from PlatinumGames and a bizarre title called The Quiet Man. Here's everything Square Enix detailed at E3.

Guides         April 25, 2023

The Division 2 review

After spending 55 hours with The Division 2, it’s clear that Ubisoft has improved on the original in almost every way. The world is richly detailed, the story missions are wonderful, gunplay and enemy design are great, and the endgame content is worth sticking around for when the story wraps.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

‘The Elder Scrolls: Blades,’ a free-to-play mobile RPG, arrives this fall

Capitalizing on the success of Fallout Shelter, Bethesda is bringing The Elder Scrolls franchise to mobile devices. Unlike Fallout Shelter, Blades looks like the full Elder Scrolls experience, complete with dungeons, towns, and player-versus-player combat. The free-to-play game launches this fall.

Gaming         April 25, 2023

‘Doom Eternal’ brings packs of hellish demons to Earth

During its E3 2018 press conference, Bethesda and id Software announced Doom Eternal, the sequel to 2016's reboot of the iconic first-person shooter franchise. This time around, the demons have found their way to Earth and there are twice as many as before. More details will be revealed at QuakeCon.

News         April 25, 2023

CD Projekt Red gives impressive first look at sprawling world of ‘Cyberpunk 2077’

To close out Microsoft's E3 2018 show, we got our first good look at CD Projekt Red's next massive RPG, Cyberpunk 2077. From flying cars, to robot fights, to rogue body alterations, Cyberpunk 2077 definitely earns its name. No word yet on when the game launches, but it's probably still a ways away.

News         April 25, 2023

‘Devil May Cry 5’ finally announced, and it looks as crazy as you’d hoped

During Microsoft's E3 2018 press conference, Capcom unveiled Devil May Cry 5, the long-awaited sequel to 2008's Devil May Cry 4. Devil May Cry 5 will once again focus on Nero, Dante's nephew who also has the devil trigger. The game launches in Spring 2019 with the original series director at the helm.

News         April 25, 2023

‘Fallout 76’ is an online-only ‘soft-core’ survival game arriving this November

During Bethesda's pre-E3 press conference, the studio finally revealed Fallout 76. While it's still an RPG at heart, it will be an online-only game where every character is a real player. It will expand on Fallout 4's base-building system, and introduce nuclear missile sites for causing havoc.

News         April 25, 2023

‘Halo Infinite’ will be Master Chief’s ‘greatest adventure yet’

To open its E3 2018 press briefing, Microsoft unveiled Halo Infinite, the next mainline entry in Microsoft's flagship first-person shooter franchise. The trailer didn't tell us much, but it did show Master Chief holding his helmet. Could we finally see what the mysterious protagonist looks like?

News         April 25, 2023

‘FIFA 19’ gets the UEFA Champions League, ‘FIFA 18’ free to try now

At EA Play, EA Sports announced FIFA 19 will get UEFA Champions League content, which previously only appeared in Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer series. FIFA's story mode, The Journey, also returns when FIFA 19 launches on September 28. In the meantime, FIFA 18 is free to try.

News         April 25, 2023

‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’ review

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey features an impressive and lavish open world that far exceeds the size of its predecessors. Unfortunately, the compelling family story is hindered by repetition and needless level grinding.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

‘Kingdom Hearts III’ review

Kingdom Hearts 3 features seven dazzling Disney and Pixar worlds to explore. This time around, the wondrous combat matches the magic of the scenery and characters. The overall plot is predictably convoluted, but hanging out with Sora, Donald, and Goofy once again is a near constant joy.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

E3 2018 schedule: When to tune in for every major game reveal

E3 2018 is almost here. The press conferences will be your one-stop shop for all the game news you've been waiting for. This year there will press conferences from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Square Enix, Bethesda, Ubisoft, and EA. Here's when each of them will be held along with what to expect.

Guides         April 25, 2023

Thanks to Nintendo Labo, my daughter can be Optimus Prime

The Nintendo Labo Robot Kit is a technical marvel that feels like it was designed for the whole family to build together. Once built, though, it’s an experience meant for kids – and that’s more than OK. If your child is anything like mine, they’ll absolutely adore stomping around as a robot.

Features         April 25, 2023

Fortnite: Battle Royale review

Fortnite’s building mechanic is still its shining feature almost two years later. The constant changes to the map, weapons, and gameplay modes make for a consistently intriguing experience — at the expense of the development team.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

Sprint Vector review

Spring Vector features heart pounding VR gameplay and immersive motion controls, but trips itself up from trying to do too much.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

‘Monster Hunter: World’ review

Fit for both longtime fans and newcomers alike, Monster Hunter: World places its emphasis on the best aspect of the series — the thrill of the hunt.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

‘UFC 3’ hands-on preview

Significant changes to both offense and defense make UFC 3 more comparable to the real octagon experience.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

’NBA 2K18’ review

NBA 2K18 is the most nuanced entry in the series to date, and the social emphasis puts it at the forefront of sports sim innovation.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

‘NHL 18’ review

In our NHL 18 review we explore the most feature-packed entry in the series yet, but that doesn’t keep it from feeling dated.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

‘The Evil Within 2’ review

An impressive story that superbly blends action and exploration, read our review to find out why The Evil Within 2 is a peculiar delight.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

‘Madden NFL 18’ review

In our ‘Madden NFL 18’ review we check out the games' fantastic new story mode and its dedication to increased realism on the field.

Reviews         April 25, 2023