Sid Meier’s Civilization VII review: a new age for a classic series

Sid Meier's Civilization VII reimagines fundamental aspects of the series with its new Ages system while retaining the core of what makes Civilization great.

Reviews         February 3, 2025

I don’t like extraction shooters. Exoborne might be the one to win me over

Exoborne is a new extraction shooter from the developers of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt and feels like a spiritual successor to The Division.

Features         January 28, 2025

How to watch January 2025’s Xbox Developer_Direct

Here's a roundup of everything you need to know before you tune into the Xbox Developer_Direct featuring Doom: The Dark Ages this Thursday.

News         January 20, 2025

3 PS Plus games you should play this weekend (January 17-19)

Get a refresher on some of the series coming back in early 2025 with these PS Plus Extra titles.

Features         January 17, 2025

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (January 17-19)

There are three new games that Xbox Game Pass subscribers should check out this weekend if they're looking for something to play.

Features         January 17, 2025

I walked away from Civilization VII’s first 100 turns as a continent conqueror

My first 100 turns with Sid Meier's Civilization VII proved that this series is as good of a storytelling engine as ever.

Features         January 16, 2025

This rare SNES game was lost to time. Now it’s getting a second life

Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind] is set to launch in early 2025, and it's a shining example of the work being done to preserve even the most obscure games.

Features         January 16, 2025

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a boilerplate port, and that’s OK

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a fairly straightforward port that'll fill enough time on the road to the Switch 2.

Features         January 14, 2025

Hyper Light Breaker is starting early access on the right foot

Hyper Light Breaker enters early access tomorrow, and the bones of a great co-op action roguelike are already here.

Features         January 13, 2025

PUBG and inZOI are getting AI companion characters, courtesy of Nvidia

Krafton is using Nvidia Ace technology to implement AI-driven co-playable characters, or CPCs, into PUBG and inZOI.

News         January 10, 2025

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (January 10-12)

Three games are available to PS Plus subscribers throughout the month of January, so you should check those out this weekend.

Features         January 10, 2025

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (January 10 to 12)

New games are starting to come to Xbox Game Pass this year, so you should check those out.

Features         January 10, 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal needs these 3 things to succeed

To craft a successful announcement trailer for the Switch 2, Nintendo should look back at the Nintendo Switch's excellent reveal trailer.

Features         January 10, 2025

Nintendo is still silent on Switch 2, so here’s a Lego Game Boy

Later this year, you'll be able to build Nintendo's iconic Game Boy handheld out of Lego.

News         January 9, 2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows just got delayed by another month

Ubisoft will now release Assassin's Creed Shadows on March 20, rather than during a crowded February for video games.

News         January 9, 2025

Xbox’s next Developer Direct will spotlight Doom: The Dark Ages and more

January's Developer_Direct will feature upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

News         January 9, 2025

Is Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League worth revisiting one year later?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is now available through PS Plus, but is it worth checking out or revisiting almost one year after launch?

Features         January 9, 2025

Nvidia GeForce Now is coming to Steam Deck, Apple Vision Pro, and more

Nvidia GeForce Now is about to get a dedicated app on Steam Deck and start supporting streaming via browser on several virtual and mixed reality headsets.

News         January 7, 2025

Smite 2 finally goes free-to-play next week

Smite 2 enters open beta and goes free-to-play on January 14 alongside a massive update that brings Aladdin to the game.

News         January 7, 2025

My Arcade’s Gamestation Retro devices play classic Capcom and Bandai Namco games

My Arcade unveiled three Gamestation Retro products at CES 2025, and people can use them to play classic Capcom and Bandai Namco games like 1942 and Pac-Man.

News         January 7, 2025

Helldivers 2 film, Ghost of Tsushima anime, and more teased at CES 2025

A Ghost of Tsushima anime, as well as films based on Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn, were confirmed at CES 2025.

News         January 6, 2025

Acer’s mobile gaming controller is a folding Backbone alternative

Acer unveiled the Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller, its answer to the Backbone One and Razer Kishi V2, at CES 2025.

News         January 6, 2025

Xbox Game Pass is coming to your LG smart TV

LG smart TVs will get an Xbox app later this year, highlighting Xbox's continued push into cloud gaming.

News         January 6, 2025

Hyperkin’s new controller is a PS5 DualSense for your Xbox

Hyperkin unveiled an Xbox controller that looks a lot like the PlayStation 5's DualSense at CES 2025.

News         January 6, 2025

10 video game anniversaries worth celebrating in 2025

Several games and consoles are celebrating big birthdays in 2025. Here are 10 you don't want to miss.

Features         January 6, 2025

Grand Theft Auto 6 is just the tip of the iceberg for video games in 2025

While games like GTA 6 will dominate the gaming zeitgeist in 2025, remember to keep an eye out for the hidden gems launching throughout the year.

Features         January 4, 2025

3 PS Plus games you should play this weekend (January 3-5)

With GTA 6, Ghost of Yotei, and Death Stranding 2 all set to release this year, it's a great time to try their predecessors on PS Plus.

Features         January 3, 2025

3 Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (January 3-5)

You can prepare for Xbox's slate of first-party games in 2025 by checking out these three titles on Xbox Game Pass.

Features         January 3, 2025

Retro gamers have a whole lot to look forward to in 2025

Retro gaming fans already have 50 games to look forward to in 2025, spanning remasters, remakes, reimaginings, and brand new titles.

Features         January 2, 2025

What’s new in January 2025: 7 upcoming games worth checking out

From Dynasty Warriors: Origins to Sniper Elite Resistance, these are the games that you should check out to kick off the new year.

Features         January 1, 2025

The biggest gaming news of 2024: Concord flops, Palworld vs. Nintendo, and more

From Nintendo suing the company behind Palworld to Xbox shifting toward a multiplatform strategy, these news stories defined the game industry in 2024.

Features         December 30, 2024

Pick up these games for under $5 before the Steam Winter Sale ends

There are tons of excellent games available for under $5 during this Steam Winter Sale, so make sure to pick these fantastic games up before the sale ends.

Features         December 29, 2024

3 new PS Plus games that you should play this weekend (December 27-29)

If you need something to play on your brand new PS5 or PSVR2 this holiday weekend, try out these three PS Plus games.

Features         December 27, 2024

3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass you should play this weekend (December 27-29)

A bunch of games are leaving Xbox Game Pass at the end of 2024, so this is your last weekend to check them out.

Features         December 27, 2024