Starship Troopers: Extermination is the Helldivers 2 alternative we need right now

If you've been getting frustrated by Helldivers 2 recently, then you'll want to keep an eye on Starship Troopers: Extermination when it launches in October.

Features         August 21, 2024

The Atari 7800 is getting the mini-console treatment this winter

The Atari 7800+ is a miniature version of Atari's underrated game console that you can use with real Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges.

News         August 20, 2024

The Backyard Sports series is finally making a comeback

The Backyard Sports series is about to make a comeback, starting with a re-release of these classic sports games.

News         August 20, 2024

Herdling is an indie game that Panic hopes is the next Firewatch

Herdling is a new game from Far: Lone Sails developer Okomotive that publisher Panic hopes recaptures the magic of games like Firewatch.

News         August 20, 2024

3 years after its reveal, Arc Raiders reemerges as a completely different game

Extraction shooter Arc Raiders looks promising, but the version of it we'll get in 2025 is very different than what was originally announced.

Features         August 20, 2024

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024: How to watch and what to expect

We've rounded up everything you need to know before tuning into Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024.

News         August 20, 2024

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (August 16-18)

Xbox Game Pass has added some great games this month, from Crash Bandicoot to new editions of a PC classic.

Features         August 16, 2024

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (August 16-18)

PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra subscribers have plenty of recent games to check out this weekend, including No More Heroes 3.

Features         August 16, 2024

Funko Fusion is clearly for the Fortnite generation of gamers

Funko Fusion is not for me, but it could certainly appeal to younger gamers who enjoy titles like Fortnite and Five Nights at Freddy's.

Features         August 16, 2024

Doom will never die — and modders are to thank

It took a team of former modders to make Doom + Doom II the fantastic remaster that it is, demonstrating how love for Doom will never die.

Features         August 15, 2024

Sumerian Six is Commandos by way of Guardians of the Galaxy

If you've never played a stealth tactics game before, Sumerian Six is shaping up to be a wonderful entry point to the genre.

Features         August 14, 2024

Two Point Museum is a worthy follow-up to Two Point Hospital and Campus

Two Point Museum takes the charming management gameplay of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus and applies it to running a museum.

Features         August 14, 2024

35 years later, the Game Boy still shapes how we play games

Nintendo's Game Boy launched in North America 35 years ago, but its impact on gaming hardware and the games we play can still be felt today.

Features         August 13, 2024

Riven’s upcoming remake is only happening because Cyan can do it justice

Cyan Worlds is remaking its PC puzzle game Riven: The Sequel to Myst. We spoke to the team to learn more about the challenges of modernizing a classic.

Features         August 13, 2024

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door got the remake it deserved

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's remake on Nintendo Switch is a testament to the game's influence and the fans who wanted it to make a comeback.

Features         August 13, 2024

Your favorite video game is retro now

What makes a video game retro in 2024? We asked developers for their take and came away with some complicated answers.

Features         August 13, 2024

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is more like Dead Space’s remake than Resident Evil 4’s

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster doesn't give the classic as much of an overhaul as Resident Evil 4's remake did for that game, and that's a good thing.

Features         August 13, 2024

Band of Crusaders looks like The Witcher if it was a strategy game

If you've ever wondered what The Witcher would look like as a strategy RPG, then you'll want to pay attention to upcoming PC indie game Band of Crusaders.

News         August 13, 2024

Deal keeps Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks from being shut down

Xbox was poised to shut down Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, but PUBG's Krafton saved the day by acquiring the studio and Hi-Fi Rush IP.

News         August 12, 2024

Delta Force: Hawk Ops will tide you over until the next Battlefield

I played Delta Force: Hawk Ops' PC alpha, and its modes offered up enjoyable alternatives to shooters like Battlefield and Escape from Tarkov.

Features         August 12, 2024

Kunitsu-Gami devs break down the secret to Capcom’s new success

The director and producer of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess revealed why Capcom is thriving with both new IP and well-known franchises.

Features         August 10, 2024

One of the PS5’s best exclusives is coming to Xbox, and it’s still great

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is making the jump from PS5 to Xbox Series X/S next week and is still worth trying if you haven't played the standout adventure yet.

Features         August 9, 2024

3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass that you should play this weekend (August 9-11)

Don't miss these three great games before they leave Xbox Game Pass later this month.

Features         August 9, 2024

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (August 9-11)

PS Plus just added a handful of new games. Here are three solid options you can jump into this weekend.

Features         August 9, 2024

Marvel Snap’s latest feature stopped me from quitting the game

I almost quit Marvel Snap, a game I play daily, but a new Alliances feature reignited my love for the game.

Features         August 8, 2024

Xbox Game Pass’ new creature-collecting game is a cozy Palworld alternative

If you're subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, don't sleep on the charming Creatures of Ava.

Features         August 7, 2024

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor finally coming to PS4 and Xbox One in September

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which was previously only on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, is getting ports for PS4 and Xbox One next month.

News         August 6, 2024

A beloved Xbox Game Pass indie is getting an ambitious sequel

Descenders Next is a extreme sports game sequel to one of the best indie sleeper hits on Xbox Game Pass.

News         August 6, 2024

Konami just released its best new game in years

Cygni: All Guns Blazing is a new shoot-'em-up from Konami, and it's the best game that the controversial Japanese game publisher has made in years.

Features         August 6, 2024

Another great Activision game comes to Xbox Game Pass this month

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass alongside Creatures of Ava and Mafia: Definitive Edition.

News         August 6, 2024

Volgarr the Viking 2 modernizes old-school platformers in all the right ways

Volgarr the Viking 2 is unabashedly old school in its difficulty, yet it's also one of the most approachable, yet intentionally tough games I've ever played.

Features         August 5, 2024

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (August 2-4)

Wondering what you should play through Xbox Game Pass this weekend? Try these three recent additions.

Features         August 2, 2024

3 new PS Plus games you need to try out this weekend (August 2-4)

If you're wondering what PlayStation Plus games you should play this weekend, try these newly added ones from Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Sony.

Features         August 2, 2024

Making a retro-inspired game ‘easier’ is a tricky tightrope act

When the developers of Volgarr the Viking 2 set out to make a more approachable sequel, they found themselves walking a tricky tightrope act.

Features         August 2, 2024