Believe it or not, Doom: The Dark Ages returns to the series’ PC roots

Is Software has fully lifted the lid on Doom: The Dark Ages, revealing its release date and some major changes coming to the prequel.

Giovanni Colantonio     January 23, 2025

Ninja Gaiden 4 is coming, but you can play a new Ninja Gaiden 2 remake right now

A full 13 years after the release of the last mainstream title, Ninja Gaiden is back with a brand-new game and a stunning remake.

Patrick Hearn     January 23, 2025

South of Midnight takes Xbox players to the deep South this April

South of Midnight is an action-adventure game set in America's Deep South, in a world where Haints and giant alligators roam the wilds.

Patrick Hearn     January 23, 2025

The Xbox Series X games with the best graphics

If you're looking for a handful of games that will make any onlooker's jaw drop, here are our picks for some of the Xbox Series X games with the best graphics.

Jesse Lennox     January 22, 2025

Xbox consoles will soon support external drives over 16TB

Your Xbox console is about to get a lot more storage options thanks to a system update that enables external drives over 16TB.

Patrick Hearn     January 22, 2025

Xbox Game Pass is getting 2 of January’s biggest games

January will see quite a few new additions coming to Game Pass, including the hotly-anticipated sequel Citizen Sleeper 2.

Patrick Hearn     January 21, 2025

Most difficult secret endings in video games to get

Plenty of games reward players with a secret ending for putting in some extra work, but these games take things to the extreme if you want to unlock the ending.

Jesse Lennox     January 20, 2025

Best video game controllers of all-time, ranked

It doesn't matter how great a console's games are if it has a terrible controller. These are the best controllers we've laid our hands on of all-time, ranked.

Jesse Lennox     January 20, 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.

Tomas Franzese     January 20, 2025

The best split-screen Xbox Series X games

The Xbox Series X is a powerhouse of a console, but most games aren't split-screen anymore. Here are all the best games that still support split-screen play.

Jesse Lennox     January 18, 2025

This Pro controller for the Xbox Series X is $35 off right now

The SCUF Instinct Pro wireless controller, which is designed for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, is on sale from Best Buy for $195 after a $35 discount.

Aaron Mamiit     January 18, 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.

Tomas Franzese     January 17, 2025

Smite 2 roles, explained

Each role in Smite 2 has a purpose in a match, ensuring everyone has a unique part in how the game plays out. Here's what you need to know about each role.

Billy Givens     January 17, 2025

How to get Smite 2 Founder’s Series Twitch drops for free

If you're a Smite 2 fan wanting to keep up with all of the newest profile and character cosmetics, you won't want to miss any of these cool Twitch drops.

Billy Givens     January 16, 2025

The best video game consoles of all time, ranked

From the Atari 2600 to the Nintendo Switch, these are the best video game consoles of all time.

Giovanni Colantonio     January 15, 2025

Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Sim might come to PS5 and Switch 2

A tipster with a proven track record suggests two major Xbox titles could make their way to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.

Patrick Hearn     January 11, 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.

Tomas Franzese     January 10, 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.

Tomas Franzese     January 9, 2025

Microsoft finally wants to make gaming on handhelds less of a chore

Microsoft may be working on an Xbox handheld but it's also promising to improve the gaming experience across all Windows gaming handhelds.

Willow Roberts     January 8, 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.

Tomas Franzese     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.

Tomas Franzese     January 6, 2025

How to stream Xbox games with Game Pass Ultimate

If you have Game Pass Ultimate, you've already been able to stream some select games. Now, Xbox is letting you stream select games you own. Here's how to do it.

Jesse Lennox     January 4, 2025

4 big predictions for where video games are going in 2025

From the Nintendo Switch 2's launch to the potentially devastating impact of tariffs, here's what we predict will be 2025's most defining moments for gaming.

Giovanni Colantonio     January 2, 2025

2024 gaming report card: How did PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo fare?

The PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch all had a strange 2024. Which console scored best in our annual year-end report card?

Giovanni Colantonio     January 1, 2025

We predicted gaming’s 2024 last December. Here’s what we got right (and wrong)

We made big predictions about Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft back in January. Almost none of them were correct.

Giovanni Colantonio     December 31, 2024

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.

Tomas Franzese     December 30, 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.

Tomas Franzese     December 27, 2024

How to connect AirPods to Xbox Series X

A new pair of headphones for your Xbox Series X can be expensive, but what if you could use those AirPods you already have? You can, but only with a workaround.

Jesse Lennox     December 25, 2024

11 key settings to change on your Xbox Series X

There are some key settings you should change on your Xbox Series X or Series S to get the most out of your games.

Jacob Roach     December 25, 2024

The most common Xbox Series X problems and how to fix them

The Xbox Series X and S are impressive consoles, but they aren't free of problems. Here, we cover the most common Xbox Series X problems and how to fix them.

Jesse Lennox     December 25, 2024

At the end of 2024, Xbox finds itself as a crossroads

Xbox finally delivered the strong games it needed this year, but its mixed messaging left Microsoft's vision for the future unclear.

Tomas Franzese     December 23, 2024

Sega could release its own game subscription service

In a recent interview with the BBC, Sega president Shuji Utsumi said the company is potentially considering its own game-streaming service.

Patrick Hearn     December 21, 2024

3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass you should play this weekend (December 20-22)

Make sure you play Lego 2K Drive, Humankind, and Party Animals before they leave Xbox Game pass at the end of the month.

Tomas Franzese     December 20, 2024

The best Xbox games of 2024: Indiana Jones, Hellblade 2, and more

While 2024 has been a year full of ups and downs for Xbox, it delivered with games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2.

Tomas Franzese     December 14, 2024