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Game Pass Gets Madden NFL 25 In Time For The Super Bowl As More Xbox Games Head To PS5
4.2.2025
Are you prepared to watch the Eagles snatch defeat from the jaws of victory this weekend? I am not, but destiny may have other plans. Either way, Philadelphia will be a mess. Schools are already opening late the day after the Super Bowl, a perfect time to relive the glory of Saquon Barkley somehow...
Netflix Gaming Is As Confusing As Ever
4.2.2025
In 2021, Netflix made the unusual move of purchasing Oxenfree maker Night School Studio. “We’re inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games,” then-VP of game development Mike Verdu wrote at the time. Nearly four years later, Verdu is no longer head of development...
This PC Controller Has Replaced My DualSense Because It's So Damn Comfortable
4.2.2025
I’ve always preferred console gaming for convenience and efficiency. So when I game on my PC, I’ve naturally defaulted to using a PlayStation controller for familiarity and comfort. But after using the GameSir Tarantula Pro for a while, I’m not sure I can go back. Read more
Failed Amico Console's Best-Looking Game Finally Launching On Real Platforms
4.2.2025
A new Breakout game from Atari was just announced and it looks rad. But this isn’t the first time we’ve seen this updated spin on the arcade classic. In fact, a few years ago this version of Breakout was one of the best looking exclusive games for the yet-to-be-released Intellivision Amico console....
Last Of Us Writer Has An Unconvincing Answer For Why Abby Isn't Buff In Season 2
4.2.2025
The second season of HBO’s live-action The Last of Us show is premiering in April and follows the story from the video game sequel, The Last of Us Part II. The first season was a mostly faithful recreation of the original 2013 game, and what we’ve seen of season two looks pretty close to...
31 Moments That Made The Dragon Age Series Unforgettable
4.2.2025
Today, we’re looking back at all four Dragon Age games, highlighting some of the best characters, choices, and consequences in all of Thedas, in order to celebrate a splendid series of games that now appears to have come to an end. On January 29, BioWare announced it would be restructuring to focus...
Nintendo Doing Every Thing It Can To Prevent Scalpers And Bots From Ruining The Switch 2 Launch
4.2.2025
There’s a lot we still don’t know about the Switch 2, but one sure bet is that it will sell like bonkers when it first launches. If there are any initial shortages whatsoever, scalpers will be looking to flip the new console on eBay and other sites for hundreds over the asking price. Nintendo says...
Former PlayStation Boss Played Company's First Game On Scrapped Nintendo Console
4.2.2025
Shuhei Yoshida, the former president of Sony Interactive Studios, was there from day one of the PlayStation. And in a new interview, the former exec shared a story of how, on his first day at PlayStation, he got the chance to play the company’s first game on the infamous Nintendo PlayStation...
Fans Think Nintendo Is About To Do The Most Absurd Thing Ever With Switch 2 Game Cases
3.2.2025
When Switch cases arrived back in 2017, they looked comically unnecessary. The SD cards the games were installed on were tiny while the plastic surrounding them was exponentially bigger. Most cases didn’t even come with anything else inside. I’ve enjoyed collecting them but they were a huge waste....
Path Of Exile 2 Is Playable On Steam Deck, But Not Ideal
3.2.2025
ARPGs like Path of Exile 2 and portable gaming devices like the Steam Deck go together like spaghetti and meatballs. Fighting huge mobs of enemies and grinding out rare loot is perfect for pick-up-and-play gaming, especially while you lay in bed listening to all those podcasts your friends keep...
How To Farm Banana Coins In Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (And Other Helpful Tips)
3.2.2025
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the second re-release of the original Wii version of this classic platformer. Prettier graphics aside, basically everything fans love (or hate) about this Kong outing remains intact to enjoy all over again—or for the first time. If you’re new to the game, we’ve...
The Best FF7 Rebirth Graphics Settings For Steam Deck
3.2.2025
Let’s cut to the chase; it’s a small miracle that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth runs on the Steam Deck. This is a game so visually demanding that it’s the poster child for the $800 PS5 Pro. Yet, the power of Valve’s handheld device is roughly comparable to last gen’s PS4. On top of that, even Square...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Reviews Make It Sound Somewhere Between An Open-World Slog And The Witcher 3
3.2.2025
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is out this week, and reviews for the overwhelmingly massive open-world RPG sequel are here and mostly positive–though not all. It sounds like the new medieval sim, similar to its predecessor, won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. Some critics are calling it a Witcher 3-level...
How Long Is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD?
3.2.2025
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD marks the second time the popular Wii game has been ported to another Nintendo console. But it’s the first time it’s been given the full high-definition treatment. The game certainly looks better than ever, though it’s worth noting there are no meaningful changes...
EA Reveals First Look At Next Battlefield And How To Play It Early
3.2.2025
EA has pulled back the curtain on the next mainline entry in its long-running Battlefield franchise, explaining a new development plan involving four different studios, as well as a new way for players to hop in early to provide feedback on what the teams are making. Read more
A Valentine's Day PlayStation Showcase Might Be Headed Our Way
3.2.2025
What do PlayStation 5 owners have to look forward to in 2025? A new Sony showcase later this month might finally give fans a better idea of what to expect. According to gaming insider NateTheHate, a State of Play presentation is slated for mid-February. Will we finally get a real look at...
MultiVersus Director Calls Out Violent Threats Amid Shutdown Backlash And Roster Rumors
3.2.2025
MultiVersus’ final season update isn’t even live yet and conversation around the game has already broken down dramatically. Since the team behind the multiplayer game announced it would shut down just a year after returning, online discourse has turned ugly. “When there are threats to harm it’s...
Pokémon TCG Pocket's Abysmal Trading Is Going To Be Addressed
3.2.2025
Last week, some three months after launch, Pokémon TCG Pocket finally adding the ‘T’ from the game’s title, the trading. And it’s hard to imagine how it could have been worse. Almost impossibly “expensive” to use, what were presumably measures to prevent real-money markets and scalpers have led...
Starting Strong In Sniper Elite: Resistance, Snagging The Best Deals In Nintendo's Latest Sale, And More Of The Week's Tips
2.2.2025
This week, we’ll help you hook up your PS VR2 to your PC, start strong in Sniper Elite: Resistance, and snag the best deals in Nintendo’s current Switch sale. Read on for these tips and more.Read more
There's A Great New RPG On Game Pass And A Fantastic New Dungeon Crawler On Steam
1.2.2025
This week, our roundup of takes includes a recommendation for a very cool new RPG on Game Pass and an even stronger rec for a new dungeon crawler on Steam. Also, we look at what certain reactions to a new Superman TV spot reveal about how some fans relate to movies nowadays, and see why the trading...