Gaming Features
The Game Awards 2023: Here’s the complete list of winners
Here's the full list of winners at The Game Awards 2023, which saw Baldur's Gate 3 take home six trophies.
The best video games of November 2023: Super Mario RPG, Assassin’s Creed Nexus, and more
From Super Mario RPG to Assassin's Creed Nexus to Last Train Home, these are some video games from November 2023 that you need to play.
Bethesda is responding to negative Starfield reviews. And that’s a good thing
Bethesda is ruffling some feathers by responding to negative Steam reviews of Starfield, but those comments provide valuable insight about the polarizing game.
If you love The Oregon Trail, you need to try this historical strategy game
Last Train Home, a new PC strategy game about Czech Legionnaires, proves that video games can be a perfect way to retell historical stories.
Stop! You’ve got to grab this GTA-like classic before it leaves PS Plus next week
Want to be a made man and vicariously live a life of crime in the 1950s? Then grab this open-world classic before it leaves PS Plus next week.
For Microsoft, indies aren’t Game Pass extras. They’re the future of Xbox
Xbox's James Lewis tells us why the company is doubling down on indie games and how AI fits into that mission.
PlayStation Plus is the perfect stocking stuffer for RPG fans this year
If you need a stocking stuffer for an RPG fan this year, a PS Plus subscription might be your best best.
Nintendo’s Zelda movie needs to be nothing like The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie may have been a success, but the upcoming Zelda movie shouldn't copy its notes.
We need to see these 3 things in Grand Theft Auto 6’s first trailer
With the first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer only weeks away, these are the three things we need to see in the grand debut.
Which Nintendo Switch should you buy this Black Friday?
You can get some great deals on the Nintendo Switch this Black Friday, but which model should you buy?
After using the Legion Go, I’m finally thankful for my Steam Deck
Since getting the Steam Deck, I've always pined for a better portable PC. It turned out the grass wasn't greener on the other side.
This hidden gem is the perfect game for your Thanksgiving day relaxation
If you're looking for a great game to chill out to after Thanksgiving dinner, this indie hidden gem is a perfect choice.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk is a true master’s degree program
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC still looks rough, but it may just contain the most challenging Pokémon battles to date.
5 Square Enix RPGs that need to make a Super Mario RPG-style comeback
Following the release of Super Mario RPG and Star Ocean: The Second Story R, we're already dreaming up more Square Enix classics that deserve a remake next.
With its final DLC, Mario Kart 8 cements its legacy as a multiplayer classic
With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's final DLC out, it's no stretch to finally call it one of the best multiplayer games of all time.
The ‘Indie’ label is losing its meaning, and that’s a big problem for gaming
After Dave the Diver nabbed a controversial Best Indie nomination at the Game Awards, the indie game label needs some reexamining.
Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR turned me into a sociopath (and I love it)
Assassin's Creed Nexus VR isn't just a great VR game; it's Ubisoft's best game in years.
The Atari 2600+ is a retro console blueprint that everyone should follow
The Atari 2600+ isn't just another retro cash-in; it's a true time machine that recreates what it felt like to game in the 1980s.
The Game Awards could use some new categories, so we made them ourselves
Even with 24 game-related categories, it still feels like The Game Awards could use a few more. We imagined what five new ones would look like.
What reviews didn’t say about the Steam Deck OLED
The Steam Deck OLED makes a great first impression, but there are a few nuanced changes that deserve a closer look.
This year’s biggest Game Awards snub is this can’t-miss shooter
Lots of excellent games are getting recognized at this year's game awards, but one glaring snub stands out.
Sony’s new PlayStation earbuds are a perfect match — for my Nintendo Switch
Sony's Pulse Explore wireless earbuds are built with PlayStation 5 and PS Portal in mind, but they're a better match for the Nintendo Switch OLED.
I got Legion Glasses for gaming, but I’m actually using them for ASMR
Lenovo's Legion Glasses are a niche luxury for gamers, but it turns our they're perfect for something much more specific: ASMR.
