The year’s best sports documentary is about Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out
A two-hour video about the history of Mike Tyson's Punch-Out and its speedrunning scene is the best sports documentary of the year.
My favorite game of 2023 is a secret Twitter eulogy
While 2023 was full of huge games, no game was more on the pulse of current events than the oddly prophetic Videoverse.
2023 set an incredibly high bar for video game sequels
Baldur's Gate 3, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Tears of the Kingdom, and other titles raised the bar for game sequels in 2023.
Puzzle games ruled 2023. It’s time we showed them the respect they deserve
Puzzle games ruled 2023, delivering some of the year's most inventive experiences. And it's high time for the genre to get the respect it deserves.
The Last of Us Online’s cancellation is the right move for Naughty Dog
The Last of Us Online is officially canceled. While terrible news for the developers who worked on it, it was the best call Naughty Dog could have made.
If you love Dead Cells, you need to try this sci-fi roguelike next
Trinity Fusion is a sci-fi roguelike that fans of Dead Cells (and Metroid) will want to check out.
How Digital Eclipse redefined the remaster in 2023 with The Making of Karateka
Digital Eclipse redefined the idea of a video game remaster with this year's The Making of Karateka. Here's how it all came together.
Our favorite Xbox Series X games of 2023: Starfield, Hi-Fi Rush, and more
After a rough start to the Series X's life span, Xbox finally came through with a strong game lineup in 2023.
If I’m not supposed to smell the Steam Deck vents, why do they smell so good?
Apparently, you aren't supposed to smell the fumes coming off your new Steam Deck, but that probably won't stop me.
Asgard’s Wrath 2 is a grand finale and new beginning for VR gaming
With the impressive Asgard's Wrath 2, Meta proves that VR games can be just as enormous and content rich as anything else.
Our favorite Switch games of 2023: Tears of the Kingdom, Mario, and much more
2023 may have been the best year for the Nintendo Switch yet. Here were our favorite Nintendo games from a star-studded year.
Starfield ends 2023 as a commercial success and a marketing hype disaster
Bethesda's first voyage into space ends 2023 as a big success for Xbox, despite that it let down fans who felt like it underdelivered on its promises.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is big enough to justify its price tag
We played a few hours of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and its way bigger than we expected.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is rough around the edges, but shows potential
We went hands on with a one-hour demo of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes to see if it lives up to the hype as a Suikoden spiritual successor.
PlayStation spent 2023 setting up dominoes. But will they fall in 2024?
PlayStation has spent 2023 lining up a set of risky dominoes. Will they fall how it hopes in 2024?
Our favorite PlayStation games of 2023: Spider-Man, Final Fantasy, and more
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 wasn't the only great PS5 game this year. Here are 7 PlayStation games we loved in 2023.
E3 needed to end, but its demise is a net negative for the gaming industry
It was the right time for E3 to retire, but the show leaves a massive void in the gaming world that needs to be filled.
House Flipper 2 is the relaxing gaming finale 2023 needed
After a hectic 2023 filled with blockbuster games, we could all use the relaxing House Flipper 2 right about now.
Tekken 8 brings back the lost spirit of ’90s arcade culture
We went hands-on with Tekken 8 and spent three hours checking out its story and new Arcade Quest mode.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn’t our Game of the Year, but it’s the strongest No. 2 ever
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might not be our Game of the Year, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't talk about what it does amazingly.
Staff picks: How Baldur’s Gate 3 beat the odds to become our 2023 Game of the Year
With so many incredible games in 2023, our Game of the Year decision was a tough one this year. But there's a good reason Baldur's Gate 3 came out on top.
We demoed tons of indies at The Game Awards. These were our favorites
We tried out a bunch of eclectic indies at the Game Awards edition of Day of the Devs. These 8 standouts should be on your Steam wish lists.
Why the Fallout TV series cast kept the games (and Todd Howard) at arm’s length
The cast of Amazon's Fallout series explains how it brought the postapocalyptic game series to life, along with Todd Howard's involvement in the show.
Alone in the Dark’s secret ending and difficulty settings encourage multiple playthroughs
The developers behind Alone in the Dark's upcoming remake revealed what goes into reimagining a classic and teased a secret ending for players to find.
Our favorite indies of 2023: 10 unforgettable games you need to try
While big-budget games dominated the spotlight in 2023, the independent scene delivered just as many unforgettable experiences. Here are 10 of our favorites.
The 10 best video games of 2023
After a historic year for video games, these 10 releases beat out the competition to make our annual year-end list.
Fortnite Festival will leave you wishing for a real Rock Band revival
Fortnite festival puts Rock Band and Fuser inside of Epic Games' live-service juggernaut, but don't get too excited.
Grand Theft Auto VI didn’t need The Game Awards
GTA 6's announcement did not take place at The Game Awards 2023, and that was ultimately for the better.
The 2023 Game Awards delivered big game trailers and bigger double standards
The 2023 Game Awards delivered tons of blockbuster game trailers, but failed to celebrate the actual creators who make them possible.
The best trailers from The Game Awards 2023: OD, Blade, Den of Wolves and more
From the debuts of OD and Marvel's Blade to quirky looks at indie games like Pony Island 2 and Big Walk, don't miss these The Game Awards 2023 trailers.
Fortnite’s Rocket Racing is so fun, it could have been its own game
Fortnite's new Rocket Racing mode isn't just the live-service game's finest addition yet -- it's one of the year's best racing games.
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 Finals is out now for free and we’re already loving it
Multiplayer shooter The Finals just surprise launched and trust us: You don't want to miss it.
Everything announced at The Game Awards 2023
From world premieres to new trailers for highly anticipated games, this is a live recap of everything announced during The Game Awards 2023.