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A character wanders a cracked maze in Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.

How Lorelei and the Laser Eyes went from a small project to 2024’s most ambitious game

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a sprawling puzzle game, but developer Simogo originally set out to make something smaller than Sayonara Wild Hearts.
A Turtle Beach Stealth 600 sits in front of a green background.

You’re going to want a great Xbox headset for Hellblade 2. Try this one

If you're diving into Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 this weekend, you're going to want to upgrade your Xbox headset game.
Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Can’t wait for Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Play these games instead

If you can't wait to play Assassin's Creed Shadows, consider checking out these games from Sony, Sega, Mimimi Productions, and Devolver Digital.
The underside of the Vulcan 2 TKL Pro's keys glow blue.

I traded my mechanical keyboard for a magnetic one. I’m not going back

When my old mechanical keyboard broke down, I decided to go magnetic and try Turtle Beach's Vulcan 2 TKL Pro.
Cait Sith dances in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

The best video games of 2024 so far

From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Helldivers 2, these are the games we've dug the most in a surprisingly loaded first half of 2024.
Peter attacks enemies with the Symbiote Suit in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

3 PS Plus free demos you should try this weekend (May 17-19)

PS Plus Premium subscribers get access to a variety of game trials, so we recommended demoing these great games this weekend.
Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins.

3 Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (May 17-19)

If you're wondering which Xbox Game Pass titles you should check out this weekend, we recommend these games from Ubisoft, Focus Entertainment, and EA.
Key art for X-Men Legends

Where are all the great new X-Men video games?

After watching X-Men '97, I was eager to play some X-Men video games. I'd have to go further back than I expected to find them.
Characters stand around a burning pile of hay in Paper Trail.

Check out this charming new game included in your Netflix subscription

If you have a Netflix subscription, make sure you check out the charming new game Paper Trail.
Marvel's Midnight Suns group walk

XCOM’s Jake Solomon is moving on to the life sim genre at new studio

XCOM and Midnight Suns developer Jake Solomon has opened a new studio, which is hard at work on an ambitious life sim.
Team up abilities in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is already fun, but it needs to lock down its identity

Marvel Rivals' alpha test showed us a fun hero shooter, though one that still needs to fully embrace its superhero identity.
A Switch Oled sits in front of a right background.

The Nintendo Switch is in its filler era

With Nintendo's next console on the horizon, the Switch finds itself firmly in its filler era as it pads out a long wait.
Bryn in Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier

Play the Planet of the Apes game that time forgot after watching the new movie

Just watched Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes? Then you should check out this underrated Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier game starring Neil Newbon.
A titan wielding a grenade launcher in Destiny 2..

3 free video games you should play this weekend (May 10-12)

Looking for a free game to play? Digital Trends has rounded up three titles you can dive into this weekend.
Miles Morales in Spider-Man outfit fending off crime.

3 PlayStation Plus games you need to play this weekend (May 10-12)

If you're looking for a reason to use your PS5 this weekend, try these great PS Plus titles.
Two players play Nintendo Switch.

3 new Nintendo Switch games you should try this weekend (May 10-12)

The Nintendo Switch just got three solid games that are all worth trying this weekend.
Chai in Hi-Fi Rush.

3 Xbox Game Pass titles you should play this weekend (May 10-12)

Wondering what to play on Xbox Game Pass this weekend? We recommend these titles from Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, studios that Microsoft just closed.
A floating head looks in a box in Cryptmaster.

If you grew up playing typing games, you’ll adore Cryptmaster

If you grew up playing PC games like Typing of the Dead, you'll adore inventive typing RPG Cryptmaster.
A cat holds bread in Little Kitty, Big City.

This precious Game Pass adventure let me see the world through my cat’s eyes

Little Kitty, Big City will resonate with any pet owners who have ever moved their pals into a bigger living space.
Mara walks through an amusement park in Crow Country.

This creepy game is a picture-perfect throwback to PS1 horror

If you grew up on PlayStation 1 games like Resident Evil, you're going to love (and be very creeped out by) Crow Country.
The PlayStation Store on the Sony InZone M9.

Helldivers 2 PC woes prove that PlayStation needs an online overhaul

The recent Helldivers 2 PC fiasco is the latest example of why PlayStation needs to finally give its online services a 2.0 upgrade.
Hades 2 key art from its first trailer.

Hades 2 is nearly perfect, but there’s one problem that needs tweaking

We're loving Hades 2 so far, but there's one thing we hope Supergiant hammers out before the sequel exits early access.
Melinoe fighting under a full moon in Hades 2.

Should you play Hades 2 in early access or wait for the full game?

Hades 2 is out now in early access, but should you play it now or wait until 1.0? You won't be disappointed either way.
Two fleets fight in Homeworld: Vast Reaches.

Before you play Homeworld 3, try this VR game as a primer

On the eve of Homeworld 3's launch, the strategy series just got a new VR game that you should check out.
A Steam Deck sits next to a Switch OLED.

Hades 2 shows the Steam Deck’s biggest advantage over the Nintendo Switch

The Steam Deck still has one important advantage over the Nintendo Switch, and Hades 2 reveals it.
Stellar Blade STALKER fight.

I want more approachable Soulslikes. These new games show that it’s possible

Another Crab's Treasure and Stellar Blade feature great accessibility options. I hope Soulslike developers are taking note.
A soldier in silhouette in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 just showed the highs and lows of live service in one chaotic weekend

After a chaotic weekend, Helldivers 2 just showed us that the high rewards of live service come with some serious risks.
Pac-Men chase one another through a beach maze in Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs.

A former Stadia exclusive comes to PC and consoles this week, and it’s a blast

Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle was just one of many Stadia exclusives lost when Google's service shut down, but it makes a triumphant comeback this week.
Climbers climb a mountain in Surmount.

This fun and frustrating mountain-climbing game is worth the hike

If you love hilariously frustrating games like Getting Over It, you'll want to play Surmount on your Switch or Steam Deck.
A nun stands in a red room in Indika.

Don’t ask questions! Just play this wild and weird nun game

Come to Indika for its wildly weird style, but stay for its thoughtful theological debates.
Kirby and his friends post in Kirby and the Amazing Mirror art.

3 retro classics to play on Nintendo Switch Online this weekend (May 3-5)

These Switch Online games are perfect companions to recent releases like Stellar Blade, Endless Ocean: Luminous, and Tales of Kenzera: Zau.
Three phone screens with the PlayStation Stars app.

If you’re not using PlayStation Stars, you’re missing out

The PlayStation Stars program still isn't perfect two years later, but it's a hidden gem that all players should take advantage of.
The main character of Tales of Kenzera: Zau stands with two elemental items.

3 underrated PS Plus games you should play this weekend (May 3-5)

If you're a PlayStation Plus Premium or Extra subscriber looking for something to play this weekend, check out these games from EA, Sabotage, and LucasArts.
Senua in Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice.

3 Xbox Game Pass games you need to play this weekend (May 3-5)

If you're looking to dig into Xbox Game Pass' catalog this weekend, give these three games a try.