Ereban: Shadow Legacy revives a style of single-player game I sorely miss
If you miss the era of short but sweet single-player adventures, then you'll want to pick up the shadow-based stealth game Ereban: Shadow Legacy.
Inkbound is already changing the way I think about roguelikes
Inkbound, which hits 1.0 this week, reinvents the roguelike genre with smart RPG hooks, even if its combat comes with a learning curve.
You need to play this underrated zombie shooter before it leaves Xbox Game Pass
Play Back 4 Blood before it leaves Xbox Game Pass later this month because it's even better now than it was at launch.
I smelled the world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 and it was putrid
We tried out the GameScent, an AI-powered device that lets you smell your games. It didn't exactly go as planned.
Wrestlemania XL weekend already has its first champion thanks to WWE 2K24
Wrestlemania XL weekend kicked off with a WWE 2K24 tournament that showcased why the simulator series works so well.
The Crush House is a wacky reality TV simulator with a dark secret
Devolver Digital's next game is The Crush House, a butt-filled reality TV simulator from the creators of Reigns.
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion turns Treasure Island into a tactical RPG
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is a new tactical pirate RPG set entirely in the world of Treasure Island.
Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop is a great mobile version of a classic series
Apple Arcade subscribers are getting a new Puyo Puyo game today, and it's a surprisingly rich puzzle collection.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 didn’t click for me until I reached its true ending
Many of Dragon's Dogma 2's frustrating design choices didn't make sense to me until I went for the game's true ending.
While you wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong, try this Kirby-esque Metroidvania
Hollow Knight: Silksong may still be MIA, but the Kirby-like Biomorph will help fill the void.
Dead Cells follow-up Windblown takes some surprising cues from Nier: Automata
We got a close look at Windblown, the colorful new roguelike from the developers behind Dead Cells, and there's a lot to be excited about.
MechWarrior 5: Clans will humanize its mechas
We got a close look at MechWarrior 5: Clans, seeing its deeper focus on storytelling and human characters.
You should keep your eye on these promising Xbox indies
Xbox showed us 8 upcoming indie games under its ID@Xbox banner, and each one is worth keeping an eye on.
What’s new in April 2024: 8 upcoming games to keep on your radar
Sand Land, Stellar Blade, and Tales of Kenzera: Zau round out a quieter but exciting month of new game releases.
AI is making your Candy Crush Saga sessions less frustrating
As criticism against the use of AI in games mounts, developer King tells us how Candy Crush Saga uses the tech to assist developers, not replace them.
This upcoming PC game brings Lego building to the real-time strategy genre
Cataclismo blends real-time strategy and a brick-by-brick building system inspired by Lego.
You can only play one of 2024’s best games on a tiny, 1-bit screen
Lucas Pope's Mars After Midnight is the perfect game for Panic's Playdate because it couldn't really work anywhere else.
I’m secretly hoping that the leaked all-white Xbox Series X isn’t real
The Xbox Series X might be getting an all-white refresh this holiday, but I'm quietly hoping for something a bit bolder.
Dustborn’s stylish action and political edge make it a breath of fresh air
Dustborn is already leaving a strong impression on us after trying its standout demo at PAX East this year.
Visions of Mana will have the series’ largest world to date, producer says
We spoke to Masaru Oyamada, producer of of the Mana series, to talk about how Visions of Mana seeks to recapture the series' magic and modernize it.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game keeps the cult film’s zaniness intact
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game might just be the shake-up the asymmetrical horror genre needs.
Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner spills details on the series’ two lost games
Gaming icon Jordan Mechner tells us about the unreleased games that built his successes, including his canceled Princess of Persia.
Horizon Forbidden West is a marvel — if your PC can handle the heat
Horizon Forbidden West is finally on PC after two years exclusively on the PS5. Here's how to get the most out of the game on PC.
If you’re looking for a great new Switch game, you’ll dig Pepper Grinder
If you're exhausted after months of long RPGs, Pepper Grinder might be the short and sweet platformer you need right now.
This strategy game about photorealistic ants will have you bugging out
Empire of the Ants is a real-time strategy game starring photorealistic ants, and it's just as wild as that premise sounds.
Visions of Mana paints a promising picture of the RPG series’ return
We went hands-on with Visions of Mana and its looking good for the RPG series' first mainline game in over 15 years.
Mecha Break’s robot customization shakes up the battle royale formula
Based on what we've played so far, Mecha Break's battle royale mode might have what it takes to stand with the best of them.
This beloved feature almost ruined Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
At a GDC panel, the Nintendo developers of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gave a rare peek at the difficulty of creating the game's physics system.
Open Roads is a short family drama video game that leaves a big impact
The short and sweet Open Roads tells a poignant story about the ways that loss can bring us closer together.
Marvel Rivals turns Overwatch into the Earth’s mightiest superhero shooter
Marvel Rivals is a new multiplayer hero shooter that fuses Overwatch with Marvel Comics.
Stellar Blade feels more like a Soulslike than a fast-paced action RPG
Based on our first two hours with it, Stellar Blade appears to be a promising action RPG with a surprising approach to combat.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is pioneering the ‘Soulslite’ genre
We got a closer look at Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, showing off its more approachable stab at the Soulslike genre.
The Atari 400 Mini is a tiny system with big emulation potential
The Atari 400 Mini isn't just another tiny retro console. It's the perfect home for all your emulated 8-bit Atari games.
As the internet raged, game developers at GDC screamed for change
This year's Game Developers Conference acted as a forum for frustrated game makers dealing with layoffs, harassment, and a collapsing industry.