Wild Bastards combines stylish shooting with outlaw ego management
Wild Bastards, the upcoming follow-up to 2019’s excellent Void Bastards, is all about managing a ragtag crew of outlaws.
We played tons of games at GDC 2024. Put these ones on your wish list
We played a ton of bold, weird, and wonderful games at this year’s GDC. These ones are worth adding to your wish list.
Ubisoft’s impressive smart NPC demo reveals AI’s quiet gender bias problem
Ubisoft showed off an impressive AI demo at GDC filled with smart NPCs. But the company has one problem to fix: AI’s inherent biases.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 changed how I look at fast travel in video games
Fast travel is notably restrictive in Dragon's Dogma 2. While that might sound off-putting, I found it to be one of the game's greatest strengths.
Another Crab’s Treasure is an approachable Soulslike with a comedic twist
Another Crab's Treasure is an approachable Soulslike with a sense of humor. Here's what you should expect from Aggro Crab Games' latest gem.
After 14 years in the making, Harold Halibut finally launches next month
Harold Halibut, a handcrafted game that's been in the works for 14 years, finally launches next month, and we've played its first two chapters.
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed’s control tweaks reinvigorate a Wii classic
We played Epic Mickey: Rebrushed at GDC and got a much better idea of what’s been redone in the Wii remake.
World of Goo 2 might just be the Nintendo Switch’s next must-own co-op game
World of Goo 2 is shaping up to be the last hurrah for chaotic co-op games on Nintendo Switch.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder almost featured a realistic Mario and surfing
Nintendo offered some new insight into Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s creation at GDC, revealing wacky Wonder Effects that didn’t make it into the final game.
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is out to eliminate mobile gaming’s stigma
Activision believes that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will be the shooter that changes people's minds about mobile gaming. Here's why.
Dungeons of Hinterberg is the breakout indie to watch this year
The stylish Dungeons of Hinterberg already has us impressed thanks to a strong GDC demo that showcases its satisfyingly fluid adventuring.
Lunar Lander Beyond makes a classic Atari game even more stressful
Atari classic Lunar Lander is making a comeback, and it’s bringing a stress system that calls back to GameCube cult hit Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem.
Heading Out is a road trip game about outdriving your past (and the cops)
Heading Out blends multiple genres together into one stylish racing game that's loaded with political satire.
Hyper Light Breaker is a colorful mix between Risk of Rain and Dark Souls
We tried Heart Machine’s latest game, Hyper Light Breaker, at GDC and left with our butts firmly kicked.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves gives Street Fighter 6 a run for its money
Developer SNK is reviving its Fatal Fury series with a very promising new entry that innovates with its REV and SPG systems.
Nvidia’s AI game demo puts endless dialogue trees everywhere
Nvidia's impressive AI-driven game characters were showed up in a playable demo -- but it just amounts to more endless dialogue trees.
The method to Apple Arcade’s madness? ‘Bring us an incredible game’
With Apple Arcade's five-year anniversary approaching, Apple sheds some light on how its mobile gaming service continues to thrive.
As the use of AI rises in games, SAG-AFTRA is fighting to make the tech ethical
As this year's GDC brings more AI gaming projects, SAG-AFTRA explains why its fighting for an ethical use of the tech.
You don’t need the messy Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection to enjoy these classics
The Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is a mess at launch, but you don't need to buy it right now to experience the classic games it features.
In defense of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s polarizing ending
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's ending may divide fans, but it's the exact resolution the subversive sequel called for.
Vindictus: Defying Fate is worth trying for free even if you never played the MMO
We checked out the free playtest for Vindictus: Defying Fate early, and can confirm that no prior knowledge of the MMO is required to enjoy this action game.
The Finals Season 2 offers up plenty of reasons for players to come back
The Finals Season 2 impresses with new weapons, gadgets, cosmetics, and a bombastic new 5v5 Power Shift mode.
One of my favorite puzzles games just turned 5, and it’s still outstanding
If you've never played Baba is You before, its fifth anniversary gives you a reason to try out this outstanding puzzle game.
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story is a vital piece of video game history
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story gives modern players a crash course in one of gaming's most important developers.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor director Stig Asmussen starts new studio, Giant Skull
We spoke to Stig Asmussen, the game director behind the Star Wars Jedi series and God of War 3, about forming his new studio, Giant Skull.
Rise of the Ronin is a grab bag of gaming’s greatest hits
Rise of the Ronin ties together several modern design inspirations, from Zelda to FromSoftware.
The Steam Deck OLED needs burn-in protection
The Steam Deck OLED is a fantastic device, but new burn-in testing reveals just how critical prevention features are.
Contra: Operation Galuga respectfully modernizes an arcade classic
Contra: Operation Galuga brings retro arcade shooting to modern consoles with some smart twists built for modern audiences.
If you need a palate cleanser between long RPGs, try this great Game Pass shooter
If you're looking for a palate cleanser between long RPGs, Xbox Game Pass has the perfect turn your brain off shooter for you.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth makes one impactful change to Barret’s story
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth makes a lot of changes to the original story, but one tweak to Barret's story has the biggest impact.
Don’t buy the new MSI Claw handheld — at least not yet
The MSI Claw just released, and you can buy it now. Reviews for the handheld are surprisingly absent on release day, however.
Don’t skip over our 5 favorite minigames in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth offers a treasure trove of minigames for Cloud and company to take on during their journey. These are our favorites.
Like the best RPGs, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth gets sidequests right
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth proves that memorable sidequests can elevate an RPG to greatness.
You need to try PlayStation VR2’s most psychedelic game yet
If you need a good reason to dust off your PlayStation VR2, you'll want to check out the psychedelic Akka Arrh.