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Two warriors in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

Everything announced at the March 2024 Xbox Partner Preview

Xbox hosted a Partner Showcase, highlighting some exciting games from third-party studios and revealing a few release dates too.
dune spice wars xbox game pass recommendation

After watching Dune: Part Two, go play this Xbox Game Pass title

If you're itching to play a Dune game after watching Dune: Part Two in theaters, consider checking out Dune: Spice Wars on Xbox Game Pass.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth running on the Steam Deck.

I turned my Steam Deck into the ultimate cross-platform gaming machine

The Steam Deck is built for Steam, naturally, but I've been using my handheld to play my non-Steam games more and more.
Promotional art for Bethesda's Starfield.

Six months later, Starfield’s modding scene is still lost in space

Starfield's modding scene may need some time to fully take off, but even with dipping player counts and negative sentiment among fans, there's still hope.
An archer fires a shot at a dragon in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is already punishing me for my negligence

We learned a lot of hard lessons in our three hours with Dragon's Dogma 2, which ended with a whole lot of tragic escapades.
Key art for the Netflix version of Hades.

Netflix subscribers are getting one of the decade’s best games this month

Hades launches on iOS via Netflix Games later this month. Supergiant Games tells us why it's not on Android yet.
The characters of Berserk Boy pose together.

If you love retro games, you need to check out this killer Mega Man throwback

If you love retro platformers, the lightning fast Berserk Boy should be on your radar.
Snufkin fishes off a dock in Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley.

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a light, but endearing enough kid’s game

Looking for a new game to play with your kids? Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley offers some light storybook charm for families.
Call of the Sea gameplay.

Pick up these 7 great PC games during Steam’s Women’s Day Sale

Lots of great indies are discounted on Steam through March 10 as part of its Women's Day Sale. Here are some great deals that you don't want to miss.
Key art for Pokémon X and Y.

It’s time to revisit Pokémon X and Y before it’s too late

With the announcement of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and the looming shut down of 3DS online services, now is the perfect time to revisit Pokémon X and Y.
Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster key art.

With EA’s Star Wars shooter canceled, it’s time to revisit a classic

EA's planned Star Wars shooter is no more, but you can revisit this remaster of one of the series' classic games right now.
Cloud from FFVII

PSA: Don’t burn yourself out on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s open-world activities

You might be tempted to do every single open-world activity in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but beware of burnout.
One of the king's advisors enters the frame in No Rest for the Wicked.

No Rest for the Wicked is a cruel and beautiful action game

We want hands on with No Rest for the Wicked, a cruel and beautiful new action game from Ori developer Moon Studios.
Iron Mask and Shionne attack in Tales of Arise.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth isn’t on Xbox, so play these RPGs on Game Pass

From Tales of Arise to Persona 3 Reload, here are some great Xbox Game Pass RPGs that'll fill the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth-sized hole in your heart.
Ninja peach in Princess Peach Showtime.

What’s new in March 2024: 7 upcoming games that you should check out

Princess Peach: Showtime, Unicorn Overlord, and Dragon's Dogma 2 are some of the most notable games coming out this March.
A skeleton touches a still life in Please, Touch the Artwork 2.

Don’t sleep on these one-of-a-kind games that launched in February

February didn't just give us heavy hitters like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Here are 8 totally unique games that launched this month.
Queen's Blood

Whatever you do, don’t skip Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s card minigame

There's an overwhelming amount of side content in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but don't sleep on its best minigame: Queen's Blood.
Realm cards laid out in a Nightingale trailer.

Nightingale’s most innovative feature defies survival game conventions

The developers behind Nightingale's world generating Realm Card system tell us how the innovative feature came to life.
An Inkling shoots an enemy spawner in Splatoon 3 Side Order.

Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC shows that the series can do it all

With its great new Side Order DLC, Splatoon 3 shows why the inky shooter is Nintendo's most valuable series.
Tchia wears a crown in Tchia.

You need to play this charming indie before it leaves PlayStation Plus

You need to play this open-world game inspired by New Caledonia before it leaves the PS Plus Game Catalog in March.
Key art for the original Helldivers.

Helldivers 2 servers at capacity? Play its predecessor instead

If you're having trouble getting into a game of Helldivers 2, considering checking out the first game in the series.
Two League of Legends characters stare at each other with a heart between them.

League of Legends isn’t as big of a dating don’t as you may think

A running internet meme warns against dating League of Legends players. We asked readers what they really thought of that advice.
Two soldiers hug in front of an explosion in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 and Nightingale expose the issues all live service games face

The server issues in games like Helldivers 2 and Nightingale demonstrate that even successful live service titles face problems at launch.
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew.

If Skull and Bones has you hungry for a better pirate game, try this one

If you're playing Skull and Bones, be sure to check out Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, as it could be your next exciting pirate adventure.
A summoner poses with chimera in Dicefolk.

If you’re done with Palworld, try this monster-catching game next

If you're looking for another monster-collecting alternative after Palworld, give the genre mash-up Dicefolk a try.
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

One year later, my PlayStation VR2 is collecting dust

PlayStation VR2 did not live up to my expectations as a fledgling VR user over the course of its first year.
Enemies in Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves confirmed for PS5 as Xbox details multiplatform rollout

Microsoft has confirmed that Sea of Thieves will come to PS5 in April, and outlined when Pentiment, Grounded, and Hi-Fi Rush will also go multiplatform.
A soldier in silhouette in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 isn’t on Xbox, but these Game Pass titles can help fill the void

There are plenty of excellent cooperative games to play on Game Pass if you're bummed that you can't give Helldivers 2 a shot on Xbox.
A hero and guardian in Gigantic: Rampage Edition.

Gigantic: Rampage Edition gives a failed live-service game a second chance

Gigantic failed when it launched in 2016, but Gearbox Entertainment is giving the MOBA a second chance at success this April.
Brie Larson plays Princess Peach: Showtime!

Princess Peach: Showtime! already has a superfan in Brie Larson

Nintendo superfan Brie Larson tells us why she's excited about Princess Peach: Showtime! and offers up her take on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Princess Peach figure skates in Princess Peach: Showtime!

Princess Peach: Showtime! gives an icon the spotlight she deserves

We've played an hour of Princess Peach: Showtime! and have a much better sense of how the leading lady's unique solo adventure works.
A list of Jokers appear in Balatro.

I wasn’t expecting a poker roguelite to be my favorite game of 2024 so far

Once you start poker roguelite Balatro, you won't be able to put it down.
A ball squares off with a boss in qomp2.

This Pong spiritual successor will break your brain and spirit

If you're looking for a challenging game that'll break your brain, this Pong deconstruction is for you.
A variant key art for Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story.

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is a bittersweet eulogy for Riot Forge

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is the last game we'll ever get from Riot Forge, and that's a shame.