MSI Claw handheld hands-on: it’s more significant than you think
We knew the MSI Claw was coming based on some big leaks that emerged prior to CES, but the handheld is still more significant than you might imagine.
An Xbox game could be coming to Switch. Here are the most likely candidates
A rumor indicates that an Xbox exclusive game could be Switch bound. Let's break down the most likely suspects.
10 significant video game anniversaries worth celebrating in 2024
From Half-Life 2 to World of Warcraft, there are plenty of notable gaming anniversaries to celebrate throughout 2024.
In a sea of live service games, I miss the days of regular old multiplayer modes
It feels like it's not enough for multiplayer modes to be simple fun anymore - they have to be lifestyles.
You just can’t kill the Steam Deck
We've seen a slate of supposed Steam Deck killers over the past year, but Valve's handheld remains the head honcho.
I was burnt out on video games until I dusted off my Nintendo DS
A hectic 2023 left me with serious video game burnout. The only cure? Taking a trip back to the Nintendo DS era.
Don’t start Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth without playing this Xbox Game Pass title first
If you have Xbox Game Pass, there's one Like a Dragon game you need to play before Infinite Wealth launches later this month.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will make you cry tears of laughter and sorrow
Whether its tears of laughter or sorrow, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth doesn't seem like it'll leave a dry eye in the house based on what we've played so far.
All the gaming news you should (and shouldn’t) expect from CES 2024
CES 2024 is right around the corner, but this year's show is a black box for video game enthusiasts. Here's what to expect from the tech expo.
We came up with the worst possible names for the next Nintendo Switch
With a Switch successor rumored for 2024, what should Nintendo name its upcoming console? We came up with some downright terrible names it should never use.
2024 is about to get busy, so play these short 2023 games while you still can
With a hectic few months full of long RPGs on the horizon, now's your chance to play these short, but sweet highlights from 2023.
6 Nintendo series that still haven’t made an appearance on the Switch
While most of Nintendo's biggest franchises have gotten new games on Switch, there's a handful of heavy hitters still waiting for their moment.
If you love Armored Core 6, Mecha Break should be on your radar
After spending some time with Mecha Break's alpha, we're already ready to dive back into the upcoming multiplayer mech game.
What’s new in January 2024: 7 games that should be on your radar
January 2024's most notable new games include Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and more.
Our 4 biggest predictions for what gaming will look like in 2024
Nintendo Switch 2? An Xbox comeback? Here's where we think is in store for gaming fans in 2024.
The best video games of December 2023: The Finals, Asgard’s Wrath 2, and more
This December was surprisingly packed with great new games, from Asgard's Wrath 2 to a great Apple Arcade-exclusive Sonic adventure.
2023 gaming report card: how did PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo score?
After a long 12 months filled with games and industry shake-ups, we're handing Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo their final grades for 2023.
Netflix’s adorable new Pokémon show will warm your heart
Netflix's adorable Pokémon Concierge miniseries gets what makes the long-running franchise so special.
The biggest gaming news of 2023: Insomniac leak, GTA 6 reveal, and more
2023 was a tumultuous year for the game industry, full of leaks, layoffs, closures, and more. These were the stories that defined gaming in 2023.
Video game adaptations are about to change the game in 2024
Video game adaptations have languished in mediocrity for decades, but they could be the key to revitalizing the gaming industry in 2024.
We predicted gaming’s 2023 future last December. Here’s what we got right
We made four bold predictions last December about where gaming was heading in 2023. Here's what we got right (and one thing we got very wrong).
Our most anticipated video games of 2024: Final Fantasy, Hellblade 2, and more
From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Hellblade 2, these are the games we can't wait to play in 2024.
Unwrapping our favorite holiday gaming memories: GameCube, Pokémon, and more
This Christmas, we asked the Digital Trends gaming team to share the stories of the most formative video game holiday gifts they've ever received.
This Christmas, Forspoken deserves a bit of your holiday good will
Forspoken is a Christmas game, so why not show the maligned open-world RPG some good will this holiday?
The overlooked games of 2023: 11 sleeper hits you need to play
With so many excellent games in 2023, some were bound to get lost in the shuffle. Here are 11 games from this year that you shouldn't miss.
A busy 2023 wasn’t enough to pull me away from my go-to mobile game
While there were tons of fantastic new games on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch this year, my most-played title was a mobile game from 2022.
Forget live service. Great DLCs kept us playing old games in 2023
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla, and more showed that games don't need to go full live service to keep players' attention.
The video game industry flew too close to the sun in 2023. Now, its crashing back to Earth
After a few years of pricey acquisitions, the video game industry came crashing back to Earth in 2023.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is the true successor to Life is Strange
The main creatives behind Life is Strange are now making Lost Records: Bloom & Rage at Don’t Nod Montreal. They shared their vision for the franchise.
Get the most out of Meta Quest 3’s mixed-reality with these VR games
If you want to get the most out of your Meta Quest 3's mixed reality tech, you need to pick up these games.
2023 was a renaissance for strategy games. Enjoy it while you can
From Fire Emblem Engage to Last Train Home, there was no shortage of fantastic strategy games to play throughout 2023.
Zenless Zone Zero isn’t quite ready to complete a HoYoverse hat trick
The beta for Zenless Zone Zero, the latest action RPG from HoYoverse, contains a fatal flaw that takes away from its action-packed gameplay.
Fortnite’s new modes are fun, but don’t sleep on Battle Royale’s great update
Fortnite's big new games are getting a lot of attention, but its Battle Royale mode received an equally exciting update that's getting overshadowed.
VR gaming lost me in 2023, and then totally won me back
I was almost done with VR gaming in 2023, but an incredible end-of-year comeback has made me more excited about the tech than ever.