From Baldur’s Gate 3 to Alan Wake 2, 2023 offered a groundbreaking slate of games that have kept us busy the entire year. Follow along as we reflect on what made the year’s best titles so special.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My favorite game of 2023 is a secret Twitter eulogy
While 2023 was full of huge games, no game was more on the pulse of current events than the oddly prophetic Videoverse.
2023 set an incredibly high bar for video game sequels
Baldur's Gate 3, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Tears of the Kingdom, and other titles raised the bar for game sequels in 2023.
Puzzle games ruled 2023. It’s time we showed them the respect they deserve
Puzzle games ruled 2023, delivering some of the year's most inventive experiences. And it's high time for the genre to get the respect it deserves.
How Digital Eclipse redefined the remaster in 2023 with The Making of Karateka
Digital Eclipse redefined the idea of a video game remaster with this year's The Making of Karateka. Here's how it all came together.
Our favorite Xbox Series X games of 2023: Starfield, Hi-Fi Rush, and more
After a rough start to the Series X's life span, Xbox finally came through with a strong game lineup in 2023.
Our favorite Switch games of 2023: Tears of the Kingdom, Mario, and much more
2023 may have been the best year for the Nintendo Switch yet. Here were our favorite Nintendo games from a star-studded year.
Starfield ends 2023 as a commercial success and a marketing hype disaster
Bethesda's first voyage into space ends 2023 as a big success for Xbox, despite that it let down fans who felt like it underdelivered on its promises.
PlayStation spent 2023 setting up dominoes. But will they fall in 2024?
PlayStation has spent 2023 lining up a set of risky dominoes. Will they fall how it hopes in 2024?
Our favorite PlayStation games of 2023: Spider-Man, Final Fantasy, and more
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 wasn't the only great PS5 game this year. Here are 7 PlayStation games we loved in 2023.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn’t our Game of the Year, but it’s the strongest No. 2 ever
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might not be our Game of the Year, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't talk about what it does amazingly.
Staff picks: How Baldur’s Gate 3 beat the odds to become our 2023 Game of the Year
With so many incredible games in 2023, our Game of the Year decision was a tough one this year. But there's a good reason Baldur's Gate 3 came out on top.
Our favorite indies of 2023: 10 unforgettable games you need to try
While big-budget games dominated the spotlight in 2023, the independent scene delivered just as many unforgettable experiences. Here are 10 of our favorites.
The 10 best video games of 2023
After a historic year for video games, these 10 releases beat out the competition to make our annual year-end list.
The Game Awards 2023: Here’s the complete list of winners
Here's the full list of winners at The Game Awards 2023, which saw Baldur's Gate 3 take home six trophies.
The most innovative gaming tech of 2023
From groundbreaking accessibility developments to creative retro consoles, these were the most innovative gaming devices of 2023.
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