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Sony's Project Leonardo controller sits on a table.

CES 2023: Project Leonardo is PlayStation’s new accessibility-focused controller

Sony unveiled Project Leonardo at CES 2023. It's a unique PlayStation controller built with accessibility in mind.
Spaceship on planet in Starfield.

I need better reasons to be excited about 2023’s biggest games

The 2023 calendar is already loaded with huge games, but several of the biggest have yet to give players a good reason to get too excited.
The ROG Raikiri Pro sits on a table.

CES 2023: ROG’s Raikiri Pro controller’s built-in screen has Dreamcast vibes

Republic of Gamers is launching its own PC controller, the Raikiri Pro, which shares a surprising similarity to the Dreamcast's gamepad.
Rumbleverse streams via the cloud in the back of a car.

CES 2023: Nvidia GeForce Now is coming to internet-enabled cars

You'll soon be able to stream and play Nvidia GeForce now games like Rocket League in select, internet-enabled cars.
Horses race in Pocket Card Jockey.

The Nintendo 3DS’ best (and weirdest) cult hit is coming to Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade is adding a surprising Nintendo 3DS cult hit this month: Pocket Card Jockey, a game by Pokémon developer Game Freak.
A player explores the open world in Witchfire

CES 2023: Witchfire trailer confirms Nvidia DLSS 3 support

Upcoming shooter Witchfire joins a growing list of games that'll utilize Nvidia's unique DLSS 3 technology.
Agent 47 in Hitman 3.

The Hitman trilogy is turning into one $70 collection this month

Hitman 3 is turning into Hitman: World of Assassination, a $70 collection that will become the only way to buy the whole reboot trilogy.
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The forgotten games of 2022: 7 sleeper hits worth returning to

These games may not have topped year-end lists, but don't miss out on some of 2022's best sleeper hits.
Cal Kestis looking out over a desert town.

4 predictions for where video games are headed in 2023

Don't blink: 2023 could be another landmark year for the gaming world if these four trends hold strong.
An alligator tightrope walks on telephone lines in Lil Gator Game.

End your year on a charming note with this adorable Zelda-like game

If you want to see the world through the eyes of a kid, you need to check out the absolutely charming Lil Gator Game.
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Destiny 2: Where is Xur for the weekend of December 30

The weekly vendor in Destiny 2 offers some of the toughest loot to find, including exotic weapons and armor. Here's how to track down Xur.
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4 video game news stories that shaped the industry’s future in 2022

2022 turned out to be a pivotal year for the gaming industry thanks to a blockbuster acquisition, unionization efforts, and more.
The Xbox Series X controller on a black background.

Even without a big exclusive, Xbox quietly dominated 2022

We may not have gotten Starfield this year, but Xbox was home to most of this year's boldest games.
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Among Us cameos in Glass Onion, but the timing is sus

Among Us makes a hilarious appearance in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, but its timing is a little sus.
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Ruin your family’s holiday with Pac-Man’s bizarre Christmas album

If you want to ruin your family's holiday party, sneak this unsettling Pac-Man Christmas album on today.
Link on island in the sky in Tears of the Kingdom.

Our most anticipated Nintendo Switch games of 2023

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't the only big game coming to Nintendo Switch next year.
Picbits battle a snake in Picross X: Picbits vs Uzboross.

This chaotic Switch puzzle game is a weird, wonderful way to end 2022

Need a small Switch game for your holiday vacation? This lightning-fast puzzle game is the chaos you crave.
Four players fight in an Elden Ring colosseum.

Elden Ring, Modern Warfare II discounted in big PlayStation holiday sale

You can get several of 2022's biggest games (including Elden Ring) on sale right now thanks to PlayStation's annual holiday sale.
Playstation 5 system and DualSense controller.

PS Plus’ 2022 revamp could use a revamp of its own in 2023

Six months after its relaunch, Sony's PS Plus service could use a few tweaks to make it a stronger subscription deal.
A player battles Krubis in Light on Life.

Shh, don’t tell anyone about High on Life’s legally dubious Frasier joke

One of High on Life's best jokes involves a legally dubious Frasier reference. Let's just keep it a secret between us, okay?
Miles Morales and Peter Parker stand together in Spider-Man 2.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is eyeing a fall 2023 release date

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is going to be PS5's big holiday game in 2023 ,as its currently eyeing a fall release date.
Fireworks explode in Fantavision 202X.

Sony revives a PlayStation 2 deep cut as a PS VR2 launch title

Sony is reviving a PS2 deep cut, fireworks puzzle game Fantavision, as a PlayStation VR2 launch title.
A woman plays Vampire Survivors on a Steam Deck.

Vampire Survivors changed the way I think about games in 2022

Vampire Survivors may not be everyone's game of the year choice, but it's arguably the closest thing 2022 had to a perfect game.
Players attack a large boss in Inkbound.

Inkbound’s wildly powerful builds make it a 2023 rougelike to watch

We played a full hour of Inkbound, a promising new roguelike from the developer of 2020's hit Monster Train.
Tammy pets a T-Rex in Tammy and the T-Rex.

High on Life includes a full ’90s cult movie that you can watch in-game

High on Life's wildest Easter egg involves a 1994 cult classic starring Denise Richards and Paul Walker.
High on Life character shooting a gun.

High on Life review: Rick and Morty meets Metroid in memorable shooter

High on Life's hit-and-miss comedy will be polarizing, but its Metroid Prime-inspired formula makes for a memorable sci-fi adventure.
An office worker fills in spreadsheets in Melatonin.

This hypnotic rhythm game is the perfect ‘chill-out’ experience

If you love games like Rhythm Heaven and WarioWare, you'll love the very laid back-Melatonin.
Frey using magic in Forspoken.

I’m sold on Forspoken’s dazzling spellcasting, but the jury’s out on story

We got to play nearly four hours of Forspoken, getting a strong sense of its fantasy setting and dazzling spellcasting.
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From The Last of Us to Immortality, these are 2022’s most innovative games

The gaming industry moved forward in 2022 thanks to these innovative titles that dared to rethink the rules of the medium.
God of War Ragnarok's Christopher Judge hugs Al Pacino at The Game Awards.

The Game Awards delivered dazzling trailers, but winners played second-fiddle

This year’s Game Awards knocked it out of the park when it came to reveals. The actual awards were another story
Cal stands beneath the clouds in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor key art.

Why Cameron Monaghan wanted a ‘darker’ Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor star Cameron Monaghan told us what to expect from the sequel’s darker version of Cal Kestis.
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The best video game narratives of 2022: 7 stories we’re still thinking about

If you value strong storytelling in video games, 2022 offered up some fantastic narratives. Here are 7 of our favorites.
Cal Kestis with BD-1 droid on his shoulder.

First Star Wars Jedi: Survivor trailer features dual-lightsaber combat, open-world teases

Cal Kestis returns in the stunning first trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which teases a much grander sequel.
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Dragon Quest Treasures review: there’s gold here, but you’ll have to dig

Dragon Quest Treasures puts its whole heart into everything it does, even if repetitive gameplay holds it back.