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Mario winks and gives a thumbs up.

Gaming companies become impersonation targets as Twitter verification opens to all

One Twitter account has already paid $8 to tweet a photo of Mario flipping the bird through a verified Nintendo of America account.
Venom affects a Marvel Snap playng field.

I can’t stop pranking my opponents in Marvel Snap

A lot of games have made me laugh this year, but few bring me as much joy as Marvel Snap has thanks to its gleeful trolling potential.
Kratos and Atreus sail on water in God of War Ragnarok.

These God of War Ragnarok settings made my playthrough much better

God of War Ragnarok has an impressive suite of accessibility options, some of which just make the game better.
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A Little to the Left review: good housekeeping makes for a great puzzle game

A Little to the Left delivers cozy organization puzzles that turn good housekeeping into the ultimate video game power fantasy.
The Callisto Protocol monster

Don’t lock in your ‘game of the year’ list yet. 2022 is far from over

Gamers have already decided that it's Elden Ring vs. God of War Ragnarok for 2022's game of the year, but there's still a lot still to come.
A Sega Genesis Mini 2 and its controller sit on a bookshelf.

The bizarre Sega Genesis Mini 2 is my new favorite retro console

If you love bizarre video game history, the Sega Genesis Mini 2's eclectic collection of games makes it a must-own retro device.
Mina faces down a boss with its mouth wide open in Mina the Hollower.

Don’t miss these eye-catching indies from Day of the Devs’ anniversary stream

Today's Day of the Devs stream brought some surprising news, like a 3D remake of one of gaming's oldest text adventure games.
A giant lizard monster jumps on Kratos in God of War Ragnarok.

God of War Ragnarok review: hellacious sequel’s best moments are its quietest

God of War Ragnarok doesn't quite reach the narrative heights of its 2018 predecessor, but it still delivers with hellacious action.
An embroidery puzzle in the game Stitch.

I’ve found the perfect mobile game and it’s embroidery meets Picross

We've done it. We've found the perfect mobile game: an embroidery puzzle game that combines Picross and stitching.
Bayonetta posing in the air with red background.

Bayonetta 3 review: excellent action game is the true queen of the multiverse

Bayonetta 3 is a new high point for the action series, putting Hollywood blockbusters to shame with its nonstop thrills.
Rose uses superpowers to freeze a mold monster in Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose.

Resident Evil Village’s Shadows of Rose DLC makes the series’ future clear

Like the Fast and the Furious, the new Resident Evil Village DLC is all about family (and superpowers).
Pyramid Head walking in the rain.

Silent Hill 2 doesn’t need a remake. The PS2 version is perfect, flaws and all

The original Silent Hill 2 is full of bad acting, unrealistically thick fog, and uncanny animations. And that's what makes it great.
A pokemon terrestalizes in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Violet and Scarlet are an even bigger leap forward than they seem

We played over an hour of Pokémon Scarlet, getting a good feel for just how open its open world really is.
A player draws an annoyed bird in Jackbox Party Pack 9 minigame Nonsensory.

The Jackbox Party Pack 9 features two ingenious party games you need to try

The Jackbox Party Pack 9 brings five new party games, but two in particular steal the show.
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A Plague Tale: Requiem review: gorgeous sequel has some growing pains

A Plague Tale: Requiem builds on everything that made its predecessor a surprise hit, though its forced meditations on violence ring hollow.
Mario, Rabbid Peach, and more characters pose in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope key art.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope review: one of Mario’s finest spinoffs

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a step up for the tactics series, with more creative combat that makes every turn a blast.
Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed earbuds sit next to a PS5 and DualSense controller.

PlayStation and Xbox are getting officially licensed Razer Hammerhead earbuds

Razer's new Hammerhead HyperSpeed earbuds are designed to match the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The Razer Edge floats in a digital computer backdrop.

Razer Edge is a 5G gaming handheld with a seriously impressive screen

The Razer Edge is a dedicated cloud and mobile gaming handheld with a 144Hz display and advanced haptic feedback.
Isaac Clarke aims at a necromorph in Dead Space.

Dead Space remake is bloodier and more unpredictable than the original

We played nearly four hours of the new Dead Space remake and there's a lot more happening under the hood beyond its graphical upgrade.
A fleshy monster looms in a dark room in Scorn.

Scorn review: Bold psychological horror game is only half-formed

Scorn pays tribute to H. R. Giger with harrowing visuals that'll haunt your nightmares, but the horror game is better watched than played.
Dragon Quest Treasures' heroes high five.

Dragon Quest Treasures is a great way to introduce your kids to RPGs

We played a good hour of Dragon Quest Treasures, which feels like a great way to introduce young kids to the RPG genre.
Iron Man blasts a ship with his palm laser in Iron Man VR.

Meta Quest 2 is getting a former PlayStation VR exclusive and more this fall

Meta is continuing its investment in gaming by bringing a former PlayStation VR exclusive to the Quest 2 this fall.
Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth stand back to back in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion feels like Remake’s B-sides collection

Set your expectations accordingly: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is much more of a straight remake than Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Ships fly around the screen in Missile Command: Recharged.

Atari classic Missile Command gets a revamp this November

Atari is taking a second stab at Missile Command: Recharged with a newly expanded take on the classic.
The cast of Resident Evil 6 stand together.

10 years later, Resident Evil 6 shines as a misunderstood spectacle

Resident Evil 6 may be a black sheep in the horror franchise's history, but its a misunderstood action game that stands out 10 years later.
Key art for Gunbrella shows a man with an umbrella gun.

Gunbrella turned me into shotgun-toting Mary Poppins

We played Gunbrella and the indie action game delivers exactly what you're expecting: a gun that's also an umbrella.
A blue cat chasing a creature.

If you have a Netflix subscription, don’t sleep on the service’s games

If you've yet to try the mobile games included with your Netflix subscription, now's a good week to jump in.
Desta and their friends toss dodgeballs in Desta: The Memories Between.

Desta: The Memories Between review: Netflix scores another great mobile game

Desta: The Memories Between miniaturizes the tactics genre with a heartfelt mobile game about social anxiety and dodgeball.
Squid kids from Splatoon 3.

Splatoon 3’s multilayered grind has me completely hooked

I've already sunk over 70 hours into Splatoon 3 thanks to its multi-layered approach to progression.
The cast of Shovel Knight Dig stand together in promo art.

Shovel Knight Dig review: retro meets modern in this clever roguelike

Shovel Knight Dig is another spin-off success in Yacht Club's growing treasure trove of gems.
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Scorn will make your stomach churn and your brain hurt

We played 45 minutes of Scorn, a grotesque horror game that's not for those with weak stomachs.
The main characters of Grand Theft Auto V stand side-by-side.

The Grand Theft Auto 6 leak is bad for everyone. Yes, even you

This weekend's massive Grand Theft Auto 6 has kicked off complicated debates about transparency in the video game industry.
Michael from Grand Theft Auto V.

Early Grand Theft Auto 6 footage reportedly leaks after major Rockstar hack

Footage from an early build of Grand Theft Auto 6 has reportedly leaked online, as a potential hacker has shared 90 video clips from the game.
Kiriko throws items in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2’s heroes will be tied to battle passes. Here’s how it works

Blizzard outlined Overwatch 2's new seasonal model, which will tie new characters to the sequel's battle pass.