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Razer Barracuda Pro review: Finally, a gaming headset that won’t embarrass you

The Razer Barracuda Pro is a gaming headset with a mercifully discrete design, though not without key sacrifices.
A Switch in an Orion monitor displays Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

This jumbo Nintendo Switch screen is completely impractical and I low-key love it

The Orion by Up-Switch triples your Nintendo Switch's screen size. It's expensive, impractical, and kind of awesome.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on PC makes me excited for Sony games again

The PC version of Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is proof that Sony's open-world games work even better as portable experiences.
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Cult of the Lamb review: Midsommar by way of Animal Crossing

Though its roguelite component is lacking, Cult of the Lamb excels as a darkly comedic management sim.
A childhood memory can be seen through a horse silhouette in Hindsight.

This tear-jerking game about grief taught me an invaluable lesson about loss

Hindsight, a new narrative indie game, explores how to package up our grief and carry it with us.
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Live A Live solves my biggest pet peeves with the RPG genre

Live A Live's manageable runtime and focused storytelling makes it a breath of fresh air compared to modern RPGs.
A kite-like creature flies around an elephant in Hohokum.

Hohokum makes me nostalgic for PlayStation’s bolder days

Hohokum, a niche PlayStation game from 2014, is back via a PC port and it feels like a game from a long-buried era of Sony publishing.
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If you love Animal Crossing, you need to check out Bear & Breakfast

Bear & Breakfast is an easy to understand management game that feels like a relaxing weekend getaway.
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RiotPWR Xbox Edition review: The best cloud gaming controller you shouldn’t buy

The RiotPWR Xbox Edition is a fine cloud gaming option, but one that's hard to recommend in 2022.
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Elden Ring is far from perfect, and Demon’s Souls helped me see why

Elden Ring gave me the confidence to try Demon's Souls. I didn't anticipate how much more I'd love the PS5 remake.
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Stray review: Sci-fi cat game is much more than an adorable meme

Stray isn't just an adorable cat game. It's a thoughtful sci-fi story about the intersection of the natural and mechanical world.
Victoria fights a spider boss in Eyes in the Dark.

Eyes in the Dark is an inventive ‘rogue-light’ with some bright ideas

Eyes in the Dark brings some bright ideas to the roguelike genre with its twin-stick flashlight combat.
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Here’s the entire Destiny 2 story explained, up through The Witch Queen

Destiny 2 continues the long and winding story of Bungie's MMO shooter saga. Here's a plot refresher of everything that's happened to get you up to speed fast.
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Escape Academy review: Escape room fun, minus the stakes

Escape Academy lovingly recreates the joys of real-world escape rooms, though it struggles to create stakes.
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One year after relaunch, Splitgate embraces its Halo Infinite rivalry

Despite a rocky start and stiff competition, the developers of Splitgate refuse to slow down one year after the game's breakout relaunch.
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If you buy any PS5 headset on Prime Day, make sure it’s this one

You can bring haptic feedback to your ears this Prime Day with Razer's Kaira Pro, the PS5's most intriguing headset.
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Meet the real cats that inspired Stray’s feline hero

Stray's feline authenticity is thanks to three real cats who helped shape (and almost destroy) the game.
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What’s next for PS5 after God of War Ragnarok? These are the games to watch

The PS5's game library is a bit of a mystery after God of War Ragnarok launches in November. Here's what's definitively in the pipeline.
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The Division Resurgence brings Ubisoft’s political shooter to mobile devices

The Division Resurgence brings Ubisoft's signature open-world shooter to iOS and Android.
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My Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch live in harmony. Yours should too

There's no reason to pit the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch against one another; they're soulmates.
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Samsung expands its TV cloud gaming lineup with Amazon Luna and Twitch

Samsung is bringing Amazon Luna and Twitch to its 2022 smart TVs as its Gaming Hub feature rolls out today.
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Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course makes the whole game better

The Delicious Last Course isn't just a new content drop for Cuphead -- it's a Trojan horse full of quality of life improvements.
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Atari celebrates its 50th birthday with a new, working 2600 cartridge

Atari is celebrating its 50th anniversary by selling working Atari 2600 cartridges of Missile Command and Adventure.
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Pick up these 7 great Switch games before Nintendo’s big eShop sale ends

Nintendo's big summer Switch sale is filled with 2021 hits. Here are the deals you should keep your eye on.
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Midyear progress report: Here are the best games of 2022 so far

Elden Ring isn't the only game that's launched so far this year. Here are the best games we played in the first half of 2022.
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9 games you should pick up during the Steam Summer Sale

The annual Steam Summer Sale can be overwhelming. We've picked out nine great PC gaming deals to get you started.
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PS Plus Extra finally gives me a reason to keep my PS5 powered on

The newly revamped PS Plus service isn't perfect, but it fills an important role for the PS5.
Mario and his team pose in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

It’s time for the Mario Sports games to go free-to-play

Mario Strikers: Battle League shows that it might be time for Nintendo to consider a pivot to free-to-play.
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With Air Twister, Apple Arcade is entering its Netflix-style golden age

Apple Arcade's latest game, Air Twister, is the kind of gonzo auteur project made possible by the competitive content era.
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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes review: Don’t underestimate this Switch standout

Though Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes lacks variety, it makes up for that with surprising RPG depth worthy of the Three Houses' throne.
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I can’t stop thinking about Immortality, 2022’s most ambitious game

After playing Immortality at Tribeca Fest, I'm convinced its a quiet game of the year contender.
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Thirsty Suitors turns awkward flirting into stylish RPG battles

I played Thirsty Suitors at Tribeca Fest and I'm already smitten by its flirty RPG battles and skateboarding minigames.
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Atari Mania is WarioWare, but with iconic Atari classics

Atari Mania is a new minigame collection that takes inspiration from Nintendo's WarioWare series.
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A Plague Tale: Requiem is an ideal introduction for series newcomers

We played a chapter of A Plague Tale: Requiem, which successfully polishes its predecessors' rough edges.