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Pieces move on a board in Demeo.

Demeo: PC Edition brings VR’s best-kept secret to the masses

Based on our hands-on time with it, Demeo: PC Edition flawlessly makes the jump from VR to PC.
A gas station sits next to a road in Flat Eye.

Flat Eye turns gas station management into a tech dystopia

Narrative management game Flat Eye imagines a world where our reliance on machines hits invasive new heights.
Kirby drills a mole in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land review: Waddle Dee-lightful

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a carefree puzzle-platformer that's eager to make you smile.
A spirit in a yellow raincoat stands on a street in Ghostwire: Tokyo.

Ghostwire: Tokyo review: Folklore becomes freak show

Ghostwire: Tokyo makes up for its generic structure with an engrossing world built around Japanese folklore.
A Wowcube displays a game with a ladybug.

The WowCube is more than a video game gimmick

The WowCube may look like a niche gaming product, but it gives users eight autonomous computers to tool around with.
Garland towers over Jack, Ash, Jed, Sophia, and Neon in

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin isn’t just a meme

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin isn't just a ironic meme game; it's a serious deconstruction of the series its spun off from.
Steam Deck being held in two hands.

Steam Deck vs. cloud gaming: How do they compare?

Is the Steam Deck a better portable solution than cloud gaming? We put the experimental gaming platforms in a head-to-head test.
Armored character wielding sword in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring’s new patch throws a grenade into a culture war

Elden Ring's latest patch has players who have been overeager to defend the game looking a bit foolish.
A woman plays Vampire Survivors on a Steam Deck.

The Steam Deck’s killer app isn’t the game you’d expect

The Steam Deck's power doesn't lie in its ability to run AAA releases; it's early access games that make it special.
The Rock and John Cena face off in WWE 2K22.

WWE 2K22 is my new favorite TV show

WWE 2K22's MyGM mode makes for a surprisingly great TV show that's more satisfying than the real product.
A spirit with a dog paw attacks in Ghostwire: Tokyo.

You can pet the dog (and read its mind) in Ghostwire: Tokyo

Based on its first two chapters, Ghostwire: Tokyo perfectly mixes the freaky and the whimsical.
Kevin Owens punches Rey Mysterio in WWE 2K22.

WWE 2K22 review: Don’t like the show? Book it yourself

WWE 2K22 is a robust wrestling simulator that gives players enough creative tools to fantasy book their own promotion.
The Steam Deck's UI appears on screen.

The Steam Deck’s ‘verified games’ process is very confusing

Looking for which games are playable on Steam Deck? Valve's Verified game process isn't a perfect indicator at the moment.
Serenoa stands next to the scales of conviction in Triangle Strategy.

Triangle Strategy review: Fun tactics, when it lets you play

Triangle Strategy has the bones of a great tactics game, but its obsession with dense political lore weighs it down.
A gorilla swats Kirby in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a perfect Elden Ring chaser

After going hands-on with the first world of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, I'm ready for a chill gaming experience.
A Chocobo roller skates in Chocobo GP.

Chocobo GP is a joyously absurd racer for Final Fantasy fans

Chocobo GP is no Mario Kart, but its full of delightful references for Final Fantasy fans.
A troll fights a player in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring players are discovering its comedic brilliance

Elden Ring may be dark and dreary, but it's also a master class in slapstick comedy.
The Amazon Luna controller.

Amazon Luna adds a Jackbox subscription and retro classics

Amazon Luna is adding three new channels, which give subscribers access to all eight Jackbox games, Atari classics, and more.
pokemon scarlet violet too soon and

It’s too early for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet coming this year likely means we won't see Arceus' best features in a mainline Pokémon game until 2025.
A Zenith stands against the sky in Horizon Forbidden West.

Horizon Forbidden West takes big-tech billionaires to task

Horizon Zero Dawn was a critique on techno-militarization. Forbidden West has its sights set on spacefaring tech billionaires.
A giant battle in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring made me appreciate Zelda’s weapon degradation

When I couldn't stand to part with my starting weapon in Elden Ring, I finally got why Breath of the Wild broke my toys.
An enemy performs a magic spell in Elden Ring.

7 Elden Ring tips you should know before starting

Elden Ring doesn't tell you anything. Here are six basic things you'll want to know from the jump.
A character sits in front of a glowing, yellow orb in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring review: Even the haters will be impressed

Elden Ring offers the best open-world exploration since Breath of the Wild, though its issues are hard to fully ignore.
Talking with three characters in Dying Light 2.

Video games talk too much

Games like Dying Light 2 and Horizon Forbidden West are overeager to talk a player's ear off.
Uncharted hangs off a cargo container in Uncharted.

Video games are beating Hollywood at its own game

The Uncharted movie is perfectly fun, but the games its based on are superior Hollywood blockbusters.
Tom Holland stands on set as Nathan Drake in Uncharted.

How Tom Holland’s love of Uncharted helped shape the film

Uncharted director Ruben Fleischer explains what he took from the games and how Tom Holland's fan feedback changed scenes.
A Rams and bengals helmet sit on the field in Madden 22.

Here’s how wrong Madden 22’s Super Bowl prediction was

Madden 22 predicted that the Cincinnati Bengals would win Super Bowl LVI. Here's what the simulation got wrong.
Aloy climbs a cliff in Horizon Forbidden West.

Horizon Forbidden West review: Rise of the machines

Horizon Forbidden West solidifies the Horizon franchise as one of PlayStation's top-tier exclusives.
A Mii hits a tennis ball in Nintendo Switch Sports.

Nintendo Switch Sports is more of a gamble than it seems

Nintendo Switch Sports hopes to capitalize on Wii Sports' historic success, but will players spend $60 on it in 2022?
A Nintendo Switch connected to the internet.

Switch Online + Expansion Pack feels like a real deal now

With the promise of paid DLC regular coming to the service, Switch Online + Expansion Pack has a better selling point.
Jak and Daxter smirk at one another.

Uncharted director is working on a Jak and Daxter adaptation

According to Uncharted director Ruben Fleischer, Sony is adapting Jak and Daxter for film or TV.
A yellow dog swinging with a grappling hook in Grapple Dog.

Grapple Dog feels like a long-lost childhood favorite

Grapple Dog is a warm platformer that reminds me of the Sega Genesis games I grew up loving.
Two characters wielding staffs face off in Sifu.

Forget difficulty, video games have a communication problem

Video games like Sifu communicate big ideas through physical play. That's a complicated trick to pull off.
Characters defend a control zone in Apex Legends.

Control solidifies Apex Legends as a top-tier shooter

Apex Legends' new Control mode shows that the shooter is flexible enough to keep up with players' tastes.