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Jin runs across Iki Island in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut on PS5.

Ghost of Tsushima’s Iki Island imagines a more manageable open-world game

I want more open-world games that are the size of Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut's Iki Island expansion.
A Pokemon trainer rides a deer in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus has me craving a full Pokémon Monster Hunter game

Pokémon Legends: Arceus shares a lot of similarities with Monster Hunter, but it could go deeper.
A man wearing the VZR Model One headphones.

VZR Model One review: Get the most out of 3D audio

The new VZR Model One raises the bar for next-gen gaming headphones with audiophile quality.
The main character of Axiom Verge 2 stares at a statue

Can’t wait for Metroid Dread? You need to play Axiom Verge 2 right now

Axiom Verge 2 is filling the Metroid-sized hole in my heart thanks to its top-notch exploration mechanics.
The hero of Fantasian runs.

Don’t sleep on Fantasian, Apple Arcade’s genuine killer app

Fantasian is now fully out on Apple Arcade, giving the platform it's true "must-play" game.
An environment from Abandoned running on PS5.

Abandoned’s mysterious PS5 app is live and players are baffled

A mysterious PS5 app for Abandoned is now live and fans are confused by its contents.
Black Panther holds an enemy in War for Wakanda.

Marvel’s Avengers War for Wakanda DLC looks to the real world for inspiration

War for Wakanda, the latest DLC for Marvel's Avengers, takes inspiration from both comics and real world African architecture.
A frozen man with Liar written on his chest sits in front of oil rigs in Frostpunk 2.

Frostpunk 2 brings more post-apocalyptic city-building to PC

City-building game Frostpunk is getting a sequel, as well as a free demo on Steam this week.
Michael K WIlliams plays Irish in Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042 brings back Michael K. Williams’ Irish as a specialist

Battlefield 2042 will bring back Irish from Battlefield 4 as a playable specialist.
Turtle Beach's Xbox Recon controller standing up on a table.

Turtle Beach Xbox Recon controller review: Game audio mixing made easy

Turtle Beach's Xbox Recon controller sets a new bar for third-party controllers with a commitment to game audio.
The vinyl boxset for the Persona 5 soundtrack.

iam8bit wants physical video games to be as cool as vinyl

Video game company iam8bit is trying to keep physical video games alive in a digital age.
arcadia tv interview

Arcadia.tv fuses sports and esports to turn Tron into a reality

Arcadia.tv fuses sports and esports to create a first-of-its-kind competition.
Francis plays guitar on a cosmic stage in The Artful Escape.

The Artful Escape is a psychedelic, cosmic rock opera

We saw a half an hour of The Artful Escape in action, and it's a trippy rock-and-roll adventure.
A cat sits in a dark tunnel in Stray.

Everything announced at the Annapurna Interactive Showcase

From Solar Ash's release date to new Stray details, here's everything we saw at Annapurna's digital showcase.
new pokemon snap dlc

Free New Pokémon Snap DLC adds three new courses and 20 Pokémon

New Pokémon Snap is getting a surprise DLC that brings three courses and 20 monsters to the game.
Animals stand in a plaza in Champion Island Games.

Today’s Google Doodle is a full-fledged Olympics video game

Today's Google Doodle is a sports video game called Champion Island Games, inspired by the Olympics.
battlefield 2042

Everything announced at EA Live: Dead Space, Battlefield Portal, and more

EA held an hour-long live stream showing off new games. Here's everything we saw.
A world war 2 plane flies over 2042 robots in Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield Portal brings past games, powerful creative tools to 2042

Battlefield 2042 will feature a creative mode called Battlefield Portal that lets players create custom games.
A Ratchet skin in Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout.

Fall Guys gets a limited time Ratchet & Clank crossover event

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is adding Ratchet and Clank skins via a limited-time event.
gdc 2021 covid 19 survey

GDC developer survey shows the full impact of the pandemic on gaming

This year's GDC State of the Game Industry survey reveals how much the pandemic impacted gaming.
Link flying in The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD

Skyward Sword HD improves quality of life, but that was never the problem

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD fixes some annoyances, but can't fix the real problems.
A hammer-wielding villain in Resident Evil Village.

How Resident Evil Village used motion capture to create iconic monsters

Resident Evil Village's Performance Director Masato Miyazaki beaks down the game's tricky motion-capture process.
Steam Deck being held in two hands.

Steam Deck brings gaming’s ongoing accessibility issues into focus

The Steam Deck has accessibility experts concerned about how text and UI will look on a small screen.
A Viking runs towards a building in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

Assassin’s Creed Infinity could use less content, not more

Assassin's Creed Infinity might be the series' biggest game yet, and that's a troubling thought.
A rider rides a Tigrex in Monster Hunter Stories 2.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin review: A less intimidating hunt

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a perfect Monster Hunter game for players who find the series overwhelming.
OLED Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch OLED’s new dock can be purchased separately

Nintendo says that its newly redesigned Switch OLED dock will be sold separate from the console through its website.
Deathloop's hero shoots an enemy with two handguns.

Deathloop will be focus of Sony’s next State of Play stream this week

Sony is hosting another State of Play event, which will feature nine minutes of Deathloop gameplay.
Screenshots from Greenboy Games' Game Boy titles.

Meet the developer who’s still making physical Game Boy games

Dana Puch runs a one-man studio called Greenboy Games, which only produces physical Game Boy releases.
Waluigi rides a cart in Mario Kart 8.

Who will get Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s last spot? 5 realistic options

With one spot left in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, here's who could realistically join the roster.
The Doom Slayer shoots demons in Doom Eternal.

Doom Eternal’s next-gen upgrade has Id thinking about the future

Doom Eternal's Marty Stratton and Billy Khan sat down with Digital Trends to talk about the art of the next gen-upgrade.
Ratchet and Clank

The best video games of 2021 so far: Ratchet & Clank, Monster Hunter, and more

Here are the eight best games we've played throughout the first half of 2021.
Mario, Wario, and Rosalina run in Mario Golf: Super Rush.

Mario Golf: Super Rush review: Less is more in golf scores, not video games

Mario Golf: Super Rush features the series' best core golf gameplay, but is severely lacking in content.
Master Chief holds a battle rifle in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Halo: Master Chief Collection is 50% off ahead of Halo Infinite’s release

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is 50% off in the Steam Summer Sale, just ahead of Halo Infinite's holiday release date.
A crowd of Sims attends an in-game musical festival.

The Sims 4 will host an in-game music festival where artists perform in Simlish

The Sims 4 will host an in-game music festival headlined by Bebe Rexha, who will sing in Simlish.