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A box in Boxes: Lost Fragments has an octopus on it.

This satisfying $7 mobile puzzle game is money well spent

If you need a new puzzle game to keep your hands occupied, Boxes: Lost Fragments is a satisfying delight.
Sonic swings on a bar in Sonic Dream Team.

Sonic Dream Team’s next free update adds a new zone and ranking system

Sonic Dream Team is getting a free major update this week as developer Sega Hardlight continues its support for the mobile title following layoffs.
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Harold Halibut review: eye-popping indie trades gameplay for claymation spectacle

Harold Halibut is worth checking out for its one-of-a-kind art style alone, though it makes some key compromises to achieve it.
A PlayStation Portal plays Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

I was a PlayStation Portal hater. Now it’s one of my go-to gaming devices

After a few months with the PlayStation Portal, we're starting to see how the streaming handheld fits into our gaming lives.
Aaron Moten stands next to someone wearing power armor in Fallout.

Amazon’s Fallout TV series is even more impressive than The Last of Us

Amazon's laugh-out-loud Fallout series may not get the same accolades as HBO's The Last of Us, but it's an even more impressive game adaptation feat.
A ship dodges bullets in Minishoot' Adventures.

This $15 Steam game is a must-buy for Zelda fans

Whether you're looking for either a great twin-stick shooter or a new top-down Zelda game, Minishoot' Adventures has you covered.
A sniper runs while holding a gun in Children of the Sun.

Children of the Sun review: unnerving shooter is the feel-bad game of the year

Children of the Sun's clever mix of sniping and spatial puzzling makes up for its tired cultist story.
A character battles monsters in Inkbound.

Inkbound is already changing the way I think about roguelikes

Inkbound, which hits 1.0 this week, reinvents the roguelike genre with smart RPG hooks, even if its combat comes with a learning curve.
The GameScent sits in front of a TV playing Dragon's Dogma 2.

I smelled the world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 and it was putrid

We tried out the GameScent, an AI-powered device that lets you smell your games. It didn't exactly go as planned.
Cody Rhodes stands on a ramp in WWE 2K24.

Wrestlemania XL weekend already has its first champion thanks to WWE 2K24

Wrestlemania XL weekend kicked off with a WWE 2K24 tournament that showcased why the simulator series works so well.
Xavier Woods stares menacingly during WWE Raw.

WWE’s Xavier Woods has an ‘amazing’ Steam Deck travel hack

Ahead of Wrestlemania XL, The New Day's Xavier Woods shares the portable monitor setup he's using to soup up the Steam Deck during travel.
A couple kisses on camera in The Crush House.

The Crush House is a wacky reality TV simulator with a dark secret

Devolver Digital's next game is The Crush House, a butt-filled reality TV simulator from the creators of Reigns.
Key art for Flint: Treasure of Oblivion shows a crew of pirates.

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion turns Treasure Island into a tactical RPG

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is a new tactical pirate RPG set entirely in the world of Treasure Island.
Key art for Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop shows Puyos and other characters.

Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop is a great mobile version of a classic series

Apple Arcade subscribers are getting a new Puyo Puyo game today, and it's a surprisingly rich puzzle collection.
The hero of Biomorph jumps down into a pit of flesh.

While you wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong, try this Kirby-esque Metroidvania

Hollow Knight: Silksong may still be MIA, but the Kirby-like Biomorph will help fill the void.
Three characters set out on a quest in Windblown.

Dead Cells follow-up Windblown takes some surprising cues from Nier: Automata

We got a close look at Windblown, the colorful new roguelike from the developers behind Dead Cells, and there's a lot to be excited about.
A mech stands near a round structure in MechWarrior 5: Clans.

MechWarrior 5: Clans will humanize its mechas

We got a close look at MechWarrior 5: Clans, seeing its deeper focus on storytelling and human characters.
Barbie rides in a pink car with Candy Crush Saga characters.

AI is making your Candy Crush Saga sessions less frustrating

As criticism against the use of AI in games mounts, developer King tells us how Candy Crush Saga uses the tech to assist developers, not replace them.
An Xbox Series X sits next to both Series S models.

I’m secretly hoping that the leaked all-white Xbox Series X isn’t real

The Xbox Series X might be getting an all-white refresh this holiday, but I'm quietly hoping for something a bit bolder.
An illustration from Replay shows a princess next to an hourglass.

Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner spills details on the series’ two lost games

Gaming icon Jordan Mechner tells us about the unreleased games that built his successes, including his canceled Princess of Persia.
A giant beetle stands in Pepper Grinder.

If you’re looking for a great new Switch game, you’ll dig Pepper Grinder

If you're exhausted after months of long RPGs, Pepper Grinder might be the short and sweet platformer you need right now.
A colony of ants wanders in Empire of the Ants.

This strategy game about photorealistic ants will have you bugging out

Empire of the Ants is a real-time strategy game starring photorealistic ants, and it's just as wild as that premise sounds.
Tess and Opal ride in a car in Open Roads.

Open Roads is a short family drama video game that leaves a big impact

The short and sweet Open Roads tells a poignant story about the ways that loss can bring us closer together.
Nor holds a gun in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is pioneering the ‘Soulslite’ genre

We got a closer look at Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, showing off its more approachable stab at the Soulslike genre.
A Sega Genesis Mini 2, Atari 400 Mini, and SNES Classic, sit on a table.

The Atari 400 Mini is a tiny system with big emulation potential

The Atari 400 Mini isn't just another tiny retro console. It's the perfect home for all your emulated 8-bit Atari games.
The Moscone Center's North Hall is covered in GDC signage.

As the internet raged, game developers at GDC screamed for change

This year's Game Developers Conference acted as a forum for frustrated game makers dealing with layoffs, harassment, and a collapsing industry.
Cartman in South Park: Snow Day!

South Park: Snow Day! review: repetitive action makes for a co-op stinker

South Park: Snow Day! squanders a fun premise with repetitive combat, shallow roguelite hooks, and frustrating co-op.
A wild west-looking town in Wild Bastards.

Wild Bastards combines stylish shooting with outlaw ego management

Wild Bastards, the upcoming follow-up to 2019’s excellent Void Bastards, is all about managing a ragtag crew of outlaws.
A cutscene from Sopa.

We played tons of games at GDC 2024. Put these ones on your wish list

We played a ton of bold, weird, and wonderful games at this year’s GDC. These ones are worth adding to your wish list.
A conversation with Bloom in Ubisoft's AI tech demo.

Ubisoft’s impressive smart NPC demo reveals AI’s quiet gender bias problem

Ubisoft showed off an impressive AI demo at GDC filled with smart NPCs. But the company has one problem to fix: AI’s inherent biases.
Harold Halibut stands tall.

After 14 years in the making, Harold Halibut finally launches next month

Harold Halibut, a handcrafted game that's been in the works for 14 years, finally launches next month, and we've played its first two chapters.
Key art for Epic Mickey Rebrushed.

Epic Mickey: Rebrushed’s control tweaks reinvigorate a Wii classic

We played Epic Mickey: Rebrushed at GDC and got a much better idea of what’s been redone in the Wii remake.
A built structure in World of Goo 2.

World of Goo 2 might just be the Nintendo Switch’s next must-own co-op game

World of Goo 2 is shaping up to be the last hurrah for chaotic co-op games on Nintendo Switch.
A Wonder Effect appears in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder almost featured a realistic Mario and surfing

Nintendo offered some new insight into Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s creation at GDC, revealing wacky Wonder Effects that didn’t make it into the final game.