Gaming Features
This chill music-making tool feels like a lost Nintendo DS game
If you miss the days of tactile Nintendo DS games like Electroplankton, Oddada is the music-making game for you.
Visions of Mana’s class system sticks to the series’ roots while still feeling fresh
After spending 10 hours with Visions of Mana, its updated class systems are fun and dynamic while also feeling connected to the its series roots.
35 years ago, one of the best consoles of all time changed gaming forever
Thirty-five years ago, Sega didn't just release the Genesis in North America. It created the playbook for the modern console wars.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is more like Dead Space’s remake than Resident Evil 4’s
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster doesn't give the classic as much of an overhaul as Resident Evil 4's remake did for that game, and that's a good thing.
I tried Dead by Daylight’s scary new spinoff and I’m already dying to dive back in
After playing through the bloody prologue of The Casting of Frank Stone, we can't wait to uncover the secrets of Dead by Daylight's promising spinoff.
Delta Force: Hawk Ops will tide you over until the next Battlefield
I played Delta Force: Hawk Ops' PC alpha, and its modes offered up enjoyable alternatives to shooters like Battlefield and Escape from Tarkov.
This is the most high-stakes blackjack game you’ll ever play
If you love Balatro, you need to try Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers, which puts a blackjack-centric spin on its formula.
Kunitsu-Gami devs break down the secret to Capcom’s new success
The director and producer of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess revealed why Capcom is thriving with both new IP and well-known franchises.
One of the PS5’s best exclusives is coming to Xbox, and it’s still great
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is making the jump from PS5 to Xbox Series X/S next week and is still worth trying if you haven't played the standout adventure yet.
No thoughts, no feelings, only Temple Run: Legends
Apple Arcade's latest release, Temple Run: Legends, is teaching me about the comforts of brainless gaming.
Marvel Snap’s latest feature stopped me from quitting the game
I almost quit Marvel Snap, a game I play daily, but a new Alliances feature reignited my love for the game.
You’re going to want a squad for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
We tried two missions of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which is already delivering some thrilling action in spite of some single-player quirks.
Xbox Game Pass’ new creature-collecting game is a cozy Palworld alternative
If you're subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, don't sleep on the charming Creatures of Ava.
The video game industry pays tribute to Game Informer
In the wake of Game Informer's sudden shutdown developers, journalists, and more shared how the longest-running video game magazine influenced them.
Konami just released its best new game in years
Cygni: All Guns Blazing is a new shoot-'em-up from Konami, and it's the best game that the controversial Japanese game publisher has made in years.
Volgarr the Viking 2 modernizes old-school platformers in all the right ways
Volgarr the Viking 2 is unabashedly old school in its difficulty, yet it's also one of the most approachable, yet intentionally tough games I've ever played.
Uncovering the ‘sick pleasure’ of reality TV with The Crush House’s director
We watched the trashiest reality TV show we could find with The Crush House director Nicole He and learned about Shrek breeding TikTok in the process.
If you love Helldivers 2, try this bug-squashing game next
The Earth Defense Force series has been around longer than Helldivers, and its new entry is another world worth saving for any Helldivers 2 fan.
Making a retro-inspired game ‘easier’ is a tricky tightrope act
When the developers of Volgarr the Viking 2 set out to make a more approachable sequel, they found themselves walking a tricky tightrope act.
You need to play this underrated PS1 classic on Nintendo Switch
Tomba! Special Edition finally gives a cult classic from the original PlayStation the adoration it deserves.
Live service isn’t gaming’s holy grail — and Bungie just proved why
Bungie's latest round of layoffs is yet another sign that live-service games may not be the golden ticket that game studios are desperate for.
This new competitive PC shooter is Valorant with a body-swapping twist
Spectre Divide is a new multiplayer shooter that plays a lot like Valorant, but it lets players swap between two different bodies in the middle of a match.
What’s new in August 2024: 7 upcoming games to play this month
The number of high-profile game launches heats up this August with games like Star Wars Outlaws, Visions of Mana, and Black Myth: Wukong.
