The Jackbox Survey Scramble is frantic fun for everyone
I’m of the belief that the Jackbox Party Packs elevate any party, but the games contained within can be rather time-consuming. Be prepared to set …
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The Jackbox Megapicker is a must-have for Jackbox Party Pack fans
One of the best ways to end a night out with friends is to sit down for a few rounds of Quiplash, Drawful, or Trivia …
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake: More than a fresh coat of paint
Remaking an old video game is always a dicey proposition — even more so if the game you’re remaking is held up as the pinnacle …
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is an awesome anime power fantasy
The mid-2000s were mind-boggling busy for fans of Dragon Ball fighting games. From 2005 to 2007, developer Spike Chunsoft (formerly Spike) released a new Budokai …
Monster Hunter Wilds removes the biggest barrier to entry
Some video game series just aren’t for everyone, and that’s ok. League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Dark Souls — these games require true dedication to learn, …
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess was my sleeper hit of Summer Game Fest
I was familiar with most of the games I played and saw at Summer Game Fest before I had a chance to see them, but …
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree kicked my ass all over again
In preparation for my demo of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, I went back and played about 15 hours of the base game to …
Summer Game Fest reminded us that indie games aren’t going anywhere
It’s an awkward time to celebrate the video game industry — not because there aren’t fantastic games worth celebrating, but because the studios that make …
Netflix’s new games are more exciting than its new shows
It’s been nearly three years since Netflix added mobile games to its service, and in the coming weeks, the selection is going to expand significantly. …
Summer Game Fest guide: How and where to watch every showcase
With E3 officially done and dusted, Summer Game Fest is here to take its place as the premier summer showcase for video games. Summer Game …
Anbernic’s RG Cube is a new retro handheld with a square screen
Anbernic has had a busy year so far, releasing a variety of retro gaming handhelds in just about every configuration imaginable. First, we got the …
The next Fallout? 4 upcoming shows based on video games
Prime Video’s Fallout adaptation is one of the biggest shows of 2024 so far, attracting more than 65 million viewers in its first 16 days …
The 10 best video game movies and shows
Even a decade ago, this would have been a very short list. Film and TV adaptations of games have historically been disasters, but in recent …
Ingenious idle game puts a pixelated farm on your desktop
Although I’d love to sit around playing games all day, I have a job, so other than the occasional lunch break, I have to save …
This new fantasy RPG looks perfect for old-school Elder Scrolls fans
Over the past few years, I’ve been following a project that should pique the interest of any Elder Scrolls fan. Independent studio OnceLost Games was …
Lord of the Rings fans: This is the cozy game you’ve been waiting for
While we wait patiently for the return of Amazon’s Rings of Power and a whole new series of Lord of the Rings movies, Wētā Workshop …
iPhone game emulators will never replace retro handhelds for me
When Apple announced it would finally allow developers to launch retro game emulators on the App Store earlier this month, I was thrilled. After several …
5 indie games I can’t wait to play from the Triple-i Initiative showcase
This week, a group of independent studios dubbed the Triple-i Initiative teamed up to host their own showcase of upcoming indie games. Over 30 games …
Best free games 2024: 10 games you need to download now
Once upon a time, keeping up with the latest and greatest games was an incredibly expensive hobby. If you wanted to play the most anticipated …
31 new video games coming in April 2024
March was relatively slow for new video games, but April is the first month of 2024 without a big new triple-A release. While we all …
All the new video games launching in March 2024
There have been so many great games to play in recent months that we’ve hardly had a chance to breathe (much less catch up on …
Elden Ring free-to-play mobile version is in the works, report claims
Mobile ports of games that originally launched on consoles and PCs have become increasingly common in recent years. Last fall, Apple announced that Resident Evil …
All the biggest new video game releases of February 2024
As we patiently await more news about the Switch 2, we’ll have to settle for yet another month full of exciting new video game releases. …
5 other survival games to play if you need a break from Palworld
By the time you read this, there’s a chance that Palworld will have sold over 10 million copies. That is a stunning achievement for a …
7 dormant video game franchises that need to be revived in 2024
2023 was such a whirlwind for gaming. It was so packed with new entries in beloved franchises (Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Alan Wake 2, …
10 most anticipated games of 2024 on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC
It’s tough to imagine 2024 reaching the same heights as 2023, which was one of the best years for gaming in recent memory. That said, …
The Game Awards 2023: How to watch and what to expect
The Game Awards are returning this week for the tenth annual show to celebrate the best of the video game industry in 2023. The livestream …
