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Snufkin fishes off a dock in Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley.

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a light, but endearing enough kid’s game

Looking for a new game to play with your kids? Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley offers some light storybook charm for families.
Cody Rhodes stands on a ramp in WWE 2K24.

WWE 2K24 review: the wrestling world gets its Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

WWE 2K24 is the best version of the wrestling series yet, even if its lacking fresh ideas.
A skeleton touches a still life in Please, Touch the Artwork 2.

Don’t sleep on these one-of-a-kind games that launched in February

February didn't just give us heavy hitters like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Here are 8 totally unique games that launched this month.
Queen's Blood

Whatever you do, don’t skip Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s card minigame

There's an overwhelming amount of side content in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but don't sleep on its best minigame: Queen's Blood.
An Inkling shoots an enemy spawner in Splatoon 3 Side Order.

Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC shows that the series can do it all

With its great new Side Order DLC, Splatoon 3 shows why the inky shooter is Nintendo's most valuable series.
A trainer stands in front of two Alolan Exeggutors in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk.

Everything announced at February’s Pokémon Presents stream

From a new mobile card game to a shocking Pokémon X/Y follow-up, here's every bit of news from today's Pokémon Presents stream.
A summoner poses with chimera in Dicefolk.

If you’re done with Palworld, try this monster-catching game next

If you're looking for another monster-collecting alternative after Palworld, give the genre mash-up Dicefolk a try.
Cloud and Sephiroth fighting.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review: unforgettable sequel fights for the future

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth stuns with its emotionally impactful story, meaningful combat tweaks, and unforgettable soundtrack.
A bonfire rages on during a Tassing celebration in Pentiment.

Everything announced at February’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase

From Xbox games on Switch to a new Endless Ocean game, here's everything we saw at today's Nintendo Partner Showcase.
Brie Larson plays Princess Peach: Showtime!

Princess Peach: Showtime! already has a superfan in Brie Larson

Nintendo superfan Brie Larson tells us why she's excited about Princess Peach: Showtime! and offers up her take on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Princess Peach figure skates in Princess Peach: Showtime!

Princess Peach: Showtime! gives an icon the spotlight she deserves

We've played an hour of Princess Peach: Showtime! and have a much better sense of how the leading lady's unique solo adventure works.
Chai points a finger gun at a robot in Hi-Fi Rush.

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase: how to watch and what to expect

Nintendo is dropping a Partner Showcase this week, one that may reveal which Xbox games are coming to Switch. Here's when you can catch it.
A list of Jokers stacked together from Balatro.

I wasn’t expecting a poker roguelite to be my favorite game of 2024 so far

Once you start poker roguelite Balatro, you won't be able to put it down.
A ball squares off with a boss in qomp2.

This Pong spiritual successor will break your brain and spirit

If you're looking for a challenging game that'll break your brain, this Pong deconstruction is for you.
Key art highlighting Riot Forge's three League of Legends spinoffs in 2023.

League of Legends publisher Riot Games lays off over 500 employees, shutters Riot Forge

Legend of Legends publisher Riot Games has laid off over 500 employees and shut down its Riot Forge label entirely.
A ball zips up a ramp in Go Mecha Ball.

You need to try this new, adrenaline-fueled Xbox Game Pass highlight

Xbox Game Pass' latest highlight is an adrenaline-fueled roguelike that's a one part twin-stick shooter, one part pinball.
Ichiban fights a guy with a machete in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth review: must-play RPG is an endless vacation

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth overcomes pacing issues to deliver the series' most emotionally impactful installment to date.
An Ai generated character speaks to another in a Convai tech demo.

The father of Nvidia’s controversial AI gaming tech wants to set the record straight

We spoke with the architect of CES' most controversial announcement to discuss the ethical and existential concerns of generative AI in video games.
A stone ring sits on a pedestal in Islands of Insight.

This puzzling PC game needs to be on your radar this February

Open-world puzzle game Islands of Insight is coming in February, and we're already enjoying its unique approach to the genre.
Jin battles the Devil in Tekken 8.

Tekken 8’s story mode blows Mortal Kombat 1 out of the water

If Mortal Kombat 1's dense story mode left you confused, don't worry: Tekken 8's superb campaign is much easier to grasp.
Kiryu and Kasuga stand side by side in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

I have a problem, but it took seeing myself in a video game to face it

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a cautionary tale for workaholics, reminding us that there's life outside of our jobs.
Mario and Donkey Kong stare each other down in Mario vs. Donkey Kong.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake’s new levels feel right at home

While the upcoming Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake stays true to its original, there's one very small change that caught our eye in our hands-on time with it.
A red and blue PS5 stands on a table with matching controllers.

I made my own special-edition, Mario-themed PlayStation 5

The new PS5's first cover plates have arrived and they're a game changer for anyone who loves customizing their consoles.
An RPG party fights a dragon in Granblue Fantasy: Relink.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink review: this fantastic adventure is the future of RPGs

Granblue Fantasy: Relink tackles the modern action RPG format with extraordinary combat and jaw-dropping spectacle.
Cody Rhodes stands on a ramp in WWE 2K24.

WWE 2K24 makes one small change that goes a very long way

While WWE 2K24 is a steady iteration over last year's wrestling simulator, one small change totally fixes a previously frustrating mode.
Zau fights a dragon in Tales of Kenzera: Zau.

Tales of Kenzera: Zau finds deeper meaning in the Metroidvania formula

We went hands on with Tales of Kenzera: Zau and discovered a detailed Metroidvania where every design decision is thematically motivated.
A bullet travels towards a man in Children of the Sun.

Children of the Sun turns sniping into a pitch-black puzzle game

Children of the Sun is Superhot meets Sniper Elite, with a dash of Killer7 thrown in for good measure.
Anita holds a phone in Silent Hill: The Short Message.

Silent Hill: The Lost Message struggles to modernize a sensitive series

Silent Hill: The Lost Message tries to imagine how the classic horror series can speak to modern mental health topics, with well-meaning but clumsy results.
Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior key art shows a character facing off against a bearded enemy.

Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior review: try this one-of-a-kind action game

Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior features an ingenious combat hook, even if its stretched a little thin over a flat story.
Key art for Starfield.

Xbox games on PS5? It’s not as shocking as you think

With rumors circulating that Starfield could be coming to PS5, it's worth assessing how Xbox is changing the way we think about consoles.
Players make a tackle in gameplay action of Madden NFL 24.

Madden 24 is coming to Xbox Game Pass just in time for the Super Bowl

Xbox Game Pass is getting Madden 24, Resident Evil 3, and some must play indies this month.
Main characters from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.

Ahead of Rebirth, it’s time to give Final Fantasy VII Remake some overdue respect

Final Fantasy VII Remake polarized fans in 2020, but it deserves a reevaluation ahead of its hotly anticipated sequel, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
A character stands in front of a purple orb in Ultros.

Ultros review: a bold, beautiful, and baffling Metroidvania

Even if its complicated gameplay leaves you lost, Ultros is a bold artistic vision that you need to see to believe.
Foamstars girl character holding her weapon towards the camera.

Foamstars review: Square Enix’s fun Splatoon shooter puts its worst foot forward

Foamstars hides surprising fun and strategic depth under its unfortunately grating presentation.