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Warriors look toward a beautiful sunrise and enemies in Babylon's Fall.

Here’s why PlatinumGames and Sony are all-in on live service

Here's why PlatinumGames and Sony appear to be doubling down on controversial live service games.
Two characters wielding staffs face off in Sifu.

Forget difficulty, video games have a communication problem

Video games like Sifu communicate big ideas through physical play. That's a complicated trick to pull off.
The hero of Ghostwire Tokyo uses supernatural powers.

Everything we know about Ghostwire: Tokyo

Ghostwire: Tokyo's plot isn't the only aspect of the game shrouded in mystery. We've pulled together all the facts about this upcoming action-horror title.
Alice standing in streets of Rigbarth

Rune Factory 5 is an imperfect, but charming farming RPG

I played two hours of Rune Factory 5 and it's already looking good for the Harvest Moon spinoff, even if its a little awkward.
A Rams and bengals helmet sit on the field in Madden 22.

Madden 22 predicts the Bengals will win Super Bowl LVI

EA Sports shared its annual Madden prediction for the Super Bowl, which has the Bengals taking the title.
The Alt Motion controller.

This strange controller changes the way you play PC games

A former Razer designer has created a new controller that combines the keyboard with a physical controller that has joysticks and an analog steering wheel.
A shiny ponyta.

Pokémon Legends Arceus: Shiny hunting guide

There are some things you can do to raise the odds of encountering one of these Shiny Pokémon. Here's a complete Shiny hunting guide in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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PlatinumGames pivoting to live service games, CEO says

PlatinumGames's new president spoke on wanting to shift focus to larger live service titles.
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What are Noble Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

Want to learn what makes these Nobel Pokémon so special? Here's everything you need to know about these massive beasts before heading out on your expedition.
A trainer sneaking through tall grass.

What are Mass Outbreaks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

Since the game won't tell you what a Mass Outbreak is, we've put together this guide on everything you need to know about them in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Sifu's main character jumping over a table as two enemies attack.

Sifu review: A perfect balance of style and difficulty

Although challenging at times, Sifu's rewarding combat and progression loop make it one of this year's best games so far.
Google Pixel phone held by a Stadia controller grip.

Google Stream is what Stadia should have been from the start

Google is reportedly starting to white-label Google Stadia under the Google Stream moniker, and that's probably for the best.
The Foundation in Fortnite.

Fortnite chapter 3 guide: The Foundation quests and how to complete them

Completing The Foundation quests in Fortnite is a tricky process, but we're here to help. Here are all the new challenges with guides for each of them.
Zoe Wolfe's Game Boy Advance Camera custom ROM.

These glitchy Game Boy Camera shots are little masterpieces

Zoë F. Wolfe's use of the Game Boy Camera combines their other hobbies into something that hasn't been seen before.
Trevor, Michael, and Franklin are all holding guns in GTA 5 promotional art.

Grand Theft Auto 6’s reveal is comically anticlimactic

The reveal of Grand Theft Auto 6 was a lot more boring than the internet thought it would be.
Lester speaking to a player in GTA Online.

Wherever Grand Theft Auto 6 goes, GTA Online has to follow

The prospect of Grand Theft Auto 6 is exciting, but Rockstar needs to make sure GTA Online keeps up with it.
Yae Miko pink haired priestess

Genshin Impact 2.5 brings some hotly anticipated characters

Genshin Impact voice actors shared information about highly anticipated characters and events coming in the 2.5 update.
Characters defend a control zone in Apex Legends.

Control solidifies Apex Legends as a top-tier shooter

Apex Legends' new Control mode shows that the shooter is flexible enough to keep up with players' tastes.
Trevor, Franklin, and Michael prepare to hunt someone in the forests outside of Los Santos.

Grand Theft Auto V gets current-gen console boost in March

After a delay, GTA V and GTA Online will finally launch for next-gen consoles on March 15.
Michael from Grand Theft Auto V.

Grand Theft Auto 6’s development officially ‘well underway’

While Grand Theft Auto 6 is in the works, GTAV and GTA Online aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
An empty city in Ghostwire: Tokyo.

Ghostwire: Tokyo is just as weird as you’re expecting

A 30-minute gameplay clip of Ghostwire: Tokyo showed off faceless spirits, finger guns, and magical bodega cats.
Frank handing the player a beer in Dying Light 2.

Dying Light 2’s marketing sold the worst thing about it

You should have seen more action leading up to Dying Light 2's release instead of its characters or story.
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The best zombie games for Xbox One

Zombies are a huge part of our entertainment, from classic Romero films to long-running TV dramas. Here are the best zombie games for Xbox One.
Warcraft 3 Reforged main character holds a hammer and stares at the camera.

Activision Blizzard plans mobile Warcraft, next Call of Duty

A new mobile Warcraft game and a follow-up to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare are coming from Activision Blizzard in 2022.
Running with rifle in Fortnite.

Fortnite chapter 3 guide: Season 1, week 9 quests and how to complete them

Stuck on the latest Fortnite challenges during chapter 3? Here, we'll show you how to complete all the new quests during season 1, week 9 of Fortnite.
Nintendo Switch in tabletop mode.

Nintendo Switch passes Wii and PS1 in lifetime sales

Nintendo Switch sales keep going up as the console is buoyed by well-performing games like Metroid Dread.
Olympic NFT game key art shows athletes participating in various sports.

The Winter Olympics gets a new video game … featuring NFTs

The latest Olympics video game adopts the video game industry's most controversial trend.
The player character and his friends overlook Radlandia.

OlliOlli World review: The gnarliest game of 2022

OlliOlli World is an addictive skateboarding game that rivals the best 2D platformers of the last decade.
The yellow WLAN port on a router.

How to Choose the Best Internet for Online Gaming

The best internet for gaming will offer fast upload and download speeds, reducing latency and lag time. Here’s what to look for.
A car's dashboard in Gran Turismo 7

Gran Turismo 7 features a museum for car history buffs

Gran Turismo 7 will let players immerse themselves in car culture and history with museums and presentations from automobile designers.
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Ghostwire: Tokyo gets March release date ahead of trailer

PlayStation confirms that Ghostwire: Tokyo will be released on March 25, 2022.
Metropolis with a giant Braniac face in the sky.

Suicide Squad game reportedly delayed to 2023

If Suicide Squad ends up being delayed, it leaves Gotham Knights as this year's lone DC game.
The player character standing in a field with her Pokemon.

You can now use Pokémon music in your YouTube videos

The service, which allows anyone to use Diamond and Pearl's music for non-commercial purposes, comes after a very public barrage of copyright claims.
Hive Guardians created by the Witch Queen Savathun

Sony will launch 10 live service games with Bungie’s help

Sony is also planning to use Bungie to bolster its push into the live service gaming space.
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Giovanni is a writer and video producer focusing on happenings in the video game industry. He has contributed stories to Inverse, Fanbyte, The Inventory, and more. He was previously a segment producer on Polygon’s daily gaming show Speedrun and he currently hosts the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast. Four Tetris 99 wins, and counting.