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A player nears the finish line in Wave Race 64.

Nintendo Switch Online gets a fan favorite Nintendo 64 racing game

The next update for Nintendo Switch Online will bring Wave Race 64 to subscribers on August 19.
Noah runs across a bridge with a mountain vista in the background in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

How to fast travel in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

You won't be able to do it right away, but if your feet are aching from running, here's everything you need to know about fast travel in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
The DualSense Backbone resting on a window sill displaying the PS5 logo on its screen.

The PlayStation Backbone is a great mobile gaming controller, but a bad PS5 companion

The Backbone is a solid mobile controller, but the PlayStation version leaves a lot to be desired when playing PS5 games on the go.
Manana sitting by the campfire.

The best recipes in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Don't worry about cleaning the dishes when making these best recipes in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 — these are the best recipes in the game that you should make.
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How long is Cult of the Lamb?

Cult of the Lamb won't steal too much of your time, but there are still around 30 hours of content to explore. The main quest clocks in around 15 hours.
Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam at Comic-Con.

MultiVersus is expanding its roster with Gremlins and Black Adam

MultiVersus is getting two new fighters soon, including a tie-in with WB's Black Adam movie.
Marvel's Midnight Suns

Disney to show off a new Marvel mystery project at its first gaming showcase

More information about a new Marvel ensemble game will be revealed at D23 in September as part of the Disney & Marvel games showcase.
The logo for XIII remake

Get a first look at the remake of the infamous XIII remake

Developer Tower Five has shown off gameplay for the new version of the XIII remake, after its initial remake back in 2020 was critically panned.
Screenshot with orcs attacking in Middle-Earth: Shadows of Mordor.

A Lord of the Rings game is in the works from the studio that created the films’ VFX

A new Lord of the Rings game by Private Division and the games division of Weta Workshop is on the way.
Arcade1Up's new NFL Blitz arcade cabinet

Arcade1Up is resurrecting NFL Blitz and giving it online multiplayer

Arcade1Up is resurrecting NFL Blitz -- arguably one of the best football games of the 1990s -- with a new home arcade cabinet that boasts online multiplayer
The DioField Chronicle's 3D cutscenes

The DioField Chronicle was inspired by League of Legends, not Final Fantasy Tactics

We spoke with the team behind The DioField Chronicle about the game's inspirations and how it took a newcomer-friendly approach to a daunting genre.
Wordle on a computer.

7 months in, I have to ask myself: Why do I keep playing Wordle?

Wordle faded from public consciousness months ago, yet it's still a massive game. I often wonder what keeps me hooked, and why it's part of my morning routine.
razer barracuda pro review gaming headset

Razer Barracuda Pro review: Finally, a gaming headset that won’t embarrass you

The Razer Barracuda Pro is a gaming headset with a mercifully discrete design, though not without key sacrifices.
Cult of the Lamb player performing a ritual.

Cult of the Lamb beginner’s guide: 14 tips and tricks to get started

Cult of the Lamb requires you to juggle dozens of tasks as you build up legions of followers. Here are a few tips and tricks to help beginners get started.
A Switch in an Orion monitor displays Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

This jumbo Nintendo Switch screen is completely impractical and I low-key love it

The Orion by Up-Switch triples your Nintendo Switch's screen size. It's expensive, impractical, and kind of awesome.
SpongeBob with balloon Patrick and his friends

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake gets a reality-bending new trailer

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake got a new trailer at THQ Nordic's 2022 digital showcase, and it's looking F.U.N.
Google Stadia controller.

Google Stadia is experimenting with achievement-based demos

Stadia is testing an achievement-based game trial system, giving players a chance to demo games until they unlock certain achievements.
Spongebob Squarepants riding a seahorse.

Everything announced at THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2022

These are all of the reveals and announcements we saw at the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2022.
A cloaked character looking at Hogwarts castle in the distance.

Hogwarts Legacy will miss 2022, launch in February 2023 instead

Hogwarts Legacy will launch in February 2023 for most platforms, with a Nintendo Switch release coming later.
A man shoots a zombie in Alone in the Dark.

Alone in the Dark is getting a Resident Evil 2-esque reboot

Alone in the Dark is getting another reboot that is coming to modern consoles and PC. It already received the reboot treatment in 2008.
Tom and Jerry, Stephen Universe, Superman, and Shaggy fight in MultiVersus.

MultiVersus Season 1 will kick off next week after initial delay

MultiVersus' delayed first season will begin next week and Morty will join the roster the week after.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man suit list: breakdown of every suit in the game

Marvel's Spider-Man has 42 suits available, allowing you to outfit Peter Parker in any way you see fit. Here's how to unlock every suit in Marvel's Spider-Man.
Batman and Shaggy stand back-to-back as other characters fight in MultiVersus key art.

MultiVersus review: corporate-mandated fighting game fun

Despite its corporate presentation and premise, MultiVersus succeeds at being a fun game for casuals and hardcore players alike,
Aang, Katara and Sokka ride Appa to the horizon with the "Avatar: Generations" logo overhead.

Square Enix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender mobile game soft-launches today

Square Enix and Nickelodeon have announced the soft launch of Avatar: Generations in select territories on Android and iOS.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man: Taskmaster challenges guide

The many challenges set out by Taskmaster in Marvel's Spider-Man are some of the toughest you can find in the game. Here's what you need to know to get an edge.
Character bouncing from Bouncy Slurpshroom in Fortnite.

Fortnite Chapter 3 Guide: Season 3, week 10 quests and how to complete them

The newest Fortnite challenges for Season 3, week 10 are live. Here's how to complete them all.
Kirby weighing in with other colored Kirbys.

Kirby’s Dream Buffet launches next week, but it’s not free-to-play

Kirby's Dream Buffet is coming next week and it'll feature three modes, though it's not a free-to-play title as some suspected.
The Nikita AVT in Warzone.

The best Nikita AVT Warzone loadout

The Nikita AVT is one of the best Warzone weapons right now. Here's exactly how you should build it.
Living room with Microsoft Xbox Series X (L) and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles alongside a television and soundbar.

Can you ever really own a video game? Players explain pitfalls of digital ownership

Owning (and keeping) games is a hard task in 2022. Players weigh in on the pros and cons of the digital ownership age.
A tv shows the new Xbox Game Pass that comes to Samsung Gaming Hub soon.

Microsoft claims Sony pays to stop devs from adding content to Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft has accused Sony of paying for so-called "blocking rights" to prevent certain games from appearing on Xbox Game Pass.
A still of Tracer in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch is ditching loot boxes ahead of sequel launch

Blizzard will no longer sell loot boxes in Overwatch after the Anniversary Remix Vol. 3 event at the end of the month.
Killer from Hooked on You.

Hooked on You: How to romance each killer

There are four killers in the game. If you have no idea where to begin in trying to romance them, here's a full guide on how to hook them all in Hooked on You.
Kazuma Kiriyu as he appears in Yakuza Kiwami

PS Plus adds three Yakuza games, but no retro titles in August

PS Plus is getting three more Yakuza games this month, but no new retro games are joining its catalog.
Noah plays a flute in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3: How to change clothes

If you want to make your party as stylish in appearance as they are in combat and learn how to get new duds, here's a full clothing guide for Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
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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.