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Everything you need to know about the new PlayStation Plus

Sony is revamping PlayStation Plus. Here's what you need to know about the service's new features and pricing structure.
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Everything you need to know about Nintendo Switch Online

While Nintendo Switch Online doesn't exactly match its competitors, it does have enticing benefits. Here's what you should know about the subscription service.
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The Steam Deck’s latest update improves battery life

Valve has updated the Steam Deck to improve its battery life and give it a lock screen.
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Fortnite chapter 3 guide: Season 2, week 5 quests and how to complete them

Fortnite chapter 3, season 2, week 5 is live, and so are a new batch of challenges. Here, we'll show you the new quests and how to complete them easily.
Player being chased while kicking a ball in Fifa 22.

May’s PlayStation Plus game lineup includes FIFA 22

PlayStation is bringing soccer, role-playing survival, and a cursed roguelike to PS Plus subscribers.
Soldiers running in Call of Duty: Vanguard promo.

Call of Duty’s new ‘cloaking’ feature trolls cheaters

Activision is giving cheaters a taste of their own medicine, and it's pretty hilarious.
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How to play the Overwatch 2 beta

If you're keen on giving this early version of Overwatch 2 a shot for yourself, here's everything you need to know on how to play the very first beta test.
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Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga: The best upgrades for each character class

Rather than waste time training skills you won't find useful, here are all the best upgrades for each character class in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
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Pokémon Unite is adding a subscription with monthly rewards

Pokémon's free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite is getting a new monthly membership.
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Lego Bricktales makes physics fun with perfect puzzles

Lego Bricktales hooked me with its physics puzzles, but I can't wait to see what other, more creative minds build.
Karl aims down sights at an enemy in Sniper Elite 5.

Sniper Elite 5 turns World War II into an immersive sim

Rebellion learned the right lessons from games like Hitman 3 and Metal Gear Solid 5 when designing Sniper Elite 5.
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Sega will delist classic Sonic games ahead of Origins

Sega has announced that it will delist digital versions of some classic Sonic the Hedgehog games on May 20.
Sonic gets ready to battle in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is highest-grossing game-based movie ever

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has become the highest-grossing video game movie of all time, surpassing Sonic 1 at the domestic box office.
A person plays Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on a Nintendo Switch in handheld mode.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: Price and game list

Nintendo's messaging has left many people confused, so we're here to answer as many questions as possible about the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
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Overwatch 2 is taking pages from the Valorant playbook

The Overwatch 2 PvP beta Twitch drops signify how much Blizzard has changed.
Mario with a shocked expression.

The Super Mario Bros. movie is delayed to April 2023

Nintendo and Illumination have announced that the theatrical release of the CGI-animated Super Mario Bros. movie has been delayed to April 2023.
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Cult of the Lamb’s town (and cult) building has me hooked

While it's fun to trek through its dungeons, Cult of the Lamb's cult-building mechanics are its most interesting feature.
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Sony reportedly requiring timed trials for games over $34

Sony is reportedly telling developers to create a timed trial for any game that costs over $34 in preparation for the relaunch of PS Plus.
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Plague Tale, Cuphead, and more will be at Tribeca Fest 2022

This year's Tribeca Fest features nine games as official selections, including A Plague Tale: Requiem, Cuphead's upcoming DLC, and more.
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The 10 best Xbox One games for kids

Xbox One has built an impressive list of family-friendly games. From platformers and RPGs to racing simulations, here are the ten best Xbox One games for kids.
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Ubisoft turns off online services for over 90 games

The games that are losing their online features are a mishmash of well-received and relatively unknown titles from over the years.
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Is ExpressVPN good for gaming?

Keen to enhance your gaming experience? ExpressVPN is a great option when gaming. Here's how it helps.
A building explodes in Teardown.

Teardown gets what makes Hollywood heists so thrilling

Teardown may be the first video game to really nail the thrills of an Ocean's 11-style heist.
Multiple cars race in Mexico in Forza Horizon 5.

The best racing games on Xbox One

Xbox One has built up an impressive roster of racing games. From Riders Republic to Forza Horizon 5, here are some of the best racing games for Xbox One.
Spyro running away from enemy.

The 10 best PC games for kids

They might not get as much attention as others, but there are plenty of great PC games for kids. From platformers to sims, here are the best PC games for kids.
A person plays Crash Bandicoot using a PS5 DualSense controller.

PlayStation 5 is getting a Variable Refresh Rate update

PlayStation announced upcoming VRR support for select PlayStation 5 games. Here's when we can expect the changes to go live and which games are involved.
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The best skills to unlock in Ghostwire: Tokyo

Rather than waste your points on something you will probably never use, here is a quick rundown of all the best skills you should unlock in Ghostwire: Tokyo.
Patches sitting in a cave.

How to complete Patches’ questline in Elden Ring

If you want to get your sweet revenge on the devious Patches for all the tricks he's pulled on you, here's how you can complete his questline in Elden Ring.
Bases on a dessert landscape in Dune: Spice Wars.

Dune: Spice Wars is for strategy die-hards more than Dune fans

Dune Spice Wars is a real-time strategy that misses the mark for newcomers, but might win over strategy enthusiasts.
Tails rides a boat in Tails Adventure promo art.

Forget Sonic 1-3, where are my Sonic Game Gear remasters?

While Sonic Origins will remaster the hedgehog's most iconic games, the franchise's more obscure titles have been left in the dust.
Team battling a character in Diablo Immortal.

Diablo Immortal launches in June, and it’s coming to PC

Diablo Immortal is releasing in June, and it's not just for mobile platforms anymore.
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For developers, Playdate is a delightful design challenge

Playdate developers explain why they're all-in on the niche gaming handheld.
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The best thermal pastes to buy in 2022

A good-quality thermal paste can make a difference when it comes to CPU temperatures. These are the best of the bunch.
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Microtransactions are more complicated in the metaverse

This is how buying a Fortnite battle pass kicked off an existential crisis about cosmetic microtransactions.
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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.