Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Features

Features

Briar slams down on the ground with her sword in Soulstice.

Soulstice gives PlatinumGames some intense competition

Fans of fast-paced action games from studios like PlatinumGames should keep an eye on Reply Game Studios' Soulstice.
Sonic grinds on a rail in Sonic Frontiers.

Sonic Frontiers is one of the weirdest games I’ve ever played

I played 30 minutes of Sonic Frontiers at Summer Game Fest and I sincerely can not tell you if it is a revelation or a disaster.
A screen capture from the Redfall gameplay reveal.

Everything announced at Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

These are all of the reveals and announcements that we saw during Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022.
A T-Rex roaring triumphantly as a banner falls in Jurassic Park.

5 great dinosaur movies like Jurassic World Dominion

With Jurassic World Dominion out in theaters, here are the five best dinosaur movies to watch if you enjoyed that film.

Street Fighter 6 does everything it needs to as Capcom’s next grand fighting game

Street Fighter 6 lives up to the standard it needs to meet as the next mainline Street Fighter game.
F1 cars round a corner in F1 22.

F1 22 in VR is the ultimate dad power fantasy

I went hands on with F1 22 in VR at Summer Game Fest, which had me daydreaming about a home racing cockpit.
Four characters stand together in Glitch Busters: Stuck on You.

Glitch Busters: Stuck on You feels like a long-lost Nintendo 64 co-op game

Based on a demo at Summer Game Fest, Glitch Busters is shaping up to be a weird and wonderful four-player co-op game.
Sonic gets ready to battle in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Satire, subversion, and Sonic the Hedgehog: What a hit YouTube series reveals about web culture

By repurposing in-game Sonic cutscenes and overdubbing amusing new lines, this YouTuber has found a winning formula for satirizing online culture.
Dale, Derica, Benny, and Truman riding scooters in a scene from Fairfax.

Fairfax creators on season 2, L.A. streetwear, and Guy Fieri

Fairfax creators Matthew Hausfater, Aaron Buchsbaum, and Teddy Riley spoke about the upcoming season 2.
Ringo, Arrow, and other party members stare at something in the distance in Soul Hackers 2.

Soul Hackers 2 splits the difference between Persona 5 and Shin Megami Tensei V

Soul Hackers 2 will please both Persona 5 and Shin Megami Tensei V fans.
Desktop mode on the Steam Deck.

9 Steam Deck tricks and tips you need to know about

The Steam Deck has a lot of hidden features, so we rounded up the top Steam Deck tricks and tips so you can get the most out of Valve's handheld gaming PC.
The Spotify app on an iPhone, showing the Home page.

The Spotify app is a mess, and audiobooks will only make it worse

The Spotify app has far too much clutter in its current version. The addition of audiobooks in the future seems like a disaster waiting to happen.
Lisa Su presenting AMD Ryzen 7000 processors.

AMD Ryzen 7000 could finally threaten Intel’s mobile dominance

Ryzen 7000 mobile could deal a critical blow to Intel's mobile chip business, and it doesn't look like Raptor Lake will fix that.
A custom PC in PC Building Simulator 2.

PC Building Simulator 2 is Guitar Hero for nerds

PC Building Simulator 2 is now available in open beta, and we dived in to see what's new in the sequel to a cult classic.
The Steam Deck running Battle Net launcher and the S22 Ultra running Diablo Immortal.

We played Diablo Immortal on the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Steam Deck — and one was a mess

The Galaxy S22 Ultra and Steam Deck are two of the most powerful mobile gadgets available. Which one is the best choice for Diablo Immortal?
Brodie dances in a nightclub in 2022's Queer as Folk.

Queer as Folk cast on honoring and modernizing a gay classic

Digital Trends talked with the cast and creators of the reboot of Queer as Folk about the legacy of the original and how the reboot is more of a reimagining,
Apple's Craig Federighi introducing macOS Ventura at WWDC 2022.

6 key MacOS Ventura features Apple didn’t tell you about

WWDC 2022 was full of MacOS Ventura updates, but there were still plenty that Apple never mentioned. Here are the best ones that Apple left out of the keynote.
Ellie and Riley look at each other in The Last of Us Part 1's version of Left Behind.

The Last of Us Part I is exciting, but not for the reason you think

All eyes should be on the accessibility options The Last of Us Part I will introduce.
Alien behind main character of The Callisto Protocol

Summer Game Fest wasn’t enough to fill the E3 void

This year's Summer Game Fest kickoff stream was lovingly crafted, but major studios didn't seem as excited.
apple macbook air mini led 2022 photo

Seeing the MacBook Air M2 convinced me to buy the old M1 instead

Apple may have showed off the new MacBook Air M2 during WWDC 2022, but all it did was convince me to buy the older, cheaper MacBook Air M1. Here's why.
Miles Morales as Spider-Man swinging on his web and charging his powers in one hand.

5 video games to play if you liked Ms. Marvel on Disney+

Amid the arrival of Marvel Studios' latest TV endeavor, Ms. Marvel, there are a few solid video games worth checking out that offer a comparable experience.
A woman holds and artifact in Stormgate's cinematic trailer.

Frost Giant wants Stormgate to be Elden Ring for RTS games

Stormgate is a free-to-play RTS from former Blizzard Entertainment developers that was revealed at Summer Game Fest.
Wolverine in the Marvel's Midnight Suns trailer.

Everything announced at Summer Game Fest Kickoff 2022

Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest returns and features updates on Marvel's Midnight Suns, Gotham Knights, and more.
The internals of the old XPS 13 compared to the new one.

How the new Dell XPS 13 borrows phone tech for its radical redesign

The new Dell XPS 13 takes a radical approach to design, but most of the noticeable changes are under the surface.
Black Shark 5 Pro in hand showing back of phone.

The Black Shark 5 Pro delivers gaming goodness without the headaches

Gaming phones are often powerful, yet clunky devices. The Black Shark 5 Pro aims to deliver serious horsepower without the usual annoyances.
A Steam Deck sitting on top of a PC.

Pre-ordered a Steam Deck? Here are the first Deck Verified games you should play

The Steam Deck may be a few months old, but many buyers are still waiting on a unit. Here are the first Deck Verified games to play when yours shows up.
The cast of Rupaul's Drag Race.

5 great LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows on Paramount+

Celebrate Pride Month with these incredible movies and TV shows that feature compelling and unforgettable LGBTQ+ storylines, streaming on Paramount+.
An iPad using Stage Manager in iPadOS 16.

Here’s why Stage Manager only works on M1 iPads

Stage Manager is one of the best features in iPadOS 16. But why does it only work on M1 iPads?
A cat walks through a city in Stray.

Stray nails every adorable and annoying cat behavior

In a hands-off demo, I saw Stray's feline hero in action as it napped, scratched sofas, and knocked paint cans over for fun.
iOS 16 on stage at WWDC 2022.

7 crucial iOS 16 features that Apple didn’t tell you about

The upcoming iOS 16 is brimming with some major UI design overhauls and feature upgrades. Here's a list of seven additional upgrades that flew under the radar.
realme gt neo 3t phone addiction backs

The GT Neo 3T proves just how bad Realme’s phone addiction is

Realme has always made a lot of smartphones. But the GT Neo 3T is the tipping point — and not in a good way.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick.

Why Top Gun: Maverick must be seen in IMAX

Top Gun: Maverick is no ordinary movie, and it shouldn't be seen in an ordinary movie theater. Here's why you need to see it in IMAX.
Roborock S7 cleaning while kids and pets play.

Is your smart home child-safe?

How friendly has the smart home become for kids? Let's take a look at the potential dangers around home automation and how to make sure your child is safe.
Hilda powers up an attack in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is a good excuse to see old pals

We've played eight chapters of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, which is shaping up to be another high-effort Nintendo spin-off.