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Indiana jones buried in the sand.

Everything announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2024

Xbox announced Doom: The Dark Ages, Gears of War: E-Day, and more at the 2024 Xbox Game Showcase.
The main character in an anime cutscene for Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Metaphor: ReFantazio feels more familiar than I expected

Although Metaphor: ReFantazio overwhelms visually, it's actually a familiar and fun turn-based RPG.
Key art for Starship Troopers: Extermination.

Move over Helldivers 2. A Starship Troopers game is coming to consoles

Starship Troopers: Extermination will give players an officially licensed alternative to Helldivers 2 this October.
Key art for Volgarr the Viking 2.

I already love Volgarr the Viking 2 (even though I couldn’t beat its demo)

Volgarr the Viking 2 is a tough-as-nails platformer inspired by some retro classics, and I wasn't able to beat its demo at Guerilla Collective 2024.
Koira meditates.

Koira creator explains how Day of the Devs’ prettiest game came to be

Animated musical adventure game Koira was a standout from Day of the Devs 2024. I spoke to its developer to learn more about how it came to be.
The main character dashes in Possessor(s).

The team behind Hyper Light Drifter just revealed a beautiful new game

Hyper Light Breaker isn't the only upcoming game from Heart Machine. It's also working with Devolver Digital on a 2D platformer called Possessor(s).
Tenjutsu's main character in the reveal trailer.

Dead Cells designer’s new game, Tenjutsu, is a yakuza action roguelike

Devolver Digital will publish Tenjutsu, the next game from Dead Cells creator SĂ©bastien Benard.
A screenshot of While Waiting

Day of the Devs shows Grindstone follow-up, new Blumhouse Games, and more

Day of the Devs 2024 featured new games from Grindstone’s Capybara Games, Furi’s The Game Bakers, Spelunky’s Mossmouth, Road 96’s DigixArt, and more.
Key art for Valorant on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Valorant is coming to consoles but won’t have crossplay

Valorant is finally coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X, although some tweaks made to gameplay mean that crossplay isn't possible.
Key art for New World Aeternum.

Amazon’s ambitious MMO New World is finally coming to PS5 and Xbox this October

On October 15, New World: Aeternum will bring Amazon's fantasy MMO to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with some major reworks.
One of the main characters of Monster Hunter Wilds

Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2024

We're doing a live recap of everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2024, which will feature games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Gears 5 Kait Hero Close Up

3 first-party Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (June 7-9)

If you're deciding which Xbox Game Pass games to play ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase, try these 3 from id Software, The Coalition, and Obsidian Entertainment.
Key art for Streets of Rage 4.

3 Days of Play PS Plus games to try this weekend (June 7-9)

If you're wondering which PS Plus games to play this weekend, try these Days of Plays additions from Skybound, Dotemu, and Team17.
A screenshot from Yooka-Replaylee. A red lizard named Trowser has sunglasses, a hat, and pants. He's standing in a field

A great platformer inspired by Banjo-Kazooie is getting a remaster

Playtonic is remastering Yooka-Laylee, its 3D platformer inspired by Banjo-Kazooie, and is calling it Yooka-Replaylee.
Joker in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Suicide Squad dev is reportedly working on a Director’s Cut for Hogwarts Legacy

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League developer Rocksteady Studios is now supporting the development of a director's cut for Hogwarts Legacy.
Indiana jones buried in the sand.

Xbox Games Showcase 2024 + Black Ops 6 Direct: How to watch and what to expect

Here's everything you should know before watching 2024's Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct.
Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Ubisoft Forward 2024: how to watch and what to expect

Want to know more about Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows? Here's what you need to know to watch 2024's Ubisoft Forward stream.
Wall jumping in Splodey.

This retro platformer is like Super Meat Boy or Celeste if you couldn’t jump

Do you enjoy retro platformers? Then check out Splodey, a game where players use explosive potions to launch themselves forward rather than jump.
The official logo for Summer Game Fest 2024

Summer Game Fest 2024: How to watch and every confirmed announcement

Here's everything you need to know before tuning into the kickoff showcase for Summer Game Fest 2024.
Half-Life Alyx being played with a PlayStation VR2 headset.

You’ll finally be able to play Half-Life: Alyx on PlayStation VR2 this summer

A PlayStation VR2 PC adapter launches in two months, but it comes with a few compromises.
A character speaks in Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting a game-changing update later this year

The Baldur's Gate 3 toolkit will enable official mod support for the Dungeons & Dragons RPG when Patch 7 comes this September.
Samus Aran stands tall in Metroid Prime Remastered.

5 video game reveals we’re dying to see this summer

From Metroid Prime 4 to mid-gen console refreshes, there are a lot of video game announcements we're praying for this summer.
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

Sony just put one final nail in the PlayStation VR2’s coffin

I'm excited for Astro Bot but also disappointed its release affirms that Sony has completely abandoned first-party PlayStation VR2 support.
A furnace golem looms in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

What’s new in June 2024: 7 upcoming games to keep an eye on

From Elden Ring's new DLC to Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, these are the games that you should keep an eye on this June.
Michael on the phone in Grand Theft Auto 5.

3 excellent PS Plus games to try this weekend (May 31-June 2)

Need something to play on PS Plus this weekend? Try out these excellent games, including one blockbuster that's leaving the service soon.
A knight with a large sword prepares to stab a dragon in Lords of the Fallen.

3 underrated Xbox Game Pass titles to play this weekend (May 31-June 2)

If you're wondering what you should play on Xbox Game Pass this weekend, consider these three underappreciated games.
Astro Bot climbs on a DualSense controller.

Everything announced at PlayStation’s May 2024 State of Play

PlayStation's latest State of Play stream featured updates on several PS5 games, including Concord, Until Dawn, and Astro Bot.
A screen capture from the Redfall gameplay reveal.

Redfall’s bittersweet final update fixes the shooter’s worst problem

Redfall's bittersweet final update is out now and it fixes several of the game's biggest problems.
Key art for Until Dawn's remake.

PlayStation State of Play, May 2024: How to watch and what to expect

Here's everything you need to know before tuning into the May 2024 State of Play showcasing PS5 and PSVR2 games.
Neil Druckmann in a roundtable interview for The Last of Us Season 1.

Sony retracts controversial Neil Druckmann interview due to inaccurate quotes

Sony has removed a controversial interview with Neil Druckmann that turned out to have heavily misquoted the Naughty Dog game developer.
Senua stares ahead wearing war paint.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 ending, explained: What happens to Senua?

We've broken down the complex plot of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 so you can understand what exactly happened in Xbox's latest game.
A man enters the foggy town of Silent Hill

Silent Hill Transmission stream: How to watch and what to expect

You should tune into the Silent Hill Transmission on May 30 to get a new look at Return to Silent Hill and more. Here's how to watch it.
The Great Deku Tree Lego set.

The Legend of Zelda’s first Lego set is even cooler than it looks

The Legend of Zelda is making the jump to Lego, as Mario and Animal Crossing did, with an elaborate Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 Set.
Key art for Zet Zillions

May is packed with great games, but don’t miss these 3 hidden gems

May has been full of excellent indie games, but these three standouts shouldn't go under your radar.