Gaming Features
Every summer 2023 gaming showcase: full schedule of live streams
With E3 canceled, this summer is going to get messy. Here's a full list of every video game showcase happening in its place.
Don’t miss this free Epic Games Store gem from the creators of Fall Guys
Epic Games Store latest freebie is a 90s murder mystery puzzle game that you need to try.
Pikmin 4 tips that newcomers and series veterans need to know before starting
Whether you're brand new to Pikmin or a series veteran, here are a few tips you'll want to know before starting Pikmin 4.
The Crew Motorfest is in a race with Forza Horizon 5, but it’s destined for second place
Based on three hours of playtime, The Crew Motorfest is a well-crafted, but derivative riff on Forza Horizon.
I hope every multiplayer game copies Exoprimal’s best feature
Exoprimal features a smart approach to storytelling in an online multiplayer game that games like Overwatch could learn from.
6 lessons that Bethesda’s Indiana Jones game can learn from the series’ past
Everyone wants Bethesda's Indiana Jones game to live up to its potential, and it can by taking a few key lessons from previous Indy video games.
Venba celebrates South Indian culture through more meaningful video game cooking
Set to launch later this month, Venba aims to make the cooking video game genre more meaningful.
We ranked all the best (and worst) video game system startup sounds
From the PlayStation to the Steam Deck, plenty of game systems have given us memorable startup sounds. But which one is the best?
Xbox Game Pass’ latest addition is a must-try multiplayer shooter
If you're looking for a new multiplayer game, you need to give dinosaur shooter Exoprimal a try.
We’re witnessing a game preservation crisis, but there’s hope on the horizon
A new study from the Video Game History Foundations shows that current state of game preservation is dire, but a few publishers are trying to fix that.
The Sims 4: Horse Ranch expansion is a warm slice of Western charm
The Sims 4: Horse Ranch delivers a Western-soaked world where players can get busy ranching and training and riding horses.
Enshrouded is a survival melting pot with shades of Minecraft, Valheim, and Rust
We got a hands-off look at Enshrouded, which showed that this survival crafting game is taking the right notes from games like Minecraft and Valheim.
Double Dragon Gaiden isn’t easy nostalgia bait. It’s a full-on retro reinvention
Double Dragon Gaiden doesn't just go for easy retro nostalgia. It reinvents the Double Dragon formula in a creative way that we're already loving.
Microsoft beat the FTC. Here’s what the controversial court ruling means for Xbox
Microsoft cleared its biggest hurdle to closing its Activision Blizzard acquisition, but the battle isn't quite over yet.
WrestleQuest turns your WWF nostalgia into a turn-based RPG, and it works
If you grew up smashing your Macho Man and Jake the Snake action figures together, WrestleQuest might be the RPG for you.
Follow up Final Fantasy XVI with these 6 Square Enix game deals this Prime Day
If you're looking for something to play after Final Fantasy XVI, several Square Enix games are currently on sale for Prime Day.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis isn’t the faithful remake you’re expecting
Despite being positioned as a more faithful remake, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis leaves a lot of story gaps in between aggressive gacha hooks.
8 classic courses we want to see in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s final DLC wave
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will get its final wave of DLC later this year. These are the classic courses we're hoping make the cut.
Try these 2 indie greats before they leave Xbox Game Pass next week
Xbox Game Pass is losing three games on July 15, and two of those in particular are worth playing before they're gone.
This 254-player, low-poly Steam shooter is taking Battlefield to school
BattleBit Remastered is giving the biggest shooters on the market a run for its money, and it's doing that with low-poly graphics.
This ‘overwhelmingly positive’ Steam indie is this summer’s smash hit
An indie scuba diving game is currently blowing up on Steam, with a concurrent player count on par with Call of Duty. Here's what makes it so special.
The best games of 2023 so far: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 4, and more
The first half of 2023 was loaded with heavy hitters and emotional indies. Here are 10 games you shouldn't miss from the last six months.
Creating Clive: Final Fantasy XVI creators unveil the details behind its hero
We sat down with the creators of Final Fantasy XVI to learn about the details that went into creating its standout hero, Clive Rosfield.
