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There are some genres of video game that I find myself thoroughly engaging with, but unsure whether I’m actually having fun with them. The FPS is a perfect example of this. Of course, they’re...

Narrative-driven campaigns and non-canon multiplayer modes often go hand-in-hand in ensuring a game launches as a complete product. However, many titles’ multiplayer offerings often felt like last-minute add-ons to outstanding single-player campaigns and sometimes...

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S generation of consoles have been considered the weakest by many due to the lack of exclusives. But what seemed impossible for the longest time finally happened when Xbox...

It doesn’t have to be Father’s Day to celebrate dads. Yet, some games give you more of the daddy experience than others. While there are games that dads would probably enjoy as a hobby,...

As a direct result of the UK’s Online Safety Act, Valve is now requiring all users in the United Kingdom to verify their age using a credit card. Yes, this includes accounts that have...

There’s nothing more disappointing than when an anticipated game gets canceled. To be fair, a game’s cancellation is usually an indication of its quality, or rather, lack thereof. That doesn’t mean it hurts any...

Growing up, I didn’t experience the pleasure of having pets running around my home. I had quite a lot of fish over the years, but typically, the last thing a fish feels like doing...

It’s hard to believe that the next installment of the NBA 2K franchise, NBA 2K26, is almost here. Last year’s NBA 2K25 was still well received by critics, though some are starting to wonder...

After about three decades of gaming, and having worked in the industry for half that time, it’s safe to say I’ve been around the block a few times. I know my favorite genres, the...

Animal Crossing is a series that gives players the freedom to live their own tiny, adorable life, at their own pace. We all find our own ways to do that. Perhaps you’re a dedicated...

Before the days of Dark Souls, the Ninja Gaiden franchise was the default for those looking for a challenge. It’s fast-paced, brutal difficulty pushed gamers to their limits, but the franchise had been dormant...

If you haven’t been keeping tabs on gaming news, you might not know that one of Microsoft’s big exclusive franchises is now headed to the PS5 in the form of Gears of War: Reloaded,...

Just because the Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for a few months doesn’t mean Nintendo won’t have a few tricks up their sleeves. They’ve had a pretty busy summer, hosting several Nintendo Direct...

Gamescom has come and gone, and with it, the news that Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally coming on September 4th. That’s next week, though; we’re here to talk about the games coming out this...

Every once in a while, I’m reminded to cherish life and make the most of it, because you never know when you’ll kick the bucket. In those last moments, you’ll want to recall the...

Following the release of the Resident Evil 4 remake in 2023, horror fans might have assumed that Capcom is planning to remake Resident Evil 5 next. If you’re one of the many counting on...

It’s not much longer now, Borderlands fans. Borderlands 4, the newest entry in the long-running looter shooter franchise from Gearbox, is set to release on September 12th for Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC. Now,...

Death, taxes, and a shooter franchise getting the extraction shooter treatment in 2025. The latest entry is The Division 2, which is getting an all-new extraction mode according to a press release from Ubisoft...

As a longtime horror fan, I’ve seen horror games of all kinds debut in the gaming industry that often experiment with the genre through gameplay, storytelling, art direction and more. Oftentimes, developers and publishers...

Just in case one long-awaited release date wasn’t enough for today, Battlestate Games has another one for us. We’ve known for a while that the final 1.0 release of Escape from Tarkov is imminent,...

I’ve played guitar and bass in a couple of bands, and I’ve also been a drummer since I was in grade school. Because of all of this, I’d like to think that I have...

While we already reported on The Lost Harvest premium DLC headed to Dune: Awakening players, Funcom also has plans to roll out an update soon that can be enjoyed by everyone. The online RPG’s...

It’s Gamescom week, which means it’s time for lots of gaming news, but also in 2025, it’s time for hardware news, specifically the ROG Xbox Ally. An Xbox handheld device was a long time...

While Team Jade just launched Delta Force on consoles today, the dev team isn’t resting on its laurels, as the studio announced a new game at today’s gamescom Opening Night Live. This time around,...

The feeling that something seems too good to be true frustrates me immensely, and I don’t think there’s a medium where I experience it more than with video games. With thousands of titles released...

While Escape From Tarkov has been available for years, the game isn’t technically finished yet, as it has long been in an early access state. That might be changing soon, if a new gift...

The first-person shooter landscape sure looks different today than it did when I was growing up. These days, it’s all about genres and subgenres of online multiplayer: Battle Royales, live service games, extraction shooters,...

There are not a lot of big games releasing this week, which isn’t surprising given gamescom kicks off, and publishers most likely don’t want their games getting ran over by the announcements at the...

As someone who considers themselves a diehard Metroidvania fan, I’ll admit that we hold pretty high standards. Even though it can be hard to put into words exactly what constitutes a great Metroidvania, we...

Every Ready or Not session starts in the police station, and next to the briefing table, the locker is the most popular spot in the building. Once you’re done playing Barbie with all the...

There is a rather massive list of magical items that you will come across in your journey in Baldur’s Gate 3. However, like most RPGs, it is difficult to snag every item during your...

Far and away, the PS5 has handily won this generation of consoles with the number of units sold and just the sheer market share when it comes to games. This doesn’t just apply to...

The PlayStation trophy list for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has made its way online and players will need to seek out the game’s most famous Easter Egg to unlock them all. The...

Neo Berlin 2087 will be at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, 2025. Surely nothing bad will happen in the next 62 years. Today, in anticipation of the upcoming event, the developers and publishers of the...