Gaming Features
Xbox’s first big showcase of 2024 set Series X up for success
At the recent Developer_Direct, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Avowed, and more painted a healthy outlook for Xbox in 2024.
Generative video game AI took center stage at CES — and it was a total mess
CES 2024 ushered in a new era of generative AI in video games, but a string of messy announcements didn't paint the tech in the best light.
The gaming smartphone is dead
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has arrived at CES 2024, but it seems to have put the final nail in the coffin of the gaming smartphone as we knew it. Here's why.
I replaced my gaming laptop with a Legion Go, and I’m not going back
When my gaming laptop wasn't fitting with my lifestyle, I decided to replace it with a Lenovo Legion Go. It was a great decision.
I wasn’t expecting Pacific Drive to scare the living daylights out of me
We took Pacific Drive for one last spin before its February release date and it hit us with some surprise scares.
MSI Claw handheld hands-on: it’s more significant than you think
We knew the MSI Claw was coming based on some big leaks that emerged prior to CES, but the handheld is still more significant than you might imagine.
An Xbox game could be coming to Switch. Here are the most likely candidates
A rumor indicates that an Xbox exclusive game could be Switch bound. Let's break down the most likely suspects.
10 significant video game anniversaries worth celebrating in 2024
From Half-Life 2 to World of Warcraft, there are plenty of notable gaming anniversaries to celebrate throughout 2024.
In a sea of live service games, I miss the days of regular old multiplayer modes
It feels like it's not enough for multiplayer modes to be simple fun anymore - they have to be lifestyles.
You just can’t kill the Steam Deck
We've seen a slate of supposed Steam Deck killers over the past year, but Valve's handheld remains the head honcho.
I was burnt out on video games until I dusted off my Nintendo DS
A hectic 2023 left me with serious video game burnout. The only cure? Taking a trip back to the Nintendo DS era.
Don’t start Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth without playing this Xbox Game Pass title first
If you have Xbox Game Pass, there's one Like a Dragon game you need to play before Infinite Wealth launches later this month.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will make you cry tears of laughter and sorrow
Whether its tears of laughter or sorrow, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth doesn't seem like it'll leave a dry eye in the house based on what we've played so far.
All the gaming news you should (and shouldn’t) expect from CES 2024
CES 2024 is right around the corner, but this year's show is a black box for video game enthusiasts. Here's what to expect from the tech expo.
We came up with the worst possible names for the next Nintendo Switch
With a Switch successor rumored for 2024, what should Nintendo name its upcoming console? We came up with some downright terrible names it should never use.
2024 is about to get busy, so play these short 2023 games while you still can
With a hectic few months full of long RPGs on the horizon, now's your chance to play these short, but sweet highlights from 2023.
6 Nintendo series that still haven’t made an appearance on the Switch
While most of Nintendo's biggest franchises have gotten new games on Switch, there's a handful of heavy hitters still waiting for their moment.
If you love Armored Core 6, Mecha Break should be on your radar
After spending some time with Mecha Break's alpha, we're already ready to dive back into the upcoming multiplayer mech game.
What’s new in January 2024: 7 games that should be on your radar
January 2024's most notable new games include Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and more.
Our 4 biggest predictions for what gaming will look like in 2024
Nintendo Switch 2? An Xbox comeback? Here's where we think is in store for gaming fans in 2024.
The best video games of December 2023: The Finals, Asgard’s Wrath 2, and more
This December was surprisingly packed with great new games, from Asgard's Wrath 2 to a great Apple Arcade-exclusive Sonic adventure.
2023 gaming report card: how did PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo score?
After a long 12 months filled with games and industry shake-ups, we're handing Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo their final grades for 2023.
Netflix’s adorable new Pokémon show will warm your heart
Netflix's adorable Pokémon Concierge miniseries gets what makes the long-running franchise so special.
