2023 was a renaissance for strategy games. Enjoy it while you can
From Fire Emblem Engage to Last Train Home, there was no shortage of fantastic strategy games to play throughout 2023.
Zenless Zone Zero isn’t quite ready to complete a HoYoverse hat trick
The beta for Zenless Zone Zero, the latest action RPG from HoYoverse, contains a fatal flaw that takes away from its action-packed gameplay.
This MSI gaming laptop with an RTX 4060 is $320 off until tomorrow
The MSI Cyborg gaming laptop, which is powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card and 8GB of RAM, is down to $780 in Best Buy's 24-hour flash sale.
Modern Warfare 3 CODMAS: event dates, rewards, and more
What better way to celebrate the holidays than with the CODMAS event in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3? Stay on the nice list by learning all about it here.
How to unlock the Holiday Boxy outfit in Lego Fortnite
Lego Fortnite is kind of a gift in itself, but there are still more things to unwrap this holiday season. The Holiday Boxy skin is free if you get it soon.
How to evolve Inkay into Malamar in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk
Evolving Inkay isn't something you'll learn at Blueberry Academy in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk. Here's the trick it to evolve it into Malamar
The best last-minute gifts for PS5 owners on games and more
Struggling to find a gift for the gamer in your life? You can't go wrong with a new PS5 game or accessory. Here are some options currently on sale.
The best last-minute tech gifts under $100
Gifting doesn't have to break the bank. There are plenty of cool tech options out there for less than $100, and we've rounded up some of the best.
Insomniac Games hit by ransomware attack; Wolverine details and more leaked
Insomniac Games was hit by a ransomware hack, which resulted in the leak of personal data, development materials for Marvel's Wolverine and more.
The best last-minute gifts for Nintendo Switch owners
Not sure what to buy for the gamer in your life? If they own a Nintendo Switch, here are some games and accessories they'll love.
Fortnite’s new modes are fun, but don’t sleep on Battle Royale’s great update
Fortnite's big new games are getting a lot of attention, but its Battle Royale mode received an equally exciting update that's getting overshadowed.
VR gaming lost me in 2023, and then totally won me back
I was almost done with VR gaming in 2023, but an incredible end-of-year comeback has made me more excited about the tech than ever.
Xbox Series X is at its cheapest ever price, delivered for Christmas
The Xbox Series X has dropped to its lowest ever priced with $150 off at Walmart right now. Here's why it's a must buy for gamers.
All starter locations in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk
It's time to reunite with your favorite starter in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk. It will take some work to get them, but it'll be worth it.
Steam Year in Review 2023 is live — here’s how to see your Steam Replay
Valve has opened the doors on Steam Year in Review (formerly Steam Replay) for 2023. Here's how to see your stats for the year.
How to get Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk’s true ending
Just because you saw the credits in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk doesn't mean that's all you get. Here is how you can see the game's true ending.
James McCaffrey, the voice of Max Payne and Alan Wake 2’s Alex Casey, has died
James McCaffrey, the actor known for playing Alex Casey in Alan Wake 2 and the titular character in the Max Payne series, has died after a battle with cancer.
The year’s best sports documentary is about Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out
A two-hour video about the history of Mike Tyson's Punch-Out and its speedrunning scene is the best sports documentary of the year.
My favorite game of 2023 is a secret Twitter eulogy
While 2023 was full of huge games, no game was more on the pulse of current events than the oddly prophetic Videoverse.
Save $50 on the Xbox Series S with 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate
The Series S is an excellent console at a great price if you're gaming at 1080p or 1440p, and this deal knocks $50 while giving you three months of Game Pass.
Arrives before Christmas: Shop this last-minute PS5 console deal now
If you've been waiting for the new PS5 Slim model, you're in luck, because this deal will nab you one and Spider-Man 2 for just $499.
2023 set an incredibly high bar for video game sequels
Baldur's Gate 3, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Tears of the Kingdom, and other titles raised the bar for game sequels in 2023.
Monster Hunter Wilds: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more
The hunt is on! A new entry in the hunting genre is on the way, so let's track down everything we know about the new Monster Hunter Wilds from Capcom.
Blade: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more
The vampire hunter Blade is back and stalking the streets of Paris. Here's what we know about the game.
Puzzle games ruled 2023. It’s time we showed them the respect they deserve
Puzzle games ruled 2023, delivering some of the year's most inventive experiences. And it's high time for the genre to get the respect it deserves.
All Legendary Pokémon locations in Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk
When Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk hit, it brought with it a new batch of Legendary monsters. Here is where you can find them all.
How to play Grand Theft Auto games through Netflix
Three iconic titles have arrived on Netflix Gaming. Here's how you can play them all and relive some of the series best games with the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
You should know that your knowledge of the original title will only serve you so well going forward. So here's everything we know about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
The Last of Us Online’s cancellation is the right move for Naughty Dog
The Last of Us Online is officially canceled. While terrible news for the developers who worked on it, it was the best call Naughty Dog could have made.
Everything we know about about Hideo Kojima’s OD: trailer, platforms, and more
Hideo Kojima is finally taking the horror genre on with OD. It is never safe to guess at what his games will have in store, so let's go over what we do know.
If you love Dead Cells, you need to try this sci-fi roguelike next
Trinity Fusion is a sci-fi roguelike that fans of Dead Cells (and Metroid) will want to check out.
How Digital Eclipse redefined the remaster in 2023 with The Making of Karateka
Digital Eclipse redefined the idea of a video game remaster with this year's The Making of Karateka. Here's how it all came together.
Light No Fire: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more
Hello Games is back with a new title set on a massive fantasy planet. Light No Fire looks quite ambitious, but let's go over everything we know about the title.
Our favorite Xbox Series X games of 2023: Starfield, Hi-Fi Rush, and more
After a rough start to the Series X's life span, Xbox finally came through with a strong game lineup in 2023.
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