Gaming Features
The best video games of 2024 so far
From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Helldivers 2, these are the games we've dug the most in a surprisingly loaded first half of 2024.
3 Xbox Game Pass titles you should play this weekend (May 10-12)
Wondering what to play on Xbox Game Pass this weekend? We recommend these titles from Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, studios that Microsoft just closed.
If you grew up playing typing games, you’ll adore Cryptmaster
If you grew up playing PC games like Typing of the Dead, you'll adore inventive typing RPG Cryptmaster.
This precious Game Pass adventure let me see the world through my cat’s eyes
Little Kitty, Big City will resonate with any pet owners who have ever moved their pals into a bigger living space.
This creepy game is a picture-perfect throwback to PS1 horror
If you grew up on PlayStation 1 games like Resident Evil, you're going to love (and be very creeped out by) Crow Country.
Helldivers 2 PC woes prove that PlayStation needs an online overhaul
The recent Helldivers 2 PC fiasco is the latest example of why PlayStation needs to finally give its online services a 2.0 upgrade.
Hades 2 is nearly perfect, but there’s one problem that needs tweaking
We're loving Hades 2 so far, but there's one thing we hope Supergiant hammers out before the sequel exits early access.
Should you play Hades 2 in early access or wait for the full game?
Hades 2 is out now in early access, but should you play it now or wait until 1.0? You won't be disappointed either way.
Before you play Homeworld 3, try this VR game as a primer
On the eve of Homeworld 3's launch, the strategy series just got a new VR game that you should check out.
Hades 2 shows the Steam Deck’s biggest advantage over the Nintendo Switch
The Steam Deck still has one important advantage over the Nintendo Switch, and Hades 2 reveals it.
I want more approachable Soulslikes. These new games show that it’s possible
Another Crab's Treasure and Stellar Blade feature great accessibility options. I hope Soulslike developers are taking note.
Helldivers 2 just showed the highs and lows of live service in one chaotic weekend
After a chaotic weekend, Helldivers 2 just showed us that the high rewards of live service come with some serious risks.
A former Stadia exclusive comes to PC and consoles this week, and it’s a blast
Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle was just one of many Stadia exclusives lost when Google's service shut down, but it makes a triumphant comeback this week.
This fun and frustrating mountain-climbing game is worth the hike
If you love hilariously frustrating games like Getting Over It, you'll want to play Surmount on your Switch or Steam Deck.
Don’t ask questions! Just play this wild and weird nun game
Come to Indika for its wildly weird style, but stay for its thoughtful theological debates.
3 retro classics to play on Nintendo Switch Online this weekend (May 3-5)
These Switch Online games are perfect companions to recent releases like Stellar Blade, Endless Ocean: Luminous, and Tales of Kenzera: Zau.
If you’re not using PlayStation Stars, you’re missing out
The PlayStation Stars program still isn't perfect two years later, but it's a hidden gem that all players should take advantage of.
3 underrated PS Plus games you should play this weekend (May 3-5)
If you're a PlayStation Plus Premium or Extra subscriber looking for something to play this weekend, check out these games from EA, Sabotage, and LucasArts.
3 Xbox Game Pass games you need to play this weekend (May 3-5)
If you're looking to dig into Xbox Game Pass' catalog this weekend, give these three games a try.
I’m thrilled about Batman: Arkham’s move to VR — and you should be too
Batman: Arkham Shadow might not be the game fans wanted, but the VR exclusive has serious potential.
What’s new in May 2024: 7 games that you need to play this month
This May might sound like a slow month for games on paper, but it might end up being one of 2024's best.
Funko Fusion mashes up The Thing, Hot Fuzz, Nope, and much more
Funko Fusion might be the most eclectic IP crossover game yet, drawing on everything from Back to the Future to Nope.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is darker, harder, and smoother
We got a deep look at Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance's new story -- and its even darker than we expected.
