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May 22, 2026 - 09:35

There is one hell of a driving game here to enjoy, so long as you are left in peace to enjoy it. The latest entry in the open-world racing series delivers the same polished, arcade-style handling...

May 21, 2026 - 17:40

Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a trademark for the name `Break In,` sparking speculation among PlayStation fans just days before the company`s next State of Play showcase. The trademark,...

May 21, 2026 - 00:36

A classic piece of video game history is getting a modern revival. HAMSTER Co., a Japanese publisher known for preserving retro titles, is bringing back `Tag Team Wrestling` for a new generation of...

May 20, 2026 - 16:14

As a kid, I spent countless hours with a controller in my hands. Games like `Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX,` `Call of Duty 3,` and `Tom Clancy`s Ghost Recon` were my early favorites. They...

May 19, 2026 - 18:30

If you want to buy out every character, vehicle, and upgrade in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, you need a serious pile of studs. The game throws plenty of shiny coins at you during normal...

May 19, 2026 - 13:42

The Sega Genesis defined a generation of gaming, but not every classic that graced the console got its due. While Sonic and Mortal Kombat still get all the attention, these five hits have quietly...

May 18, 2026 - 23:21

Fans of the classic card game can now grab a significant deal on the Yu-Gi-Oh Early Days Collection for the Nintendo Switch. The bundle, which compiles 14 of the earliest video game titles from the...

May 18, 2026 - 02:50

One of the most iconic first-person shooters from 1993 is getting a full ground-up 3D remake this month, bringing its fast-paced action to a new generation of players. The original game, known for...

May 17, 2026 - 10:59

The year 1990 was a landmark time for video games. While the world watched Nelson Mandela walk free and NASA send the Hubble telescope into orbit, living rooms were filled with the glow of CRT...

May 16, 2026 - 23:09

Sam and Dan Houser, the brothers who co-founded Rockstar Games, have seen their personal fortunes grow significantly, even as the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 faces a delayed release. The...

May 15, 2026 - 17:35

In 2009, `Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2` sparked a firestorm that nearly got it banned in multiple countries. The controversy centered on a single mission: `No Russian,` where players participate...

May 15, 2026 - 01:11

A recent behind-the-scenes story from car photographer and Forza Horizon NPC Larry Chen has uncovered an unexpected link between the racing franchise and the classic skateboarding game Tony Hawk`s...

May 14, 2026 - 02:19

A new game called Motorslice has hit the market, and it is exactly as wild as it sounds. Described as a cross between the parkour rush of Mirror`s Edge and the giant-scale battles of Shadow of the...

May 13, 2026 - 00:55

`Mixtape` arrives with a promise of `90s nostalgia, wrapping itself in the aesthetics of cassette tapes, skate parks, and indie rock. But for a game that should hum with energy and heart, it plays...

May 12, 2026 - 03:00

A group of software crackers has managed to access and play Forza Horizon 6 nearly a full week before its official release date. The early breach stems from a brief window where unencrypted files...

May 11, 2026 - 01:10

Designing something new as a creator is incredibly exciting, but at the same time, it is an extremely challenging endeavor. That sentiment sits at the heart of a recent conversation with Yonghee...

May 9, 2026 - 22:27

Blind boxes, digital loot crates, and reward streaks are no longer just harmless fun. A growing body of research suggests these mechanics, common in mobile games and collectible toys, may be wiring...

May 9, 2026 - 16:27

In rooms filled with the rapid clicks of mice and the constant hum of communication, competitive esports players operate as a single unit. They work together in real time, relying on split-second...

May 8, 2026 - 22:49

It`s 2026, and the debate over adult men who play video games is far from settled. Is it now a perfectly acceptable hobby, as long as it`s done in moderation? Or does it still carry the stigma of...

May 8, 2026 - 04:34

Four titles that shaped gaming culture and the broader entertainment industry have earned their place in the 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame. The inductees span decades and genres, each leaving...

May 7, 2026 - 14:10

Nintendo has confirmed that the upcoming Star Fox title for the Switch 2 is a full remake of the beloved 1997 classic, Star Fox 64. This marks the first new entry in the franchise in over ten years...

May 6, 2026 - 17:25

Adults who spent their childhoods glued to video game consoles are now discovering that those hours of play were not wasted. Instead, the pastime equipped them with a surprising set of skills that...

May 6, 2026 - 16:54

Sci-fi has had a celebrated history in the realm of video games, producing many certified masterpieces like Mass Effect, Bioshock, and Half-Life 2. These games have not only pushed the boundaries...

May 5, 2026 - 19:03

The head of IO Interactive has made a strong pledge regarding the upcoming James Bond game, Project 007, specifically for Nintendo`s next console. In a recent statement, the CEO declared that he...

May 5, 2026 - 08:35

A 2003 classic has been crowned the ultimate Star Wars experience on the Nintendo Switch. According to a recent ranking, `Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic` (KOTOR) stands above all other...

May 4, 2026 - 23:24

Tim Cain, the original co-creator of the Fallout franchise, has shared a blunt critique of the modern gaming community. In a recent video, Cain argued that many players today do not develop their...

May 4, 2026 - 08:34

The fifth annual Retro Game Fest kicked off in Eugene this weekend, drawing a crowd of nostalgic players and curious newcomers alike. Founded during the early days of the pandemic, the event has...

May 3, 2026 - 18:18

A new trademark filing suggests Sega may be planning to revive a side-scrolling arcade classic that has been dormant for nearly four decades. The company recently filed a trademark for `Bonanza...

May 3, 2026 - 00:05

IO Interactive has shed light on how its upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light, will distinguish the iconic spy from the studio`s other famous assassin, Agent 47. While both characters operate...

May 2, 2026 - 09:53

Somehow, in the lead-up to this week`s release of the Lord of Hatred expansion for Diablo IV, I completely missed that it has a fully realized new class, the Spiritborn. I was too busy dreading the...