‘Marvel Cosmic Invasion’ Brings Saturday Morning Cartoon Vibes to a Modern Beat ‘Em Up
Dotemu’s comic book action game doesn’t ask much of its players other than settling in for a dumb good time
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Dotemu’s comic book action game doesn’t ask much of its players other than settling in for a dumb good time
Jamming out in Joshua Tree, the musician turned his first-ever video game into a harrowing, audio-driven nightmare
Samus Aran’s return has been in development for years, but the result is a mid-tier entry that sacrifices a coherent vision for scope
The team behind many Adult Swim classics were the ultimate match for an intrepid group of D&D players
The singer/rapper will be the “main act” for “Fortnite Festival” when Season 12 debuts later this month
Though it can sometimes feel like a throwback, the new Switch 2 game harkens back to an era of fun
An all-you-can-eat buffet of content that’s light on calories and inspiration makes for a confusing entry in the annual shooter series
Frontman Jaret Reddick discusses teaming up with bands Wheatus and Punk Rock Factory to reimagine the 2008 track
Nintendo’s sci-fi shooter sequel has been looming for years, but fans may want to temper their expectations
The two-part Season One finale sticks the landing on the TV-gaming hybrid experience, but where does it go from here?
The Captain Marvel star joins actor Benny Safdie as new additions to the sequel, hitting theaters April 26
The rhythmic block-clearing series gets a Tetris Effect-style overhaul that’s heavy on the synesthesia, if light on actual content
The turning point of Season One sees the Z-Team bonding over big secrets and bloody bar brawls as the endgame takes shape
The new track debuts with an interactive music video as part of the mobile game’s annual Music Season
The beloved animated series has taken over Epic’s online game for the month of November
The third spin-off in the musou mash-up series is a pitch-perfect blend of genres that lets the princess — and players — kick butt
The latest update of Epic’s online game includes character skins for Homer, Marge, and Flanders — and an all-new Battle Royale map
Monolith’s horror-shooter stars a ghostly little girl, but players have always missed the point of its tragic story
In its second week, Dispatch shows the potential of a branching narrative with romantic and business shake-ups that have major implications
Series producer Masaaki Hayasaka breaks down the challenges of reimagining Japan’s most popular role-playing franchise
For its 25th anniversary, Halo: Combat Evolved is getting a new life and, this time, it’s on PlayStation too
Obsidian returns with another branching choice-driven RPG experience that’s among the studio’s best work
A new playable workplace comedy arrives, setting the table for romance, rivalries, and a really pissed off invisible woman
With all the subtlety of a sledgehammer, the latest entry in the action franchise overpowers players to bend to its will
How much Super Mario Bros. trivia do you know? Let’s find out!
The rap-rock band’s frontman Fred Durst discusses his contributions to the hit military shooter with the game’s composer, Henry Jackman
The latest entry in the pocket-monster-catching series improves the action gameplay, but still falls short of greatness
EA’s first-person shooter goes back to the basics for a stylistically clean and politically neutral action extravaganza
After a knockout entry in 2024, Black Ops 7 shows that Activision’s maximalist, never-ending release cycle has diminishing returns
We sat down with the beloved DM to talk about the worlds he built for Dimension 20 — and what he has planned for Critical Role
The tabletop group’s second series, which premieres Nov. 19 on Prime Video, will have guest stars including Alan Cumming and Tim McGraw
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter proves that re-releasing games can be more than a cash-grab
The successor to one of the best games ever made delivers so much more, it’s practically two releases in one
The follow-up to PlayStation’s Ghost of Tsushima weaves an affecting tale of vengeance that will suck players into its violent and beautiful world
With action-heavy gameplay, the latest entry in the monster-snagging series has a greater sense of urgency
The Ivalice Chronicles is a remake of the PlayStation classic that leans even further into its timely political messaging
The team behind the sequel’s music breaks down the soundtrack’s blend of classic samurai cinema and spaghetti western tunes
Kōnane was once a national pastime, played by peasants and rulers alike. Now John Kaʻohelauliʻi has made it his mission to bring it back
Team Cherry’s long-awaited 2D action sequel plays like a dream, although it’s often a nightmare
Bandai Namco’s action roguelike iterates on an indie classic but fails to match its personality or depth
AdHoc Studio’s first game makes the case for interactive appointment viewing with a celebrity cast and genuinely immersive storytelling
The direct livestream confirmed release dates for Metroid Prime 4 and Zelda’s spin-off on top of brand new game reveals
Somehow, less Claptrap ended up being a bad thing
Sony’s first self-published brawler in years could bring back the heyday of Marvel vs. Capcom — if casual audiences are up for the challenge
Developed by IO Interactive, the game arrives on March 27, 2026
Sega’s modern revival of its arcade-era series delivers on the impossible promises made by retro video-game box art
Speaking at the New Global Sport Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the duo provided insight into their vision for the future of art and entertainment
All four members of the animated group will be available as playable characters in the hit video game
Konami’s modern remake of the 2004 PS2 classic refuses to color outside the lines of dated gameplay and storytelling
While promoting their remake of Snake Eater, producers Noriaki Okamura and Yuji Korekado say that its development is laying the groundwork for new games
Out Sept. 4, the yearslong wait for Team Cherry’s 2D action sequel will soon come to an end
Out Nov. 14, the next entry in the shooter franchise is going full Inception in its visual design
The game’s first public playtest shows that back-to-basics warfare could be the winning formula for EA’s military shooter series
A new Game Master is just the beginning — here are all the biggest questions about the next season of the tabletop gaming series
The four-player cooperative side-scroller hits the sweet spot between MCU favorites and more niche heroes in its roster
The Dimension 20 alum takes over from founding member Matthew Mercer for the group’s fourth campaign, premiering Oct. 2
Dotemu’s latest retro revival plays like an arcade-era thrill ride with a delightfully dumb B-movie soul
“Go Baby,” a deep cut from Bieber’s new album Swag, has 120 beats per minute, which matches the pacing for potentially life-saving CPR, according to the American Heart Association
Whether it’s playing a game — or gaming the system — people are figuring out how to get their hands on Pop Mart’s little plush monsters
Gearbox’s Randy Pitchford and Andrew Reiner discuss the “seamless” world of Borderlands 4, its physics-defying mechanics, and the importance of a good needle drop
The Mighty Nein is an adaptation of the tabletop troupe’s second campaign that begins streaming Nov. 19 on Prime Video
EA’s military shooter looks to be leaning into the fear of domestic terror that’s made Call of Duty so popular
Out Oct. 24, the sequel will introduce fan-favorite characters and (hopefully) stick closer to the story of the games
Companies like VShojo and Hololive are bringing a once-niche fandom to packed stadium crowds
By eschewing iteration and leaning into its own manic energy, Switch 2’s first big action game comes out swinging
Someone pretending to be the beloved Sesame Street character posted six tweets taking aim at Jewish people and the U.S. president
The developers of the Switch 2 action game discuss voxel destruction, the return of Pauline, and how the character’s new look pays homage to the past
The MVP and the WNBA breakout talk growing up on the game and making sure they look good on the screen — down to the last eyelash
The first 3D DK title in 26 years isn’t just an evolution, it’s a full reimagining of what a Nintendo platformer can be
For his 45th birthday, Bandai Namco has reimagined the arcade classic character into something much darker — with surprising results
Hideo Kojima’s latest opus is part-walking simulator, part-surrealist sci-fi cautionary tale — and one of the most ambitious games of the decade
With 85 million daily users, the sandbox game has become a hotbed for virtual political activism where kids roleplay at protestors and law enforcement
Remedy’s first multiplayer game provides snappy thrills and team-up moments without the bloat of never-ending live-service busywork
From the production company behind Hitman, the new game — coming in 2026 — offers a high-octane origin story
“Die With a Smile” and “APT” will also appear in the video game
The French singer-songwriter worked intimately for three years with the game’s creator to produce its soundtrack
After a decade rolling the dice, Dungeons and Dragons’ biggest stars look back on their family business
Captain America talks about shedding his superhero spandex for a quieter role in writer-director Celine Song’s romantic dramedy
Why this 20-year-old Nintendo handheld remains nostalgia bait for Gen-Z
How developers Brass Lion Entertainment teamed up with legendary producer Just Blaze to create an immersive Wu-Tang Clan experience
More racers, bigger tracks, and a commitment to the little things makes Switch 2’s flagship game an absolute joy
The high-powered successor to the mega-hit Switch drags Nintendo into modern gaming, but could be too steep an investment for all
Mario Kart World producer Kosuke Yabuki discusses the challenges of a free roam racer and balancing the difficulty for new players
FromSoftware’s latest blends Soulslike difficulty with Fortnite‘s ticking-clock framework to make every session an anxiety-filled stress bomb
After double cliffhangers in the recent finale, fans may be left wondering how the show goes on. The answer could come from the games
The open-world crime game is still one year away, but there’s plenty to analyze from what we already know
HBO’s adaptation remains faithful to the source material, but some key updates could reshape how the story plays out
Super Nintendo World opens May 22 as part of the new Universal Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida
Red Bull APC is a high-tech sports complex where pro gamers are getting physical and mental conditioning on par with world-class athletes
The fantasy-themed shooter bridges the gameplay of Doom old and new, but bites off more than it can chew with other new ideas
Remedy’s multiplayer spin-off of Control will never let you see sticky notes the same way again
The teaser provides a closer look at the first new GTA game since 2013’s Grand Theft Auto V
Arriving this fall, Bungie’s new live-service game isn’t quite Halo or Destiny. It’s something much more mundane.
Nearly 12 years after GTA V was released, players creating their own worlds and stories have thrived in GTA Online and become the lifeblood of franchise
The content creators discuss the challenges of being high-profile personalities on Twitch, and the need for community and peer support
Fatal Fury may not be a household name, but the 34-year-old franchise has had a surprising impact on popular gaming culture
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 blends Eastern and Western design philosophies for an emotionally and mechanically complex roleplaying blockbuster
The cosplayer and influencer debuts her video for single “Pilates” with Rolling Stone
Developed by Virtuos, the remake of the beloved 2006 RPG is available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC
The modern revival of SNK’s Street Fighter-like brawler is visually and mechanically brilliant, but has no interest in coddling newcomers