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I think I found the most wholesome game in the Playdate Catalog
The graphics in 'jump rope STAR!' look like they were designed by a little kid, because they were.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here's everything we know so far
Expect to get the full lowdown during a Nintendo Direct on April 2.
Everything announced at the Xbox Developer Direct showcase
A new Ninja Gaiden game was a surprise, but Doom stole the show.
Assassin's Creed Shadows preview: a few steps in the right direction
Ubisoft really needs this to be a hit.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 review: Pure AI excess for $2,000
It's the fastest video card I've ever seen, but it's not meant for mere mortals.
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The best gaming headsets for 2025
And the difference between “gaming headsets” and “headphones for gaming.”
19 relaxing video games to help you destress
From puzzlers and driving sims to power washing and Tetris.
The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2025
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Jeff Dunnan hour ago
I think I found the most wholesome game in the Playdate Catalog
The Playdate game 'jump rope STAR!' features graphics designed by a 5-year-old, but it's fun enough for all ages to enjoy.
Cheyenne MacDonald11 hours ago
The 1989 point and click horror game Last Half of Darkness has been remade for 2025
The horror adventure game has you explore a creepy old house in search of the missing ingredients for a dead witch's potion.
Cheyenne MacDonald14 hours ago
Marvel Snap users are getting a ‘welcome back’ rewards package to make up for the TikTok ban outage
Marvel Snap developer Second Dinner announced hefty reward packages for both US and non-US players who experienced disruptions. They're expected to arrive next week.
Cheyenne MacDonald01.25.2025
Endless Legend 2 is real and there’s a mysterious trailer to prove it
Amplitude Studios just unveiled Endless Legend 2, the sequel to the popular 4X fantasy-strategy game. It should be released as an early access title in the near future.
Lawrence Bonk01.24.2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here's everything we know so far
The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming in 2025. Here are all of the confirmed details, rumors and speculation regarding the upcoming console.
What if the Nintendo Switch 2 is too big?
The Switch 2 is a big boy, and that may be a bad thing.
Igor Bonifacic01.24.2025
Netflix's push into gaming will add party and couch co-op
A Netflix exec talked about the company's progress in gaming and revealed that it's planning to launch party and couch co-op games in the future.
Mariella Moon01.24.2025
Engadget Podcast: Diving into NVIDIA's RTX 5090 and Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch
In this episode, Devindra dives into his final thoughts on NVIDIA's $2,000 GeForce RTX 5090, a super-powered video card with a healthy dose of AI.
Devindra Hardawar01.24.2025
Epic Games to cover some iOS fees in ongoing war with Apple
Epic plans to cover the cost of the Apple's Core Technology Fee for a year when developers join its free games program on mobile.
Anna Washenko01.23.2025
Palworld developer Pocketpair has opened up a publishing division
Palworld developer Pocketpair just started a publishing arm. It will help fund and develop indie games.
Lawrence Bonk01.23.2025
Everything announced at the Xbox Developer Direct showcase
Xbox hosted its Developer Direct showcase today, detailing progress on three games we knew about and one totally new title: Ninja Gaiden 4. If you couldn't tune in, here's what you missed.
Engadget01.23.2025
The striking South of Midnight comes to Xbox and PC on April 8
Xbox has revealed the release date for South of Midnight, a Southern Gothic/dark fantasy adventure from Compulsion Games. A new story trailer reveals more of the world and dangers that hero Hazel will face.
Kris Holt01.23.2025
Doom: The Dark Ages hits PC, PS5 and Xbox on May 15
This is the largest Doom game id Software has ever made, but to be perfectly clear and possibly assuage some fears, it’s not open-world.
Jessica Conditt01.23.2025
Ninja Gaiden 4 is coming out this fall
Today's Xbox Developer Direct kicked off with the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4.
Anna Washenko01.23.2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows preview: a few steps in the right direction
Assassin's Creed Shadows at least looks and plays well enough for what Ubisoft needs it to be, with the company skirting the line between playing things extremely safe and trying something different.
Kris Holt01.23.2025
8810088100NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 review: Pure AI excess for $2,000
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 is incredibly fast thanks to DLSS 4, but it's also incredibly expensive.
Devindra Hardawar01.23.2025
How to watch the latest Xbox Developer Direct showcase
You can watch the latest Xbox Developer Direct showcase on YouTube or Twitch to learn more about games launching in 2025.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.23.2025
Extremely OK Games has cancelled its follow-up to Celeste
Extremely OK Games, known for the beloved indie sensation Celeste, has cancelled its upcoming game Earthblade.
Anna Washenko01.22.2025
GLAAD Media Awards nominates Paper Mario after Nintendo restored trans representation
Ten video games have received nominations for the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including Nintendo's remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door.
Anna Washenko01.22.2025
