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Pearl Abyss proves single player can beat live service in Crimson Desert
By Isaiah Williams published
Crimson Desert isn't slowing down at all, with the South Korean Prime Minister praising Pearl Abyss, and the player count soaring above live-service games.

Best HDMI cable: recommended cables for your gaming display
By Rob Dwiar last updated
This is our definitive guide to buying the best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox, and PC no matter your requirements or budget.

Valve could be set to reveal Steam Machine price amid global memory crisis
By Isaiah Williams published
The memory crisis has forced Valve to delay the Steam Machine from an early 2026 launch, but rumors suggest a price and release date announcement is near.
Latest Reviews

Valve Steam Controller (2026) review
By Matt Hanson published
Valve has released a new gamepad, the Steam Controller – it’s just waiting for the Steam Machine to really shine.

South of Midnight PS5 review: the Southern Gothic, folklore-fueled action-platformer casts captivating spells on PlayStation 5
By Matt Cabral published
A magical blend of folklore-based storytelling, beautiful visuals, and immersive music all shine on PS5

Sony Inzone H6 Air review: amazing sound, incredible comfort
By Dashiell Wood published
The Sony Inzone H6 Air sets a new standard for open-back gaming audio with its pristine sound and premium design.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss review: a clever cosmic horror puzzler that almost crumbles under tedium and technical issues
By James Pickard published
There’s a solid puzzler at the core of Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, if you aren’t driven to despair by some technical hiccups, some frustrating mechanics and an auto-save system with a mind of its own.
PC Gaming

Why space was the perfect setting for the long-awaited new horror game, Directive 8020
By Lucy Buglass published
Directive 8020 is the first Dark Pictures Anthology game to be set in space, and I spoke to its executive producer about why they wanted to go there.

I played an hour of Supermassive Games' highly anticipated Directive 8020 — and fans of Alien: Isolation are going to adore this
By Lucy Buglass published
Directive 8020 arrives in May, and its combination of new features and familiarity makes it well worth the wait.

I learned how to play Marathon, but ONI the Irish AI taught me how to feel about it
By Jeremy Peel published
Marathon has a brutal onboarding experience. But thankfully, your onboard AI knows just the right things to say.

Xbox leaders lay out new priorities for the company's future, and promise 'flexible pricing' and a focus on 'daily active players' by prioritizing 'hardware, content, experience, and services'
By Demi Williams published
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox Chief Content Officer Matt Booty have shared a detailed plan for the company's future, which includes a focus on player engagement and another name change.
Nintendo

South of Midnight PS5 review: the Southern Gothic, folklore-fueled action-platformer casts captivating spells on PlayStation 5
By Matt Cabral published
A magical blend of folklore-based storytelling, beautiful visuals, and immersive music all shine on PS5

Nintendo fans are suing over tariff price hikes refunds in the US
By Hamish Hector published
If gamers have their way, tariff refunds will flow all the way back to customers rather than Mario’s pockets.

Did you know you can transfer Miis from Tomodachi Life 3DS to Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch? Me neither — here's how to do it
By Demi Williams published
A way to transfer Miis from 3DS to Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Switch and Switch 2 has been found, but the process is a little complicated.

After months of waiting, I've finally played Yoshi's new game on Nintendo Switch 2 — and its whimsy-filled world and engaging exploration have me feeling hopeful
By Harry Padoan published
I've played Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and now I'm feeling pretty excited for release day — here's why.
Playstation

Why space was the perfect setting for the long-awaited new horror game, Directive 8020
By Lucy Buglass published
Directive 8020 is the first Dark Pictures Anthology game to be set in space, and I spoke to its executive producer about why they wanted to go there.

I played an hour of Supermassive Games' highly anticipated Directive 8020 — and fans of Alien: Isolation are going to adore this
By Lucy Buglass published
Directive 8020 arrives in May, and its combination of new features and familiarity makes it well worth the wait.

I learned how to play Marathon, but ONI the Irish AI taught me how to feel about it
By Jeremy Peel published
Marathon has a brutal onboarding experience. But thankfully, your onboard AI knows just the right things to say.

Saros reportedly 'truly excels' on PS5 Pro with its single 60fps 4K output mode and PSSR 2
By Demi Williams published
Saros reportedly runs incredibly well on PS5 Pro, hitting target frame rates, while the base PS5 version "isn't quite as pristine" but still manages to perform as it should.
Xbox

Why space was the perfect setting for the long-awaited new horror game, Directive 8020
By Lucy Buglass published
Directive 8020 is the first Dark Pictures Anthology game to be set in space, and I spoke to its executive producer about why they wanted to go there.

I played an hour of Supermassive Games' highly anticipated Directive 8020 — and fans of Alien: Isolation are going to adore this
By Lucy Buglass published
Directive 8020 arrives in May, and its combination of new features and familiarity makes it well worth the wait.

I learned how to play Marathon, but ONI the Irish AI taught me how to feel about it
By Jeremy Peel published
Marathon has a brutal onboarding experience. But thankfully, your onboard AI knows just the right things to say.

I'm still playing Forza Horizon 3 a decade after release — here's why I can't get enough of its beautiful world
By Dashiell Wood published
For our From the Backlog series, I'm revisiting the brilliant open world of Forza Horizon 3.

This new wireless gaming headset from RIG delivers 'studio-grade' audio and has been 'custom-tuned for first-person shooters'
By Dashiell Wood published
RIG has revealed a new wireless gaming headset for online shooter fans.

Xbox leaders lay out new priorities for the company's future, and promise 'flexible pricing' and a focus on 'daily active players' by prioritizing 'hardware, content, experience, and services'
By Demi Williams published
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox Chief Content Officer Matt Booty have shared a detailed plan for the company's future, which includes a focus on player engagement and another name change.






