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Even with a new planet, fresh characters and many freebies, I'm most excited about the collectible card game coming in Honkai Star Rail's Version 4.0 update
By James Pickard published
Here's everything coming in the new Honkai Star Rail 4.0 update – and why all of my time will be lost to the new collectable card game.

Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing will officially kick off this summer ahead of its November launch, which Take-Two CEO is sure won't be delayed again — 'We don’t spend money on marketing until we’re pretty close to release'
By Demi Williams published
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick seems confident that Grand Theft Auto 6 won't be delayed from its November launch date, since marketing is officially set to begin this summer.

Amazon Prime members are being treated to 21 games in February, including free access to Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC
By Demi Williams published
Amazon Luna's monthly freebies for February have been revealed, and included are Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's downloadable content (DLC), The Order of Giants, Alan Wake 2, and more.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, February 7 (game #972)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the only Bethesda game coming to Nintendo Switch 2 that will have a physical edition cartridge
By Demi Williams published
Bethesda has confirmed that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will have a proper Game Card in its physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition, unlike Oblivion Remastered, Skyrim, and Fallout 4.
Latest Reviews

Mewgenics is the latest roguelike from The Binding of Isaac creators, and it's just as chaotic, cursed, and cantankerous as you’d expect – and I just can’t put it down
By Josephine Watson published
Mewgenics is the long-awaited spiritual successor to The Binding of Isaac, but will it live up to its legacy? Broadly, yes, though it might not be for everyone.

Nioh 3 review: fast-paced freedom
By Rhys Wood published
Nioh 3’s changes to the series’ established formula make for a fresh yet familiar feeling game, and I can’t get enough of it.

Highguard review: Apex Legends’ spiritual successor is a few tweaks from greatness
By Tom Bedford published
Highguard feels fantastic to play, but it's a few major updates away from being the online shooter it wants to be.

Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined: The Nintendo Switch 2’s new best RPG
By Hamish Hector published
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined would be a perfect first-ever RPG, but is just as enjoyable if it's your 50th.

Razer BlackShark V3 review: a perfect example of not having to pay premium prices to get premium products
By Kara Phillips published
The Razer BlackShark V3 wireless headset is another solid addition to Razer's well-established headset arsenal, but it also packs enough in its sleek design to set it above the rest.
PC Gaming

Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing will officially kick off this summer ahead of its November launch, which Take-Two CEO is sure won't be delayed again — 'We don’t spend money on marketing until we’re pretty close to release'
By Demi Williams published
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick seems confident that Grand Theft Auto 6 won't be delayed from its November launch date, since marketing is officially set to begin this summer.

These cheap DualSense accessories are a fixture of my PS5 setup and prove you don't have to throw money around to improve your game
By Rob Dwiar published
I can't remember the last time I used a DualSense controller without these cheap PS5 accessories

Amazon Prime members are being treated to 21 games in February, including free access to Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC
By Demi Williams published
Amazon Luna's monthly freebies for February have been revealed, and included are Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's downloadable content (DLC), The Order of Giants, Alan Wake 2, and more.

Mewgenics is the latest roguelike from The Binding of Isaac creators, and it's just as chaotic, cursed, and cantankerous as you’d expect – and I just can’t put it down
By Josephine Watson published
Mewgenics is the long-awaited spiritual successor to The Binding of Isaac, but will it live up to its legacy? Broadly, yes, though it might not be for everyone.

An Assassin's Creed four-player co-op game initially developed as an Assassin's Creed Shadows multiplayer DLC has reportedly been canceled due to Ubisoft's recent restructuring
By Demi Williams published
An Assassin's Creed cooperative multiplayer game, codenamed "AC League", that was initially developed as an Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC, has reportedly been canceled.

Embark Studios is lowering the required Stash value ahead of Arc Studios' second expedition and introducing a new Skill Point catch-up system that will allow Raiders to reclaim the ones they missed
By Demi Williams published
Embark Studios is introducing new changes to Arc Raiders ahead of the second expedition kicking off next month, including an adjustment to the required Stash value.
Nintendo

We asked you what you thought of the latest Nintendo Direct, and it turns out everyone hated it
By Dashiell Wood published
We polled our readers on the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and it turns out many were disappointed by it.

The Nintendo Switch 2 proved me wrong in several ways, and it's why I'd suggest buying it now before price hikes
By Isaiah Williams published
I've been surprised by the Nintendo Switch 2 after trying it, and since it could see a price hike soon, now's the best time to make a move for it.

Everything announced at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase including Oblivion, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and some incredibly janky Resident Evil amiibo
By Dashiell Wood last updated
Join us for the latest news, rumors, and speculation with Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase underway.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year, along with two other huge Bethesda games
By Demi Williams published
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are all coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year.

'Overseas sales were slightly weaker than our expectations' — Nintendo president admits Switch 2 sales were stronger in Japan than in the West
By Demi Williams published
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has told shareholders that Western sales for the Switch 2 were not as strong as they expected by the end of 2025, but sales in the West exceeded expectations.

Logitech just revealed a surprisingly affordable gaming headset it says is designed to help you 'chill anywhere' — it's stylish and offers a 24 hour battery life
By Dashiell Wood published
Logitech has just revealed the new G325 Lightspeed, a wireless gaming headset at a budget price.
Playstation

These cheap DualSense accessories are a fixture of my PS5 setup and prove you don't have to throw money around to improve your game
By Rob Dwiar published
I can't remember the last time I used a DualSense controller without these cheap PS5 accessories

'With RPGs, it's all about offering players things that they only get to experience in the game' — Sea of Remnants creative director outlines vision behind upcoming free-to-play pirate epic
By Dashiell Wood published
I sit down with the product lead of Sea of Remnants to discuss the production of the massive upcoming free-to-play game.

Guerrilla announces Horizon Zero Dawn spin-off Horizon Hunters Gathering, a 'tactical' 3-player co-op action game coming to PS5 and PC
By Demi Williams published
Guerrilla Games has unveiled its new cooperative action game, Horizon Hunters Gathering, a spin-off tactical experience set in the world of Horizon Zero Dawn.

Sony says Ghost of Yotei made a 'significant contribution' to the 8 million PS5 units that were sold in late 2025, a feat that surpassed the Nintendo Switch 2 by 1 million units
By Demi Williams published
The PS5 sold 8 million units between October and December 2025
Xbox

A next-gen Xbox could be here in 2027, but Microsoft's in a rough spot
By Isaiah Williams published
As gamers prepare for Valve's Steam Machine, AMD has just hinted at Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console coming in 2027.

GTA 6 owner Take-Two is 'embracing generative AI' as part of its goal to be the 'most efficient company in the entertainment business' says CEO
By Dashiell Wood published
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has spoken about the potential of generative AI in the company's latest earnings call.

Highguard review: Apex Legends’ spiritual successor is a few tweaks from greatness
By Tom Bedford published
Highguard feels fantastic to play, but it's a few major updates away from being the online shooter it wants to be.

No, Ubisoft did actually announce The Division: Definitive Edition but no one saw it, and it's not a remake or remaster like fans expected
By Demi Williams published
Ubisoft has released Tom Clancy's The Division: Definitive Edition for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, after advertisements for the game leaked last month.

'We're not going to go down the road of pay-to-win or trapping you to buy monetized products' — Sea of Remnants developer discusses microtransactions in the upcoming free-to-play game
By Dashiell Wood published
A Sea of Remnants developer talks about the upcoming game's monetization systems and promises that they will be fair.

Sea of Remnants has 400+ named NPCs in its open world, each 'with their own individual story arcs' that can be altered by your actions
By Demi Williams published
Sea of Remnant's open world will feature 400+ named NPCs with individual story arcs that can be influenced by the player's actions.

