Ghosts ‘n Goblins Is Back—Pain, Laughs, and All
I was 9 years old when Ghosts 'n Goblins first landed at my local arcade in 1986. This 2D side-scrolling...
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Get Ready for Summer With These Nature-Themed Board Games
With vaccination rates climbing in the United States and pandemic restrictions easing, I am eagerly anticipating the return of in-person...
6 Great Next-Gen Xbox Series X/S Games You Can Play Now
The Xbox Series X is a big console, and it's chock-full of powerful next-gen hardware. However, it can be tricky...
24 Essential PS4 Games Every Player Should Try
The PlayStation 5 is here, but it's almost impossible to find in stock anywhere. The good news is some of...
New Pokémon Snap Doesn’t Want Your Avant-Garde Photography
As we enter a new generation of games, with higher frame rates, increasingly complex stories, and shorter loading times, it’s...
Hitman 3 Is a Beautifully Executed Finale
The latest and final Hitman entry is a globe-trotting adventure that swings from the highs of a Dubai skyscraper to...
9 Upgrades We’d Love to See in the Next Nintendo Switch
SINCE ITS RELEASE in 2017, the Nintendo Switch console has become the company's second-best-selling home console of all time, trailing...
5 Great Next-Gen PS5 Games You Can Play Now
The increasingly elusive PlayStation 5 isn't easy to get your hands on, and even if you have one it's tough...
The Best Accessories for Your New PlayStation 5
Picking out accessories for a new PlayStation 5 is almost as tricky as buying one. That's because of its new...
The Best Mouse (and Mousepads) for Every Kind of Gamer
Picking a gaming mouse is a very personal endeavor. Everyone's hands are different, everyone's preferences and needs are different, and...
The Best Controllers for ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’
Real pilots control a plane's throttle using a large sliding lever that makes it easier to quickly throttle up or...
This Retro Gaming Console Is a Time Machine to the ’80s
It's a good mix of classics and obscure games that ran on a wide array of consoles, including the NES,...
Our 8 Favorite Gaming Headsets for Every System
A good gaming headset can make all the difference when you're teaming up online. You need to be able to...
12 of the Greatest Mini-Games We’ve Ever Played
Blade Runner is available at GOG (PC)Project Gotham Racing 2 (2003)Geometry WarsA hugely popular racing game and Xbox exclusive, Project...
17 Phone Games to Help You Survive Social Distancing
Stardew Valley (Android, iOS) is simply delightful, and the mobile version is just as fully developed as its PC counterpart....
The 7 Best Gaming Controllers for Every Kind of Player
Years ago, third-party gaming controllers were dirt cheap and notorious for their poor craftsmanship—especially the eggshell-plastic MadCatz knockoffs. Every household...
What You Need to Know About Roblox—and Why Kids Are Obsessed
We also played Royale High, which is unlike anything I’ve ever tried before. I reached out to its creator, Callmehbob,...
Ubisoft’s Valhalla Is Too Long, Too Big, and Too Repetitive
Tempted by the promise of an epic Viking saga for the ages, a wave of positive reviews, and a need...
