Games: Buying Advice, Tips, and News
From blockbuster console exclusives to inventive indie hits, today’s gaming landscape spans the Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, PCs, mobile devices, and even PC gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. Our expert-tested recommendations spotlight the best games across every platform, helping you discover the titles that truly stand out, whether you play at a desk, on the couch, or on the go.
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With deep, Arkham-style combat, a hilarious celebration of Bat-history, and brilliant couch-co-op gameplay, developer Traveller's Tales delivers a gorgeous sandbox that is a must-play for parents and kids alike.
Parent company Take-Two is certain that Rockstar Games will hit its currently planned release date.
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PS Plus Extra and Premium are now $16.99 and $19.99 per month, respectively.
If you love games about monotonous daily tasks, you can now filter titles using the Cleaning and Organizing tags. But say goodbye to tags for Dungeons and Dragons, Lego, NSFW, and more.
Currently, the top request asks for exclusive titles to return to Xbox.
Yoshi's newest adventure on the Switch 2 is a unique creature-watching safari that's more an open-ended puzzle game than a classic Yoshi's Island-style platformer—an excellent gameplay change if you go in with an open mind.
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In a poll on X, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma asked gamers if they preferred Xbox or XBOX, and the latter won with 64.8% of the vote, prompting a display name and username change.
Square-Enix's gorgeous new HD-2D title drops the deep RPG stats for classic SNES-era action and exploration.
California's AB-1921 would require publishers to keep games playable or refund buyers if their titles go dark. However, the game industry argues that it puts them in an 'impossible situation.'
The board says its current management is 'well-positioned' to contiunue operating independently.
Despite some rough edges at launch, Crimson Desert succeeds as an ambitious blend of open-world scale and intricate action combat—and ongoing patches only keep strengthening it.
It lets you play over 50 PC and Xbox games, including Day Z, Fallout 4, and Stardew Valley.
Ready to check out Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced and the Gothic Remake? Or an Xbox Games Showcase watch party? IGN Live returns to LA on June 6 and 7. Here's what to expect.
Sony was accused of overcharging gamers on the PlayStation Store from 2019 to 2023, and you may be due for a portion of the settlement. Here's what you need to know about getting paid.
For AAA games compatible with Game Native, this could help more phones run games smoothly.
Avatars track head, mouth, and eye movements to turn your face into Fox McCloud and others.
Nintendo adds a new wrinkle to its game-distribution system. Here's what you get with a game-key card and how to tell what you're really buying before you check out.
Some Switch games can be upgraded into enhanced Switch 2 titles, but the cost structure is pretty confusing. Here's how much you can expect to pay for the upgrade packs to your favorite games.
