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Star Wars Outlaws key art that features Kay Vess.

Star Wars Outlaws: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

If you're ready to take on the role of an outlaw in the grimy Outer Rim, you'll need some intel. Here's everything we know about the new Star Wars Outlaws.
Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ blend of old and new is a recipe for success

We got a deeper look at Assassin's Creed Shadows, which showed the unique dynamic between its two heroes.
A character shoots stormtroopers in Star Wars Outlaws.

Star Wars Outlaws might be a little too close to Uncharted for its own good

We walked away from our hands-on demo with Star Wars Outlaws excited for its story, but less impressed with its Uncharted-style gameplay.
Jack Baker getting shot at by Ethan Winters in Resident Evil 7

More Resident Evil games are coming to Apple devices

Capcom announced that Resident Evil 7 is now available for preorder on supported Apple devices, and a version of the Resident Evil 2 remake is in development.
Gears of War E-Day cityscape Sera

Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel, not Gears 6

Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel to the original Gears of War game, and is not a spinoff, but rather a new mainline entry.
Doom: The Dark Ages Doomslayer

Doom: The Dark Ages launches next year, and Xbox is bringing it to PS5

Microsoft has announced Doom: The Dark Ages, and it's going to be released next year. In a surprising move, Xbox is also putting the game on PlayStation.
Batman stands near fire in Batman: Arkham Shadow.

Batman: Arkham Shadow is more faithful to the series than you think

Alongside a new story trailer, Meta outlined exactly how true Batman: Arkham Shadow's VR gameplay is to Rocksteady's Arkham series.
Gears 5 Kait Hero Close Up

3 first-party Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (June 7-9)

If you're deciding which Xbox Game Pass games to play ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase, try these 3 from id Software, The Coalition, and Obsidian Entertainment.
A furnace golem looms in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Shadow of the Erdtree preload guide: release time, file size, and preorder

Prepare yourself, Tarnished, for Shadow of the Erdtree is nearly here. Before you get ready to face off against the new bosses, prepare your console to preload.
Two GTA Online characters in body armor standing in front of a jail cell with a person in it.

GTA Online players can set up a bounty hunting business in huge summer update

Rockstar Games announced that GTA Online is getting a massive update this summer that'll bring new missions, big changes, and more.
A PlayStation Access controller sits on a table.

To build a PS5 controller for anyone, Sony had to reinvent the wheel

PlayStation raised the bar for accessibility with its Access Controller. It took a lot of feedback and iteration to get there.
Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Ubisoft Forward 2024: how to watch and what to expect

Want to know more about Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows? Here's what you need to know to watch 2024's Ubisoft Forward stream.
Elden Ring gameplay

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is already wiping the floor with me

We spent three hours with Elden Ring's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. It's just as difficult as you'd expect, with new bosses in a brand new region.
The official logo for Summer Game Fest 2024

Summer Game Fest 2024: How to watch and every confirmed announcement

Here's everything you need to know before tuning into the kickoff showcase for Summer Game Fest 2024.
Joel play guitar in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.

Naughty Dog is working on multiple single-player games, says Neil Druckmann

In a recent interview, Neil Druckmann said that Naughty Dog would not be The Last of Us studio forever and talked about what the studio is working on.
Samus Aran stands tall in Metroid Prime Remastered.

5 video game reveals we’re dying to see this summer

From Metroid Prime 4 to mid-gen console refreshes, there are a lot of video game announcements we're praying for this summer.
A furnace golem looms in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

What’s new in June 2024: 7 upcoming games to keep an eye on

From Elden Ring's new DLC to Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, these are the games that you should keep an eye on this June.
Grozz and more heroes run forward in Star Wars: Hunters.

I’m already loving Star Wars: Hunters’ cast of misfit weirdos

Free-to-play shooter Star Wars: Hunters is coming soon and its might be the funniest and most inventive Star Wars game in years.
Michael on the phone in Grand Theft Auto 5.

3 excellent PS Plus games to try this weekend (May 31-June 2)

Need something to play on PS Plus this weekend? Try out these excellent games, including one blockbuster that's leaving the service soon.
Kratos and his son stare down a wolf in God of War Ragnarok.

God of War Ragnarok’s PC port looks beefy, but there’s a catch

During its State of Play stream, Sony revealed that God of War Ragnarok will be the latest first-party game to come to PC.
Multiple players look out over a landscape with the Elden Ring co-op mod.

The best Elden Ring mods

There are tons of mods out there that can not only fix technical issues, but add new ways to play. Here are some of the best mods for Elden Ring.
Link and Zelda under Hyrule Castle in "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."

Video game genres, explained

Gaming has an entire vocabulary all to itself, with genres being both understandable and cryptic at the same time. We'll explain the major genres.
Neil Druckmann in a roundtable interview for The Last of Us Season 1.

Sony retracts controversial Neil Druckmann interview due to inaccurate quotes

Sony has removed a controversial interview with Neil Druckmann that turned out to have heavily misquoted the Naughty Dog game developer.
Trevor, Michael, and Franklin are all holding guns in GTA 5 promotional art.

Grand Theft Auto 5 and 11 more games are leaving PS Plus in June

PS Plus is losing 12 games on June 12, including the 2013 classic Grand Theft Auto 5.
Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2.

3 new PS Plus games to play this Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27)

This Memorial Day weekend, play these games from Sony, Rockstar Games, and Ubisoft that were just added to the PlayStation Plus game catalog.
Ellie pets a giraffe in The Last of Us Part I.

Neil Druckmann touts benefits of AI as he teases next Naughty Dog game

The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann sat down for an interview to discuss Naughty Dog's plans, including a new title that he says will redefine gaming.
Geralt from The Witcher 3 and his horse Roach.

The Witcher 3 REDkit is out and it makes modding easier than ever

The Witcher 3 REDKit will make it easier than ever to mod The Witcher 3 and its DLC via a program close to what the original developers used.
A furnace golem looms in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer follows Miquella into the Land of Shadow

FromSoftware unveiled the first story trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree, the upcoming DLC expansion for its massive hit Elden Ring.
Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Can’t wait for Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Play these games instead

If you can't wait to play Assassin's Creed Shadows, consider checking out these games from Sony, Sega, Mimimi Productions, and Devolver Digital.
Grand Theft Auto City's main character stands in front of a neon sign.

All GTA Vice City cheats: PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC

There are a few new cheats that were not included in the original, so check out all the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City -- Definitive Edition cheat codes.
Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins.

3 Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (May 17-19)

If you're wondering which Xbox Game Pass titles you should check out this weekend, we recommend these games from Ubisoft, Focus Entertainment, and EA.
Woman in the GTA 6 trailer at a rooftop pool party. She's in a white bikini.

Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch in fall 2025

You can expect Grand Theft Auto VI to release sometime in fall 2025, according to Rockstar parent company Take-Two Interactive.
Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

No, Assassin’s Creed Shadows won’t be online only

While multiple stores seemed to suggest Assassin's Creed Shadows would require an internet connection, Ubisoft has confirmed that isn't the case.
A character sneaks around at night in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Huh. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is actually launching day one on Mac

Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows will be launching on all platforms — and yes, that includes Macs with Apple silicon chips.