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Starting Screen | I Moderated a Gaming BBS in 1995, and It Was a Beautiful, Life-Changing Mess

When it comes to video game discourse, everything old is forever new.

Jedi: Fallen Order's Second Sister on Redemption for Trilla, Improvising Her Accent, and the Scene Where She Cried

Elizabeth Grullon reflects on her role in Jedi: Fallen Order's breakout hit.

Axe of the Blood God: Looking Back on the Decade in RPGs

Kat and Nadia talk about all the ways that RPGs changed dramatically over the course of the 2010s.

Latest News

Blizzard Addresses Warcraft 3: Reforged Criticisms, Pledges Support "For a Long Time to Come"

Blizzard is going to take the long road with Warcraft 3: Reforged.

Astro Bot VR Director Becomes Studio Director of SIE Japan Studio

Nicolas Doucet steps into a larger role at SIE.

GTA 5's Most Streamlined VR Mod Now Works in Cutscenes and Supports Other Mods

R.E.A.L. might be as close as you can get to visiting Los Santos in person.

Doom Eternal's First 10 Minutes Wastes No Time To Get Into Ripping and Tearing

2016's Doom didn't start off slow, but this is a full-on sprint.

Cyberpunk 2077 Will Have "Around 75" Bespoke Street Stories

They're not fully fledged missions, but they're not randomly generated either.

Warcraft 3 Reforged Gets User Review Bombed to the Bottom of Metacritic

Reforged is probably not the worst game ever.

Latest Articles

The 25 Best Steam Games

A rotating list of the best games on Steam may seem impossible on the surface, but against all odds, we've done it. Now updated for 2020!

What's Your Game of the Decade?

COMMUNITY QUESTION | You've probably seen our massive Top 100 Games of the Decade list by now. Now tell us about yours!

USG's Top 100 Games of the Decade: The Honorable Mentions

These are the overlooked games that are still winners in our hearts.

There Isn't a Need for a Third Nintendo Switch Just Yet

THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS | Nintendo put a quick stop to Switch Pro speculation, Jedi: Fallen Order orders rose, and E3 2020 is totally under control and great.

USG Game of the Month for January 2020: Kentucky Route Zero Gave Us a Brilliant Final Act

GAME OF THE MONTH | Kentucky Route Zero hits the end of the road.

Warcraft 3 Players React to Reforged With Refunds

The early reception to Warcraft 3: Reforged is nowhere near positive.

USG's Top 100 Games of the Decade: #25-1

The 100 best games of the 2010s, as determined by us.

Starting Screen is our weekly column featuring news, commentary, and music to help you get over your case of the Mondays.

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Starting Screen | Why is Nintendo Hesitant to Remember Super Mario Bros. 2?

Super Mario Bros. 2 is a major part of Nintendo's history, but it seems scared to dish out relevant nostalgia.

Starting Screen | 2020 Will Be One of the Most Consequential Years in Gaming History

This will be the year that all of the major promises of the past decade finally come true.

Starting Screen | Xbox Series X Has PC Vibes, And That Might Be the Key to Its Success

Project Scarlett has not just a name now, but a shape too.

Latest Reviews

Kentucky Route Zero Review: Hard Times Served

Delivering a new kind of American Dream.

Journey to the Savage Planet Review: Galaxy's Rough Edge

If it oozes green slime, we can kill it.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Review: This is Definitely Not Its Final Form

Another game finally revisits the Legacy of Goku.

Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore Review: Put This Song on Repeat

An overlooked Wii U RPG gets deserved top billing on Switch.

Wattam Review: Cool Hat Trick

Wattam is a delightful game about friendship, the world, and poop, from the mind behind Katamari.

Shovel Knight: King of Cards Review: This Crown Belongs to Another

King of Cards is the most ambitious Shovel Knight game to date, but it's not quite the best.

Shovel Knight Showdown Review: A Sneaky Contender for 2019's Best Party Game

An excellent arena battler that transcends Shovel Knight's boundaries in unexpected ways.

Life Is Strange 2 Series Review: Brothers, A Tale of Two Wolves

Life Is Strange's sequel has wrapped up, so our journey with Sean and Daniel has come to an end.

Podcast

Axe of the Blood God: Looking Back on the Decade in RPGs

Kat and Nadia talk about all the ways that RPGs changed dramatically over the course of the 2010s.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Witcher Creator Andrej Sapkowksi Still Has Zero Interest in Playing the Games

He also believes that TV and video games aren't comparable.

The Witcher is Getting an Anime Film From the Studio Behind Legend of Korra

The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf will tide you over until Season 2.

76 Million Households Watched Netflix's The Witcher for At Least Two Minutes

More than 76 million households have watched the new show starring Henry Cavill. Or at least some of it.

The 25 Best Xbox One Games

Our always rotating list of the best games on Microsoft's console, and its premium partner the Xbox One X. Now updated for 2020!

The 25 Best PS4 Games

Our rotating list of the best games on PlayStation 4, now updated again for 2020!

What Game Did You Play Over the Holidays?

COMMUNITY QUESTION | We're back from our break with tales from our backlog.

Long Reads

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Byleth Isn't Just Another Fire Emblem Sword Boy (or Girl)

As usual, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes an otherwise straightforward character and makes them fun.

"It Feels Like We Made 10 Games:" Kentucky Route Zero at the End of the Road

We talk with Cardboard Computer about the episodic structure of Kentucky Route Zero, Act 5's finale, and more.

The Warcraft 3 Reforged Interview: Blizzard on Keeping the Remake "Pure"

Instead of a more extensive overhaul, Warcraft 3: Reforged is about creating a remake that can exist alongside the original.

Fire Emblem is Nintendo's Hero in the Mobile Market While Mario Scrabbles for Scraps

Given Mario's enormous star power, why isn't he more lucrative in the mobile space?

Warcraft 3 Was the Best Strategy Game Blizzard Ever Made

One of Blizzard's lesser-known classics finally gets its due. Plus, all of the big releases, The Sims 20th anniversary, and more.

How Mass Effect 2 Made Garrus More Than Just Another Squadmate, And Created an Iconic Character in the Process

On Mass Effect 2's 10th anniversary, we remember how Garrus became one of the Normandy's most vital crew members.

Temtem Can Be "Better Than Pokemon" Because It's Not Pokemon

There's a wonderful freedom in being the new kid on the block.

Retro

The Virtual Console Convinced Nintendo to Make a New Mario Movie

The brand is strong, but it could be stronger.

Mega Man Battle Network's Creators Are Taking Note of Demand for Series Ports

You shouldn't set your expectations high for a sequel, though.

In the '80s, "Parental Controls" Were a Master Lock Chastity Belt on the NES

Totally unbreakable. Totally insurmountable. Totally Master Lock.

Role Playing Games

Nintendo Doesn't Think PS5 or Xbox Series X Will Have "a Significant Impact" on the Switch

Shuntaro Furukawa thinks the Switch is different enough from either next-gen console.

Borderlands 3 Shift Codes List (February 2020)

All the info you need on getting and redeeming SHiFT Codes in Borderlands 3, plus how to get Golden Keys to earn loot.

Wizards of the Coast Teams With Ex-BioWare Devs for New Studio

The new, autonomous studio is making a science fiction adventure.

Final Fantasy 15: How to Make Gil Fast

Here's how to make money fast in Final Fantasy 15. The best way to earn money.

Final Fantasy 15: How to Rent and Ride Chocobos

Here's how to rent and ride Final Fantasy's famous bird in Final Fantasy 15. How to rent chocobos in Final Fantasy 15 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Final Fantasy 15: Where to Buy All the Soundtrack CDs

Here's where you can buy some tunes for your sweet ride in Final Fantasy 15. This is a complete guide to all soundtrack CDs in Final Fantasy 15.

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