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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.
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.
Thousands of Flash Games Have Been Made Available Offline to Preserve Internet History
It's 2002 all over again.
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.
Previously Switch-Exclusive Mech Romp Daemon X Machina is Coming to Steam Soon
I cannot wait to mod this game.
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.
The New Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trailer Reminds Us Life Sucks, and Palmer is to Blame
"Hey-hey! I can ruin you!"
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Listen nowHenry Cavill Breaks Down Every Swing, Dodge, and Parry in The Witcher's Best Fight
A Blaviken blow-by-blow, if you will.
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.
Our always rotating list of the best games on Microsoft's console, and its premium partner the Xbox One X. Now updated for 2020!
What Game Did You Play Over the Holidays?
COMMUNITY QUESTION | We're back from our break with tales from our backlog.
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.
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.
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.
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 7 Remake's Latest Trailer Finally Shows Us Red 13, And He's a Very Good Boy
He's a good boy, yes he is.
Pokemon Day 2020 Will Provide Our First Look at a New Mythical Pokemon for Sword and Shield
We'll be meeting a new monster on February 27.
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.