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20 Years Later, The Rowdy Creators of Tokyo-to Reflect on Making Jet Set Radio
Jet Set Radio turns 20.
Never Mind The Last Of Us, Here's The Real Game With The First LGBT+ Protagonist
In 1989, a lone developer released the LGBT+ detective game Caper in the Castro.
TimeSplitters at 20: How the Cult Classic Series Laid the Groundwork for Modern Hero Shooters
For TimeSplitters's 20th anniversary this year, we talk to David Doak about creating the seminal shooter.
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Dontnod ditches the episodic structure and heads in a new genre direction with Twin Mirror.
CrossCode, Out Today on Console, Is a Layered Love Letter to MMO Worlds
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Paper Mario: The Origami King Isn't the Thousand Year Door, Nor Does It Want to Be
We share our initial thoughts on the review version of Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Tetris Primetime Turns Tetris Into a Game Show With Big Cash Prizes
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The Madden 21 Beta's Most Controversial Changes Actually Give Me Hope
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Final Fantasy 9 once relied on nostalgia, and now we're all nostalgic for it itself.
Starting Screen | Remembering the Joys of Sin-Free Gaming in Summer
There ain't no gaming like summer vacation gaming.
Starting Screen | The Sloppy Stealth of The Last of Us Part 2
The Last of Us Part 2's stealth is better than before, but at what cost?
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 Has a Missing Link in Its Castlevania Nostalgia
What a perfect night to pay tribute to Castlevania games that deserve it.
Twin Mirror, Dontnod's New Thriller, Gets Off to a Slow Start
Dontnod ditches the episodic structure and heads in a new genre direction with Twin Mirror.
CrossCode, Out Today on Console, Is a Layered Love Letter to MMO Worlds
Would you like to play a game?
Bird Alone Is Trying to Help Us Feel A Little Less Alone In Quarantine
The latest game from George Batchelor offers a warm, daily mental health check-up.
Paper Mario: The Origami King Isn't the Thousand Year Door, Nor Does It Want to Be
We share our initial thoughts on the review version of Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Tetris Primetime Turns Tetris Into a Game Show With Big Cash Prizes
Think you're a Tetris master? You'll soon have your chance to prove it to the world.
The Madden 21 Beta's Most Controversial Changes Actually Give Me Hope
EA seems to be following a different path with Madden 21, and that's a good thing.
A Tribute to Final Fantasy 9 on Its 20th Anniversary
Final Fantasy 9 once relied on nostalgia, and now we're all nostalgic for it itself.
Scarlet Nexus's Developers Talk About Bandai Namco's Next-Gen RPG: "Action Elements are a Must"
The "brainpowered" action game isn't losing its narrative roots in the process.
What We Like and Don't Like About Ubisoft's New Battle Royale, Hyper Scape
Ubisoft drops into the battle royale market.
Bloodlines 2's Developers on Next-Gen, Immersion, and Seattle in the World of Darkness
Hardsuit Labs isn't winding up to miss the mark.
The 5 Scariest Moments in The Last of Us Part 2
Naughty Dog's sequel sure is a fully-fledged horror game.
It's Time to Rank Pokemon's Main Rivals, And No, Blue Isn't #1
Rivals are as synonymous with Pokemon as gym leaders in goofy costumes and children fighting organized crime. We're here to rate them from best to worst.
Ranking the Fictional Punk Bands in The Last of Us Part 2
From The Clover 4 to Scribbling Kids Concept, we take a look at the best fictional punk bands in The Last of Us Part 2.
20 Video Game Starting Screens That Left A Fantastic First Impression
From The Last of Us to Mega Man 2, these are our favorite title screens in video games.
The Most Beautiful 2D Sprite Games of All Time
Let's celebrate the simple beauty of sprite-based games.
20 Amazing In-Game Maps That Did More Than Show the Way Forward
From A Link to the Past to Planescape: Torment, these are our favorite maps in video games.
Five Great Single-Player Games That Are Also Perfect for Groups
One controller doesn't have to mean playing alone.
The 10 Best Co-Op Games For Players on a Budget
Looking for something fun to do with a friend on a budget? These 10 games will bring a smile to your faces and relief to your bank accounts.
Why I'm Still Playing Gradius 35 Years After Its Original Release
On its 35th anniversary, the Vic Viper lives on.
Why Pac-Man Still Delights Us 40 Years Later
Decades later, Pac-Man's thrill of the chase is still exhilarating.
The Wonderful 101 Primer: What You Should Know About PlatinumGames' Latest Port
The Wonderful 101 bombed on the Wii U. Here's why the Remastered version of the game is generating a lot of excitement.
Remembering Skate 3 on Its 10th Anniversary: Why the Time is Now for a Revival
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