New Open-World RPG Looks Like Game Boy Color Pokemon, and It's Perfect for Switch 2
A new open-world RPG scheduled for the Switch 2 is a reminder that the Nintendo console is the perfect fit for retro-inspired games.
Starfield May Have Been a Bust, But Its Best Feature Should Return in Fallout 5
Starfield's customization was one of its biggest successes, and Fallout 5 could take it further with a new approach to settlements and vehicles.
The Division 3 Is Arriving at a Turning Point for Ubisoft's 50-Million-Player Franchise
The Division has reached 50 million players, but Ubisoft's continued support for The Division 2 creates a difficult challenge for its upcoming sequel.
Emberville's Release Date Delay Makes Early Access Look Almost Unnecessary
Emberville's Early Access delay to January 7, 2027 shows how much Steam Next Fest feedback can change a game before players ever buy it.
Sony's New PS5 Designs Come With a Massive Catch
Sony's new Prism Collection brings transparent PS5 controllers and console covers in three retro colors, but the customization comes with a catch.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Officially Removes One of the N64 Classic's Best Secrets
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake has removed one of the N64 original's most rewarding secrets, raising questions about what else has changed in Hyrule.
New Switch 2 Adventure Game Makes Zelda Look Even Better With the Studio Ghibli Treatment
Winds of Viridia blends Zelda-like exploration with Studio Ghibli-style visuals, and Switch 2 players can try its free demo ahead of its 2027 launch.
Everything New in The Wolf Among Us Remastered
The 2013 noir mystery is back, and here’s what returning fans can expect from the remaster.
New Switch 2 JRPG Like Chrono Trigger Takes Square Enix's HD-2D Formula to Another Dimension
A beautiful-looking new JRPG has been confirmed for the Switch 2, and it could teach Square Enix a thing or two about HD-2D graphics.
Cult of the Lamb Just Fixed One of Steam's Most Annoying Achievement Problems
Cult of the Lamb separates Woolhaven DLC achievements from its base game on Steam, letting players earn 100% completion without buying the expansion.
Nintendo Switch 2 Just Became the Handheld JRPG Fans Have Been Waiting For
Nintendo Switch 2 is becoming a JRPG powerhouse, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Fire Emblem, Xenoblade, and more making handheld play hard to beat.
New Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Update Is Arriving at the Worst Possible Time
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced adds New Game+ and Nightmare Mode just before Zelda: Ocarina of Time and GTA 6 threaten to steal the spotlight.
Nintendo Indie World Just Made Steam Next Fest's AI Problem Look Even Worse
Nintendo Indie World's 23-game showcase highlights Steam Next Fest's discovery problem, with over 7,000 demos and widespread AI disclosures.
New Modern Warfare 4 Mode Turns Its Greatest Reward Into a Liability
Modern Warfare 4's Possession mode teleports players to defeated enemies and gives them their loadouts, making every kill a potential risk.
Cult of the Lamb's Best New Switch 2 Upgrade Has Nothing to Do with Graphics
Cult of the Lamb's free Switch 2 upgrade adds local GameShare, letting friends enjoy co-op with just one copy instead of buying the game twice.
Enshrouded Just Gave One of Its Most Underrated Classes a Complete Rebirth
Enshrouded 1.0 gives mage builds a major overhaul, adding nine spells, summons, and better wand combat that make magic worth another look.
Cyberpunk 2077’s New Peak Player Count Proves Some RPGs Don’t Need Sequels
Cyberpunk 2077 hit 187,215 concurrent Steam players, its highest peak since 2023, proving major updates can keep an RPG thriving without a sequel.
Phantom Blade Zero Just Put Pressure On Capcom's Biggest Hack and Slash Franchise
Phantom Blade Zero's stylish combat puts Devil May Cry on notice, as Capcom's acclaimed hack-and-slash series still awaits a new mainline game.
4 Years Later, Switch 2 Is Getting One of the Best Cozy Creature Collectors That Isn't Pokemon
Four years after its early access debut, this cozy game is coming to Switch 2 in January 2027, giving creature collectors a new handheld home.
Modern Warfare 4's First New Map Is Already Making Its Biggest Mistake
Modern Warfare 4 brought back Shipment just four days after launch, but its first post-launch map fails to address bigger multiplayer map complaints.