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The Most Ambitious RPGs of the PS4 Generation

Shayna Josi — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:30:14 GMT

The first console I ever got was a PlayStation 4. I was really late to the game — I was a PC gamer through my teen and college years. I've since returned to PC, but I remember the time with my PS4 fondly. As an RPG gamer, I remember the exhilaration of finally being able to play console exclusives, and there were more on the PS4 than the PS3.

10 Most Confusing Kingdom Hearts III Moments

Ben Veress — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:14 GMT

It's almost felt like a lifetime since Kingdom Hearts 3 was released, and while the game offered some closure in wrapping up Xehanort's story, it also left us with plenty of loose threads that have only left us more confused over time.

10 NieR: Automata Characters Who Feel Completely Different After a Second Playthrough

Daniel Trock — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:25:12 GMT

NieR: Automata is a fantastic open-world action game, of that there can be absolutely no doubt. While I do love the game’s gameplay, though, I don’t think it’d be unreasonable to say that its story is what really helps the whole thing stick in your head. Naturally, the focal point of that excellent story is the characters on both sides of the Android and Machine Lifeform conflict, each of whom go through their own severe trials and tribulations.

Survival And Strategy Define These 10 Relentless Open World Maps

Tay Garcia — Fri, 01 May 2026 17:42:06 GMT

I think it is safe to assume that we’ve all been there: booting up a shiny open-world title with every intention of following the main quest and saving the world, only to find ourselves three hours later helping a random farmer save his chickens.

Nintendo's Strategy to Avoiding Layoffs, According to Reggie Fils-Aime

Jake Valentine — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:34:07 GMT

After the "failures" of the Nintendo GameCube, and I'm only using quotes here because it certainly lagged behind the PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles, Nintendo looked to pivot its strategy. That pivot led to the runaway success of the Nintendo DS handheld and Nintendo Wii console, according to Reggie Fils-Aime, who recently spoke at New York University.

Hands-On Preview: Directive 8020 Shows A Lot of Promise, But Also Leaves Me Worried

Christian Bognar — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:13:03 GMT

Supermassive Games has released plenty of great video games over the years, but there’s no denying that its most notable titles are Until Dawn and The Quarry. These two story-driven and decision-based games gave players a ton of choice, a nightmare-fueled narrative, and a focus on replayability that kept players coming back for more.

Gambonanza Review: Chess Goes Balatro, and It Works Amazingly

Ethan Krieger — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:13 GMT

There comes a time when a question needs to be asked: What's the line between imitation and flattery when evaluating a piece of media that is so clearly inspired by something else that already exists? At first glance, Gambonanza, the new indie Roguelike based around chess, will most certainly immediately remind you of Balatro.

Final Fantasy XIV Evercold: Everything You Need to Know Before the Next Expansion Drops

Ben Veress — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:13 GMT

Final Fantasy 14 announced its next expansion, Evercold, last week, which is set to arrive in January 2026. Along with the announcement, developers Square Enix shared the first trailer for the upcoming expansion, revealing that players will be visiting the frozen wastes of The Fourth.

Wannabe Team Rocket Arrested For Hiding In Store For Pokémon TCG Set

Scott Baird — Fri, 01 May 2026 12:46:20 GMT

The desire for Pokémon Trading Card Game sets has led to even more criminal activity, as a person was arrested in Los Angeles for remaining inside a store after it had closed, on the eve of new cards being sold there.

Hands-On Preview: Bond is Back on Form in 007 First Light

Laurence Wall — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:17 GMT

It struck me the other day, when I was thinking about the Bond games, that I hadn’t actually played one of them in over 20 years. I quickly googled 007: Nightfire, and suddenly it was as though I’d unlocked a whole vault of sealed memories, which came flooding back to me.