Microsoft touted the Xbox Series X as the next big leap in gaming, a powerhouse with more teraflops than any other console on the market. But, now that the hype has died down, many gamers are starting to feel that the Series X, while bringing in many good reviews, isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Read MoreWorld of Warcraft: Shadowlands expansion finally arrived, leaving players eager to roam the lands of Azeroth. Here's how to level quickly in the expansion.
Read MoreThe expected Breath of the Wild comparisons are abundant, but derivativeness and quality are two separate measures. Critics have been mostly positive and enjoyed their time in Fenyx Rising. Given Ubisoft's love of expansive and lengthy games, the matter of time is an important factor.
Read MoreLike many open-world video games, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is crammed full of Easter eggs for eagle-eyed players to spot. Already, secrets relating to the anime One-Punch Man, Harry Potter and even Portal have been discovered.
Read MoreMonster Hunter: Rise's release date is on the not-to-distant horizon, but beyond the details provided in September's surprise announcement trailer, there's a lot fans still don't know about the upcoming Switch exclusive.
Read MoreIn a very cool crossover moment, Fortnite players can actually pay a visit to the 100 Thieves compound as their digitized selves.
Read MoreWhile younger gamers may not understand the importance of Mario Paint, there's no denying its influence on a generation of Nintendo fans. If you grew up with this Super Nintendo classic in your collection, you may be especially surprised to learn some of these lesser known facts.
Read MoreAlthough there are plenty of games on Nintendo consoles you probably shouldn't play in front of your parents, the company has a history of removing controversial content, especially for its international releases. One classic example is Earthbound, which became a massive hit years after it launched.
Read MoreImmortals: Fenyx Rising is the latest action-adventure installment from Ubisoft. Immortals: Fenyx Rising offers open-world gameplay with a solid storyline. The demigod must save the Greek gods from Typhon, the deadliest Titan they've encountered. Here's what the critics think of it.
Read MoreThe Kirby franchise debuted on the Game Boy. Not only was it a must-have for Nintendo's first handheld system, but it spawned one of the company's most important series. Kirby's Dream Course places the titular protagonist in a game that's essentially a unique interpretation of golf.
Read MoreThe Xbox Series X|S was released just last month, marking Microsoft's official entry into the next generation of console gaming. Now, with the proverbial ball in Microsoft's court, a Tweet posted by the Xbox Game Pass account teased an upcoming title slated to be added to subscribers' libraries.
Read MoreAfter its announcement in August during the DC FanDome event, Gotham Knights is shaping up to breathe some fresh air into the series. Patrick Redding is ensuring that Gotham Knights can stand on its own feet by including exciting new game mechanics. These events will take place over multiple nights.
Read MoreThe theory that Destiny 2 fans have been discussing for quite some time was finally confirmed this week. Game developer Bungie revealed that a romantic relationship does in fact exist between characters Osiris and Saint-14. The Guardians are gay and "always have been," according to Robert Brookes.
Read MoreFortnite players are gearing up for tomorrow's Galactus live event, which will end Season 4 with a bang. Now, one player has found a leak that lets players get a sneak peek at world-destroying Marvel villain Galactus ahead of time — by driving the Battle Bus. There's a glitch that lets you do it.
Read MoreThe Nintendo Gamecube stands tall alongside the greatest video game consoles of all time. Not only did it give its owners a huge variety of third-party published releases, but it also gifted them a satisfying lineup of first-party titles. The GameCube library is full of bonafide classics.
Read MoreMicrosoft's Phil Spencer teased in a recent interview with The Verge that an Xbox app that would run on smart TVs for game streaming may be in the company's future. This would presumably run alongside Xbox's cloud gaming service (formerly known as Project xCloud), which is available now.
Read MoreEvery seasoned Mario Kart player has their go-to characters and karts, whether it be for speed, control, or simple favoritism.
Read MoreThe original Metroid was a smash hit, and the franchise was a household name in the '80s and '90s. Still, Metroid Prime almost didn't see the light of day. This is why Metroid Prime was nearly canceled.
Read MoreWhile gamers have already spent a lot of time exploring characters like Johnny Silverhand, the digital ghost/rockstar insurgent voiced by Keanu Reeves, and fashion icon Evelyn Parker, less time has been dedicated to the game's antagonists, and Adam Smasher has a special relationship with Silverhand.
Read MoreThe Wolfenstein series has pit players against mad scientists and Nazis since 1981, unless those fans lived in Germany. When Wolfenstein 3D was released in 1992, Germany already had strict laws designed to protect children from violent and offensive imagery. Then Bethesda came up with a workaround.
Read MoreAnother type of streamer has emerged, one that at the same time offers content creators increased anonymity and even larger branding possibilities: Vtubers.
Read MoreAfter the 2001 release of Grand Theft Auto 3, the floodgates opened for the open-world action game sub-genre, and many GTA-inspired games were excellent in their own right. But there was a GTA clone starring Snoop Dogg that we never got to see.
Read MoreNintendo's official Animal Crossing: New Horizons island is now open for visitors. The life simulation game's players have been visiting each other's islands since its release in March, and Nintendo decided to officially join in the fun. Players can follow the steps for visiting the island below.
Read MoreThree Grand Theft Auto games — GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas — now support ray tracing thanks to fan modifications. When downloaded, the games receive better visuals and lighting that make them appear more realistic. GTARenderHook supplied the mods, which add new shadows and reflection effects.
Read MoreThe streaming world is full of larger-than-life personalities, and among them, Tfue is no shrinking violet. The streamer, known IRL as Turner Tenney from Florida, can be considered one of the heavy-hitters of the Twitch world, thanks to 9.6 million followers and a penchant for making headlines.
Read MoreThe fighting genre has evolved. In most instances, the mechanical difficulty of fighting games has increased. Every new fighting game that is introduced into the market is designed to target players that are already a part of the community. So what are the new-player-friendly fighting games?
Read MoreIn life — and the entertainment industry — there are two rules to live by: In chess, the pawns go first, and those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Unfortunately, these harsh lessons seemed to have gone over the heads of the team behind the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller.
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