Let's journey back to the '80s and '90s, when video games tried new things and got weird. And lets appreciate what we have today. It's largely thanks to these titles that don't make much sense anymore. These are old-school games that today's gamers won't understand.
Read MoreAccording to StreamElements' first quarter State of the Stream report, Fortnite has reclaimed the top spot on Twitch from its surprise rival, Apex Legends.
Read MoreJoker, Persona 5's silent protagonist, has become the second downloadable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as part of the Ver 3.0 update. He arrives with 11 songs from the Persona series and a new stage, Mementos, that changes colors based on the Persona music track playing.
Read MoreFrom now until April 24, you can score double rewards from all Contact Missions on GTA Online. To get started, just dial up Gerald, Lamar, Ron, Trevor, Lester, Martin or Simeon. You have the option to complete the missions solo or as part of a squad, with groups receiving a cash bonus.
Read MoreYet another well-received title is going free on the Epic Games Store. If you open up your Epic Launcher now and click on the Store link, you'll see Transistor at the top of your screen. And you know what that means -- you don't have to pay for it.
Read MoreHere's one we didn't see coming. A cel-shaded first-person shooter called XIII is getting a remake, and if you haven't heard of it before, it's okay -- the original is quite a few years old.
Read MoreUp to this point, we've been expecting two new Nintendo Switch models sometime this year -- a more powerful upgraded version, and a budget version focused on portability. It seems we could only be getting one, according to news from Gematsu.
Read MoreThe Sega Genesis Mini has us all excited to relive our 16-bit glory days. Now we have a few more titles to look forward to, as Sega has updated the Genesis Mini website with ten more Genesis games coming to the retro console.
Read MorePrince Noctis Lucis Caelum is no stranger to crossover events. From Cup Noodles quests to last year's Assassin's Creed tribute, Noctis has become the king of unlikely brand partnerships. This time, he's wandered into the world of Final Fantasy 14 Online in an event called "A Nocturne for Heroes."
Read MoreFollowing years of troubled development, Microsoft's Halo TV series has finally cast its Master Chief. Pablo Schreiber, who you may recognize as the leprechaun Mad Sweeney in Amazon's television adaptation of American Gods, will take on the role.
Read MoreFortnite got a little nuttier with this week's update. Featuring two Limited Time Modes, a new weapon, and an adorable new gameplay feature, Patch v8.40 has some wacky adventures in store for the game's 250 million players.
Read MoreBad news for endgame players of The Division 2. The game's first raid, Operation Dark Hours, has been pushed back from its original April 25 release date. Instead, it will now release sometime in May -- and developer Massive Entertainment isn't being too specific about when in May that will be.
Read MoreIn case you missed it, Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral caught fire on Monday, destroying its iconic spire and devastating those who cherished the long-standing French wonder. Now Ubisoft is stepping in to help.
Read MoreBuying video games can be a tricky proposition these days. What if you don't like it? You're essentially out $60 -- that is, unless you sell your game back for less money. At GameStop, that won't be as much of a problem, thanks to a new program the company is launching.
Read MoreNintendo has announced that Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3 — The Black Order will launch on July 19 as a Switch exclusive. In the new installment, teams of up to four players will visit iconic Marvel locations on a quest to find the Infinity Stones before Thanos and The Black Order.
Read MoreAssassin's Creed: Odyssey unveiled the launch trailer for its second DLC, The Fate of Atlantis. The expansion transports you to the fantastical realms of Greek mythology where you'll confront deities and battle terrifying creatures of legend as either Alexios or Kassandra.
Read MoreFans have been begging for a new God of War ever since last year's entry blew everyone away. If this hidden message inside a PlayStation 4 theme means anything, they might just get their wish.
Read MoreWe expressed a bit of skepticism about how The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would look in VR. But Nintendo's now shared a bit more about how the Labo VR mode will work, along with a few screen grabs. And honestly? It's not that bad.
Read MoreEveryone else is doing an mini console -- why not Capcom? The developer and publisher -- which has a slew of popular arcade properties to its name -- is now capitalizing on its library with a brand new product called Capcom Home Arcade.
Read MoreThe next PlayStation console will not be a half-step upgrade, according to Sony's Mark Cerny. The company's system architect sat down with Wired to talk about the machine, and -- rather surprisingly -- talked specifics about what the next iteration of PlayStation hardware has in store.
Read MoreWhile it features several big, in your face moments, a host of subtler elements enrich the experience, providing context and intrigue. With so much happening from frame to frame, some elements are easier to spot than others. Here are the small details you missed in the Fallen Order trailer.
Read MoreAfter a three-year gap, Star Wars: The Old Republic will receive a new expansion this September. Titled Onslaught, BioWare Austin has packed the update with new content and gameplay enhancements.
Read MoreIs it out yet? No. Do we have a prayer of seeing it anytime soon? Probably not. But that's not stopping Newegg from selling a pre-order for Final Fantasy 7: Remake at a lower price.
Read MoreDestiny 2 PC players who previously played on PS4 now have a whole new reason to be mad. According to Kotaku's Jason Schreier, they're not just missing out on exclusive content -- they actually could've moved their PlayStation 4 characters over to PC, had Sony not stood in the way.
Read MoreDevelopers from Oculus and ILMxLab unveiled the first story trailer for Star Wars: Vader Immortal today at this year's Star Wars Celebration.
Read MoreElder Scrolls games each have their darker sides, including the handful of salacious story fragments and adult insinuations that lurk beneath the surface of gameplay and narrative. We're taking a quick look at a few things in the Elder Scrolls series you only notice as an adult.
Read MoreFrontier Developments has released a breakdown of the changes and content coming to Elite Dangerous with their April Update. Scheduled for release April 23, the patch has a lot to offer, especially for beginning players.
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