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The Fire Emblem series is in the middle of an identity crisis, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the latest entry, “Fire Emblem Engage.”
“Cult of the Lamb” is a combination roguelike management sim that doesn’t seem built for fans of either genre
“Stray” is somehow both an adorable and devastating game, and it had me invested from start to finish.
“Escape Academy” understands that escape rooms are inherently a gimmick — and embraces it wholeheartedly.
It combines the puzzle format of Wordle with the competitive back-and-forth of Words With Friends.
While “The Quarry” doesn’t quite stack up “Until Dawn,” it’s a compelling tribute that I’ll be playing again and again.
“Eternal Threads” almost seems aware that it’s not building a strong case for your emotional investment in the fate of its characters.
Game designer and artist Zach Gage has made a name for himself breaking down the world’s most commonly played games and creating something new from the pieces.
The Kirby games’ charm comes from the small, impeccably designed and adorable details.
Whenever a highly anticipated sequel comes out, there’s the inevitable question of how it stacks up to the original.
Every year brings with it a flood of new video games to play. Inevitably, some amazing titles fall through the cracks.
Showcasing the most disturbing Pokédex entries, just in time for spooky season.
The creators of God of War discuss the themes that animate the iconic protagonist: brutality, fatherhood and redemption.
Making the trombone sound good is an art — one in which “Trombone Champ” has zero interest.
Choice paralysis can leave players spinning their wheels when trying to decide what to play next. Here are some tips for pushing through.
It’s uncanny how many memories a single photo can unlock — an idea that makes up the core mechanic in “Hindsight.”
For this game, the VFX team needed a facial capture system that could track actors’ performances and create digital characters that could be edited in real time.
Online multiplayer may have become the de facto way to play games together, but there are still plenty of cooperative titles for those looking to cozy up with friends and family and enjoy games together IRL.
“Cat Cafe Manager” is the latest example of a convention commonly embraced by cozy games: the reimagining of pastoral fantasy for modern-day audiences.
Exploring the personal meaning of the possessions you carry with you.
A surprising new entry topped Steam’s list of the most-played games this week: a 2021 social deduction game starring geese and ducks instead of crewmates and imposters.
Highlights included a GOTY win for “Elden Ring” and our first looks at sequels for “Hades” and “Death Stranding.”
The furor also focused on LGBTQ symbols in the art, which one parent decried as ‘mental illness.’
There’s a lot of messed up stuff you can do in “Cult of the Lamb.”
Sadly, in “Stray,” the new platforming puzzle game from BlueTwelve Studio, you cannot pet the cat — because you are the cat.
“The Sims 4” just received a new update that adds customizable pronouns, the latest step by developer Maxis toward inclusivity so that more players can see themselves in their Sims.
The embattled video game publisher also plans to bump up the minimum hourly rate for QA staff to $20.
Epic Games has already outlined ambitious plans for the metaverse, and now the “Fortnite” maker intends to build part of it with Lego.
Sony has suspended PlayStation Store operations, the launch of “Gran Turismo 7″ and all shipments of PlayStation software and hardware in Russia.
“It Takes Two” was awarded GOTY, and “Forza Horizon 5” won the most awards of the night, taking home three: best audio design, best sports/racing game and innovation in accessibility.