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The ESA wants to replace E3 with a bunch of buzzwords
Where my changemakers at?The Entertainment Software Association is making a fresh attempt to launch a gaming event. The new project is called iicon, or the "interactive innovation conference." It's not as catchy a name as E3, and sadly for…
Atari’s Breakout is getting a side-scrolling reboot
Breakout Beyond builds on the 1976 classic with neon-infused power-ups and local co-op.Proving that truly no IP is safe from modern reboot culture, Atari’s Breakout is back. The upcoming version of the simple 1976 brick-smashing hit rotates…
Netflix scuttles plans to add six previously announced games to its service
The company said this was 'just a natural part of adjusting our portfolio.'Netflix has been revamping its games division in recent months, including making adjustments to the library of titles that it offers subscribers at no extra cost.…
EA is giving fans a chance to test the next Battlefield early
Battlefield Labs will let particpants give feedback on basically every part of the next game.EA is ready to take the wraps off the next Battlefield early. The publisher shared a brief glimpse of footage from an alpha version of the game as…
Forza Horizon 5 will be cruising onto the PlayStation 5 this spring
It's the latest Xbox exclusive to go non-exclusive.Forza Horizon 5 and its predecessors have long been exclusive for Xbox and PC. However, the latest installment of the driving game, which takes place in a beautifully rendered depiction of…
The Video Game History Foundation’s online library is now open
More materials will be added to the already impressive digital preservation effort.The Video Game History Foundation has unveiled its digital library, a massive undertaking that makes the organization's own materials as well as some private…
19 relaxing video games to help you destress
From puzzlers and driving sims to power washing and Tetris.The last few years have brought a barrage of “cozy games,” video games expressly designed to generate good vibes. That said, coziness isn’t a virtue in and of itself. If you’re…
How to choose the best TV for gaming right now
Plus some recommendations for the best TVs for gaming if you have a PS5 or an Xbox Series X/S.Most of the time, the best TVs for gaming are the best TVs you can buy, period. That said, there are a few key features to prioritize when picking…
Assassin’s Creed Shadows preview: a few steps in the right direction
Ubisoft really needs this to be a hit.Things aren’t exactly going swimmingly at Ubisoft right now. The publisher had a rough 2024, with Star Wars Outlaws failing to meet sales expectations and word of XDefiant’s demise coming around six…
I think I found the most wholesome game in the Playdate Catalog
The graphics in 'jump rope STAR!' look like they were designed by a little kid, because they were.I didn’t set out to play jump rope STAR! when I picked up my Playdate this weekend. I was actually looking for something else, but lazily…