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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ preview: Stunning visuals, innovative combat, prime…
Now I understand what all the hype is about.I’ve been wondering why everyone seems so hyped on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It’s the debut game from Sandfall Interactive, an independent French studio with fewer than 30 employees, and it’s…
XTRIS is a fast-paced arcade-style Playdate game you won’t be able to put down
It's more intense than it looks.I love a game that screams things like “neato!” and “godlike!” while I’m feverishly pressing buttons and darting my eyes around the screen, trying to make my fingers work as fast as my brain. My skills in the…
Forza Horizon 5 careens onto PS5 on April 29
Yet another former Xbox exclusive is now a multiplatform title.lawrence bonkContributing ReporterThu, Feb 27, 2025, 5:26 PM·2 min read0Forza Horizon 5 is officially coming to the PS5 on April 29. We knew the racing sim was going…
Square Enix is making Dragon Quest-themed golf merch because OG fans are now grandparents
The first item it showed off is, of course, a ball based on the iconic blue Slime.Square Enix just announced a new sub-brand called Dragon Quest Golf, which is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a team dedicated to making golf merchandise…
CRKD teamed up with Gibson to make new guitar controllers
They'll work with Rock Band 4, Fortnite Festival and Clone Hero.ian carlos campbellContributing ReporterThu, Feb 27, 2025, 6:02 PM·2 min read0Gaming accessory maker CRKD and Gibson have teamed up to revive the guitar controller in the…
Shadow of Mordor’s innovative Nemesis system is locked behind a patent until 2036
This is despite Warner Bros Discovery recently shuttering developer Monolith.Warner Bros Discovery recently shut down a trio of game studios, including the well-regarded Monolith Productions. This has put one of the coolest game mechanics…
I’m writing about this cute cat plush so you play one of 2025’s best games
The Stray is just one of the many great things about Citizen Sleeper 2.Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is one of my favorite games of the year, so you'll forgive me if I spend the next 300 words or so writing about a limited-edition…
Slice-of-life soccer game Despelote kicks off on May 1
The Panic-published indie title is heading to Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.jessica condittSenior EditorUpdated Mon, Feb 24, 2025, 5:42 PM·1 min read0Despelote is heading to Switch, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC…
If you liked the Playdate game Root Bear, you should check out Pup Cup
A new genre is born.You’ve heard of roguelike, you’ve heard of Soulslike, but have you ever heard of Rootlike? Root Bear is one of those games that just perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Playdate; it’s silly as hell, uses the crank and…
The creator of My Friend Pedro has a new game on the way, and it looks amazingly weird
A demo of Shotgun Cop Man is available now on Steam.There’s a lot to take in in the announcement trailer for Shotgun Cop Man: the wide-bodied, thumb-headed protagonist; Satan in the style of Handsome Squidward; a demon boss with a lethal…