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The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here's everything we know so far
Expect to get the full lowdown during a Nintendo Direct on April 2.

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.

Everything announced at the Xbox Developer Direct showcase
A new Ninja Gaiden game was a surprise, but Doom stole the show.

Assassin's Creed Shadows preview: a few steps in the right direction
Ubisoft really needs this to be a hit.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 review: Pure AI excess for $2,000
It's the fastest video card I've ever seen, but it's not meant for mere mortals.
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The best gaming headsets for 2025
And the difference between “gaming headsets” and “headphones for gaming.”

19 relaxing video games to help you destress
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The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2025
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Prime Gaming's February freebies include BioShock Infinite and Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Amazon just announced all of the various free games coming to Prime Gaming this month. It also revealed the titles that will be playable on Luna.
Lawrence Bonkan hour agoMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date leaks on the PlayStation Store
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, is set to hit PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, per a leak on the PlayStation Store.
Kris Holt4 hours agoSteam will label early access games that haven't been updated in a year
Steam has started adding notes on early access games' official pages if they haven't been updated in a while.
Mariella Moon4 hours agoCapcom Fighting Collection 2 is a celebration of early 2000s brawlers
After getting a chance to play a demo of Capcom's Fighting Game Collection 2, this anthology feels like a must-buy for anyone with fond memories of early 2000s titles like Capcom vs. SNK 2 or Power Stone 2.
Sam Rutherford4 hours agoAmazon is holding a devices event on February 26
Amazon looks set to reveal some new devices at an event later this month. Details are scant, but the company may finally be ready to reveal more about its next-gen Alexa.
Kris Holt02.05.2025The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here's everything we know so far
The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming in 2025. Here are all of the confirmed details, rumors and speculation regarding the upcoming console.
Netflix scuttles plans to add six previously announced games to its service
Netflix is continuing to adjusting its gaming strategy. Its latest measure was to cancel plans to release six games on its service.
Kris Holt02.04.2025Atari’s Breakout is getting a side-scrolling reboot
Breakout Beyond builds on the 1976 classic with neon-infused power-ups and local co-op. It arrives later this year for PC and all major consoles.
Will Shanklin02.04.2025February’s Game Pass additions include Avowed and Madden NFL 25
Game Pass subscribers have some good stuff coming down the pike this month. There’s a day one release for Avowed and games like Another Crab’s Treasure and Madden 25.
Lawrence Bonk02.04.2025Nintendo sees sales dip as Switch 2 debut looms
Nintendo is caught between its eight-year-old Switch console and the next-gen Switch 2 — a purgatory that usually hits sales.
Steve Dent02.04.2025EA is giving fans a chance to test the next Battlefield early
EA is teasing the next Battlefield with Battlefield Labs, a new early access program that will give fans a chance to test the next entry in the franchise while it's still in development.
Ian Carlos Campbell02.03.2025The weirdly whimsical PBJ - The Musical hits the App Store on March 26
Kamibox’s absurdist take on Romeo and Juliet blends elements of musical theatre, Shakespeare and Monty Python-style cutout animation.
Will Shanklin02.03.2025I'm glad I gave Wuthering Waves a chance even with a disastrous launch
Wuthering Waves launched with many bugs, but the developers didn't give up and improved upon the game, eventually becoming a The Game Awards nominee.
Jeremy Gan02.01.2025The Sims and The Sims 2 are back on PC as part of the series' 25th anniversary celebration
The first two games in The Sims series are once again available to buy on PC as the franchise marks its 25th birthday. Maxis says it's been working to make them more compatible with Windows 10 and 11 too.
Kris Holt01.31.2025Season 5 of MultiVersus will be its last
MultiVersus will receive one last season before online services are shut down. The game will still be playable offline after that happens.
Jeremy Gan01.31.2025Engadget Podcast: DeepSeek blows up the AI world
In the span of a week, the Chinese startup DeepSeek has completely disrupted the AI landscape with its free and "open source" R1 model.
Devindra Hardawar01.31.2025Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 secures a movie adaptation before it's even released
Upcoming fantasy RPG Clair Obscur will be turned into a live action movie from Story Kitchen.
Anna Washenko01.31.2025The Video Game History Foundation's online library is now open
The Video Game History Foundation has unveiled its digital library, a massive undertaking that makes the group's own materials and some private collections available to the world.
Anna Washenko01.30.2025Forza Horizon 5 will be cruising onto the PlayStation 5 this spring
Forza Horizon 5 will come to the PlayStation 5 later this year, although the exact date has not been revealed yet.
Anna Washenko01.30.2025Summer Game Fest returns to the YouTube Theater on June 6
The next Summer Game Fest livestream is set for June 6. The two-hour event kicks off at 5PM ET.
Lawrence Bonk01.30.2025