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The GameSir G7 SE Is a Great Cheap Controller

If you don't mind a wire, this affordable gaming controller is a winner.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility Looks Better Than Expected

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The PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Is Great If You Pay Retail

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Stern Pinball’s Brand-New King Kong Game Is Totally Bananas

Meet the next pinball game coming to an arcade near you.

I Went Undercover in Crypto’s Answer to Squid Game. It Nearly Broke Me

I spent 10 days competing in Crypto: The Game, a winner-takes-all contest where hundreds of players try to finesse and backstab their way to claiming a $140,000 cryptocurrency prize.

The Plight of Migrants Is Deeply Misunderstood. Can a Video Game Help?

Anima Interactive’s forthcoming game Take Us North aims to capture the lived experiences of those trying to cross the US-Mexico border.

Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next

As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.

Gear & Tips

These Retro Gaming Consoles Deliver a Dose of Nostalgia

From the stylish Evercade to the old-school Sega Genesis Mini, these machines will have you bleeping, blooping, and blasting back to the good old days.

Just Got a Meta Quest Headset? These Are Our Favorite Games 

Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.

The Best Crossplay Games for Consoles and PC

These titles let you play with friends on all kinds of platforms, from computers to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and even mobile.

The Best Nintendo Switch Games for Every Kind of Player

From Super Mario Party Jamboree to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, these are our absolute favorite escapes for the best portable console.

Reviews and Impressions 

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Sets a New High for the Series

Square Enix’s latest installment in the Final Fantasy VII reboot trilogy raises the stakes with huge open-world maps, more side-quests—and of course, chocobo.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is an Impressive Achievement in Storytelling

RGG’s latest Like a Dragon game trades crime melodrama for deep character development.

This Game Console Gets the Whole Family Off the Couch

The Nex Playground uses motion tracking to put you in the game for family fun with a side of fitness.

The Sony Access Controller Is a Beautiful Addition for All Gamers

Sony’s first accessible controller is an excellent start and a welcome new part of PlayStation's lineup, but it has a ways to go before being truly incredible.

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