Gaming

Chivalware Preview: The Grid-Based Roguelite That Feels Like Mega Man Battle Network
We got hands-on with the Chivalware preview, and this grid-based roguelite channels Mega Man Battle Network in all the right ways. Here’s what casual players and retro fans need to know.

What Nordic Game 2026 Really Means for Players
The mood at Nordic Game 2026 was friendly, but talks revealed a harsh truth: the old funding and publishing models are broken, and developers are on their own.

7 Times Star Wars Games Predicted the Franchise's Future
A look at 7 times Star Wars games predicted ideas the franchise would use years later, from Clone Trooper depth to Inquisitors and CGI filmmaking.

IO Interactive Project Fantasy Strategic Bet
IO Interactive Project Fantasy is an online RPG, shifting from Bond and Hitman to a live-service IP.

Mina the Hollower: Yacht Club Games' Strategic Retro Play
Mina the Hollower, Yacht Club Games' latest, releases May 29, 2026 to a 93/100 critic score. The Game Boy Color-style action-platformer builds on the studio's Shovel Knight legacy.

Marathon free week launches June 2 with full gear reset
Bungie's Marathon free week (June 2-9) wipes all veteran gear for Season 2, adding a night map and Sentinel class.

10 Horror Games Where You Play the Bad Guy
10 Horror Games Where You Play the Bad Guy: from a manipulated Jack in BioShock to the truly depraved Jimmy in Mouthwashing, here's what to know before you step into the monster's shoes.

10 JRPGs That Reward Exploring Over Grinding: A 250-Game Veteran's Picks
10 JRPGs That Reward Exploring: A 250-JRPG vet picks Metal Max Xeno Reborn, Suikoden II, and more with gear, recruits, and endings via exploration.

Marathon Season 2 Cinematic Paints It as the Horror Game It Should Be
The first cinematic look at Marathon season 2 leans into a horror atmosphere, finally delivering the tone many feel the game always needed.

10 Skyrim Immersive Details That Keep Me Hooked After Thousands of Hours
Skyrim Immersive Details: 10 touches like NPC schedules, books, and weather keep me immersed after thousands of hours. These small touches still make Tamriel feel alive.

HoYoverse $14.6bn AI: Should Players Care?
HoYoverse $14.6bn AI investment: The studio behind Genshin Impact is putting billions into in-house AI tools. Here’s the player-first reality check.
