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Bumping This Up: Death Stranding 2
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (the sequel to the 2019 smash hit Death Stranding) dropped, and needless to say, it was classic Kojima at his best….
Feeling Lucky? Video Games of Chance to Play Around St. Patrick’s Day 🍀
St. Patrick’s Day is all about luck: four-leaf clovers, pots of gold, and the idea that maybe, just maybe, fortune IS on your side. If you’re celebrating at home (or keeping the party going after your favorite night of festivities), it’s the perfect excuse to dive into a few favorite video games that lean into luck, chance, and that unpredictable thrill of “What happens next?”…
5 Video Games for Couples to Play Together This Valentine’s Day 💘🎮
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean dinner reservations and prix-fixe menus. Sometimes the best dates happen at home! Picture this: comfy clothes, takeout on the coffee table, and a shared screen. Video games, especially the co-op variety, have quietly become one of the best modern date-night activities. They’re interactive, collaborative, and, when done right, surprisingly romantic.
Whether you and your partner are seasoned gamers or total button-mash beginners, these five games are perfect for couples looking to bond, laugh, and maybe learn a thing or two about how well they communicate. From ultra-cozy worlds to full-on team-building chaos, here are five great video games to play together this Valentine’s Day weekend….
Nintendo Switch 2: A Solid First Year for Nintendo’s New Hybrid
Since its much-anticipated release in June 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 has exceeded expectations, quickly becoming one of Nintendo’s most successful hardware launches ever! The console shattered records as the fastest-selling video game hardware in U.S. history, moving millions of units in its first days on the market and prompting Nintendo to raise its own sales forecasts. …
The Most Anticipated Things Coming to the Gaming World in 2026
From long-awaited sequels to bold new platforms and tech, here’s what gamers should be most excited about heading into 2026….
New Game – Terminator 2D
erminator 2D: No Fate is a side-scrolling action game that adapts the world and story of Terminator 2: Judgment Day into a retro-styled, pixel-art format. …
And the 2025 Game of the Year Winner is…
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took home Game of the Year at the recent The Game Awards, marking a major breakthrough for a title that built its reputation on atmosphere, ambition, and confidence in its own voice. …
🚀 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Launch Trailer Has Fans Losing Their Minds
Nintendo finally cracked open the void, and the new trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is everything fans hoped for and more….
What were the biggest gaming trends of 2025?
If 2024 felt like a resetting warm-up, 2025 was the main event. A year where gaming felt alive and comfortable to stretch its limbs again. Stranger, braver and more ambitious. And honestly? It was about time. …
HALO: A New Era Begins in 2026
Suit up. Stay sharp. The new HALO era begins soon, and it’s going to be legendary! …
The Evolution of Cloud Gaming: From Stadia to Luna to Netflix
If the last few years taught us anything, it’s that cloud gaming isn’t a question of if, but when. And with Netflix now in the race, that “when” may be closer than ever. …
RUMOR MILL: WILL NCAA FOOTBALL BE COMING TO THE SWITCH 2?!?
We’ve all heard a lot of chatter: Is NCAA Football (or rather, EA Sports College Football) 2026 actually coming to the Switch 2?…
🎮 From Consoles to Screens: The Recent Boom in Video Game Adaptations
Video games have become one of the richest narrative engines in modern pop culture, and studios are tapping into a well that’s deeper than many ever realized. If the last few years were the breakthrough, the next few might be the golden age. …
A LOOK AHEAD: Why 2020 Is About to Be an Absolutely Wild Year for Video Games
2020 is already shaping up to be a legendary year for video games, and I for one am counting down the days. Here’s our predictions for 2020!…
TRAILER TALK: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt trailer has been released
Get ready to lose yourself in darkness, steel and magic because the trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt just dropped! We gotta tell ya, this hits like a thunderclap….
Alien Isolation Might Be the Scariest Game of All Time
With Halloween upon us I think it only fair to treat ourselves to a truly scary and immersive experience. And so do…
Resident Evil Revelations 2: Bonus Content by the Numbers
CAPCOM has just confirmed a ton of details for Resident Evil Revelations 2, which will be released as a weekly series of…
Steam Gets Runed: An Interview with the Runers Developers
Steam owners are about to get a rare gem — a dungeon-crawler, Rogue-like RPG — and it’s a lovingly crafted one at…