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Aion 2 is an MMO for character creation enthusiasts, and it has the looks to back it up

A player fighting two bird characters in AION 2.

Microsoft's games are bigger than Xbox. So just scrap Xbox.

Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis is aiming to be "much deeper" than the original - Lara Croft holds pistols out to both sides of her.

Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis aims to be "much deeper" than the original - it's even got crafting

There's rumors of a League of Legends Classic, and I'm not sure how I feel about it: An image of the old Morgana splash art from League of Legends; a woman with dark purple hair, purple glowing eyes, and purple makeup with huge black wings casts purple magic

There's rumors of a League of Legends Classic, and I'm not sure how I feel about it

Vampire The Masquerade Oaths and Ashes feels like the ultimate VTM visual novel

Vampire The Masquerade Oaths and Ashes feels like the ultimate VTM visual novel: A woman with vibrant red hair and glowing yellow eyes looks into the camera, a black sun behind her

Alien Isolation 2 really ramps up the tension, but it hasn't scared me yet

The xenomorph in Alien Isolation 2.

Destiny 2's final update arrives today, and it's been an honor to serve the light

Destiny 2 Monument of Triumph farewell: a Guardian wearing a steely mask and blue hood.

Xbox and Sony's games all looked the same this year. Here's why the PC Gaming Show won

Xbox and Sony's games all looked the same this year. Here's why the PC Gaming Show won: An image of a vampire wearing a suit with round glasses holding his hand out to the camera on a red background

PC Gaming Show 2026 highlights: a young pastor with brown hair and eyes.

These are our eight favorite games from the PC Gaming Show

1666 Amsterdam's prologue is taking a beating from Steam commenters. That just seems unfair. : A young woman wearing a red, hooded cloak with a veil looks into the camera menacingly

1666 Amsterdam's prologue is taking a beating from Steam commenters. That just seems unfair.

I took a trip to the dark side of Arc Raiders, and I don't want to go back

Arc Raiders dark side: two futuristic warriors, each wearing a helmet/mask covering their entire face.

Where Birds Sleep is a game about control. Or, well, your lack of control

A man wearing a golden, long-nosed masquerade mask and clown-inspired clothing looks down at the camera menacingly, a huge palm tree behind him

Modern Warfare 4 is bringing back DMZ, and it's got some serious upgrades

Modern Warfare 4 is bringing back DMZ, and it's got some serious upgrades: A man wearing a gas mask looking up at the sky

Xbox Game Pass still has the spark on PC, but it's not because of Microsoft

PC Game Pass still works for me in 2026, but not because of Microsoft - A long-haired man in a cloak from Vampire Crawlers holds up a goblet of red liquid.

The Summer Game Fest showcase proves that PC is still the place to be

Summer Game Fest 2026 roundup and showcase summary - Cid Highwind in the newly revealed FF7 Revelation.

I've run the numbers, and if the Steam Machine does arrive this summer, this is how much it should cost

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Ace Combat 8 is shaping up to be a cinematic marvel, but it's more than just Top Gun simulator

Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve preview: a pilot wearing a flight helmet while soaring through the sky

007 First Light's brand placement is obnoxious, but it works. What it could mean for the industry, however, scares me

An image of James Bond in 007 First Light looking at an Omega watch

Goals does a lot of things better than FC 26, but sadly gameplay isn't one of them

A player avoiding a tackle in Goals.

007 First Light is so visually detailed that a mirror jumpscared me

Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy's beta flexes the game's murder mystery muscles, but exposes its limits too

An image of a Warhammer 40k character sitting behind a desk

Modern Warfare 4's new movement tech makes my rusty old bones ache

"We're not competing with Dawn of War 1, we're competing with people's memory" says DoW 4 lead creative

Key art from Warhammer 40k Dawn of War and Dawn of War IV - both featuring red-armored Space Marines

Destiny 2 was never going to last forever, but that's what made it special

Destiny 2 ends live service updates, but I want to remember why it was so magical - Ikora Rey in the massively multiplayer FPS from Bungie.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is the game you remember, but it's even better

Lucy Baldwin in AC Black Flag.

Warren Spector's Thick As Thieves encapsulates the joys of the heist, but I'm not convinced it'll steal my attention long-term

Thick As Thieves preview: a constable holding a lantern

I'm not sure who the PUBG x Payday collab is for, or why it exists

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the best Lego game yet

Batman next to a rubber duck in Lego Batman.

Subnautica 2 is just as beautiful and expansive as its predecessors, with no early access cobwebs to be seen

Vampire Crawlers finds the perfect balance between strategy and automation, and it gives me that Survivors feeling all over again

Vampire Crawlers: a green field, with a pixellated grim reaper approaching from far away.

New dark fantasy tactical RPG Prelude Dark Pain is scratching my Mewgenics itch in all the right ways

Prelude Dark Pain is scratching my Mewgenics itch with a dark fantasy tactical RPG boasting serious Darkest Dungeon vibes - A large, muscular warrior with a big, ginger beard.

I love everything about Valve's Steam Controller except this one major flaw

valve steam controller major flaw

007 First Light perfectly balances cinematic Bond action with Hitman's signature sandbox freedom

A girl talking to Bond in First Light.

Fortnite's Star Wars gamble: a tale of chaos, jank, and opportunity

An image of Darth Vader in Fortnite swinging his lightsaber

Neverway doesn't want to be Stardew Valley. Instead, the devs are going as "weird as possible," Larian-style

Old School Runescape Leagues' regional restrictions have only fueled my love for Varlamore

Old School Runescape Leagues Varlamore love: a bald player wearing a red top and lederhosen shorts

Vampire The Masquerade Bloodhunt is officially dead. I should be sad, but instead, I'm just thankful for the memories

Vampire The Masquerade Bloodhunt is officially dead. I should be sad, but instead, I'm just thankful for the memories: An image of a blond woman with her hair swept back and blood on her mouth wearing a red leather coat standing in the rain

Masters of Albion does what Peter Molyneux promised, "it brings joy"

Masters of Albion does exactly what Peter Molyneux wants it to: bring joy: An image of a giant, blue spectral hand

I got murdered by a ladybug in Neverway, and that cemented it as the only game I care about this year

I got murdered by a ladybug in Neverway, and that cemented it as the only game I care about this year: An image of a pixel girl with wet hair and blue eyes looking down, sitting in a bath

I had high hopes for Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Gen, but it's not quite what I expected

Nvidia DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation tested

I love Teamfight Tactics Set 17's Hades vibes, but I'm going to find it hard to say goodbye to Lore and Legends

Teamfight Tactics Set 17 Space Gods, goodbye Lore and Legends: the green-haired, unicorn-horned Soraka holding two characters in her hand

"We love punching Nazis," Jeronimo Barrera says. That's why Nekome: Nazi Hunter is all about killing them

An image of a dark-haired man wearing a white vest top with braces hiding behind a column inside with a Nazi swastika on the wall

Solasta 2 has an impossible act to follow, but I'm hooked on its D&D roadtrip vibes

Solasta 2 feels like an old-school D&D roadtrip, and I'm already hooked - Jebfa, a red-haired, freckled Halfling NPC in the D&D RPG from Tactical Adventures and Kepler Interactive.

In defense of placeholder assets: why generative AI accidentally appears in so many games

Crimson Desert and Expanse Osiris Reborn characters in front of a starry space background

"We'll keep making Warframe if there's one player count," Digital Extremes' Megan Everett asserts. "I don't care what SteamDB says"

Koumei, a Warframe, holding flaming fans in a dark forest area

This one small mod makes Crimson Desert a must-buy game

Kliff blocking an Abyss Wave attack with his starting shield in screenshot of Crimson Desert

Nutmeg is a love letter to retro football, teletext, and the humble fax machine

Nutmeg: a desk from the 90s with a computer, a fax machine and an old CRT television.

Warframe's Shadowgrapher update is out now, and Digital Extremes isn't scared of your penis drawings

Warframe's Shadowgrapher update is out now, and Digital Extremes isn't scared of your penis drawings: An image of a Warframe with eerie ink blots around her holding a white balloon with black ink, emerging from a warping painting

As a Thomas superfan, Thomas and Friends Wonders of Sodor would have blown my four-year-old mind

An image of a Thomas the Tank Engine character leaving Vicarstown station

Indika forced me to confront some of life's toughest questions, and I think it's made me a better person

A black and white image of a young nun juxtaposed against a bright yellow background

Screamer's racing action and storytelling are impressively unique, but the game needs balancing fast

A dog in sunglasses in Screamer.

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die proves roguelikes don't need to fill 100 hours

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die proves that roguelikes can be short if they want to - Queen Aleksandra, the protagonist of the Hades-style action roguelike.

Slay the Spire 2 is worth it just for the co-op

Slay the Spire 2 co-op: The Necrobinder, Silent, and Ironclad stand together as one united force.

Oblivion turns 20 today, and I need Bethesda to return to its roots for Elder Scrolls 6

Elder Scrolls Oblivion 20th anniversary retrospective: The Hero of Kvatch as represented on Oblivion's official box art.

Hozy is a cozy decorating game that makes me want to rip up my carpet, and take a trip to Ikea

Hozy spotlight: a creative space filled with benches, stools, and ornaments

I got dance lessons from the viral League of Legends Malphite streamer, and honestly, it's harder than it looks

I got dance lessons from the viral League of Legends Malphite streamer, and honestly, it's harder than it looks: An image of League of Legends streamer PlainSundaee looking at a phone, wearing a black bomber jacket, white t-shirt, and gray slacks

Project Songbird is unpredictable, making it all the more horrifying

Project Songbird cabin being watched orange filter

Street Fighter 6 has only gotten better with age, and the best is yet to come

Pragmata's stellar combat proves multitasking can actually be fun

Hugh aiming a gun in Pragmata.

Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War makes me wish more games had FMV cutscenes

Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War: a man wearing a military uniform, and a black eyepatch.

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