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Microsoft is taking away the Xbox Avatar Editor
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Devolver Digital’s Delayed Awards returns Wednesday
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Black Friday gaming deals 2024: The best sales from PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and others
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The Chinese version of the Nintendo Switch won’t be able to access the eShop in 2026
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Itch.io won't take a cut of game sales on November 29
- 17 hours ago
Nintendo Black Friday 2024: Get The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for a record-low price
HTC Vive Focus Vision review: A premium VR headset with average performance
I expect a lot more from a $999 headset today.
PlayStation 5 Pro review: A superpowered $700 console for gamers who won't buy a PC
It’s basically your only sub-$1,000 gateway to 4K/60 gaming with ray tracing.
Nintendo Alarmo review: Charming, yet frustrating
It delivers solid Nintendo vibes, but I wish it were cheaper and easier to use.
The Latest News
- 8 hours ago
Microsoft is taking away the Xbox Avatar Editor
- 13 hours ago
Devolver Digital’s Delayed Awards returns Wednesday
- 15 hours ago
Black Friday gaming deals 2024: The best sales from PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and others
- 16 hours ago
The Chinese version of the Nintendo Switch won’t be able to access the eShop in 2026
- 16 hours ago
Itch.io won't take a cut of game sales on November 29
- 17 hours ago
Nintendo Black Friday 2024: Get The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for a record-low price
Features and Previews
Avowed preview: Classic Obsidian fantasy on a AAA budget
Fungus? More like fun game.
Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the coming release
It likely won't get announced until 2025.
How Fear the Spotlight became Blumhouse's first video game
"What would you do if you had an extra year to work on it?” Blumhouse asked Cozy Game Pals.
Analogue’s 4K remake of the N64 is almost ready, and it’s a big deal
The Analogue 3D costs $250 and will ship early next year.
The Best of Gaming, Curated by Engadget Editors
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The best VR headsets for 2024
Virtual reality is here, and there's never been a better time to snag a VR headset.
The 13 best retro gaming gifts for the 2024 holidays
Because everything old can indeed be new again.
The best depressing games to languish to in 2024
There are a lot of different games that'll accompany you through the dark side.
The 23 best PC games you can play right now for 2024
Where to start with a juggernaut like PC gaming?
The best Xbox games for 2024
Whether you have Series X, Series S, One X or One S, there's something here for you.
The 25 best Nintendo Switch games in 2024
A guide on the best Switch games to play, from A to Z trigger.
All Gaming Stories
Microsoft is taking away the Xbox Avatar Editor
Microsoft has quietly announced the end of an era, with the Xbox Avatar Editor going away early next year.
Anna Washenko8 hours ago
Devolver Digital’s Delayed Awards returns Wednesday
The Devolver Delayed Awards returns for its "15th" year to celebrate games that missed its deadlines.
Danny Gallagher13 hours ago
Black Friday gaming deals 2024: The best sales from PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and others
Here are the best Black Friday gaming deals we could find, including discounts for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Jeff Dunn15 hours ago
The Chinese version of the Nintendo Switch won’t be able to access the eShop in 2026
Chinese Nintendo Switch consoles will lose access to the Nintendo eShop in 2026.
Jeremy Gan16 hours ago
Itch.io won't take a cut of game sales on November 29
Itch.io next Creator Day event returns on November 29.
Igor Bonifacic16 hours ago
Nintendo Black Friday 2024: Get The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for a record-low price
Nintendo has revealed all kinds of deals for Black Friday, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for $50. The deals go live on November 24.
Lawrence Bonk17 hours ago
PlayStation Black Friday deals bring the DualSense wireless controller down to $54
The iconic PS5 DualSense controller is on sale for just $55 as part of Sony Black Friday deals.
Lawrence Bonk17 hours ago
Black Friday PlayStation deals: Grab the PS5 Slim console for $75 off
The PlayStation 5 Slim is on sale via Amazon for Black Friday. The prices range from $375 to $425, depending on which model you choose.
Lawrence Bonk17 hours ago
PlayStation Black Friday deals include the PS VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle for $200 off
The PS VR2 is on sale for Black Friday for just $350. This deal includes the recently-released Horizon Call of the Mountain.
Lawrence Bonk17 hours ago
Mass Effect creator's new studio is shutting down after three years
Humanoid Origin is shutting down. The three-year-old indie gaming studio, helmed by former BioWare GM Casey Hudson, is the latest casualty in a brutal stretch for developers and other gaming industry professionals.
Will Shanklin11.25.2024
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 update is crashing some Ubisoft games
The Windows 11 24H2 update has affected Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Cheyenne MacDonald11.24.2024
GTA III and Vice City are leaving Netflix's mobile games catalog next month
Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City will no longer be available through Netflix's library of mobile games after December 13. However, it appears that San Andreas will still be there.
Kris Holt11.22.2024
Overwatch’s new hero is Hazard, the spiky Scotsman you’ve been waiting for
Hazard is a shotgun-wielding rebel with a protector’s instinct and love of cute dogs. He’s playable now through November 25 and will become officially available in Season 14.
Will Shanklin11.22.2024
Sony’s cloud streaming makes the PlayStation Portal far more useful
Sony’s cloud streaming makes the PlayStation Portal far more useful
Devindra Hardawar11.22.2024
Snap calls New Mexico's child safety complaint a 'sensationalist lawsuit'
Snap has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit by New Mexico's AG. The office accused its app's features of fostering the sharing of child sexual abuse materials.
Mariella Moon11.22.2024
The best VR headsets for 2024
If you've been intrigued by virtual reality for a while, there are a number of solid headsets to consider. These are the best VR headsets we've tested and reviewed.
Devindra Hardawar11.22.2024
Steam will force developers to be transparent about their season pass plans
This week, PC game platform Steam has rolled out support for the season pass approach to monetization.
Anna Washenko11.21.2024
Star Wars Outlaws just fixed those maddening stealth missions
Massive has fixed one of the most annoying aspects of Star Wars Outlaws. The stealth missions will no longer automatically fail as soon as a player is spotted.
Lawrence Bonk11.21.2024
Avowed preview: Classic Obsidian fantasy on a AAA budget
Avowed is poised to provide top-tier dialogue trees and rich worldbuilding, courtesy of Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds and Pentiment studio Obsidian Entertainment.
Jessica Conditt11.21.2024
The PlayStation Black Friday deals will cut 25 to 30 percent off PS Plus subscriptions
Sony hasn’t dropped too many specifics about its Black Friday deals yet, but the sale will include PS Plus subscriptions, games and hardware.
Will Shanklin11.20.2024