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It's a golden age of puzzle games, even for people who suck at puzzle games
We're living in a golden age of puzzle games, and there's something for just about everyone. Animal Well, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and Paper Trail are among the recent standouts.
It's a golden age of puzzle games, even for people who suck at puzzle games
We're living in a golden age of puzzle games, and there's something for just about everyone. Animal Well, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and Paper Trail are among the recent standouts.
Pikmin Bloom has been helping me meet my outdoor walking goals for years
Pikmin Bloom was released for Android and iOS in 2021 by Pokémon Go developer Niantic as another “go outside and touch grass” app, and I’ve been playing it pretty regularly since then.
Someone made a Flappy Bird tribute for the Playdate that lets you use the crank to fly
FlappyBird by Chibisuke is a Flappy Bird tribute game made for the Playdate handheld. You can control the bird using either the up or A button, or the crank to add more difficulty. It's available on itch.io.
Over a million Switch owners have bought the worst mainline Resident Evil game ever
Resident Evil 6 for Nintendo Switch just got added to Capcom’s Platinum Titles list, meaning it’s crossed the threshold of one million units sold. That's despite it being almost universally panned by fans of the series.
Gaming Reviews
Crow Country is a darkly meditative callback to survival horror’s past
Crow Country, which was released on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X/S on May 9, just about checks all the boxes for survival horror, but it takes a gentler approach to the genre, making it feel more like a test of mental endurance than a fight for your life.
INDIKA weaves a mature tale of absurdity, hypocrisy and sexual violence
INDIKA demonstrates how a video game can tell a strange and beautiful story that involves, but isn't overwhelmed by, themes of sexual abuse.
Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door review: A Switch remake (mostly) befitting a masterpiece
It’s criminal that there’s been no way to play Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for over a decade.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II review: A series of unfortunate events
Hellblade II is more of an extended, extremely anxious and violent vibe than a traditional adventure game.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes preview: This may be my GOTY
Simogo knows how to make a damn fine puzzle game.
Analogue Duo review: A second chance for an underappreciated console
Analogue's most expensive console in years and its first system with a CD-ROM drive is the ultimate ode to a forgotten gem. It's not quite perfect, but it's a great addition to any serious game collector's arsenal.
Gaming Bests
The best gaming monitors in 2024
Choosing any computer monitor can be tricky, but it gets even more confusing when you want a new display for gaming. Here's everything you need to know before buying a gaming monitor, plus the best gaming monitors you can get today.
The best free games in 2024 that you can start playing today
These are the best free games you can play today, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The best Xbox games for 2024
Here's a list of the best games for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The 20 best PC games you can play right now for 2024
Here is a list of the best PC games you can get right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
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It's a golden age of puzzle games, even for people who suck at puzzle games
We're living in a golden age of puzzle games, and there's something for just about everyone. Animal Well, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and Paper Trail are among the recent standouts.
Pikmin Bloom has been helping me meet my outdoor walking goals for years
Pikmin Bloom was released for Android and iOS in 2021 by Pokémon Go developer Niantic as another “go outside and touch grass” app, and I’ve been playing it pretty regularly since then.
Someone made a Flappy Bird tribute for the Playdate that lets you use the crank to fly
FlappyBird by Chibisuke is a Flappy Bird tribute game made for the Playdate handheld. You can control the bird using either the up or A button, or the crank to add more difficulty. It's available on itch.io.
Over a million Switch owners have bought the worst mainline Resident Evil game ever
Resident Evil 6 for Nintendo Switch just got added to Capcom’s Platinum Titles list, meaning it’s crossed the threshold of one million units sold. That's despite it being almost universally panned by fans of the series.
Meta and Activision face lawsuit by families of Uvalde school shooting victims
A lawsuit by the families of the Uvalde school shooting victims accuse Meta and Call of Duty publisher Activision of exposing the shooter to the weapon he used.
Apple built a Tetris clone for the iPod but never released it
Apple built a Tetris clone for the iPod but never released it. It was called Stacker and appeared on a prototype version of the third-generation music player.
Nintendo is finally opening a second US store
Nintendo is opening its second official US store in San Francisco next year. The original New York location opened all the way back in 2005.
Fortnite's new post-apocalyptic season taps into Fallout, Mad Max and X-Men
Fortnite's new Mad Max-inspired season is now live. It includes a Fallout crossover and, later in the season, an X-Men collab.
The best gaming monitors in 2024
Choosing any computer monitor can be tricky, but it gets even more confusing when you want a new display for gaming. Here's everything you need to know before buying a gaming monitor, plus the best gaming monitors you can get today.
Crow Country is a darkly meditative callback to survival horror’s past
Crow Country, which was released on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X/S on May 9, just about checks all the boxes for survival horror, but it takes a gentler approach to the genre, making it feel more like a test of mental endurance than a fight for your life.
Netflix’s cozy take on Animal Crossing hits Android and iOS in June
Netflix’s mobile gaming lineup will soon have one more entry. Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, the sequel to the 2021 Animal Crossing-esque Cozy Grove, will arrive on Android and iOS on June 25.
Devolver Digital is celebrating its 15th birthday with a livestream on June 7
Devolver Digital is celebrating its 15th birthday with a livestream on June 7. It’s part of Summer Game Fest and will include ‘updates and release dates for upcoming titles.’
Atari just bought Intellivision, putting an end to the very first console war
Atari just bought Intellivision, putting an end to the very first console war. However, this deal doesn’t include the Amico console.
The next Call of Duty is Black Ops 6
Activision has confirmed that the next Call of Duty game will be Black Ops 6. The publisher updated the website for the military shooter franchise to reveal the title, promising that “official lines of communication have begun.”
INDIKA weaves a mature tale of absurdity, hypocrisy and sexual violence
INDIKA demonstrates how a video game can tell a strange and beautiful story that involves, but isn't overwhelmed by, themes of sexual abuse.
Marvel's What If...? for Apple Vision Pro gets a trailer and release date
What If...? is coming to Apple Vision Pro on May 30 and now has a trailer.
Nintendo snaps up a studio known for its Switch ports
Nintendo is buying Florida-based studio Shiver Entertainment, mostly known for its Switch ports, from the Embracer Group.
The best free games in 2024 that you can start playing today
These are the best free games you can play today, as chosen by Engadget editors.
A Super Mario 64 mod may be as close as we ever get to Mario Maker 3D
Mario Builder 64 is a Super Mario 64 mod that lets you build and share your own levels. You can even run it on a Nintendo 64 with the right gear.
Ayaneo's latest handhelds are inspired by the Game Boy and GB Micro
Ayaneo just announced a bunch of new products, including the portable gaming consoles Pocket DMG and Pocket Micro. The company also announced a new mini PC.
