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Neopets is back with a new storyline that's meant to foster inclusivity
Neopets is launching a new storyline called The Void Within, which is meant to "resonate with players from all walks of life."
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- 06.14.2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity
- 06.14.2024
Neva hands-on: A grand achievement in emotional game design
- 06.13.2024
Phoenix Springs offers breathtaking beauty in a desolate neo-noir world
- 06.13.2024
Skate Story hands-on: Kick, push, shatter
- 06.12.2024
Astro Bot is a supremely silly and incredibly smooth platformer
- 06.12.2024
Lego Horizon Adventures might be Sony’s most important game of the year
- 06.11.2024
The biggest threat to Marvel Rivals is all the other rival team shooters
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox this year
A video game based on the A Quiet Place movies is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X later this year.
The next Nintendo Direct takes place on June 18
Nintendo has revealed when the next major Direct stream will take place.
Embracer shuts down Alone in the Dark reboot studio Pieces Interactive
Another game developer has closed after Embracer Group shut down Alone in the Dark reboot developer Pieces Interactive.
Latest reviews and previews
Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity
Atlus' giant fantasy RPG 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' has been a long time in the making. After rolling through a demo at Summer Game Fest last weekend, I’m dying to play it.
Neva hands-on: A grand achievement in emotional game design
Neva is going to make me cry.
Phoenix Springs offers breathtaking beauty in a desolate neo-noir world
Take me back.
Skate Story hands-on: Kick, push, shatter
Skate Story encourages you to enter a peak state early on, only so you can chase that feeling the rest of the game.
Astro Bot is a supremely silly and incredibly smooth platformer
Astro Bot is as precise as it is ridiculous, and this is exactly what makes it so damn delightful.
The biggest threat to Marvel Rivals is all the other rival team shooters
Marvel Rivals pits its greatest heroes against each other and it’s a lot of fun. It’s also a familiar kind of fun if you’ve ever played Overwatch.
The best gaming tech
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.
Latest news
Neopets is back with a new storyline that's meant to foster inclusivity
Neopets is launching a new storyline called The Void Within, which is meant to "resonate with players from all walks of life."
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox this year
A video game based on the A Quiet Place movies is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X later this year.
The next Nintendo Direct takes place on June 18
Nintendo has revealed when the next major Direct stream will take place.
Embracer shuts down Alone in the Dark reboot studio Pieces Interactive
Another game developer has closed after Embracer Group shut down Alone in the Dark reboot developer Pieces Interactive.
In the Playdate game Penrose, your past has come back to haunt you
Are you more than your past? This seems to be the question at the heart of 'Penrose', a short but impactful psychological horror game for Playdate by Liza Olson. It's available to sideload or play on the Playdate Simulator.
The Lollipop Chainsaw remaster comes out on September 25
Dragami Games announced this week that its remastered version of the game, 'Lollipop Chainsaw RePop', comes out on September 25 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and Steam.
One of Stephen King’s best recent novels is being made into a show for MGM+
MGM+ has ordered an eight-episode series based on Stephen King’s 2019 novel, The Institute, Deadline reported this week. Production starts later this year in Nova Scotia.
Until Dawn's original actors will not star in its film adaptation
PlayStation Productions and Screen Gems have announced the cast for the upcoming movie adaptation of the interactive horror game Until Dawn.
One of the biggest games on Steam right now is… a clickable banana
One of the biggest games on Steam right now is called Banana. It’s essentially a clicker game, but with a monetary twist.
Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity
Atlus' giant fantasy RPG 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' has been a long time in the making. After rolling through a demo at Summer Game Fest last weekend, I’m dying to play it.
Neva hands-on: A grand achievement in emotional game design
Neva is going to make me cry.
Overwatch 2 resurrects Pink Mercy cosmetic for a charity fundraiser
Activision Blizzard is bringing back a fan-favorite Overwatch skin as part of a charity drive in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Discord calls on PS5 will soon be far less convoluted
Discord calls were available previously on PS5, but setting them up was nowhere near seamless.
Get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $35
Get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $35. You can also pick up 30 days for $12.
Skate Story hands-on: Kick, push, shatter
Skate Story encourages you to enter a peak state early on, only so you can chase that feeling the rest of the game.
King Ice teases bejeweled Pokémon bling
If you’re looking for a birthday gift for the Pokémon fan who has everything, jewelry brand King Ice may have the solution.
PlayStation Plus June offerings include Monster Hunter Rise and three Lego games
Sony just announced a slew of new games coming to its various PlayStation Plus tiers.
Astro Bot is a supremely silly and incredibly smooth platformer
Astro Bot is as precise as it is ridiculous, and this is exactly what makes it so damn delightful.
Lego Horizon Adventures might be Sony’s most important game of the year
Lego Horizon Adventures might not have generated the Summer Game Fest headlines that the new Doom and Assassin’s Creed games did, but in many ways its legacy may be more interesting.
