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No matter what you geek out about, chances are you also play games. We do too! Computer or console, modern or retro, we're talking about it.

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The cover art for the Omens of Tyranny update in the game Helldivers 2.
Why I Want More Games to Rip Off My Favorite Movies

Games are blatantly stealing ideas from cinema (and that's a good thing).

A player standing in a forest englufed in flames in Don't Starve.
I Love Survival Crafting Games, but I Can't Bring Myself to Play Another

After years of building bases and scrounging for food in virtual worlds, I’ve hit my limit.

Ethan calling out for Jason in Heavy Rain.
3 Games Where Your Choices Actually Matter

I love my choices in video games having lasting consequences, and these three make sure every decision counts.

A close-up of the left Joy-Con on a Nintendo Switch 2.
I Already Sold My Switch 2 and I Don’t Regret It

I thought I might regret selling my Switch 2, but I'm happy I got rid of it.

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MAME logo
MAME 0.278 Has Arrived With Overhauled Sound Emulation

The retro arcade and computer emulator just got a big update.

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Several Chromebook Plus laptops with the Steam logo on the center screen, below the Chrome logo and 'Chromebook Plus' text, with a background featuring popular game titles.
The 8 Best Steam Games for Your Chromebook Plus

If you've got an up-specced Chromebook, why not have some fun with it?

Razer Proclick v2 vertical edition right side.
Great Specs, Terrible Fit: Why I'm Not a Fan of Razer’s New Mouse

Pretty lights and one-touch AI can't fix a broken design.

Eevee and its evolutions on phone-shaped screens for the Eevee Grove Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion.
I'm Reliving My Childhood With This Free Pokemon Game

Gotta catch that nostalgia.

A TV with the Netflix logo, with a plant, a popcorn bowl , and a remote control on a table.
9 Netflix Movies and Shows Gamers Will Love

Are you a gamer looking for movies or shows to stream between sessions?

Grand Theft Auto IV Taxi next to police car in traffic in Liberty City.
8 Games With the Best Ragdoll Physics

Sometimes, flopping down a cliff is the most fun part of the game.

A pile of V-Bucks below the Fortnite logo.
FTC Is Refunding Unwanted Fortnite Purchases

Get that bag.

Bayonetta winking at the player in a Bayonetta 3 trailer.
Video Games Are More Fun When They Embrace Absurdity

As much as I enjoy coherence in video games, they're truly at their best when they throw sensibility to the wind.

A photo showing the front of an Xbox 360 console.
Microsoft Updated the Xbox 360 To Try and Upsell You

This is the most Microsoft move I've ever seen.

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The protagonist of Ghost of Tsushima standing on a cliff next to Hans Capone from Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 next to the player petting a dog from Pentiment under a lord and lady from Crusader Kings 3
These Games Will Make You Feel Like You've Traveled Through Time

These games let you escape to another time period altogether.

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An Aged Tony Hawk skating in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4.
5 Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games I'm Insanely Stoked For

Microsoft is killing it with Game Pass at the moment.

Players dropping into a match of Fortnite Battle Royale.
I Once Loved Battle Royales, but Now I’m Sick of Them

I’m feeling nauseous.

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Everything included in the Persona 5 Royal 1 More Edition.
This Is the Only Thing That’ll Make Me Pay Full Price for a Game

Video games becoming more expensive has made it so I never pay full price for them, except in one specific instance.

Two combatants dueling in Dune: Awakening.
Dune: Awakening Tackles a PvP Problem MMO Fans Know Too Well

Dune: Awakening joins a long list of games trying to balance PvP and PvE.

Logitech G502 X Plus Lightspeed on a Logitech G Powerplay Wireless Charging System.
This Logitech Mousepad Charges My Mouse but Provides Little Value

While this mouse pad can seamlessly charge your Logitech G mouse, it does little else for its premium price.

Third-person view in Minecraft on an eReader.
I Played Minecraft on an eReader, Now My Brain Hurts

It was all for science.

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