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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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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.

Legion space running on the Lenovo Legion Go
Get the 1TB Lenovo Legion Go for $600, Its Lowest Price to Date

Take your Steam library on the go with this powerful portable gaming PC.

A Nintendo Switch 2 in the center, with two Joy-Cons on either side, set against a blue and red background
Your Nintendo Switch 2 Isn’t Lagging, It's Just the Screen

The Switch 2's refresh rate doesn't tell the full story.

The Sims 4 artist with a disappointed emoji with a thumbs down by it in front of a colorful background.
The Sims 4 is Disappointing, Play These Instead

Various other games that offer alternative experiences for players who aren’t getting the gameplay they want from The Sims 4.

Xal’atath, the Harbinger in The War Within Features Overview | World of Warcraft trailer.
Which World of Warcraft Version Is Right for You?

Want to play WoW but not sure where to start? Here’s a breakdown help you choose.

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Xbox app on an ROG handheld showing gams like Avowed and Grounded.
Steam and Battle.net Are Now in the Xbox App

Two other storefronts are the first to join Microsoft's Xbox App.

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Psycho Mantis reading your memory card saves in Metal Gear Solid.
8 Video Game Mechanics That Blew My Mind the First Time I Saw Them

Some video game mechanics were so innovative that they changed gaming forever.

A screenshot from the Unleased Recompiled trailer showing Sonic the Hedgehog in high definition.
Sonic the Hedgehog Turns 35 Next Year, Here's 5 Things SEGA Should Do to Celebrate

It's Sonic the Hedgehog's 34th anniversary, but all I can think about is what SEGA has in store for next year.

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Quake gameplay with a double-barreled shotgun aimed at three monsters.
29 Years Ago, FPS Gaming Changed Forever

The game that shook the world.

Multiple characters holding weapons in a promotional image for Fortnite.
5 Reasons I Refuse to Play Free-to-Play Games

You couldn't pay me to play them.

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The game over screen in Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories.
23 Years Later, This PS1 Game Is Still My Mount Everest

Even with 30 years of gaming under my belt, this PlayStation game remains one of the most difficult I've ever played.

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A Nintendo Switch 2 and Super Mario in the background running while holding several coins.
The Hidden Costs of Owning a Switch 2

These invisible coin blocks aren't missable.

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The Elden Ring startup movie for Steam Deck and Big Picture Mode.
Sitting on a Pile of Steam Points? Here's How I Like to Spend Them

Don’t let your Steam Points collect dust.

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The front of the GameSir X5 Lite from above.
This Cheap Snap-On Controller Is Fantastic for Mobile Gaming

A winning price outweighs some issues.

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The main character of Moonstone Island standing with all of the creatures they've collected.
12 Creature Collecting Games That Aren’t Pokémon

Tired of catching Pikachu for the 100th time? Pokémon is far from the only game in town.