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The Most Influential Open World Game of All Time Just Got the Recognition It Deserves

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has a new list of the most influential games of all time, and the top spot is a surprising, but fitting, choice.

Inverse · Apr 3, 2025

The Last of Us Part 2's sharp roguelike mode just got better on PC, making it my favorite in the genre this year

Now Playing | The Last of Us Part 2: No Return threatens to become so feature rich it could almost become a full game itself – and, oh yeah, the campaign is still pretty good too

GamesRadar · Apr 3, 2025

Analysts attribute Nintendo's eye-watering Switch 2 pricing spread to tariffs, market chaos, rising costs, and more: "Nintendo is charging this price because they feel they can and that people will pay"

How much can we afford?

GamesRadar · Apr 3, 2025

With its Nintendo Switch 2 remaster on the horizon, Bravely Default producer hopes "we can carry on this lineage into the future"

A 3DS standout is making a comeback

GamesRadar · Apr 3, 2025

Xbox reminds us that Hollow Knight: Silksong is still coming to Xbox Game Pass

After the game briefly reemerged during a Nintendo Switch 2 partner sizzle reel, Xbox confirms that Hollow Knight: Silksong is still coming to Xbox Game Pass.

Windows Central · Apr 3, 2025

A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo’s Switch 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor of eight years past as the video game developer pushes to bring its brand into “a new era” where social experiences are at the forefront

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

How the ‘manosphere’ spreads through online gaming, influencers and algorithms

The Netflix series Adolescence has generated discussions about masculinity, male violence and the effect of “manosphere” content on boys. The manosphere is a collection of men’s rights and misogynistic groups that are interconnected through websites, blogs and forums that promote masculinity, misogyny and opposition to feminism.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 console first look: I tried it before it went on sale — is it any good?

Nintendo Switch 2 is now available to buy. We had the chance to preview the next-gen console, and one thing’s for sure: it’s good

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

"Most of the games that are Metroidvanias are just Metroid games": The director of this Smash Bros-infused Metroidvania hates the word because "it's a silly term and Japan did it better"

Possessor(s) from Heart Machine is full-on search action

GamesRadar · Apr 3, 2025

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro review: A gaming headset that checks all the boxes

The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro offers solid audio quality, phenomenal battery life, and an outstanding mic, making it a great pick for all types of gamers.

Laptop · Apr 3, 2025