These are a healthy mix of action-adventure, first-person shooter, and of course, some good old-fashioned non-linear exploration (a sub-genre oftentimes referred to as "Metroidvania"). Basically, everything a galactic bounty hunter needs to keep them sharp.
Read MoreFrom Skyward Sword to Breath of the Wild, this is Hyrule's history — at least until the next Zelda game comes out, and Nintendo has to make something else up. You think Nintendo had this all planned from the beginning? Think again.
Read MoreMost of the gaming world has been assuming that Tequila Works' Gylt was a Google Stadia exclusive, because, well, that's what Google told us. It turns out that may not necessarily be true.
Read MoreThe latest free update for Days Gone introduces a new standalone Challenge Mode. Over the next 12 weeks, Bend Studio will unveil a new challenge every Friday. Players who complete these challenges can earn rankings, credits, and other rewards.
Read MoreSuper Mario Maker 2 officially launched today on Nintendo Switch, and according to most reviews, it's a fine follow-up. There is this one thing that's really irking players who are picking up this Mario Maker sequel, however, and it has to do with the number of courses you can share.
Read MoreFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, the much-anticipated remake of the fan-favorite JRPG from Square Enix, does not release until next year. Players looking to pre-order the title can now snag 30% off via a new on-site coupon on Amazon.
Read MoreYou know the old joke: "Valve can't count to three." Yada, yada. It seems Valve co-founder Gabe Newell is well aware of that joke, too. And in a speech today to Valve employees meant to celebrate the launch of the company's Index VR headset, Newell packed in some Half-Life 3 humor.
Read MoreAmazon-owned streaming platform Twitch will get in on the Amazon Prime Day action this year in a big way. According to AdWeek, their plans for the event include giveaways and live-streamed events, including a live-streamed shopping show.
Read MoreDr. Disrespect may be unbanned from Twitch, but it seems he's not quite ready to return to streaming just yet.
Read MoreOne of the limiting factors in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is spell energy. There just isn't much you can do in the game without it. There are a few different ways you can replenish your spell energy as you play, however. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreAnother scandal has rocked the Yakuza series, this time centered on Yakuza 6: The Song of Life. Actor and comedian Hiroyuki Miyasako, the talent behind supporting character Tsuyoshi Nagumo, has been suspended by his agency over an alleged link to organized crime.
Read MoreGoogle is blitzing the media this week, and we're learning a whole lot more about the company's Stadia game streaming service as a result. This latest bit of news should make some players pretty happy; especially those who worry about how much ownership they'll have over their Stadia purchases.
Read MoreExploits inside Destiny 2 are a secret no one can keep. One person knows about them, then soon, everyone knows about them. That's true of the game's latest cheese; one that enables you to open a chest in the Menagerie event multiple times, receiving more rewards than you would otherwise.
Read MoreWe got word back in May that EA's game subscription service, EA Access, would be coming to PlayStation 4 sometime in July. Good news, everyone! We now have a confirmed date for the launch.
Read MoreRemember Flappy Bird, the frustrating-yet-addicting mobile game from 2013 that took the world by storm? It seems there is now a battle royale variant on that game, though it's not from the same creator: it's an entirely new experience from a completely different team.
Read MorePotions are a valuable tool in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.
Read MoreInterest in Duck Hunt is higher than it's been in years. But there's still a lot that people don't know about the history of this classic game.
Read MoreSteam's Summer Sale is a major event, where PC gamers find tons of deals on games and developers move a lot of discounted software as a result. But something funny is happening this time around; massive amounts of Steam users are removing games from their Wish Lists. Why?
Read MorePokemon Go, the popular mobile game from Niantic, has kept the interest of players through a consistent lineup of updates and special events. With Pokemon Go's third anniversary approaching, the developer has announced a series of celebratory mini-events kicking off tomorrow.
Read MoreXbox Game subscribers on both Xbox One and PC will have a slew of new indie titles to play in the future, according to Microsoft's ID @ Xbox Game Pass stream, which aired today.
Read MoreContinuing the weekly lineup of free games, Last Day of June is now available for $0 on the Epic Games Store. For those tuning into the promotion for the first time, Epic is offering a new free game each week until the end of the year.
Read MoreWolfenstein: Youngblood is coming, giving players the ability to get their best Steve Rogers on for the good of all humankind. But you might have questions about this whole business, and with Youngblood a month away, now's a perfect time to get some answers.
Read MoreNiantic's Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is insanely popular right now. So what better time is there to unveil an entire festival focused on playing the game?
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Patent And Trademark Office's online database, Anheuser-Busch has filed a trademark application for the phrase "the official beer of esports."
Read MoreA lot of the content in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is locked behind higher levels, meaning you'll want to fly past your low level starting point to get to some of the real fun. It can be slow going, but there are a few tricks you can use to level up quickly and get to the beefy content.
Read MoreNintendo Switch owners are about to get a real treat in just a week's time.
Read MoreSony Pictures Television and Hivemind Entertainment are teaming up with Square Enix to create live-action Final Fantasy TV series. The series will tell an original story set in Eorzea, the world in which the Final Fantasy 14 online roleplaying game takes place.
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