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Can Gaming Save the Apple Vision Pro?
A new patent could suggest that Apple may be ready to take VR gaming more seriously on the Apple Vision Pro—which is exactly what's needed to turn the device's fortunes around.
Matt Kamen
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The Plight of Migrants Is Deeply Misunderstood. Can a Video Game Help?
Anima Interactive’s forthcoming game Take Us North aims to capture the lived experiences of those trying to cross the US-Mexico border.
Megan Farokhmanesh
Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next
As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.
Megan Farokhmanesh
Director of the Game Avowed Says AI Can’t Replace Human Creativity
“Good game stories are going to be written by good narrative designers,” says Obsidian’s Carrie Patel. The new fantasy RPG she helmed gets an early release today.
Megan Farokhmanesh
Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Trading System Is So Bad Players Are Revolting
The Pokémon Company International says it’s “actively investigating” ways to improve the feature after players threatened to cancel their subscriptions.
Megan Farokhmanesh
Gear & Tips
Just Got a Meta Quest Headset? These Are Our Favorite Games
Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.
Brad Bourque and Eric Ravenscraft
The Best Crossplay Games for Consoles and PC
These titles let you play with friends on all kinds of platforms, from computers to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and even mobiles.
Brad Bourque and Eric Ravenscraft
The Best Nintendo Switch Games for Every Kind of Player
From Super Mario Party Jamboree to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, these are our absolute favorite escapes for the best portable console.
Gear Team and Megan Farokhmanesh
The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player
A great gamepad instantly levels up your play. These are our top picks for Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Eric Ravenscraft and Simon Hill
Reviews and Impressions
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Sets a New High for the Series
Square Enix’s latest installment in the Final Fantasy VII reboot trilogy raises the stakes with huge open-world maps, more side-quests—and of course, chocobo.
Megan Farokhmanesh
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is an Impressive Achievement in Storytelling
RGG’s latest Like a Dragon game trades crime melodrama for deep character development.
Josh Broadwell
This Game Console Gets the Whole Family Off the Couch
The Nex Playground uses motion tracking to put you in the game for family fun with a side of fitness.
Simon Hill
The Sony Access Controller Is a Beautiful Addition for All Gamers
Sony’s first accessible controller is an excellent start and a welcome new part of PlayStation's lineup, but it has a ways to go before being truly incredible.
Chris Reardon
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Shall We Play a Game?
Xbox Pushes Ahead With New Generative AI. Developers Say ‘Nobody Will Want This’
Megan Farokhmanesh
Game Over
A Player Has Defeated Punch-Out’s Mike Tyson in Under 2 Minutes for the First Time
Kyle Orland, Ars Technica
Extra Life
E3’s Organizers Are Back With a New Event. This Time, Doctors Are Invited Too
Megan Farokhmanesh
Video Games
The Twitch Streamer Using Face Recognition to Make Video Games More Accessible
Grant Stoner
Digital Culture
How an Indie Studio Got 400-Plus Games Into a $10 Bundle to Help LA Fire Victims
Megan Farokhmanesh