It can be tempting, in an era where there are simply way too many great games coming out every month, to give into list inflation. Top 10s become top 25s. Top 25s become top 50s. By 2030, we might ...

When it comes to cheat codes, the one that’s probably the most well-known is the so-called “Konami Code.” The code has carved out a niche in popular culture and is often included as an Easter egg in ...

When we put together our top 20 games of last year, we specifically called out Civilization 7, Avowed, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Grand Theft Auto 6 as big franchise games we were already looking ...

(AP) — Vince Zampella, one of the creators behind best-selling video games such as “Call of Duty,” has died. He was 55. Video game company Electronic Arts said Zampella died Sunday. The company did ...

The Avatar video game is better than the movies. I say this as someone who has dumbly adored James Cameron’s Avatar movies for a long time. The original 2009 film was my first ever midnight premiere, ...

For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR ...

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In 2026, the game releases are shaping up to be one of the most exciting years for gamers in recent memory. Blockbuster titles like "Grand Theft Auto 6" dominate the calendar, delivering expansive ...

On December 12, 2025, Insider Gaming revealed that a previously believed canceled Alien game is back in development, and it’ll feature Ripley 8 as one of its characters. The as-yet-untitled entry in ...

Charming Holiday is a news article writer from the United States. He is a former cultural policy advisor who has turned his focus to his lifelong passion of gaming. He lived and worked in South Korea ...

A lot of trailers drop during The Game Awards, but the comedy of Bradley the Badger stood out from the pack. The conceit is similar to Wreck-It Ralph. Bradley, the protagonist of a fictional ...

If you played video games in the 1980s and ‘90s, then you’re probably already familiar with full-motion video (FMV), which was a way of telling stories using pre-recorded video files instead of the ...