‘Super Meat Boy Forever’ hands-on preview
"Super Meat Boy" sequel "Super Meat Boy Forever" was worth the wait, marrying easy controls with challenging, high-skill gameplay.
‘UFC 3’ hands-on preview
Significant changes to both offense and defense make UFC 3 more comparable to the real octagon experience.
‘Destiny 2’ review
Destiny 2 benefits from the years Bungie spent refining Destiny, making for a deep and varied shooter experience that’s the best place to enter its worlds.
‘LawBreakers’ Review
“LawBreakers” adds speed and gore to the formula that “Overwatch” popularized, and the combination works surprisingly well.
‘Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’ is a cautionary tale for America
Machinegames is looking to make its “Wolfenstein” games into a trilogy, and with its second installment digging into an alternate history America, it has a chance to dig into even more dark themes.
‘Vampyr’: Our first take
Vampyr puts you in the difficult position of trying to protect the people of London from the Spanish Flu and other vampires as you wander the streets.
‘Far Cry 5’ Review
Far Cry 5, the latest chapter in the open-world first-person shooter series, pits you against a religious cult in the U.S., not the government of a foreign country -- and Ubisoft dialed the gore up to 11. It shows flashes of a dark, glorious game, but fails to outgrow the carefree attitude.
‘Star Wars: Battlefront II’ review
"Star Wars: Battlefront II" is a bigger, better Star Wars game than its 2015 predecessor, despite some lingering flaws. Read more in our review:
Check out the 42 games Microsoft showed off at E3
Along with the Xbox One X reveal, Microsoft showed off 42 titles, including a bevy of exclusives, AAA and indie alike.
‘Sonic Forces’ Preview
In his next gen debut, Sonic gets a customizable sidekick and darker narrative overhaul, but is that enough to bring the series back to prominence?
Xbox Scorpio will live and die by its games, not its power
Project Scorpio has the most powerful specs of any game console, but without exclusive games, its horsepower will not count for much.
Here are the 10 games from 2016 that you should still play in 2017
Many games live and die in a single calendar year, but some beg to be played well into the next year. These 10 games from 2016 still warrant your attention.
35 games we’re looking forward to in 2017
This year is chock-full of cool titles. Here are some of the most promising ones revealed thus far, from game-changing sequels to new concepts.
‘Titanfall 2’ review
'Titanfall 2' has refined the original’s best ideas to make a great game that facilitates awesome moments.
Nintendo’s Switch is small, but it can slug it out with PS4 and Xbox One
While exact hardware specifications for the Nintendo Switch haven’t been released, we know enough to say how it’ll stack up against the Xbox One and PS4.
‘Battlefield 1’ review
‘Battlefield 1’ goes back in time to pick up a number of powerful, refreshing ideas that stand out among first-person shooters.
‘Forza Horizon 3’ review
In Forza Horizon 3, Playground Games has combined all the best ideas in racing titles to make an open-world driving game hyper-focused on fun.
How ‘Gears of War 4’ chainsaws its way back to the essence of Gears
The fourth episode after a trilogy can be awkward, but 'Gears of War 4' avoids that fate by going back to what made the first three games so successful, and rebuilding the engine from the ground up.
‘ReCore’ review
It’s easy to see there are great ideas that went into 'ReCore', but it’s repetitive gameplay and technical flaws prevent the game from delivering on its promise.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided review
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided intelligently builds on the series' distinctive gameplay, but its story lacks the strong political themes of classic cyberpunk stories, including the original Deus Ex.
Buy ‘Gears of War 4’ for Xbox, play on the PC for free with Xbox Play Anywhere
Gears of War 4 is arriving to the new "Xbox Play Anywhere" program, giving digital purchasers a free copy of the game on Windows 10.
Everything Microsoft announced at E3 2016: Xbox One S, software updates, games
Microsoft delivered a huge press conference at E3, featuring two new consoles and several exclusive games. Check out our roundup of the top news from L.A.
Slimmer Xbox One S does 4K and HDR, brings 2TB storage, new controller
Microsoft has officially announced the Xbox One S, a slimmer version of its Xbox One game console.
How to watch Microsoft’s Xbox keynote at E3, and what to expect
E3 is still kind of a big deal, whether you're a game developer, publisher, or a mere fan. Here's how to watch Microsoft's press event and what to expect.
Quantum Break review
Despite its ambitious premise, Quantum Break could not figure out how to juggle game and TV narratives and deliver on the promise of a new form of dual-media storytelling.
Xbox One Holiday Gaming Preview
With a diverse lineup of games still slated for release on the Xbox One, the end of 2016 looks more than promising. Here are few titles to look out for.
The best backward-compatible Xbox One games
There are hundreds of Xbox 360 games that now work on Xbox One. Of course, not all of them are worth revisiting or playing for the first time, but there are many that remain great today. We've compiled 20 of the best Xbox 360 games to play on Xbox One. There's no need to unbox your dust-ridden 360!
Rise of the Tomb Raider review
Carried by one of the best game protagonists in the industry, Rise of the Tomb Raider is a fun, exciting, spectacular experience that transcends its parts.
Microsoft stuffed Windows 10 into your Xbox One today. Here’s what’s changing
Microsoft launched a major update for its Xbox One console, significantly overhauling the system's interface and introducing many long-requested features.
Fallout 4 review
Fallout 4 arrives on tidal waves of expectations. Does the post-apocalyptic RPG live up to the hype?
Halo 5: Guardians review
Halo 5: Guardians brings some excellent new multiplayer offerings, but its weak campaign, dull plot and co-op-heavy design make it frustrating to play alone.
Stories you missed: Nike’s self-lacing shoes, Apple flips the bird, Facebook search
It's hard to keep track of everything that happens in the tech world. We compiled a list of the top 10 tech stories: Back to the Future and more.
The most common Xbox One problems and how to fix them
The Xbox Series X is here, but Microsoft is still supporting the Xbox One. To save you a support phone call, we rounded up the most common Xbox One problems.
Sunset Overdrive review
Insomniac Games unloads with both barrels in Sunset Overdrive. The game’s sharp mix of fun and funny, further enhanced by deeply interlocked systems of play, make this one of the strongest Xbox One titles yet.
How to connect your phone to an Xbox One
Smartphones have changed the way we game, including letting us use them as controllers. Here is how to turn your phone into a second controller for your Xbox.
The 10 best trailers unveiled at E3 2014
A trailer can make or break a game. However, our roundup of the best trailers from E3 2014 provides only the best of them, whether from Bungie or Playdead.
Evolve gets beta and timed DLC exclusive on Xbox One
Upcoming title Evolve from developer Turtle Studios announced that new content will come to the Xbox One first, including an exclusive beta and timed DLC.
Limbo dev’s next game and 18 other indie games coming to Xbox One
Phil Spencer announced Inside, the next game from Limbo developer PlayDead Studios. The new game will launch as an Xbox One exclusive in early 2015.