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Vasco from Starfield looking into the camera.

Meet Starfield’s version of R2-D2, a robot named Vasco

Vasco is likely just one of many companions players will be able to recruit in Starfield.
An Elgato HD60 X next to a keyboard and PS5 controller.

Elgato’s newest capture card is made for next-gen consoles

Elgato's $200 HD60 X includes VRR and HDR passthrough compatibility.
An operator bashes a wall in Rainbow Six Siege.

Rainbow Six Mobile takes Siege to Android and iOS

Fans can register right now for a chance to try Rainbow Six Mobile before it launches.
General Radahn stands against a red background in Elden Ring.

A ruthless Elden Ring patch makes Radahn even stronger

After being nerfed a bit harder than intended, Radahn is back to his full, player-destroying strength in Elden Ring.
A spartan holds a ravager in Halo Infinite.

Halo Infinite’s next season will add two new maps

Halo Infinite's second season is set to arrive on May 3, bringing new maps and weapon changes.
Kirby Star Allies review

Kirby gets one step closer to EGOT with Grammy win

The 8-Bit Big Band's Grammys win marks the second time a song from a video game has won at the awards show.
A crewmate as a horse in Among Us.

Among Us players can horse around in a new April Fools’ mode

Is Among Us' new horse mode a nonplayable April Fools' Day prank? Neigh. It's real.
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren at the Democratic debate

U.S. senators raise concerns over Activision Blizzard deal

A letter from four U.S. senators urges the FTC to shut down Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
A character slashes at monsters in Hyper Light Breaker.

Hyper Light Drifter gets a 3D co-op follow-up

Hyper Light Breaker, a multiplayer follow-up to Hyper Light Drifter, is set to hit Steam Early Access in spring 2023.
Someone shoots an explosive in Weird West.

Weird West review: Turning the old West into a sandbox

Weird West tells its engrossing story in a unique way, giving players a front-row seat to the consequences of their actions.
A gamer plays at a PC setup.

Twitch is shutting down its desktop app in April

Anyone on a computer can still watch Twitch through its browser version, but the desktop app is going away.
An office hallway littered with papers in The Stanley Parable.

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe hits consoles next month

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is set to release on current and past-gen consoles this April.
Joker in Persona 5 holding a knife.

Persona 5 is the first game to leave the PS Plus Collection

Persona 5's removal from the PlayStation Plus Collection comes right after Sony announced its new service.
Link runs across Hyrule in the sequel to Breath of the Wild.

Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 should wait for a Switch Pro

After seeing Breath of The Wild run on my 55-inch 4K TV, it's clear that the current Switch won't do the sequel justice.
Five of Fortnite's two characters face the screen.

Fortnite Zero Build is now a permanent game mode

Zero Build will be offered as an alternative game mode in Fortnite going forward.
Sony's PlayStation Plus logo in yellow against a grey background.

PlayStation Plus gets a Game Pass-like revamp this June

PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now are merging this June, giving players access to classic PlayStation games.
A blue witch with a big hat.

Elden Ring has already been beaten in under 20 minutes

One speedrunner already claims to have beaten Distortion2's alleged Elden Ring world record time by 30 seconds.
Two outlaws on horseback chase a cowboy across the desert in Red Dead Online.

GTA+ feels like last nail in the coffin for Red Dead Online

Red Dead Online's decline has been slow, but GTA+ makes it clear that the Old West is over.
A CEO sits surrounded by piles of cash in GTA Online.

Rockstar unveils GTA+, a GTA Online subscription service

GTA+ will cost $6 a month and give subscribers access to a bevy of benefits.
A Gran Turismo 7 Ferrari screenshot showcases ray tracing.

Gran Turismo 7 to change credit payouts following backlash

An update for Gran Turismo 7 in April will increase credit payouts for some of the game's activities.
Three cars come racing around a tight turn in Gran Turismo 7.

Gran Turismo 7 is back online following update error

After going offline, leaving most of its features unplayable for any users for over 24 hours, Gran Turismo 7 is back up.
Characters in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 will add a much-needed ping system

Overwatch 2's ping system will let players who don't want to use voice chat communicate with their team.
A close-up shot of Barry Keoghan's Joker in The Batman.

The Batman’s deleted scene reveals Barry Keoghan’s Joker

Warner Bros. revealed a deleted scene from The Batman featuring more of Barry Keoghan's mysterious Joker.
PlayStation 5 with its controller.

PS5 update adds voice commands, may cause online problems

Sony's new PlayStation update has added voice commands to the PS5, but also seems to be causing problems with the platform's online services.
Players look out of a saferoom door in Back 4 Blood.

Back 4 Blood review: It’s dangerous to go alone, so take some friends

Back 4 Blood offers a fantastic co-op experience, just as long as you're killing zombies with people you know.
Firing two guns at a missile-launching robot in Mothergunship: Forge

Mothergunship: Forge is a zany VR shooter with giant guns

Mothergunship: Forge let me build massive guns to shoot robots with in VR, and isn't that all anyone needs?
A talisman depicting a dog with glowing red eyes lays in the snow.

A new The Witcher game is in development at CD Projekt Red

CD Projekt Red's new The Witcher game will start a new saga for the franchise.
Jade Raymond speaks at Google Stadia's GDC Keynote.

Sony buys ex-Stadia boss Jade Raymond’s Haven Studios

PlayStation Has acquired Haven Studios, led by Jade Raymond, a veteran of Ubisoft, EA, and Google Stadia.
A Fortnite character jumps between buildings.

Epic Games and Xbox raise $36 million for Ukraine in one day

Epic Games and Xbox will continue to donate money toward humanitarian operations in Ukraine until April 3.
Master Chief holding an assault rifle in Halo Infinite.

Xbox Cloud Gaming brings Halo Infinite to Steam Deck

Xbox Cloud Gaming can be used on a Steam Deck as long as you're willing to enter a bit of code.
Hiroki sits in thought in Trek to Yomi.

Trek to Yomi nails its Kurosawa aesthetic, but lacks edge

Trek to Yomi is gorgeous to look at, but gameplay from its first couple of chapters isn't quite as satisfying.
A fox adventurer waves his sword at the screen in Tunic.

Tunic is a great game to play … with Twitter’s help

Tunic's mysteries are going to take more than one person to piece together.
A dragon breathes fire in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring’s latest patch lets you keep track of NPCs

Some of Elden Ring's most popular tools, including the Mimic Tear Ash, have been nerfed in a new update.
Soldiers running in Call of Duty: Vanguard promo.

Call of Duty: Vanguard review: Innovating in the wrong direction

Call of Duty: Vanguard's attempts to change the Call of Duty formula only result in an overall disappointing title.
12 minutes review gameplay

12 Minutes review: Watching the same show, over and over and over

12 Minutes offers a wonderful cinematic experience, but doesn't always respect players' time.
A helicopter attacking players in Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042 review: Gaming’s best shooter reaches new heights

Bugs and performance issues aside, Battlefield 2042 evolves the classic Battlefield experience all while adding impressive new content.
A small fox looks up at a statue in Tunic.

Tunic review: Not-so-fantastic Mr. Fox

Frustratingly obtuse from its start, the most difficult thing about Tunic is progressing after getting stuck.
Promotional art for Starfield.

Starfield will have an Oblivion-style persuasion minigame

When Starfield launches, it will feature a persuasion minigame similar to the one found in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.