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How the "failed" Nintendo Power Glove found an unexpected second life

By Eric Francisco

It sold at retail for just a year, but its impact is still felt today.

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This underrated NES RPG paved the way for oddball gems like EarthBound

By Tomas Franzese

This odd 8-bit NES game is still fondly remembered by many.

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Coined

How a beloved video game style was spawned out of necessity

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One classic game explains why Among Us is the hottest thing in the world

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Coined

How a beloved video game style was spawned out of necessity

By Danny Paez

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Gaming

Wild Gunman: How Nintendo's "baby's toy" changed games forever

By Jen Glennon

This "baby's toy" had a far bigger impact than you realize.

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One classic game explains why Among Us is the hottest thing in the world

By Danny Paez

Next-gen graphics can never overshadow fun with friends.

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How two twins and an egg took on Nintendo's Super Mario

By David Jesudason

Straight outta Blighty.

8-bit week

How the "failed" Nintendo Power Glove found an unexpected second life

By Eric Francisco

It sold at retail for just a year, but its impact is still felt today.

8-Bit Week

This underrated NES RPG paved the way for oddball gems like EarthBound

By Tomas Franzese

This odd 8-bit NES game is still fondly remembered by many.

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The worst video game of all time got one thing hilariously right

By Jake Kleinman

E.T. destroy video game industry?

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You need to play this classic racing game for free on Nintendo Switch ASAP

By David Grossman

This challenging title kicked off a crucial partnership.

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Sweet Home: The forgotten 1989 game that inspired the survival horror subgenre

By James Balmont

Resident Evil makes frequent nods to this spooky classic.

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Gaming

Concord Dev Firewalk Studios Is Being Closed, and Sony Blames Everyone But Itself

By Robin Bea

We’re all trying to find the guy who did this.

Gaming News

Nintendo Switch Is Finally Getting the Most Overlooked Wii U Game

By Hayes Madsen

The Wii U’s most overlooked game.

Gaming

'Apex Legends' Will Avoid 'Overwatch's Biggest Mistake

By Trone Dowd

EA CEO explained why live service sequels usually fail to live up to the hype.

Opinion

'Alan Wake 2's The Lake House DLC Proves It's One of the Best Horror Games Ever Made

By Hayes Madsen

Coming full circle.

Review

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' Review: The Best In Years

By Trone Dowd

The story leaves newbies behind, but that doesn’t stop this campaign from being a surprisingly compelling departure.

Gaming News

'Monster Hunter Wilds' Beta Players Find a Freaky Replacement for Spiders in Arachnophobia Mode

By Robin Bea

What could be worse than giant spiders?

Gaming News

Mass Effect Producer Says Next Game Will Retain the 'Mature Tone' of the Trilogy

By Hayes Madsen

Now it’s Mass Effect’s turn.

Hands-On

Magic: The Gathering’s New Set Brought Me Back to My MtG Roots

By Jake Kleinman

Magic can be overwhelming for new players. Is this the solution?

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Life Is Strange Devs On Bringing Back Other Characters: “Never Say Never”

By Hayes Madsen

The series’ first sequel.

Retrospective

15 Years Later, One Absurd Action Game Feels More Important Than Ever

By Hayes Madsen

Let’s dance.