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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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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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Here’s Everything We Know About Grand Theft Hamlet

By Robin Bea

Something is rotten in Los Santos.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Completely Upended The Most Tired Gaming Trend

By Hayes Madsen

Looking back to move forward.

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This Beautiful New Strategy Game Takes The Drudgery Out Of Building An Empire

By Robin Bea

More than just a pretty face.

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EA Shot Down A New Dead Space Game — But Could It Still Happen?

By Trone Dowd

Dead Space won't be part of the horror renaissance.

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The 10 Best Indie Games of 2024, Ranked

By Robin Bea, Trone Dowd and Hayes Madsen

The best of the best in a great year for indie games.

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25 Years Later, This Criminally Overlooked PS1 RPG Deserves a Remake

By Hayes Madsen

A forgotten masterpiece.

Retrospective

35 Years Ago, A Pivotal Remake Established One of the Greatest RPG Franchises of All Time

By Hayes Madsen

The unending journey.

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The Director Who Brought Parkour To Zombie Games Has A New Trick Up His Sleeve

By Hayes Madsen

9 years later, the Dying Light franchise gets a major facelift.

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Leak Suggests Switch 2 Will Finally Fix The Original’s Most Notorious Problem

By Trone Dowd

Any day now Nintendo...

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PlayStation Plus Just Added the Most Experimental Sonic Game of All Time

By Hayes Madsen

The blue blur returns — and explores.