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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

“8-Bit”

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.

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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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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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Game Guides

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2': A Guide To The Terrifying Poppy Field Quest

By Trone Dowd

Stay wide awake.

Game Changers

The Queen Of Playstation

By Trone Dowd

Meet Shawne Benson, the tastemaking lead of Acquisition at Playstation who is responsible for finding all your favorite indies — and more.

Inverse Recommends

Sorry We’re Closed Is A Stylish Survival Horror Game About Heartbreak

By Robin Bea

Love hurts.

Gaming

'Star Wars Outlaws' Just Fixed Its Most Hated Feature

By Trone Dowd

The redemption tour begins.

Gaming News

'Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3' Won't Have As Many Minigames As 'Rebirth'

By Hayes Madsen

Scaling back.

Gaming

Steam Just Added a Game Where You and Your Friends Can Role-Play As Weird Little Guys

By Robin Bea

Listen to your mother.

Gaming

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl' Bends Under Its Unique Ambition

By Trone Dowd

Inverse Score: 7/10

Preview

9 Years Later, the Most Underrated RPG Is Getting a Spinoff That Already Looks Extremely Promising

By Hayes Madsen

Fantasy RPGs are so back.

Opinion

2024's Most Overlooked RPG Is Breaking One of the Series' Long-standing Rituals

By Hayes Madsen

A longstanding tradition.

Gaming

Your Best Chance To Get Into The Most Cozy RPG Series Is Coming Next Year

By Robin Bea

Better late than never.