The Video Games Issue

The Video Games Issue

Xbox exec reveals how Microsoft finally fixed the worst thing about gaming

By Jen Glennon

Director of Program Management Jason Ronald reveals how Microsoft's ambitious project to preserve older games came to life.

Inverse Game Reviews

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the most hilarious video game of 2020

By Jen Glennon

Inverse Score: 9/10

A character from Genshin Impact looking into the distance
Inverse Interviews

Genshin Impact devs share details on PS5, Timmie's dad, and Resin tweaks

Dragon

How Yakuza 0 paved the way for Like a Dragon

Video Games Issue

Gaming

Everything we know about GTA+ for GTA Online

Year In Games

The 4 best sidekicks of 2020 reveal why PS5 is winning the console war

Gaming

You need to play the best space shooter ever for free on Switch ASAP

Gaming

Video games are inspiring a new crop of home and garden DIY projects

Punk'd

Cyberpunk 2077 pulled from PlayStation Store: Why it's totally unprecedented

Cyberclunk

4 ways Cyberpunk 2077 has already changed the video game industry

Gaming

Xbox exec reveals the 1 reason Game Pass is better than Netflix

Sophisticated Gamer

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con joystick replacement kits are the best value in gaming

This is the Way

These Mandalorian Xbox controllers are cuter than Baby Yoda

Inverse Game Reviews

Immortals Fenyx Rising makes Assassin's Creed look old and bloated

Spider-Verse

Why we love 'Spider-Man: Miles Morales'

Gaming

Inverse's favorite games of 2020

Year in Games

2020's most controversial video game reveals the worst thing about fandom

Gaming

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

Year in Games

The most important video game of 2020 is coming out ... in 2021

Gaming

The Game Awards are still trying to make video games something they're not

Other Gaming Stories

Review

Trails Through Daybreak 2 Is the Series’ Most Experimental Entry, For Better and Worse

By Hayes Madsen

Inverse Score: 8/10

Gaming

World of Warcraft Is Trying To Avoid Final Fantasy XIV’s Mistakes With Its New Housing System

By Robin Bea

Home sweet home.

Gaming News

Metal Gear's Upcoming Remake Will Bring Back An Unlikely PlayStation Classic

By Trone Dowd

Snake is back on the (monkey hunting) prowl.

Inverse Recommends

The Cleverest Soulslike Game Is Now Free On Xbox

By Hayes Madsen

Cute but deadly.

Gaming

Gaming's Hottest Open-World RPG Is Weird As Hell And That's The Point

By Trone Dowd

Raise a pint to one million.

Gaming

Here's When You Can Start Playing The Second 'Monster Hunter Wilds' Open Beta

By Robin Bea

Gotta slay ‘em all.

Opinion

No, Gaming's Worst Trend Would Not Have Saved The Most Overlooked RPG

By Robin Bea

Not every problem can be solved with a battle pass.

Gaming News

A Beloved PS2 Action Game Is Getting Re-Released Before A 2026 Sequel

By Trone Dowd

A new protagonist and a new setting for new audiences.

Gaming News

Nintendo Bets Big On Exclusives For The Switch 2

By Hayes Madsen

New, but familiar.

Gaming

Can't Afford 'Civilization VII'? Here Are Five Great — And Cheaper — Alternatives

By Mark Hill

Conquer the world and your budget.