Have you ever been too intimidated to play a video game? I think I’m mature enough to say that I have been on multiple occasions. Usually, it’s with a survival horror title. I’m a sucker for the stories of those games, but...

Last year, EA released Rocket Arena, an online multiplayer competitive shooter from developer Final Strike Games. If you don’t remember it, I don't blame you. It dropped off the gaming radar faster than its price dropped in stores. Wh...

[Update: The Scarlet Nexus demo is now playable on PS4 and PS5.] Action-RPG Scarlet Nexus is just a little over a month away, but if you've got an Xbox console handy, you can try it out today. A new demo for Bandai Namco's stylish anime act...

Ubisoft has locked in the date for its next Far Cry game. Far Cry 6 will kick off the revolution in Yara on Oct. 7, 2021. Set in the fictional country of Yara, Far Cry 6 will focus on a modern-day guerrilla revolution against the regime of ...

[Update: KeyWe's summer launch window has been narrowed down to August 31, 2021.] I'm always on the lookout for charming co-op adventures, and for a while, I've had my eye on KeyWe, a puzzle-platformer about two bumbling birds who must som...

The City will be filled with zombies this holiday season. Techland announced today that Dying Light 2 Stay Human will arrive on Dec. 7, 2021. Developer Techland showcased more gameplay of Dying Light 2 today during a previously teased ...

Supermassive Games is finishing up the third horror-adventure game in The Dark Pictures Anthology this year, and while I was a little late to Man of Medan, I'm hooked now. I want to play all of these games right when they come out, even if...

Sega announced today that the official video game for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, that may or may not still happen, will be released on June 22, 2021. It features track-and-field events, baseball, rock climbing, and more, but most importantly,...

There's more to come about Dying Light 2 later this week. Developer Techland has teased a new Twitch stream with the catchphrase "Dying 2 Know More?" The stream is currently set to air at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT on May 27, over on Techland's...

I've thoroughly enjoyed my 2.5 playthroughs (and counting) of Resident Evil Village. But while the main story is a blast to roll through, I've been having a much less consistent time with The Mercenaries. It could be worse. It absolutely co...

After Man of Medan and especially Little Hope, which had a div-i-sive ending, I'm curious to see how Supermassive Games frames House of Ashes — and how the supernatural elements will manifest. The next standalone game in the Dark Pic...

Shortly after the Steam and GOG release of Saints Row: The Third Remastered on May 22, Deep Silver will be rolling out the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the remaster. I know, I know — this (surely) isn't your favorite ...

Remember when PopCap was pumping out a ton of hits that weren't freemium affairs or microtransactioned to death? It's hard to believe that was so long ago. It was 2011 when EA took over, and their entire business model changed. Peggle 2&nbs...

Subnautica was a survival game for people who thought they were sick of survival games. Not only did it stand out in the genre with its one-of-a-kind alien water world, it also nailed a sense of genuine chart-your-own-course exploration. I ...

Whether you're diving into Subnautica: Below Zero fresh off the original game or you're coming in hoping to shake off the rust, here are some tips to get you started in this new standalone adventure.

In this 3 Minute Review, The Escapist's KC Nwosu covers Hood: Outlaws & Legends, a stealthy castle-robbing PvPvE team action game from Focus Home Interactive and Sumo Digital inspired by myth. There's only so much time each week to che...

Resident Evil Village players have discovered a sneaky trick to make the infinite ammo unlocks in the post-game Extra Content Shop less of a grind. Before I get into the convoluted setup, it's worth mentioning that this method works best if...

Xbox has certainly come a long way since the brand's initial debut way back in 2001. The industry has transformed ten-fold in those two decades, and while Xbox has sometimes been in the lead, sometimes been behind, it has nonetheless endure...

As both PlayStation and Xbox continue to struggle with low stock production of their respective new gaming consoles, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, both publishers' efforts to get the new hardware into players' hands is being furthered hindered b...

A new update is going out to Xbox Series X and S users today that's adding some quality-of-life upgrades to various aspects of the consoles, including the Quick Resume feature. Jonathan Hildebrant, Director of Program Management at Xbox Exp...

I don't know how I let such a long-time-coming game like Psychonauts 2 sneak up on me, but it kind of has — assuming it's coming out soon, I mean. The latest official word on launch day is still "this year," but after a recent Microso...

The question of which studio is helming this year's Call of Duty title has been answered. Sledgehammer Games is leading development on the still-untitled Call of Duty for 2021. On an earnings call earlier today, Activision Blizzard confirme...

For silly reasons, you can only play the Resident Evil Village demo on certain days, and for a limited time. If you try to play outside of the strict windows, it won't work. You'll just see a countdown. After a 30-minute village demo on Apr...

Microsoft has released its latest financial results for its most recent quarter, and things are most assuredly looking up in The House of Xbox. Overall gaming revenue has been boosted by 50% year-on-year, driven by the launch of its next-ge...

Xbox Live Games with Gold...look how they massacred my boy! Last month wasn't much better and we're looking at a very dry May too. Maybe Microsoft is saving all their energy for June and E3? This month is slim, with Armello, Dungeons 3, LEG...