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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.

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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Retrospective

20 Years Ago, Prince Of Persia Turned Its Weirdest Decision Into Gold

By Trone Dowd

Why not both?

Game Guides

Here Are The Six Best Party Members To Recruit In 'Octopath Traveler 0'

By Hayes Madsen

Get the party started.

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A Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Port For PlayStation 5 Looks Even More Likely Now

By Robin Bea

Pick up your swords and shovels.

Game Guides

Here’s Where To Find The Fire Shot And Its Upgrades In Metroid Prime 4

By Robin Bea

Light your way across Viewros.

Gaming

Here’s Exactly When You Can Start Playing Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows

By Robin Bea

Night is falling again.

Gaming

Here’s Exactly When You Can Start Playing 'Metroid Prime 4: Beyond'

By Robin Bea

Samus rides again soon.

Review

Octopath Traveler 0 Is an Ambitious, Messy, & Utterly Engrossing RPG

By Hayes Madsen

Inverse Score: 8/10

Opinion

Steam And Epic’s Ban Of Horses Is A Grim Sign Of The Times

By Robin Bea

An artistic triumph could be its developer’s last game.

Review

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review

By Robin Bea

Inverse Score: 6/10

The Inverse Awards

The 25 Best Games Of 2025, Ranked

By Shannon Liao, Robin Bea, Hayes Madsen and Trone Dowd

An unforgettable year.