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FF7 Remake Part 2 can't skip the original's most controversial minigame
Chocobo racing has come a long way since 1997.
7 spectacular Xbox Black Friday deals
See all the Xbox Black Friday deals that are worth your time.
The King of Fighters 15 beta pummels its competition with one secret
A keen appreciation for what makes this series unique.
Genshin Impact Version 2.4 release date and time, maintenance details, and rewards
What will the New Year bring?
Black veterans deserve better than Call of Duty
We just want to live, and we’d love to be taken seriously.
Bobby Kotick's necessary resignation is bigger than Activision Blizzard
Amidst employee walkouts, the board of directors has backed Kotick.
Legend of Zelda Game & Watch reveals Nintendo's most powerful weapon
Halo Infinite preview hints at the franchise's best campaign in a decade
The game’s first four missions are a delight.
Elden Ring already delivered one of 2022's best gaming moments
It’s a big world out there.
The Halo Infinite battle pass stinks, but here are 3 ways to improve it
This excellent game deserves better.
GTA Trilogy on Switch: Trippy glitches plague the experience, gamers say
Look at this long-fingered nightmare.
Shin Megami Tensei V doesn't need to be Persona to kick your butt
Inverse Score: 8/10
Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 delays expose a bigger Blizzard problem
The flurry of problems at Blizzard exposes the need for real change.
Microsoft-Sega deal: Don't expect an acquisition soon
The beginning of a beautiful friendship?
4 Marvel heroes who could star in Naughty Dog writer Amy Hennig's next game
Shang-Chi? The Fantastic Four? The Defenders?
GTA 6 release date rumor: Why "development hell" may be overblown
Is GTA 6 actually wasted?
Exclusive: Jackbox CEO wants to put his game inside Fortnite’s metaverse
“Gaming is the way to bring a big audience to the metaverse and make it a little more mainstream.”
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's pay cut is an empty public gesture
A pay cut is nothing to a billionaire.
Star Ocean: The Divine Force trailer in 8 spacey images
It’s the first new game in the sci-fi RPG series since 2016.
Gamer Alert: Dune's Timothée Chalamet has a secret YouTube channel
Call Me By Your Gamertag.
Inverse readers' favorite game of 2020 was also the most controversial
The Last of Us Part 2 from Naughty Dog came out on top.
The 4 best sidekicks of 2020 reveal why PS5 is winning the console war
Inverse readers have spoken.
2020's most promising new video game franchises couldn't be more different
Just nine votes separated the two frontrunners.
2020's biggest games industry reveal was unforgettably polarizing
The highlight of a long, strange summer.
The most brutal video game decision of 2020 nearly killed me
What's more important: honor or loyalty?
The funniest video game of 2020 leveraged viral memes for worthy causes
The year's most hilarious game is a slapstick triumph with wit to spare.
2020's best multiplayer game made me more paranoid than ever
The possibilities are truly limitless.
Among Us, Warzone, and Animal Crossing are 2020's best comfort-food games
1,483+ Inverse readers reveal their go-to games for quarantine escapism.
Inverse's favorite games of 2020
All killer, no filler.
2020's most controversial video game reveals the worst thing about fandom
A perpetual motion machine of outrage.
The most important video game of 2020 is coming out ... in 2021
The absence of Halo Infinite is painfully obvious.
The biggest video game flirt of 2020 changed gaming history
I love you, Jessie Rasberry.
2020's most beautiful video game makes diversity divine
It’s rare to find a game this sexy.
The best boss battle of 2020 changed video games for me forever
Or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Rat King.
2020's best video game death redefined a popular genre
"Is there no escape?"
The best 2020 video game heartthrob isn’t Zagreus or Cloud
Thirst trap royalty.
Audeze Mobius 3D headphones are so good you’ll cry
Better, more immersive audio can seriously let you feel the music or game audio.
CLX Horus is the perfect gateway to PC gaming
Building your rig feels like a game.
SCUF's Instinct Xbox controller almost beats the DualSense
The Instinct is SCUF’s greatest controller yet, elevating the base Xbox Series X hardware to heights that rival even the PS5 DualSense.
Take your home theater to the next level with 1 luxe upgrade
BenQ's HT3550i can’t quite replace your TV, but it can make for amazing outdoor movie nights.
Infinity Game Table has the same disruptive potential as the Kindle
Digitize an entire library of board games on a touch-screen table from Arcade1Up.
SteelSeries' new gaming headset offers pro quality at a reasonable price
Our Arctis Prime review.
5 best PS5 DualSense charging stations
Stay charged.
These Adidas fitness headphones can do everything
The fitness-forward RPT-01 Bluetooth headphones maintain high-quality sound.
This genius gadget solves the Nintendo Switch's most annoying audio problem
A little luxury you never knew you needed.
Ring Fit Adventure is the greatest fitness video game ever
Pokémon, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Super Mario mechanics with a wry sense of humor.
WhirlwindFX compact Atom gaming keyboard beats the competition in 1 crucial area
The Atom is an ideal alternative to WhirlwindFX's less-mobile Element with impressive software.
Shadow Boost cloud gaming makes Google Stadia look like a total joke
Now this is cloud gaming.
FitXR dance classes on Oculus prove virtual reality fitness really works
Show off your moves.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con joystick replacement kits are the best value in gaming
Get ready for console surgery.
SCUF H1 wired gaming headset is a stylish way to level-up audio
One of the most stylish, customizable headsets ever.
Nanoleaf light panels can turn a dank gamer lair into a swanky hotspot
Your home gaming setup deserves a glow-up.
Call of Duty: Vanguard multiplayer makes a compelling case for game delays
Inverse score: 6/10
Shin Megami Tensei V doesn't need to be Persona to kick your butt
Inverse Score: 8/10
Forza Horizon 5 stuns but can't quite outpace its predecessor
Inverse Score: 8/10
Guardians of the Galaxy is a triumphant space opera with one huge flaw
Inverse Score: 8/10
Melty Blood: Type Lumina is 2021’s best new fighting game — with a catch
Inverse Score: 9/10
Sora is the best ending for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The final DLC fighter is also one of the best in one key way.
No More Heroes 3 has all the nostalgic action your dadbod can handle
Inverse Score: 7/10
Metroid Dread is Nintendo’s best game since Breath of the Wild
Inverse Score: 9/10
Back 4 Blood is a zombie-slaying romp that never gets old
Inverse Score: 9/10
Far Cry 6 review: Ubisoft's controversial franchise finally grows up
Inverse Score: 9/10
Jett: The Far Shore is 2021's dreamiest existential crisis
Inverse score: 9/10
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania redeems Sega's most underrated series
Inverse Score: 8/10
Sable is the most relaxing game since Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Inverse Score: 9/10
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is PlayStation's Zelda, but there's a catch
Inverse Score: 8/10
Lost Judgment is a bigger sequel with more Yakuza charm
Inverse Score 8/10
Lost in Random is a bold Tim Burton tribute with one dicey mechanic
Inverse Score: 7/10
FF7 Remake Part 2 can't skip the original's most controversial minigame
Chocobo racing has come a long way since 1997.
Fortnite Chapter 3 Spider-Man leaks hint at a game-breaking new mechanic
Our spidey senses our tingling about the next Battle Pass.
Metroid Prime 4 needs to make one dire change to its lead hero
Could a switcheroo be in the works?
Why you can't blame the lack of GTA 6 news on the latest trilogy
Point that finger somewhere else, buddy!
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Venom leak could reveal a shocking identity swap
Is emo Peter Parker about to make a comeback?
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Easter egg reveals a wild Part 2 change
Just the cat.
5 reasons Sora is the final Smash Ultimate character (and 3 he isn't)
May your heart be your guiding key.
Starfield director reveals how it can fix Fallout 4's biggest mistake
Choices are important, which is why Starfield having three times the dialogue as Skyrim is an excellent approach to.
'Smash Ultimate' last fighter: Sora, Goku, and 4 more October 5 predictions
‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ has one last DLC character in Fighters Pass Vol. 2. Here are six fighters that could join the roster from Sora to Jonesy.
Nintendo leak hints at a wild Switch Online reveal
Is it time to get retro?
Quantic Dream’s Star Wars game could fix the best character in the sequels
The Force is strong with this one.
God of War Ragnarok needs this badass furry friend from Norse myth
Hint: he’s close to Angrboda and Loki.
AEW wrestling game needs to steal 4 features from this forgotten PS2 gem
With Yuke's developing the new AEW game, the team should look to one of its best PS2 WWE installments for inspiration on its current project.
God of War Ragnarok trailer has a wild Easter egg in plain sight
There’s something familiar about that silhouette.
5 Marvel heroes that could join the Midnight Suns roster
Shang-Chi, Moon Knight, and more should appear in Marvel's Midnight Suns.
God of War: Ragnarok needs to steal a controversial Last of Us 2 twist
A bold narrative pivot could be exactly what the sequel needs.
How a beloved video game style was spawned out of necessity
“8-Bit”
Wild Gunman: How Nintendo's "baby's toy" changed games forever
This "baby's toy" had a far bigger impact than you realize.
One classic game explains why Among Us is the hottest thing in the world
Next-gen graphics can never overshadow fun with friends.
How two twins and an egg took on Nintendo's Super Mario
Straight outta Blighty.
How the "failed" Nintendo Power Glove found an unexpected second life
It sold at retail for just a year, but its impact is still felt today.
This underrated NES RPG paved the way for oddball gems like EarthBound
This odd 8-bit NES game is still fondly remembered by many.
The worst video game of all time got one thing hilariously right
E.T. destroy video game industry?
You need to play this classic racing game for free on Nintendo Switch ASAP
This challenging title kicked off a crucial partnership.
Sweet Home: The forgotten 1989 game that inspired the survival horror subgenre
Deemed too gory for a Western release, the Resident Evil series makes frequent nods to this spooky classic.
Everything you need to know about the chaotic Halo Infinite Fiesta mode
A Spartan party!
7 ways to raise friendship levels in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
How to make your Pokémon like you.
How to change clothes and get new outfits in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
To be a fashion master is your destiny
How to discover your Warzone playstyle with Call of Duty Role Call
Are you a Survivor, Fighter, or Airstriker?
Here's exactly where to get all 8 HMs in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Fly, Defog, Rock Climb, and more!
7 items to farm before Genshin Impact brings Albedo back in Version 2.3
Ascend the alchemist with this concoction of character materials.
5 best Pokémon to catch if Chimchar is your Brilliant Diamond starter
Chimchar is the best starter, so here’s the best team comp to round out your squad.
Everything you need to know about the Grand Underground in Pokémon BDSP
What lies beneath the surface of Sinnoh?
Here's exactly how the Halo Infinite ranked multiplayer tiers work
Ranked combat has evolved.
How to unlock all 4 endings in Shin Megami Tensei V
Spoilers ahead, obviously.
34 game-breaking GTA V cheat codes to use on any platform
Cause even more destruction.
7 essential items to farm before Genshin Impact adds Gorou in Version 2.3
Find this furry's favorite treats.
Where to find Kakashi, UFO Crash Sites, and Paper Bomb Kunai in Fortnite
You won’t believe these new challenges.
How to pick the best starter in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Grass turtle, fire monkey, or bright blue penguin?
71 cheat codes that still work in GTA: San Andreas - Definitive Edition
This hefty list of cheats will give you an advantage in Los Santos.
46 codes that still work in GTA Vice City: The Definitive Edition
All trophies from the original remain.
