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Everything you need to know about Meta’s Quest 3
Leaked renders show that Meta is working on a successor to the wildly popular Quest 2 VR headset.
Harvestella’s mouth-watering food in 10 gorgeous images
Hope you’re not hungry.
Blizzard explains Overwatch 2 tournament's "gender verification system"
You know what they say about the road to hell?
Everything you need to know about the Apex Legends Fight or Fright event
Trick-or-treat?
Google kills Stadia, but drops a hint about its future gaming plans
The service never stood a chance.
Splatoon 3 is the glorious pinnacle of Nintendo's style agenda
Image is everything.
The massive GTA 6 leak is an even bigger deal than you think
This isn’t a victimless crime.
19 years ago, the best bad video game ever transformed the medium
Good to be bad.
How 'Metal: Hellsinger' forged an unholy alliance between gamers and metalheads
As part of Gamescom 2022, an epic concert for 'Metal: Hellsinger' raised hype for the upcoming rhythmic shooter. Matt Heafy and David Goldfarb reveal how they pulled it off.
21 years ago, a Nintendo flop changed the video games industry forever
The purple lunchbox.
Elden Ring superfans reveal the surprising reason they've abandoned the game
It’s awful lonely in the Lands Between.
God of War Ragnarok’s latest trailer in 10 stunning images
Future’s so bright...
Pokémon Unite producer says he’s “surprised” so many people are playing the MOBA
Catch ‘em all.
Flintlock could be the first Soulslike to truly rival its inspiration
The student becomes the teacher.
BTS ARMY reveals why they can't get enough of the supergroup's game 'In the Seom'
BTS may be taking a break from touring in real life, but the seven members are still together in mobile game 'In the Seom.'
The Last of Us Part I is as close to perfection as it gets
Inverse score: 10/10
The messy lore of Elder Scrolls reveals the greatest strength of the games
A loose-cannon approach to canon.
High on Life is far more fun than its goofy trailer suggests
Surprisingly refined and genuinely funny.
30 years ago, Nintendo changed racing games forever
Built for speed.
'Elden Ring,' 'Breath of the Wild 2,' and 6 more games that will change the medium
We asked six of the most interesting and influential people in the games industry about the games they think will shape the future of the medium.
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.
Sit with a vengeance in this The Batman gaming chair
DXRacer Craft Series made me a gaming chair believer
This thing’s awesome.
9 cool AF gaming gadgets I can’t live without
I learned a lot about gaming better in 2021.
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.
Superb combat can’t save DioField Chronicle from its own bad mood
Inverse score: 6/10
Trails From Zero is the most important RPG release of the year
Inverse Score: 9/10
You need to play the best music game since Guitar Hero ASAP
Inverse Score: 9/10
Splatoon 3 includes one of 2022's most jaw-dropping game sequences
Inverse Score: 9/10
Immortality is an intriguing movie experiment but a mediocre video game
Inverse Score: 5/10
The Last of Us Part I is as close to perfection as it gets
Inverse score: 10/10
SD Gundam Battle Alliance is the series' best game in 15 years
Inverse Score: 8/10
Saints Row brings the series back to basics, with mixed results
Inverse Score: 6/10
Soul Hackers 2 is a lackluster attempt at a more approachable Persona
Inverse Score: 7/10
Dull gameplay holds back a daring story in Digimon Survive
Inverse score: 6/10.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gave me emotional damage
Inverse Score: 9/10
Moss: Book II mixes joy and pain for an unforgettable VR adventure
Inverse Score: 8/10
Live A Live is a dazzling, one-of-a-kind RPG experience
Inverse Score: 9/10
Endling: Extinction is Forever looks pretty but says nothing
Inverse Score: 5/10
Stray is the best cat game ever made and a serious GOTY contender
Inverse Score: 9/10
As Dusk Falls is more Lifetime movie than prestige TV, but that's the fun
Inverse score: 7/10
Now's the time for a new Deadpool game, and one studio is perfect for the job
The Merc with a Mouth deserves another chance as the lead role of a video game.
FF7 Rebirth could make one iconic moment from the original even better
Cloud and Aerith sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!
3 wild story clues hidden in the God of War Ragnarok story trailer
The end is nigh.
Hideo Kojima drops a pair of Death Stranding 2 and Overdose clues for TGS 2022
Pull out your corkboard and red thread.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer hints at Hyrule's grim secrets
The sky will play a prominent role this time around.
Soul Hackers 3 should embrace the previous game's "bad" ending
Happy endings are overrated.
New South Park game could take inspiration from the series’ first episode
In SPAAAAAAAAACE!
GTA 6 needs to learn one vital lesson from the Yakuza games
Bigger doesn’t mean better
GTA 6 needs to radically change GTA Online — or risk destroying itself
The two games could exist side-by-side.
Final Fantasy XVI theory reveals a shocking twist hiding in plain sight
Bark bark!
God of War Ragnarok collector's edition teases a major character death
The mighty Kratos.
New Bayonetta 3 trailer hints at a twist straight out of the MCU
Bayonetta and the Multiverse of Madness.
God of War Ragnarok trailer drops a massive clue about Atreus' future
The time is nigh.
God of War Ragnarok theory reveals a shocking return to a familiar setting
Get back to where you once belonged.
GTA 6's most controversial rumor probably won't happen — here's why
Why play the game when you’ve already won?
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth needs to bring back a controversial villain
A LOVELESS villain
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
Resident Evil makes frequent nods to this spooky classic.
The best Warzone EM2 loadout for Vanguard Season 5 Reloaded
A recent buff has brought the EM2 back into the spotlight.
How to get rad rewards from the Fortnite Paradise Discord quest
Three nifty treasures await.
'Genshin Impact' Cyno materials: 6 character and talent ascension items to farm ASAP
Cyno, the latest Electro 5-star in Genshin Impact 3.1, needs his character and talent ascension materials. Here's what you need to farm to raise him to the highest level.
How to unlock the BP50 in Call of Duty by using an ACOG optic
Strange wording makes this challenge confusing.
How to pick the absolute best starter in Temtem
Best place to start is the beginning.
How to unlock the wild Trombone Champ secret ending
That’s a lot of toots.
'Deathloop' Yerhva answers: Every correct response to all 10 questions
Beat the infernal quiz machine with our cheat sheet.
All 16 special weapons in Splatoon 3, ranked
Which one’s the most special?
The 7 best Splatoon 3 weapons, ranked
Be the best in the Splatlands
Everything you need to know about the latest Fortnite Reboot Rally event
Lapsed players can get big rewards for coming back.
How to get the Ultra-Hot Burner Lamp cooking gadget in Genshin Impact
Not quite a genie, but it’s something.
How to use the Splatoon 3 QR code in SplatNet 3 to get rad rewards
A stylish reward awaits.
Here’s exactly how long it takes to beat Splatoon 3’s story campaign
Join Smallfry on an adventure
Here’s how to unlock every safe in The Last of Us Part I
And all the goodies you’ll get.
Here's exactly how long it takes to beat The Last of Us Part I
Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic masterpiece is back on PS5.
How to unlock the secret ending in Soul Hackers 2
That’s all folks!
