Video Games
News, guides, reviews, opinions, features, and more from the world of video games. Inverse covers everything from the latest releases to the ongoing console wars, esports updates, and leaks from your favorite developers.
Look: Kirby and the Forgotten Land in 8 cute images
Three-dimensional thinking.
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is confusing in one critical area
Guardians mostly hits the right notes.
You need to play the weirdest retro sports game on Nintendo Switch ASAP
Take me out to the ballgame.
Donkey Kong 40th anniversary: 8 best games ranked
Epic Games v. Apple verdict: Appeal is "terribly dumb," analysts say
"Epic needs either a new legal team or senior leadership that listens more closely to their existing legal team. "
CLX Horus is the perfect gateway to PC gaming
Building your rig feels like a game.
Deathloop is 2021’s most intoxicatingly frustrating game
Inverse score: 8/10
Chivalry II is rowdy, ridiculous, and impossible to put down
Inverse Score: 9/10
Look: 'GTA 5' on PS5 in 8 explosive images
Look: Gran Turismo 7 in 9 gorgeous images
As expected, this game looks absolutely beautiful.
Boy! It’s 'God of War Ragnarok' in 8 glorious images
Tales of Arise is the most swoonworthy RPG of 2021
Inverse Score: 8/10
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.
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.
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
Deathloop is 2021’s most intoxicatingly frustrating game
Inverse score: 8/10
Chivalry II is rowdy, ridiculous, and impossible to put down
Inverse Score: 9/10
Life is Strange: True Colors is the most intimate game of the last decade
Inverse Score: 8/10
Tales of Arise is the most swoonworthy RPG of 2021
Inverse Score: 8/10
Psychonauts 2 is a fantastic sequel 16 years in the making
Inverse Score: 9/10
Zelda: Skyward Sword HD misses a huge opportunity to correct the original
Inverse score: 5/10
NEO: The World Ends With You is 2021’s most stylish video game
Inverse score: 8/10
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a Real Page-Turner
Inverse score: 9/10
Monster Hunter Stories 2 is Pokémon’s toughest competition yet
Inverse Review Score: 8/10
Zombies Ate My Neighbors has oodles of undead but lacks a key feature
Inverse Score: 7/10
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.
Guardians of the Galaxy game might beat the movies in a major way
The Guardians of the Galaxy may have to deal with Adam Warlock and Magus.
Fortnite's Season 7 finale event could be the game's most important yet
The fabric of reality hangs in the balance with Operation: Sky Fire.
GTA 6 leak: A dynamic Fortnite feature could come to Vice City
A leaker with a good rep has dropped a comprehensive list of rumors for GTA 6.
One brilliant twist can fix the biggest Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 problem
After Miles Morales, we have 2 Spider-Men. Here’s how Venom can help.
GTA 6 needs to steal one visionary idea from the MCU
Here’s one way GTA 6 might be able to fill the shoes of its predecessor.
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.
Genshin Impact Kokomi Banner: Is it worth the Wishes and Primogems?
Need a healer?
NBA 2K22 best builds: 5 outstanding MyPlayer options for every position
Make those hoop dreams a virtual reality.
Pokémon Unite Zeraora: How to get for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android
One of the best characters on the roster is back.
Pokémon Unite: How to transfer save data from Nintendo Switch to mobile in 3 easy steps
Don’t lose progress when you start to play Pokémon Unite on iPhone or Android.
Lost Judgment chapter list: How long does it take to beat the new game?
How many chapters (and hours) of judgment are there?
Deltarune Chapter 2 Genocide Route: How to unlock Noelle's Weird Route
Cold as ice.
Lost Judgment Hunt for the Truth: How to find all 3 UFOs in the Side Case
The truth is out there.
NBA 2K22 Face Scan not working? How to make your MyPlayer look like a pro
Get ready for your closeup.
PS5 M.2 SSD install guide: Follow these 7 steps to expand your storage
Bigger is better.
'Deathloop' Yerhva answers: Every correct response to all 10 questions
Beat the infernal quiz machine with our cheat sheet.
NBA 2K22 best badges: 20 picks for shooting, defense, finishing, and playmaking
Get ready to grind, because these badges are fine.
Deathloop slabs: Best stealth build and loadout guide
Want to keep things quiet on Blackreef Island?
