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You need to play the best battle royale on Nintendo Switch ASAP
This take on one of the most influential games of all time offers a twist we didn’t know we needed.
Lady D’s size led to huge problems: Resident Evil Village director
Her height was a bit of a stretch.
You need to play 2010’s most unforgettable indie on Xbox Game Pass ASAP
Sometimes greatness is as simple as black and white.
How to enable cross-save in Genshin Impact and unlock Aloy early
Make the journey.
NEO: TWEWY producer Tetsuya Nomura reveals a surprising character face-swap
Someone got a grown-up glow-up.
How an online improv group became the MST3K of video games
Yes, and...
Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is the Snyder Cut of video games — for all the wrong reasons
Sony needs to stop misusing the term "Director's Cut.”
FF7 Remake director reveals how he fought for Cloud’s “cool dance moves”
Nailed it.
'Valorant' gun buddies: Mining the hidden depths of this clever collectible
Welcome to the next level
A letter from the editor.
Why the most troubling trend in video games might actually be a good thing
More acquisitions are on the way.
Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is the cult series’ Yakuza 0 moment
No objections here.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart shows Sony's unrivaled commitment to accessibility
Inverse accessibility review score: 9/10
Scarlet Nexus is 2021's best RPG yet
Inverse score: 8/10
Final Fantasy Origin character names could reveal a shocking twist
Tetsuya Nomura hinted at a deeper meaning behind the names of Jack, Jed, and Ash.
Cyberpunk 2077's return to the PS Store reveals another broken promise from CDPR
The latest wrinkle in the Cyberpunk 2077 saga reveals a broken promise from CD Projekt RED.
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.
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.
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
'Mario Golf: Super Rush's limited gameplay isn't quite up to par
6/10
Dark Alliance doesn't measure up to the legendary D&D name
Inverse Score: 5/10
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart shows Sony's unrivaled commitment to accessibility
Inverse accessibility review score: 9/10
Scarlet Nexus is 2021's best RPG yet
Inverse score: 8/10
E3 2021 online portal is an insult to us all and the worst game of the year
Inverse Score: 2/10
Biomutant is 2021's weirdest game (and that's what makes it amazing)
Inverse Score: 8/10
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne is a great-ish remaster
Inverse Score: 7/10
Survival has never been more chill than in Subnautica: Below Zero
Inverse Score: 8/10
Hood: Outlaws & Legends misses its mark by a wide margin
Inverse Score: 4/10
Resident Evil Village falls short of its terrifying predecessor
Inverse score: 7/10
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl rumors claim Avatar fighters are in the roster
The Avatars will join the fray.
GTA 6 leak debunk reveals the community's biggest problem
Can the series’ fandom take things too far?
GTA 6 map leak hints at a Vice City comeback, but there's a catch
While GTA 6 is still likely years away, a recent leak hints towards the return of Vice City.
Smash Ultimate’s last character could fix the game’s biggest problem
Please don’t add another anime swordfighter.
Final Fantasy Origin could borrow a timeline twist from FF7 Remake
The ending of the very first game could be a fascinating jumping-off point.
4 wild clues that the final Smash Ultimate fighter is from Undertale
Could Frisk be the final fighter in the game?
Madden should steal this wild Guardians of the Galaxy mechanic
Huddle up!
Final Fantasy Origin character names could reveal a shocking twist
Tetsuya Nomura hinted at a deeper meaning behind the names of Jack, Jed, and Ash.
EA's "established IP" revival needs to be this long-neglected franchise
Publisher Electronic Arts will reportedly revive an existing IP at EA Play Live in July.
Halo Infinite should have the guts to finally kill Master Chief
343 Studios has dealt with some growing pains. For combat to truly evolve, it’s time to retire Master Chief.
Starfield trailer may be hiding a huge Elder Scrolls 6 reveal
The E3 2021 trailer has sparked a theory about The Elder Scrolls VI's location.
Breath of the Wild 2 E3 2021 trailer solves a major Zelda mystery
Skyward Sword will ready you for the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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.
How to enable cross-save in Genshin Impact and unlock Aloy early
Make the journey.
How to get Zeraora in 'Pokémon Unite' — and why you need to ASAP
Zeraora won’t be free forever.
Where to find a Ferrari in Fortnite and new time trial details
Yes, there really is a Ferrari in Fortnite.
Where to find the Alien Artifacts in Fortnite Season 7, Week 7
Artifacts continue in Week 7. Here’s where to find them.
4 best places to farm Sakura Blooms in Genshin Impact
Get the blooms for Ayaka.
Where to construct a wooden hatchery in Fortnite
What is a hatchery?
Here’s exactly where to find parenting books in Fortnite
Where to collect Fortnite records in Pleasant Park and Craggy Cliffs
‘Fortnite’ fans are on a quest for records.
Everything you need to know about Genshin Impact’s Ayaka Banner
Stay frosty.
GTA Online Los Santos Tuners: All 10 new cars and auto shops, explained
Bring on the Midnight Club flair.
Where to find the elusive and essential Moonlight Merchant in Skyward Sword
The Moonlight Merchant sells some excellent items.
Where to find the missing child in Skyward Sword
Kukiel is missing, and you must find her.
