Video Games

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.

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.

Oculus Quest 2 is VR's big moment

Tomorrow, today.

Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing edition is an adorable indulgence

Too dang cute.

HyperX Pulsefire Haste gaming mouse levels up the work from home grind

Now this is a mouse.

Razer Kishi's slender iPhone gaming controller makes Apple Arcade worth it

Mobile gaming with a console-like feel.

Vissles-M portable screen has infinite uses for WFH gamers

The Swiss army knife of portable screens.

Xbox Game Pass is a must-buy gift for any gamer on your list

Everyone's an Xbox person now.

Hitman 3 features the best murder mystery in modern gaming

Inverse Score: 8/10

Haven is a sci-fi frolic, but the gameplay is a heartbreaker

Inverse Score: 7/10

Call of the Sea is the first must-play game for Xbox Series X

Inverse Score: 8/10

Immortals Fenyx Rising makes Assassin's Creed look old and bloated

Inverse Score: 7/10

Medal of Honor is the year's most impressive, and most dizzying, VR shooter

Inverse score: 8/10

1 modern Zelda problem holds Age of Calamity back from greatness

Inverse Score: 8/10

Demon's Souls is a gorgeous but infuriating PS5 technical showcase

Inverse Score: 8/10

PS5 Review: Why it's better than the new Xbox

With its sleek design, helpful UI, and beautiful games, the PlayStation 5 feels downright futuristic.

Call of Duty Cold War: 3 highlights — and 1 flaw

The 2020 Call of Duty game goes to interesting places, but one aspect feels neglected.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War still sags under the weight of reputation

Inverse Score: 7/10

The Pathless is an enthralling bite-sized Breath of the Wild for PS5

Inverse Score: 8/10

Bugsnax doesn't feel next-gen, but it's charming fun all the same

Inverse score: 8/10

It's finally time to take the Grand Theft Auto series to outer space

It's time for Rockstar to take a more out-of-this-world approach to its crime series.

GTA 6 could learn 1 crucial lesson from Nintendo's biggest game of 2020

What if GTA 6 ran in real-time like Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

God of War: Ragnarok leak hints at a surprising Red Dead 2 connection

Arthur Morgan could become Thor or Odin.

'FF7 Remake' Part 2: 4 things 'Ever Crisis' and 'First Soldier' could mean

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 needs to address this Mandalorian plot hole

The next Star Wars game could capitalize on the franchise's most beloved baby.

Breath of the Wild 2 should have the guts to kill Link

It's time for Nintendo to kill its darlings to keep moving Zelda forward.

God of War: Ragnarok devs ought to consider a major shift in perspective

A new video shows how awesome God of War could be if was first-person.

FF7 Remake Part 2 Sephiroth theory reveals a wild twist on the original

Could this fan theory from Reddit be true?

Breath of the Wild 2 needs to enhance the first game's best new system

Red Dead Redemption 2's most ambitious feature is a perfect fit.

FF7 Remake Part 2's Gold Saucer needs to copy 2020's goofiest masterpiece

The next Final Fantasy VII Remake chapter needs to invest in mini-games.

God of War: Ragnarok may include a shocking heel turn inspired by Norse myth

A grand betrayal might happen in the game's sequel.

GTA 6 devs learned 1 critical lesson from 2020's biggest video game flop

Rockstar doesn't plan to abandon what made the franchise great.

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.

This Genshin Impact build transforms Xiangling into a lethal Pyro support

Turn up the heat.

How to start playing Hitman 3 as soon as humanly possible

Everything you need to know about the game's upcoming launch.

Everything we know about the Genshin Impact Hypostatic Symphony event

Scariest cubes in gaming.

Everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact Amos' Bow banner

It may be Amos' Bow, but is it good enough to make your own?

Everything you need to know about Genshin Impact's Ganyu banner

Ganyu-capades.

How to unlock all 3 Doom Eternal outfits in Fall Guys

Play as the Doom Slayer, Cacodemon, and Cyberdemon from Doom Eternal.

Every Special Treasure location in the Genshin Impact Lost Riches event

Don't forget to wave to the moles when you dig.

4 steps to unlock the Nine Pillars of Peace in Genshin Impact

Mildly tedious tasks are the path to peace.

PS5 experts reveal the most underrated way to get a console

Hidden king of retailers.

How to spot fake and real art in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Every painting, every sculpture.

7 must-have items to farm before Genshin Impact adds Hu Tao

Muster up some goods for Hu Tao.

Everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact Lost Riches event

The pet event.