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You need to play the spiritual forerunner of Dark Souls on Switch ASAP
“It might be a good idea to move.”
Breath of the Wild 2 needs to make one revolutionary gameplay change
Outriders could teach BOTW2 a valuable lesson in scaling difficulty.
You need to watch the best sci-fi mindbender of 1999 for free online ASAP
Everything we know about HBO's The Last of Us TV series
Will The Last of Us become HBO's next big hit?
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.
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.
Oculus Quest 2 is VR's big moment
Tomorrow, today.
Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing edition is an adorable indulgence
Too dang cute.
'Disco Elysium: The Final Cut' is a lackluster version of a must-play RPG
Inverse score: 7/10
Genesis Noir is the most gorgeous indie game ever made
Inverse Score: 8/10
Bravely Default 2 is an excellent 3DS game 10 years too late
Inverse Score: 6/10
It Takes Two is the most innovative co-op platformer of the last decade
Inverse Score: 9/10
Monster Hunter Rise proves why we need the Nintendo Switch Pro
Inverse score: 6/10
Loop Hero is the best time loop game since Zelda: Majora's Mask
Inverse Score: 8/10
Outer Worlds’ latest expansion makes murder an irreverent delight
Inverse score: 7/10
Maquette is a mind-bending puzzle game with one heartbreaking flaw
Inverse score: 7/10
Curse of the Dead Gods is a punishing dungeon-crawler that's hard to put down
Inverse Score: 8/10
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury redeems Nintendo's biggest failure
Inverse Score: 9/10
Little Nightmares 2 is the best horror platformer since 2016
Inverse score: 8/10
Persona 5 Strikers is a spinoff that never lives up to the original
Inverse Score: 6/10
Breath of the Wild 2 needs to make one revolutionary gameplay change
Outriders could teach BOTW2 a valuable lesson in scaling difficulty.
FF7 Remake Part 2 could leave behind the original's dumbest subplot
Remember “Huge Materia”?
God of War: Ragnarok could begin with this shocking twist
A dark premonition could come true lightning-fast.
Fantasian fixes the worst thing about RPGs with 1 brilliant mechanic
Fantasian is a turn-based RPG that finds a clever way to cut out the grind.
GTA 6 news: Rockstar website mystery fuels announcement speculation
Don’t get your hopes up.
'GTA 6' leaks: This ambitious rumor is way too arrogant to be true
Elder Scrolls 6 leak hints the game could take a cue from Final Fantasy
A recent leak suggests that Elder Scrolls players may have to work for their spells.
FF7 Remake Part 2 could resurrect 1 dead character, producer hints
Don’t count the first game’s best character out just yet.
Breath of the Wild 2 needs to add one immersive Genshin Impact mechanic
Let Link hang out with his friends.
Forspoken could be a secret Final Fantasy sequel
At least one fan has spotted striking similarities to FF15.
'GTA 6' price: Take-Two CEO hints at a disappointing change
FF7: Intergrade can fix the original game’s biggest problem
Every character deserves their own Intergrade.
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 play the limited-time Resident Evil Village demo
Here’s when you can play with Lady Dimitrescu.
'Marvel's Spider-Man' PS4 best suit powers: Unlock these 6 costumes ASAP
Where to duel Jonesy the First for the Fortnite Spire challenge
Fortnite players have a new mission to find and duel Jonesy the First. Here's where he's hiding.
6 must-have Pokémon for your Sword and Shield competitive team
Build a beastly squad with these powerhouses.
Everything to know about Genshin Impact version 1.4 Marvelous Merchandise
Liben has some hot merch.
Where to find 5 Jonesys for Fortnite's Talk to the Joneses challenge
Track down several versions of Fortnite’s protagonist.
1 Outriders Pyromancer build nearly breaks the game
Put a fire in your soul
Outriders highest level cap for players, gear, and enemies
As you dive into the endgame, here’s what you need to know about level scaling.
'Call of Duty Warzone' best weapons 2021 tier list: All 75 options, ranked
7 must-have items to farm before Genshin Impact add Eula in 1.5
It’s chill.
How to complete the secret Outriders quest, Forgotten Chapel
There is only one secret quest in all of Outriders.
9 ways Shadow of War changes Lord of the Rings canon forever
