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Look: 5 things you missed in the Suicide Squad game trailer
The DC FanDome trailer quickly brushes over these reveals.
Everything you need to know about Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise
What’s the least expensive way to buy the new DLC?
Everything you need to know about Apex Legends Season 11
Risen from the ashes.
Elden Ring delay reveals a surprising similarity to Cyberpunk 2077
Let’s talk about the “temptation to delay.”
OK Boomer Shooter: How indie games breathed new life into a dying genre
A new (and old) kind of first-person shooter is emerging.
How Xbox, Sony, and AbleGamers built a more accessible future for video games
From Xbox's Kinect to Sony's 'Last of Us Part II,' haphazard beginnings paved the way for innovations that make video games more welcoming to every player.
Sable devs reveal the game’s surprising open world RPG influences
When life gives you lemons, make Link’s Lemonade.
Far Cry 6 director says the game isn’t “running away from anything”
“There is no getting around the fact that revolution is political.”
Far Cry 6 review: Ubisoft's controversial franchise finally grows up
Inverse Score: 9/10
Nintendo Switch Pro leaks: Analyst reveals one reason to wait for 4K
Kantan Games CEO Serkan Toto addresses new rumors about a Nintendo Switch Pro.
Jett: The Far Shore is 2021's dreamiest existential crisis
Inverse score: 9/10
'Final Fantasy Origin' preview: Square Enix fixed the first demo's worst problems
'Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin' got a second demo during the Tokyo Game Show, and Inverse had the opportunity to try it out early.
Here's the only Nintendo game you need to play before Metroid Dread
One of the greatest Metroid games ever is basically a prerequisite.
Kweh! Chocobo GP gives Mario Kart a Final Fantasy twist
On your marks, get set, kupo!
Warzone Season 6 trailer reveals an essential change to the Verdansk map
Could Verdansk go out with a bang before the new map drops?
Battlefield 2042 open beta start time, end date, game modes, and how to play
Battlefield 2042 has a lot to prove.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is PlayStation's Zelda, but there's a catch
Inverse Score: 8/10
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.
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.
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.
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.
No More Heroes 3 has all the nostalgic action your dadbod can handle
Inverse Score: 7/10
Metroid Dread is Nintendo’s best game since Breath of the Wild
Inverse Score: 9/10
Back 4 Blood is a zombie-slaying romp that never gets old
Inverse Score: 9/10
Far Cry 6 review: Ubisoft's controversial franchise finally grows up
Inverse Score: 9/10
Jett: The Far Shore is 2021's dreamiest existential crisis
Inverse score: 9/10
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania redeems Sega's most underrated series
Inverse Score: 8/10
Sable is the most relaxing game since Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Inverse Score: 9/10
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is PlayStation's Zelda, but there's a catch
Inverse Score: 8/10
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
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Venom leak could reveal a shocking identity swap
Is emo Peter Parker about to make a comeback?
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Easter egg reveals a wild Part 2 change
Just the cat.
5 reasons Sora is the final Smash Ultimate character (and 3 he isn't)
May your heart be your guiding key.
Starfield director reveals how it can fix Fallout 4's biggest mistake
Choices are important, which is why Starfield having three times the dialogue as Skyrim is an excellent approach to.
'Smash Ultimate' last fighter: Sora, Goku, and 4 more October 5 predictions
‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ has one last DLC character in Fighters Pass Vol. 2. Here are six fighters that could join the roster from Sora to Jonesy.
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.
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 Childe build: Best weapons and artifacts for Tartaglia
Caught in a riptide.
Destiny 2 Festival of the Lost guide: Haunted Lost Sectors and Spectral Pages explained
Every good Guardian wears a mask.
Where to find all six Far Cry 6 Mythical Animals to get the Primal Set
Make the most of Dani’s hunt for liberty.
‘Fortnite’ Squid Game map codes: 6 best games to play ASAP
‘Fortnite’ Creative continues to grow, and ‘Squid Game’ has become the latest trend. Here are the 6 best ‘Squid Game’ codes to play with friends.
11 best Back 4 Blood cards to unlock ASAP
Not all cards are created equal.
Metroid Dread amiibo unlocks blow the game wide open
Never lose another boss fight again!
How to solve the "A Rising Tide" Treasure Hunt in Far Cry 6
A rising tide reveals some sweet loot.
All eight Back 4 Blood characters, ranked
How do Evangelo, Holly, Mom, Walker, Hoffman, Doc, Jim, and Karlee fare?
How to unlock Back 4 Blood characters like Doc, Hoffman, Karlee, and Jim
Not every Ridden-slayer is available from the start.
Where is the Fort Quito key? How to open the Far Cry 6 Yaran Contraband
Find The Autocrat!
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl tier list reveals the best and worst fighters
The best fighters may surprise you.
NBA 2K22 worst badges: 10 worst picks for shooting, defense, finishing, and playmaking
Don’t waste your badge grind on these badges.
How to play the Final Fantasy Origin demo with friends
Kill Chaos with your besties.
'Genshin Impact' Hu Tao Banner: 7 items to farm before her Version 2.2 re-run
Hu Tao is expected to get a rerun in 'Genshin Impact' Version 2.2. Ahead of the update, this is everything you'll need to make her your strongest character.
'Genshin Impact' Childe Tartaglia banner: 7 items to farm before 2.2 update
Childe is expected to get a rerun in 'Genshin Impact' Version 2.2. Ahead of the update, this he needs to reach his strongest level.
14 Scarlet Nexus codes to blow the game wide open on Xbox Game Pass
To give you a quick advantage if you’ve downloaded it from Xbox Game Pass.
