Games

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Should You Cancel Xbox Game Pass? Everything to Know on the Price Hikes and New Features

Xbox users in the US face price increases up to 50 percent on their monthly gaming subscription, making it a great time to check if you’re on the right tier or if you even need to subscribe at all.

Deal of the Day

Save Almost $75 on Our Favorite Gaming Earbuds

Deal of the Day

Lenovo’s Streamlined Gaming Handheld Is $120 Off

Culture and Criticism

3 Years Later, Playdate Is Still Gaming’s Best-Kept Secret

With almost laughably low power, a monochrome screen, and unique controls, niche-micro console Playdate shouldn’t make any sense in a world of modern gaming. Yet it’s near impossible not to love it.

Bullets Found After the Charlie Kirk Shooting Carried Messages. Here’s What They Mean

The inscriptions on bullets recovered near the scene of Charlie Kirk's murder appear to reference video games like Helldivers 2 and online furry role-play, not a legible political ideology.

Hades II Is Coming to Nintendo Switch This Month

Nintendo made a slew of announcements during its latest Direct event, including details on a new Resident Evil game, a Ditto-centric Pokémon title, and more details on Hades II.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Already Causing Online Gaming Stores to Crash

After years of waiting for the sequel, a lot of fans trying to buy the game are getting error messages—and they’re not happy about it.

Gear & Tips

Just Got a Meta Quest Headset? These Are Our Favorite Games

Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.

The Best Keyboards for Work and Play

Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top keyboards for the job.

The Best Gaming Headsets for Every System

Lend depth and drama to your gameplay with the right gaming headset for any console or device.

These Retro Gaming Consoles Deliver a Dose of Nostalgia

From the stylish Evercade to the old-school Sega Genesis Mini, these machines will have you bleeping, blooping, and blasting back to the good old days.