Editor's Picks
There Are Too Many Goddamn Games, and It's a Huge Problem (Unless You're a Gamer)
The number of games released on Steam has nearly doubled in just four years. It's a golden age for the players, but it's becoming an unwinnable war for developers.
Indie Rogue-lite CloverPit Sells 100,000 Copies in First 24 Hours
There's a new indie darling in town. CloverPit is a hellish mix of Balatro and Buckshot Roulette, and it just sold 100,000 copies in its first 24 hours. Time to pay attention.
EA is Reportedly Ditching the Stock Market in a Massive $50 Billion Deal
In what could be the biggest buyout in history, EA is reportedly about to be taken private. Is this good news for gamers, or are we just trading one corporate overlord for another?
Valve is Actually Refunding Destiny 2 Players With 2,000 Hours After Bungie Region-Locks the Game
Bungie just made Destiny 2 unplayable in a bunch of countries overnight. In a shocking twist, Steam is actually giving some players refunds—even one with 2,000 hours clocked.
Payday 2 Devs Try to Milk a 12-Year-Old Game, Get Absolutely Wrecked by Players
In today's 'how to piss off your entire fanbase' lesson, the Payday 2 devs secretly jacked up their DLC price, then offered a subscription as a 'solution.' It went about as well as you'd expect.
Hades 2: The Only 100% Achievement Guide You'll Ever Need
So, you want to earn all 50 achievements in Hades 2? It's a hell of a grind, requiring dozens of runs and a bit of luck. I've mapped out the entire path for you. Let's go to hell (and back).
Our Princess is in Another Castle: Doug Bowser is Retiring from Nintendo
In a move that's shaking up the Mushroom Kingdom, Nintendo of America's president, Doug Bowser, has announced his retirement. Let's talk about the end of an era.
Silent Hill F Costs €80, But Don't Be a Sucker and Pay Full Price
So, Silent Hill F is finally here, and it's got a price tag that'll make your wallet scream in terror. Before you drop €80, let me show you where to get it for less.
Silent Hill F: The Only 100% Achievement Guide You'll Ever Need
Getting every trophy in Silent Hill F is a brutal, multi-run challenge. If you're ready to face the game's toughest secrets and missable moments, this guide is your roadmap to 100%.
Deconstruction Simulator Review: A Deep Dive Into a Gloriously Broken, Addictive Mess
I came to Deconstruction Simulator to smash things. I stayed for the broken economy, the infuriating bugs, and the zen of playing van Tetris. This is my full, exhaustive take on one of the year's most addictive messes.
Helldivers 2 is Getting Review Bombed Again, This Time for Being an Unplayable Mess
The fight for Managed Democracy has a new enemy: a game that freezes, stutters, and crashes constantly. Helldivers 2 is back to 'Mixed' on Steam, and players are (understandably) furious.
What Does It Take to Get a Custom Achievement from Valve? 40,000 Games.
You think your backlog is bad? A gamer in Shanghai just got a custom achievement from Valve for owning over 40,000 games. I’m not sure if I should be impressed or scared.
Cyberpunk 2077 Finally Overtakes Fallout: New Vegas in Mod Downloads, and We All Know Why
It finally happened. A modern giant has dethroned a legend in the modding scene. But let's be honest, we all know the real reason Cyberpunk 2077 finally passed Fallout: New Vegas.
Metroid Prime 4: A Jaw-Dropping Budget Rumor Puts the Galaxy on Edge
That shiny new Metroid Prime 4 trailer comes with a rumored price tag of a cool $100 million. Let's talk about why that number, if true, is both believable and terrifying for the future of the series.
Slime Rancher 2 Guide: Your Ticket to the 100% Club
So you want to 100% Slime Rancher 2 now that achievements are finally here? I've been hunting them down since the 1.0 update dropped. Here's how to get every last one.
Slime Rancher 2 1.0 Review: The Story's Over, But the Real Grind Has Just Begun
After a two-year wait, Slime Rancher 2 has finally launched. It’s still one of the most charming games on the planet, but its new endgame is a soul-crushing grind. One question stands: Is the beauty worth the pain?
Professional Fishing 2 Review: A Beautiful Simulator at War With Itself
Is it a hardcore sim or a brain-dead arcade game? A relaxing escape or a frustrating grind? After spending some time in the world of Professional Fishing 2, I'm still not entirely sure, and that's the whole damn problem.
This New Strategy Game Is Basically Crusader Kings With Drones and Nukes
Just when you thought the strategy genre couldn't get any more ambitious, a Polish studio announces Systemic War, a game that's being called 'Crusader Kings meets Total War and Broken Arrow'. Let's see what this glorious mess is all about.
Kojima's Dropping Movies Now, Because Of Course He Is
Just when you thought the world of Death Stranding couldn't get any weirder, Kojima announces not one, but two movies. One is live-action from A24, the other is an anime called Mosquito.
The Only Dying Light: The Beast Achievement Guide You'll Ever Need
So, you want to tame The Beast and snag every last achievement? I've bled, died, and dropkicked my way through this nightmare to bring you the definitive 100% guide. Grab your spiked baseball bat and let's get to work.