Editor's Picks
Don't Screw Up Your Save: 7 Things You Need to Do First in The Outer Worlds 2
This game will chew you up if you're not careful. Here's what I wish I'd known before starting The Outer Worlds 2, starting with "don't screw up your build."
Factorio Devs Put the Entire Industry on Blast With a FREE Switch 2 Upgrade
Wube just announced their Switch 2 plans, and it's a mic drop: the next-gen technical upgrade is completely free. But they are bringing the massive Space Age expansion.
DICE Finally Admits Battlefield 6's Grind Was Insane, Slashes Challenges
Thank god. DICE is finally admitting the Battlefield 6 grind was psychotic, slashing one challenge from 150 kills down to 5. Here's what else they're fixing.
How to Auto-Translate Chinese Mods in Escape From Duckov (So You Can Actually Read Them)
The Duckov mod scene is exploding, but half of it's in Chinese. If you're tired of guessing what items do, here's how to install a life-saving auto-translator.
Phil Spencer's Big TGS Interview: 'Halo' Isn't Dead (Sure, Phil) and the Next Xbox Is Just Software
Phil Spencer sat down with Famitsu to give the most corporate-spun answers ever. I'm reading between the lines on Halo's "rest," OD's release, and the "next console."
MISERY Review: The $10 Co-op Stalker We've Begged For Is a Broken, Addictive Mess
This is the Stalker co-op I've always wanted. It's also a janky, unfinished mess with save-corrupting bugs. But for $10? I'm torn.
MISERY FAQ: How to Save, Find the Trader, and Stop Irradiating Yourself
Don't lose hours of progress like I did. This MISERY FAQ covers the most vital questions: how to actually save, where the trader is hiding, and why your armor is killing you.
MISERY Beginner's Guide: How to Survive the First 60 Seconds (And Not Get Bombed)
Just started MISERY and got vaporized by a random plane? Yeah, that happens. Here’s a guide to surviving the first 60 seconds and not dying instantly.
So, What the Hell is 'Plants vs. Zombies Replanted'? (A $20 Cash Grab, Apparently)
It's out, but what is Plants vs. Zombies Replanted? EA calls it a glorious HD remaster. I'm seeing a lazy, $20 cash grab that's missing features from the 360 version.
7 PowerWash Simulator 2 Tips I Wish I Knew Before I Got Soaked
Booting up PowerWash Simulator 2 can be overwhelming. Don't be like me. Here are 7 tips I wish I'd known before I started my cleaning binge.
A Grimy Pro's Guide to PowerWash Simulator 2's Best Gear (And Where to Find That Damn Gnome)
Don't just show up with the starter pistol. Here’s my guide to the best power washers, nozzles, and secret tools (like the SwirlForce!) in PowerWash Simulator 2.
The Secret Achievement Hunter's Guide to PowerWash Simulator 2
The game is relaxing, but for psychos like me, there are hidden challenges. Here’s how I tackled every secret achievement in PowerWash Simulator 2.
RV There Yet? Review: It's Capitalizing On Co-op Hype, But This Janky Mess is Still a Riot
Let's be real: RV There Yet? is another co-op "friendslop" game. But I can't deny that this $7 physics nightmare is one of the funniest I've played all year.
Species: Unknown Review: This Is the Co-op 'Alien: Isolation' I've Been Begging For
This is it. Species: Unknown is the co-op Alien: Isolation I've always wanted. The graphics are insane, the sound design is terrifying, and the monsters are... nightmares. My full review.
Microsoft's New "Gaming Copilot" Is Already Accused of Spying (And We Know It Hurts Framerates)
Ah, a new Microsoft feature. Gamers are already accusing the new Gaming Copilot of spying on them for AI training. Classic.
Escape From Duckov Hits 1 Million Players, Celebrates By Nerfing Poop
The duck-based looter-shooter just hit a massive 1 million players. To celebrate, the devs dropped a new patch that finally nerfs the poop-snack meta.
Microsoft’s 30% Profit Mandate is the Spreadsheet Math That's Killing Xbox
So this is why Xbox is on fire. Microsoft is demanding an insane 30% profit margin, and the fallout is everything we've been seeing: layoffs, price hikes, and canceled games.
Valve Just Lit $1 Billion of CS2 "Investments" on Fire
Well, it finally happened. Valve just reminded CS2 skin "investors" who really owns the casino, wiping out a billion dollars in market cap overnight.
A Dispatcher's Guide to Not Getting Your Heroes Killed
Managing the heroes in Dispatch is like herding super-powered cats. Here's the essential intel on all 8 of them so you don't get them killed.
So, That Steam Game You Ignored? It Probably Didn't Even Make Back Its $100 Fee
You ever feel like Steam is just a firehose of shovelware? Well, the numbers are in, and it's even worse than I thought.