Video games can be magical experiences. They transport players to other worlds and let them inhabit other lives, but unlike any other form of media, games put players in control of how it all plays ...

To be fair: "Mass Effect 3" isn't a bad game. In fact, there's a strong argument to be made that roughly 99% of it is a complete masterpiece. However, as anyone who has ever played the "Mass Effect" ...

It's a tough question overall, as there are strengths and weaknesses for every release. Some titles have DLC that tip the scales further in their favor, while other games feel like a complete journey ...

When it comes to iconic mascots, few characters can compete with Sonic the Hedgehog. Sega is celebrating Sonic's 30th anniversary in June 2021, though TheGamer points out that the blue blur made his ...

The 10,000-year-old legend that Link learns of in Breath of the Wild further nods to the cyclical nature of, well, The Legend of Zelda. Time and time again, a force of evil known as Ganon appears but ...

For a while now, fans were aware of an unnamed "Star Wars" first-person shooter in development from Respawn EA, with EA handling publishing. While many had suspected this game would be a new "Star ...

If you've never played the Metal Gear games, the story might be the most daunting part of the series. Each game finds itself on a different place in the timeline. For example, MGS3 tells the beginning ...

Princess Peach, like most of the other popular "Mario" characters, has made hundreds of appearances over the years in a huge variety of games, shows, and comics. Racking up that many public ...

Back in November 2023, IGN published an investigation into sexist comments made by the team at Game Science, including some of the studio's founders. Now that "Black Myth: Wukong" is on everyone's ...

"Helldivers 2" blew everyone away when the game debuted in February 2024. Its unique approach to multiplayer combat and emergent storytelling kept fans hooked and grinding away at the game's sprawling ...

The Boos have been a creepy thorn in Mario's side for years at this point, and that antagonistic relationship definitely extends to the "Mario Kart" games. Boos can be snagged as a power-up item in ...

Block by block, "Minecraft" has built itself over the years into one of the most recognizable gaming brands worldwide. With over 200 million copies of the game sold, "Minecraft" is the best-selling ...