Internet down? 5 best offline games to play when you are not connected online

It’s been mere days since went into early access, and though the long-awaited sequel already has more environmental variety, enemies, and voice work than the acclaimed roguelike did at launch, players are already finding some hangups. The game’s early access build is meant to have some hiccups, as Supergiant Games has stated that it plans to make adjustments based on player feedback, but the weapons specifically are already irritating to some players.

Independent studios continue to create innovative, expressive video games across all genres. You may not have missed the surprise, breakout hits from independent studioPalworld from Japanese studio Pocketpair, but there are plenty of games that may have slipped through the cracks. That’s what we’re here for.

The wait may have been longer than some expected, but the free PlayStation Plus games for May 2024 are finally available for subscribers to claim. As always, the monthly free PlayStation Plus games are available to all subscribers, regardless of tier.

An incredible take on Link from shows off one of the character's designs from one of the best games in the franchise:. Following Link on his journey to the Twilight Realm, he takes on the ability to turn into a wolf and travels across Hyrule trying to find the kidnapped children of Ordon village. Fans enjoyed the 2006 game so much that it's become one of the series' many beloved classics

With 2024 already producing some true game of the year contenders on PC only a third of the way into the calendar, it's a good time to be looking for the next great video game time sink. While 2023 was arguably one of — if not — best years in gaming history for its slew of top-tier releases, 2024 is somehow making a case for being even better, with a variety of genres represented. AAA games and indies alike are vying for people's attention, and the quality feels like it's almost too good to sustain.

As technology moves forward quickly, phones don't stick around for long. Newer models keep coming out with better features and abilities. Phone makers are always finding new ways to make us want to buy their latest gadgets.

I wouldn’t blame you if you forgot PlayStation Stars existed. In fact, I would guess the majority of people out there have no idea what that even is, but PlayStation’s reward program deserves more attention than it’s getting.

The recently released TopSpin 2K25 is a fantastic tennis title, but the game's currently being blasted for its always online requirement. Yep, this is one of those games where you need a connection to the servers before you can actually play it — even if you just want to grind through career mode or enjoy a local match.

Circana’s March 2024 data on video game spending in the United States is available, with Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Helldivers 2 scoring big. In the midst of all this is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the long-awaited second part in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, which is the fourth best-selling title in the US year to date.

Unfortunately for those subscribed to the Extra tier of PlayStation Plus, it appears as though Horizon Zero Dawn is leaving the service on Tuesday, May 21. Unlike the free games that make up the Essential tier of PlayStation Plus and can be kept as long as one stays subscribed, the PlayStation Plus Extra games are rotated in and out of availability, ala Netflix or Xbox Game Pass.

The early portion of the year is always slow for tabletop releases. The deluge begins in the summer once convention season kicks off and then carries on through the holidays. Despite the transition period we’re now in, there has been a small collection of exciting new games that have emerged. These six titles contain innovative ideas, creative adaptations, or clever twists on existing systems.

The history of the roguelike genre isn't just that it is popular — it's ever-changing, from second to second, depending on who gets asked what defines it. While there are extremely strict definitions available for absolute purists, the general sense of a roguelike is that it features a decent number of qualities attributed to the original. Beyond those attributes, they're often defined by their innovations rather than their adherence to their genre, with plenty of roguelikes making a push for Game of the Year candidacy in their release years.