Jess Reyes

Mecha Break isn’t the kind of multiplayer game you can master right away.

When asked about his inspiration for Cataclismo, Game Director Vicent Ramirez has a simple reply: “Legos.”

When I first saw Quantic Dream’s Dustborn, its comic book art style had me expecting some kind of superhero game. It technically is, but I soon learned that its dystopian “Divided States of America” setting pointed toward a more personal story that mirrors reality. As I played through the 30-minute demo, I absorbed the road stops and memories of an action-packed narrative that seemed to dig deeper into the game’s colorful cast of characters. It stood out enough to make it one of our favorite games of PAX East 2024– and for good reason.

The vibrant settings and character designs in Visions of Mana instantly alerted me that I’d be knee-deep into fantasy, riding on the back of a giant black wolf into the grassy plains of Fallow Steppe. A lush landscape welcomed me as I chatted with my teammates on top of my mount and tussled with little woodland monsters.

I wake up in an empty field as an alien vessel with glowing eyes. With nothing but a set of tools, I follow the tutorial to build my first plot of land and, eventually, pack together a bundle of supplies to contribute to someone else’s.

Souslikes come in all shapes and sizes, including colorful seascapes with cute crabs.

There’s no shortage of stuff to purchase with real money in Honkai: Star Rail. As a gacha game, much of the best gear is hidden behind a paywall, meaning you’ll need to crack open your wallet to get your hands on today’s most powerful items. That holds true for Light Cones, Honkai: Star Rail‘s form of weapons, but there are at least a few Light Cones you can access for free.

“If he plays League, run,” they told me. I didn’t listen.

When I boot up Honkai: Star Rail to try its 2.0 update, I immediately take off to its new planet, Penacony, the Land of Dreams. As soon as I check into my hotel room, an introductory chapter passes me between pretty, charming people who seem to ask me the same question at every turn: Are you sure you want to trust me?

Better get it now before it goes out of stock again.

Quan-Chi, cross-play, and more this winter.

You can now play the Pokemon anime's first opening and ending on record.

Beeg Pikachu.

A healer and battery in one.

Happy Halloween from the Silent Hill development team.

PlayStation 5 games have finally reached cloud nine.

French police have former Ubisoft execs in custody.

You can play your iPhone 15 Pro on an external display like a Steam Deck can.

Nvidia offers a shiny new coating for an infamous RPG.

Labor union SAG-AFTRA is calling on members to vote in favor of strike authorization.

A guide to setting sail in Ubisoft's new pirate game.

Pokemon masters aren't above the law.

At least he clapped at the end.

Something about it just screams FFXIV.

Monopoly isn't the only game to tear apart friendships.

Blizzard makes an attempt at balancing Diablo IV's classes and bosses.

Amazon Japan coming in clutch.

Capcom is looking on the bright side for prehistoric shooter, Exoprimal.