Sony describes VR as “a bit of a challenging category right now”

You can save a bunch of money on all kinds of things this New Year, including video games. One of the best games of 2023 is a from-the-ground-up remake of Resident Evil 4 (see our 10/10 review).

The city-buildingPC video game genre offers a depth of experience that includes a lot of forethought and strategy, as well as creativity. It is sometimes mixed with the general survival theme, as players take on the role of a great leader and are responsible for the welfare of their citizens. The imaginative processes that some can incorporate into laying out their cities can make for beautiful displays of creativity and give a very satisfying boost.

Sony's PlayStation 5 console was initially released in November 2020, and has accrued an impressive catalog of games since. The two launch models – one with a built-in disc drive, and one without – have given way to a new iteration of the PS5, with a slightly smaller form factor and a detachable disc drive. The ninth console generation has ushered in the use of solid-state drives, rather than the hard disk drives that came before, nixing lengthy load times for even the most demanding games. Many of the PS5's best games put the SSD to good use, while simultaneously providing unprecedented tactile feedback via the DualSense controller.

As fun as it is to buy a brand-new game, sometimes it just isn't feasible with the budget, but, luckily, many games are available as free-to-play on Steam. While it is easy to mistakenly assume that a free game is smaller or not as well-designed, this is not the case when it comes to many of the options on the PC gaming platform. The list of free games on Steam can include everything from long-running MMOs, such as ​​​​​, to the social simulation behemoth,, and although there may be additional purchases available within the games, there is a lot of content that can be enjoyed for free.

Persona 3 Reload is right around the corner – it hits PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on February 2. If you've ever played a Persona game, you're likely familiar with the «opening movie,» which is the awesome animated opening to the game set to what is typically the main theme song. Ahead of Persona 3 Reload's release next month, Atlus has released its opening movie, debuting a brand new track called «Full Moon Full Life.» 

Atelier is one of those niche PlayStation franchises that seems to get new entries annually but rarely makes a splash outside of its core community. That appears to be changing in Asia, however, where Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator – yes, that’s really its name – appears to be blowing up big time.

It's fair to say, in a game with endless customisation, that we quickly become bored of poor ol' Steve and want look a bit more unique. You can achieve this by trying out the best Minecraft skins you can download in the game right now.

The Nintendo Switch can be a wonderful console for playing multiplayer games, particularly with its several Nintendo-exclusive cooperative titles, as well as many games that can be enjoyed with friends on other systems via crossplay. Nothing can quite match the fun of playing a game with friends or family in the same room in local play, which many Nintendo games are designed for. If looking for online multiplayer fun, the choices available for Nintendo players are vast and can help people feel connected even over long distances.

Playing multiplayer video games together as a family can be a wonderful way to spend time with one another in a fun and relaxed way, and there are many games that all ages can enjoy participating in, from to . Whether the group consists of little ones, teenagers, grown adults, or all of the above, these games are perfect for getting cozy in the family room together, especially during the cold winter months. Even once family members have moved away and spread out across long distances, playing video games together online can help keep relationships strong and lines of communication open in a relaxed way.

I keep an eye out for games I can use to introduce my young son to new genres. Cat Quest fit the bill last year. It's a straightforward action RPG with cute, clean art about a cat slicing up a world of hedgehogs, foxes and, of course, dogs.

These are salad days for fans of novelty golf, from What The Golf? to Desert Golfing to Turbo Golf Racing. Released in 2022, Cursed To Golf set itself apart from the mini genre by being a golflike roguelike - and it's currently free to keep from the Epic Games Store.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: It is that time of the year when those who are planning to buy a flagship Android smartphone have to make a tough decision. The decision is whether to stick with this year's Samsung Galaxy S23 which is almost 11 months old now, or wait another month and get the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24. While the current gen will not come with the shiny new features of the next-generation smartphone, it will be available at a significant discount, especially during the holiday season. The confusion is legitimate, and that's why to help you make a more informed decision, we are highlighting exactly what you may get with each smartphone. Let us take a look.