E3 may be retired, but this summer is going to bigger than ever for video game news. We’re here to help you keep track of it all. Join us throughout the summer, as we cover everything from Summer Game Fest to Nintendo Direct. We’ll be bringing you news from every major event alongside hands-on previews, interviews, and more!
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom takes the right cues from Tears of the Kingdom
We spent 90 minutes with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, which captures the creative essence of Tears of the Kingdom in a totally new way.
Don’t skip Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s great new mode during its beta
When you play the beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 this weekend, make sure you check out the new mode Kill Order.
Metaphor: ReFantazio just became my most anticipated game of the fall
After a lengthy new demo of Metaphor: ReFantazio, we now have a much better idea of where the RPG evolves the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona formula.
Everything announced at the Panic Games Showcase 2024
Panic Games Showcase 2024 featured some fantastic indie games like Thank Goodness You're Here, Herdling, Nour: Play With Your Food, and Big Walk.
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Spongebob’s Patrick Star is getting his own video game this fall
Spongebob's Patrick is getting his very own game in The Patrick Star Game this October on all platforms.
I played Monster Hunter Wilds, and it’s already a thrill
Our first Monster Hunter Wilds hands-on demo showcased a more thrilling sequel that dials up the series' cinematic nature.
Nintendo Direct August 2024: How to watch and what to expect
Nintendo is surprising us with an August Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on August 27. Here's what to know about it.
Towerborne is a live-service beat ’em up — and that wild idea actually works
Towerborne recognizes how the beat 'em up game loop could work well in a live service title, and it's at least doing the beat 'em up part right.
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Atomfall finds a middle ground between S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Fallout
After a hands-on demo, we're intrigued by Atomfall, which mashes Fallout and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. up into one exciting postapocalyptic RPG.
Heroes of Might and Magic to get first new game in about a decade
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the next entry in the classic turn-based fantasy strategy series, and it's looking to combine old and new.
Bonaparte takes Crusader Kings and Fire Emblem to the French Revolution
Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution puts a steampunk strategy spin on the French Revolution, and it blends gameplay elements from Crusader Kings and Fire Emblem.
Avowed is a bigger and bolder RPG than I expected
Avowed evolves the formula established by the Pillars of Eternity games into a more intense first-person RPG, and the results are already promising.
The next Callisto Protocol game is actually a roguelike spinoff
Striking Distance Studios announced its next game: a colorful roguelike set in The Callisto Protocol universe.
Ara: History Untold will make the wait for Civilization 7 less painful
While Sid Meier's Civilization VII isn't coming out until February, Ara: History Untold might just satiate your strategy game craving until then.
Starship Troopers: Extermination is the Helldivers 2 alternative we need right now
If you've been getting frustrated by Helldivers 2 recently, then you'll want to keep an eye on Starship Troopers: Extermination when it launches in October.
Chantey is a new pirate metal rhythm game — and it’s launching on Game Boy and Chromatic
Digital Trends can exclusively reveal Chantey, a pirate metal rhythm adventure game coming to Chromatic and Game Boy in 2025.
Mafia: The Old Country brings the franchise to Sicily
A new Mafia game developed by Hangar 18 was announced at Gamescom Opening Night live. Mafia: The Old Country takes the series to 1900s Sicily.
Peter Molyneux reveals Masters of Albion, a god game in the Fable universe
Fable creator Peter Molyneux is going back to god games with Masters of Albion, revealed at Gamescom. And yes, it's apparently real.
Herdling is an indie game that Panic hopes is the next Firewatch
Herdling is a new game from Far: Lone Sails developer Okomotive that publisher Panic hopes recaptures the magic of games like Firewatch.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is more than Xbox’s Uncharted
We got a close look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle that shows off what sets MachineGames' adventure from game series like Uncharted.
Starfield: Shattered Space launches next month, but its getting a big update today
Get ready for the Shattered Space DLC for Starfield this September by cruising around in the new REV-8 rover right now.
New Dune: Awakening gameplay trailer showcases the dangerous world of Arrakis
Dune: Awakening shows off new gameplay at Gamescom opening Night live with a focus on crafting, survival, and economy.
Start scheduling time off: Civilization 7 is releasing in February
2K Games revealed at Gamescom that the highly anticipated Civilization 7 is hitting all platforms in February.
3 years after its reveal, Arc Raiders reemerges as a completely different game
Extraction shooter Arc Raiders looks promising, but the version of it we'll get in 2025 is very different than what was originally announced.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves launches in April with some key features
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is coming next April, and it boasts key features like rollback netcode.
Dying Light: The Beast brings back Kyle Crane in a new open-world title
A new Dying Light game was revealed at Opening Night Live called Dying Light: The Beast. It currently has no release date.
Borderlands 4 gets official announcement, few other details at Gamescom
2K Games finally revealed Borderlands 4 for a potential 2025 release, although we don't know any other information just yet.
Amazon’s latest game is definitely not what you’re expecting
Amazon Games' latest publishing project is King of Meat, a silly co-op dungeon crawler that takes notes from LittleBigPlanet.
Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024
This year's Gamescom Opening Night Live was a big one. We'll help make sure you didn't miss any announcement.
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024: How to watch and what to expect
We've rounded up everything you need to know before tuning into Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024.
Funko Fusion is clearly for the Fortnite generation of gamers
Funko Fusion is not for me, but it could certainly appeal to younger gamers who enjoy titles like Fortnite and Five Nights at Freddy's.
Sumerian Six is Commandos by way of Guardians of the Galaxy
If you've never played a stealth tactics game before, Sumerian Six is shaping up to be a wonderful entry point to the genre.
Two Point Museum is a worthy follow-up to Two Point Hospital and Campus
Two Point Museum takes the charming management gameplay of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus and applies it to running a museum.
Visions of Mana’s class system sticks to the series’ roots while still feeling fresh
After spending 10 hours with Visions of Mana, its updated class systems are fun and dynamic while also feeling connected to the its series roots.
