Video Games

Splatoon 3 is the glorious pinnacle of Nintendo's style agenda

Image is everything.

The massive GTA 6 leak is an even bigger deal than you think

This isn’t a victimless crime.

19 years ago, the best bad video game ever transformed the medium

Good to be bad.

How 'Metal: Hellsinger' forged an unholy alliance between gamers and metalheads

As part of Gamescom 2022, an epic concert for 'Metal: Hellsinger' raised hype for the upcoming rhythmic shooter. Matt Heafy and David Goldfarb reveal how they pulled it off.

21 years ago, a Nintendo flop changed the video games industry forever

The purple lunchbox.

Elden Ring superfans reveal the surprising reason they've abandoned the game

It’s awful lonely in the Lands Between.

God of War Ragnarok’s latest trailer in 10 stunning images

Future’s so bright...

Pokémon Unite producer says he’s “surprised” so many people are playing the MOBA

Catch ‘em all.

Flintlock could be the first Soulslike to truly rival its inspiration

The student becomes the teacher.

BTS ARMY reveals why they can't get enough of the supergroup's game 'In the Seom'

BTS may be taking a break from touring in real life, but the seven members are still together in mobile game 'In the Seom.'

The Last of Us Part I is as close to perfection as it gets

Inverse score: 10/10

The messy lore of Elder Scrolls reveals the greatest strength of the games

A loose-cannon approach to canon.

High on Life is far more fun than its goofy trailer suggests

Surprisingly refined and genuinely funny.

30 years ago, Nintendo changed racing games forever

Built for speed.

'Elden Ring,' 'Breath of the Wild 2,' and 6 more games that will change the medium

We asked six of the most interesting and influential people in the games industry about the games they think will shape the future of the medium.

The Last of Us devs bet big on accessibility — and made a better game

“I was in very much a mood of, like, we can do anything.”

Inverse readers' favorite game of 2020 was also the most controversial

The Last of Us Part 2 from Naughty Dog came out on top.

The 4 best sidekicks of 2020 reveal why PS5 is winning the console war

Inverse readers have spoken.

2020's most promising new video game franchises couldn't be more different

Just nine votes separated the two frontrunners.

2020's biggest games industry reveal was unforgettably polarizing

The highlight of a long, strange summer.

The most brutal video game decision of 2020 nearly killed me

What's more important: honor or loyalty?

The funniest video game of 2020 leveraged viral memes for worthy causes

The year's most hilarious game is a slapstick triumph with wit to spare.

2020's best multiplayer game made me more paranoid than ever

The possibilities are truly limitless.

Among Us, Warzone, and Animal Crossing are 2020's best comfort-food games

1,483+ Inverse readers reveal their go-to games for quarantine escapism.

Inverse's favorite games of 2020

All killer, no filler.

2020's most controversial video game reveals the worst thing about fandom

A perpetual motion machine of outrage.

The most important video game of 2020 is coming out ... in 2021

The absence of Halo Infinite is painfully obvious.

The biggest video game flirt of 2020 changed gaming history

I love you, Jessie Rasberry.

2020's most beautiful video game makes diversity divine

It’s rare to find a game this sexy.

The best boss battle of 2020 changed video games for me forever

Or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Rat King.

2020's best video game death redefined a popular genre

"Is there no escape?"

The best 2020 video game heartthrob isn’t Zagreus or Cloud

Thirst trap royalty.

Sit with a vengeance in this The Batman gaming chair

DXRacer Craft Series made me a gaming chair believer

This thing’s awesome.

9 cool AF gaming gadgets I can’t live without

I learned a lot about gaming better in 2021.

Audeze Mobius 3D headphones are so good you’ll cry

Better, more immersive audio can seriously let you feel the music or game audio.

CLX Horus is the perfect gateway to PC gaming

Building your rig feels like a game.

SCUF's Instinct Xbox controller almost beats the DualSense

The Instinct is SCUF’s greatest controller yet, elevating the base Xbox Series X hardware to heights that rival even the PS5 DualSense.

Take your home theater to the next level with 1 luxe upgrade

BenQ's HT3550i can’t quite replace your TV, but it can make for amazing outdoor movie nights.

Infinity Game Table has the same disruptive potential as the Kindle

Digitize an entire library of board games on a touch-screen table from Arcade1Up.

SteelSeries' new gaming headset offers pro quality at a reasonable price

Our Arctis Prime review.

5 best PS5 DualSense charging stations

Stay charged.

These Adidas fitness headphones can do everything

The fitness-forward RPT-01 Bluetooth headphones maintain high-quality sound.

This genius gadget solves the Nintendo Switch's most annoying audio problem

A little luxury you never knew you needed.

Ring Fit Adventure is the greatest fitness video game ever

Pokémon, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Super Mario mechanics with a wry sense of humor.

WhirlwindFX compact Atom gaming keyboard beats the competition in 1 crucial area

The Atom is an ideal alternative to WhirlwindFX's less-mobile Element with impressive software.

Shadow Boost cloud gaming makes Google Stadia look like a total joke

Now this is cloud gaming.

FitXR dance classes on Oculus prove virtual reality fitness really works

Show off your moves.

Superb combat can’t save DioField Chronicle from its own bad mood

Inverse score: 6/10

Trails From Zero is the most important RPG release of the year

Inverse Score: 9/10

You need to play the best music game since Guitar Hero ASAP

Inverse Score: 9/10

Splatoon 3 includes one of 2022's most jaw-dropping game sequences

Inverse Score: 9/10

Immortality is an intriguing movie experiment but a mediocre video game

Inverse Score: 5/10

The Last of Us Part I is as close to perfection as it gets

Inverse score: 10/10

SD Gundam Battle Alliance is the series' best game in 15 years

Inverse Score: 8/10

Saints Row brings the series back to basics, with mixed results

Inverse Score: 6/10

Soul Hackers 2 is a lackluster attempt at a more approachable Persona

Inverse Score: 7/10

Dull gameplay holds back a daring story in Digimon Survive

Inverse score: 6/10.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gave me emotional damage

Inverse Score: 9/10

Moss: Book II mixes joy and pain for an unforgettable VR adventure

Inverse Score: 8/10

Live A Live is a dazzling, one-of-a-kind RPG experience

Inverse Score: 9/10

Endling: Extinction is Forever looks pretty but says nothing

Inverse Score: 5/10

Stray is the best cat game ever made and a serious GOTY contender

Inverse Score: 9/10

As Dusk Falls is more Lifetime movie than prestige TV, but that's the fun

Inverse score: 7/10

FF7 Rebirth could make one iconic moment from the original even better

Cloud and Aerith sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!

3 wild story clues hidden in the God of War Ragnarok story trailer

The end is nigh.

Hideo Kojima drops a pair of Death Stranding 2 and Overdose clues for TGS 2022

Pull out your corkboard and red thread.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer hints at Hyrule's grim secrets

The sky will play a prominent role this time around.

Soul Hackers 3 should embrace the previous game's "bad" ending

Happy endings are overrated.

New South Park game could take inspiration from the series’ first episode

In SPAAAAAAAAACE!

GTA 6 needs to learn one vital lesson from the Yakuza games

Bigger doesn’t mean better

GTA 6 needs to radically change GTA Online — or risk destroying itself

The two games could exist side-by-side.

Final Fantasy XVI theory reveals a shocking twist hiding in plain sight

Bark bark!

God of War Ragnarok collector's edition teases a major character death

The mighty Kratos.

New Bayonetta 3 trailer hints at a twist straight out of the MCU

Bayonetta and the Multiverse of Madness.

God of War Ragnarok trailer drops a massive clue about Atreus' future

The time is nigh.

God of War Ragnarok theory reveals a shocking return to a familiar setting

Get back to where you once belonged.

GTA 6's most controversial rumor probably won't happen — here's why

Why play the game when you’ve already won?

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth needs to bring back a controversial villain

A LOVELESS villain

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf theory exposes a major plot detail

A big clue.

How a beloved video game style was spawned out of necessity

“8-Bit”

Wild Gunman: How Nintendo's "baby's toy" changed games forever

This "baby's toy" had a far bigger impact than you realize.

One classic game explains why Among Us is the hottest thing in the world

Next-gen graphics can never overshadow fun with friends.

How two twins and an egg took on Nintendo's Super Mario

Straight outta Blighty.

How the "failed" Nintendo Power Glove found an unexpected second life

It sold at retail for just a year, but its impact is still felt today.

This underrated NES RPG paved the way for oddball gems like EarthBound

This odd 8-bit NES game is still fondly remembered by many.

The worst video game of all time got one thing hilariously right

E.T. destroy video game industry?

You need to play this classic racing game for free on Nintendo Switch ASAP

This challenging title kicked off a crucial partnership.

Sweet Home: The forgotten 1989 game that inspired the survival horror subgenre

Resident Evil makes frequent nods to this spooky classic.

How to pick the absolute best starter in Temtem

Best place to start is the beginning.

How to unlock the wild Trombone Champ secret ending

That’s a lot of toots.

'Deathloop' Yerhva answers: Every correct response to all 10 questions

Beat the infernal quiz machine with our cheat sheet.

All 16 special weapons in Splatoon 3, ranked

Which one’s the most special?

The 7 best Splatoon 3 weapons, ranked

Be the best in the Splatlands

Everything you need to know about the latest Fortnite Reboot Rally event

Lapsed players can get big rewards for coming back.

How to get the Ultra-Hot Burner Lamp cooking gadget in Genshin Impact

Not quite a genie, but it’s something.

How to use the Splatoon 3 QR code in SplatNet 3 to get rad rewards

A stylish reward awaits.

Here’s exactly how long it takes to beat Splatoon 3’s story campaign

Join Smallfry on an adventure

Here’s how to unlock every safe in The Last of Us Part I

And all the goodies you’ll get.

Here's exactly how long it takes to beat The Last of Us Part I

Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic masterpiece is back on PS5.

How to unlock the secret ending in Soul Hackers 2

That’s all folks!

Everything you need to know about Nilou in Genshin Impact

You are the ocean’s gray waves.

How to get Collei in Genshin Impact without spending a single Primogem

Act fast or lose her forever.

A classic assault rifle makes a triumphant return in the Warzone Season 5 meta

Going out with a heavy dose of nostalgia.

How to solve the Haypasia domain courtyard puzzle in Genshin Impact 3.0

Every step in the “Silent Seeker of Knowledge” quest.