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Honkai Star Rail beta is so much more than Genshin Impact in space
All aboard the Astral Express.
Everything you need to know about Temtem's launch on PS5
A next-gen port for the online Pokémon clone is on the way.
Pokémon with guns?! Wild new trailer reveals the truth about Palworld
Let’s take a closer look...
You need to get the most eccentric open-world RPG on PlayStation ASAP
A universe of the weird and wild.
Nintendo Switch OLED made me fall back in love with handheld gaming
The Switch’s final form has reignited my love for portable play.
Salt and Sacrifice is a grotesquely gorgeous RPG held back by clunky design
Inverse score: 6/10
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge was made for the "real deep turtle fans," devs reveal
Half shell, all heart.
How disabled 'Elden Ring' players conquered the Lands Between
'Elden Ring's vast freedom of customization and exploration makes this title more approachable for disabled players than previous FromSoftware fare.
'Call of Duty Warzone' best guns: All 127 ranked for Season 3 Operation Monarch
How has the 'Vanguard' integration shaken up the 'Warzone' meta? We've ranked every single gun to separate the best from the rest.
5 video games that changed time travel forever
The ultimate power fantasy.
How an underrated Final Fantasy game inspired 2022's quirkiest indie
Nothing ever goes wrong here.
A brief history of video game poop
A trail of turds from Earthbound to Death Stranding.
Skywalker Saga made one of Star Wars' worst characters even more awful
“What a great day to make money, huh?”
6 years later, the most underrated time travel game deserves a sequel
Time is Power.
Game devs aren't getting proper credit for their work — here's how to fix it
“Special Thanks” is sometimes an empty gesture.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is a captivating prequel with too much busywork
Inverse Score: 7/10
13 years later, the most cerebral time-travel game ever made still holds up
A deadly mind game.
8 essential co-op games you need to play ASAP
Better with a friend.
These are the 10 best-reviewed games of 2022 (so far)
Elden Ring and 9 more of Metacritic’s top scorers.
Esports’ most notorious CEO is finally facing an overdue reckoning
Esports problems.
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.
Salt and Sacrifice is a grotesquely gorgeous RPG held back by clunky design
Inverse score: 6/10
The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is 2022's most surprising game
Inverse Score: 8/10
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is a captivating prequel with too much busywork
Inverse Score: 7/10
Citizen Sleeper is the perfect dystopian sci-fi adventure for Xbox Game Pass
Inverse score: 8/10
Nintendo Switch Sports is a nostalgic delight that desperately needs 1 modern update
Inverse score: 8/10
Cat Cafe Manager is a perfectly chill summer sim with charm to spare
Inverse Score: 8/10
Sephonie is a surprisingly deep platforming masterpiece
Inverse score: 10/10
The Skywalker Saga is an epic Lego Star Wars adventure with too much filler
Inverse Score: 8/10
13 Sentinels is even better on Nintendo Switch
Inverse Score: 8/10
23 years later, Square Enix's riskiest sequel still has goofy charm to spare
Inverse score: 7/10
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is odd, delightful, and the best entry in decades
Inverse Score: 8/10
Ghostwire: Tokyo is Bethesda's latest terrifying tourist trap
Inverse Score: 7/10
Stranger of Paradise is the best Final Fantasy spinoff in a decade
Inverse Score: 8/10
WWE 2K22 proves that even a year off isn’t enough
Inverse Score: 6/10
Chocobo GP gets left in the dust by Mario Kart
Inverse Score: 7/10
Triangle Strategy is Square Enix's best tactical RPG in 25 years
Inverse Score: 9/10
Mass Effect 4 leak hints at the shocking return of a major character
The return of a hero?
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 trailer teases a wild series-spanning twist
It’s all connected.
FFXIV’s latest cameo hints at the return of a classic Final Fantasy villain
Blast from the past.
Sketchy GTA 6 leak reveals one major issue Rockstar needs to fix
Time to evolve.
Breath of the Wild 2 new footage hints at a dark fate for Link
You’re gonna want to fix that.
PlayStation’s Wolverine game needs to steal one satisfying God of War mechanic
Do they call it “Mutant Rage”?
Pokémon Legends: Arceus secret room could be a massive sequel clue
Take me to the city!
Stunning Final Fantasy 7 concept art could reveal a Remake Part 2 twist
Red XIII needs to have a bigger role.
Pokémon Legends sequel could take a dark time-travel twist on Mewtwo
A blast from the past.
Kingdom Hearts 4 needs to add one compelling FF7 Remake mechanic
A refined combat system is key.
FF7 Remake Part 2 needs to give an unlikely ally a bigger role
His time to shine.
Lost Judgment theory reveals a surprising new Yakuza spinoff
It’s no mystery.
Activision-Microsoft deal puts Sony under "huge pressure," experts say
For tens of billions of reasons.
Final Fantasy XVI leak may reveal the icy truth behind a major character
Is this really the older Jill Varrick?
Breath of the Wild 2 release date leak offers credible insight on arrival
Is this 2022’s biggest game?
Breath of the Wild 2 leak reveals 3 badass new abilities for Link
Let’s skydive right into it.
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
Deemed too gory for a Western release, the Resident Evil series makes frequent nods to this spooky classic.
Everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact Xiao banner
Time do Xiao down.
How to cut power to control panels for Fortnite’s Week 10 Resistance Quest
All three control panels are found in Command Cavern.
How to redeem Genshin Impact codes in-game for excellent rewards
Every little bit helps, so why not score some free Primogems?
How to add Arceus, Diamond, and Pearl Pokédexes to Pokémon Home 2.0
You can now transfer Pokédexes from the latest Pokémon games.
Fortnite Supply Llama Challenge: How to participate and unlock rewards
A llotta rewards.
Everything you need to know about Genshin Impact’s Spices From the West event
Sharing culture through food.
Apex Legends Mobile Fade abilities, gameplay tips, and best team comps
Apex Legends Mobile’s first exclusive character is all about speed.
All 48 Genshin Impact birthdays, from January to December
Happy birthday to the Genshin gang.
'Call of Duty Warzone' best guns: All 127 ranked for Season 3 Operation Monarch
How has the 'Vanguard' integration shaken up the 'Warzone' meta? We've ranked every single gun to separate the best from the rest.
Elon Musk's Elden Ring build is basic, but surprisingly effective
A surprisingly effective blend of Intelligence and Dexterity.
How to get Mechagodzilla in Warzone without overspending
This is likely an error.
7 essential items to farm for ninja Kuki Shinobu in Genshin Impact
Need materials for the ninja?
Apex Legends Newcastle abilities, gameplay tips, and best team comps
This defensive tank is hard to master, but is extremely effective.
Fortnite Sensor Backpack location and how to use it to find the Energy Fluctuation
The week 8 Resistance quest is available now.
How to unlock cosmetics in Nintendo Switch Sports
You don’t need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to earn unlock cosmetics.
7 essential items to farm for Yelan before the Genshin Impact 2.7 update
What's the farm?
