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Genshin Impact Xiao build makes him a demonic damage-dealer
The devil’s in the details
You need to play the greatest sci-fi RPG series on Xbox Game Pass ASAP
Make your wildest space captain fantasies come true.
Dying Light 2 release date, trailer, and plot for the undead parkour thrill-ride
It'll be unlike any other zombie apocalypse game out there.
Everything you need to know about All Saints' Wake in FFXIV
Clowning around.
Activision employees speak out on the company’s "radio silence" amid strike
“Activision’s silence is something we expected but were nevertheless disappointed to see,” one anonymous employee tells Inverse.
Here we go again: Analysts deliver a credible GTA 6 release date window
Did Take-Two Interactive inadvertently hint at the timing?
The most provocative streamer on Twitch reveals how the algorithm needs to change
Kaitlyn Siragusa has more than 4.9 million Twitch followers and is the platform’s second-highest-earning woman.
Trading organs in space isn't even the weirdest thing about this new game
What are NFTs in video games? 9 publishers on the future of the technology
There’s been lots of talk about NFTs in gaming over the past year. We’ll explain what this new concept means and recap what major publishers think about it.
3 reasons the Warzone ADS nerf is doomed for controversy
Let’s hope Raven Software backpedals on its plans.
Final Fantasy XVI leak may reveal the icy truth behind a major character
Is this really the older Jill Varrick?
Ubisoft's Game Pass reveal isn't the sweet deal you're hoping for
Instead of joining the Netflix of video games, Ubisoft wants to be the Starz app.
BioShock creator report reveals a games industry trend that needs to die
Auteur theory.
Square Enix NFT backlash reveals an even bigger problem for the company
A letter from CEO Yosuke Matsuda rubbed fans the wrong way.
Look: 8 essential Xbox Series X games you need to play ASAP
Look: 8 essential PS5 games you need to play ASAP
'Call of Duty: Warzone' needs to fix these 7 huge problems ASAP
The free-to-play shooter is riddled with bugs and crashes after the Vanguard integration on December 9.
You probably missed the most unforgettable video game moment of 2021
A quiet moment amidst all the explosions.
'Call of Duty Warzone' best guns: All 119 ranked for Season 1
How has the 'Vanguard' integration shaken up the 'Warzone' meta? We've ranked every single gun to separate the best from the rest.
Look: The 10 best video games ever, according to 50,000 gamers
Old favorites and new classics.
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.
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.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con joystick replacement kits are the best value in gaming
Get ready for console surgery.
SCUF H1 wired gaming headset is a stylish way to level-up audio
One of the most stylish, customizable headsets ever.
FFXIV: Endwalker is a satisfying ending — and a promising beginning
Inverse Score: 9/10
In one year, Cyberpunk 2077 went from dumpster fire to lovable trash heap
Inverse Score: 8/10
Halo Infinite is the masterpiece you've dreamt of for 20 years
Inverse Score: 10/10. (Our first-ever perfect score!)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond proves some remakes should be unfaithful
Inverse Score: 6/10
Call of Duty: Vanguard multiplayer makes a compelling case for game delays
Inverse score: 6/10
Shin Megami Tensei V doesn't need to be Persona to kick your butt
Inverse Score: 8/10
Forza Horizon 5 stuns but can't quite outpace its predecessor
Inverse Score: 8/10
Guardians of the Galaxy is a triumphant space opera with one huge flaw
Inverse Score: 8/10
Melty Blood: Type Lumina is 2021’s best new fighting game — with a catch
Inverse Score: 9/10
Sora is the best ending for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The final DLC fighter is also one of the best in one key way.
No More Heroes 3 has all the nostalgic action your dadbod can handle
Inverse Score: 7/10
Metroid Dread is Nintendo’s best game since Breath of the Wild
Inverse Score: 9/10
Back 4 Blood is a zombie-slaying romp that never gets old
Inverse Score: 9/10
Far Cry 6 review: Ubisoft's controversial franchise finally grows up
Inverse Score: 9/10
Jett: The Far Shore is 2021's dreamiest existential crisis
Inverse score: 9/10
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania redeems Sega's most underrated series
Inverse Score: 8/10
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.
Rockstar founder hints at a controversial GTA 6 change
A “less edgy” approach is just what this series needs.
FF7 Remake Part 2 can't skip the original's most controversial minigame
Chocobo racing has come a long way since 1997.
Fortnite Chapter 3 Spider-Man leaks hint at a game-breaking new mechanic
Our spidey senses our tingling about the next Battle Pass.
Metroid Prime 4 needs to make one dire change to its lead hero
Could a switcheroo be in the works?
Why you can't blame the lack of GTA 6 news on the latest trilogy
Point that finger somewhere else, buddy!
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Venom leak could reveal a shocking identity swap
Is emo Peter Parker about to make a comeback?
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Easter egg reveals a wild Part 2 change
Just the cat.
5 reasons Sora is the final Smash Ultimate character (and 3 he isn't)
May your heart be your guiding key.
Starfield director reveals how it can fix Fallout 4's biggest mistake
Choices are important, which is why Starfield having three times the dialogue as Skyrim is an excellent approach to.
'Smash Ultimate' last fighter: Sora, Goku, and 4 more October 5 predictions
‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ has one last DLC character in Fighters Pass Vol. 2. Here are six fighters that could join the roster from Sora to Jonesy.
Nintendo leak hints at a wild Switch Online reveal
Is it time to get retro?
Quantic Dream’s Star Wars game could fix the best character in the sequels
The Force is strong with this one.
God of War Ragnarok needs this badass furry friend from Norse myth
Hint: he’s close to Angrboda and Loki.
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.
Genshin Impact Xiao build makes him a demonic damage-dealer
The devil’s in the details
Wordle 5 free tools to help you win and solve with and without cheating
Five tools for five letters.
Halo Infinite shop update finally brings back the coveted Anubis Armor
Look like an Egyptian god.
Wordle answers, best starting words, and 7 tips to win
Go for the gold and drop the grey.
Genshin Impact Enkanomiya key sigil locations and 3 more secrets to explore
Tackle these secrets in the submerged realm first.
Heavensturn 2022: How to get FFXIV’s Year of the Tiger rewards
Start the new year with some fierce new gear.
How to craft the dapper Cape of Happiness in Final Fantasy XIV
Happy day to weave a happy cloak.
Genshin Impact Yun Jin build: Best weapons and artifacts for Geo support
Put on a show.
Halo Infinite shop update adds Blacksteel Katana for the Tenrai event
Enter a “Meditative State” by following the “Enlightened Path.”
How to access and complete The Excitatron 6000 Treasure Dungeon in FFXIV
Enter a new treasure dungeon
Five best cars for building Skill Points in Forza Horizon 5
The skills that crush it on and off the road.
Genshin Impact Shenhe build makes her a deadly ally for Ganyu and Eula
Don’t forget to play ice.
7 essential items to farm for Shenhe in Genshin Impact 2.4
We stan an ice queen.
'Call of Duty Warzone' best guns: All 119 ranked for Season 1
How has the 'Vanguard' integration shaken up the 'Warzone' meta? We've ranked every single gun to separate the best from the rest.
Halo Infinite shop adds Mister Chief, A259, and Snow Bird bundles
There’s Mister Chief, and then there’s Mister Chief.
How to complete the Genshin Impact Energy Amplifer Fruition event
Stock up on Primos ahead of 2.4.
