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GTA 6 Just Gave PS5 Owners One Less Reason to Upgrade to PS5 Pro
GTA 6's rock solid PS5 footage and Rockstar's seemingly universal 30fps target could totally blunt the PS5 Pro's upgrade pitch among fans.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Thinks Racing Games Lost Something When Rewind Became Normal
In a recent interview, Star Wars: Galactic Racer in a recent interview, Fuse Games CEO Matt Webster touches on what's missing from the racing genre.
Pokemon Says World Championships "Have To" Move Outside the US, But There's a Catch
The Pokemon World Championships need to keep moving around the globe, but the event's massive growth is making that harder than ever.
After Rockstar and Sony Controversies This Year, CD Projekt Red Just Saved the Day
Rockstar and Sony's recent decisions have made gaming's future look bleak, but CD Projekt Red just put gamers first in a big way.
Gears of War: E-Day Is Taking a Risk Linear Shooters Don't Need
Gears of War: E-Day previews have a lot of praise for its campaign, but certain changes to the linear formula could prove divisive.
Marvel's Wolverine Has the Perfect Answer to Spider-Man's Stealth Problem
Insomniac Games is missing a golden opportunity to correct Spider-Man's stealth missions through Marvel's Wolverine's gameplay.
Nodusfall's Elden Ring Similarities Raise One Big Question for Action RPGs
Nodusfall looks like a promising action RPG, but its similarities to Elden Ring raise a question about where inspiration ends and imitation begins.
Steam's New Morrowind-Like Is Doing Something Modern Open-World RPGs Are Afraid To
This new Morrowind-like RPG on Steam is bringing back the kind of exploration that trusts players to find their own way without a map full of markers.
Metro 2039 Developers Want to Clear Up One Big Misunderstanding About the Series
In an interview with GameRant, Metro 2039's developers explain why patience is key to understanding the series.
The Witcher 3 Is Starting to Look Like a Single-Player Live-Service RPG
For many, The Witcher 3 is the quintessential single-player role-playing game, but it actually has something in common with multiplayer live-services.
Star Wars Zero Company Has a Smart Fix for How Tactical RPGs Handle Relationships
Star Wars Zero Company has some surprisingly great RPG elements, and its cleverly designed companion systems are among the most impactful.
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Is Treating Magic the Way More Open-World RPGs Should
Warlock's latest gameplay shows Dungeons & Dragons iconic magic as a wildly promising emergent open-world toolbox — one other open-worlds should note.
What is the Future of Metal Gear Solid?
Over 4 decades, Metal Gear's highs define its legacy. With Master Collection Vol. 2 out, can the series move forward without Hideo Kojima?
One Highly Anticipated Open-World RPG Is Getting Awfully Close to Be Skipping Gamescom 2026 ONL
Gamescom's Opening Night Live had plenty to offer, but the absence of one of gaming's most anticipated open-world RPGs is concerning.
LEGO Skylines May Have Found What Modern City Builders Are Missing
LEGO Skylines is introducing LEGO to the world of city-building management sims, and it might have solved a big genre problem.
GTA 6 Is Doing More With Two Protagonists Than GTA 5 Did With Three
GTA 6’s two protagonists change the stakes of the switch mechanic they've inherited from GTA 5 through dynamic presence and real in-game stakes.
I Grew Up in Miami, and GTA 6's Vice City Is Almost Too Accurate
Grand Theft Auto 6's official gameplay reveal showed off a lot of Vice City, and as an ex-Floridian, I must say it's looking mighty authentic.
Fable Has a Smart Fix for a Massive Open-World RPG Story Problem
Between urgent narrative stakes and an all new Albion, Playground Games' Fable might fix and open‑world RPG dilemma that's existed for decades.
New Dungeons & Dragons Sim on Steam Just Proved Cozy Games Don't Need Farming
This new Dungeons & Dragons game on Steam is proving cozy games can deliver everything players love about the genre without another farm.
Steam's Best New Colony Sim Commits a Strategy Game Cardinal Sin, And It's Better For It
Steam's newest colony sim blends genres with first-person roguelite mechanics, vehicles, bullet hell combat, prisoners, and a darkly satirical tone.