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Kunai Review: This Game Boy is Real Good at Swinging
Get into the swing of things with this ninja-flavored indie.
Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet Review: Not Quite Silicon Valley, But It Could Get There
Apple's new show in collaboration with Ubisoft is off to a decent start.
The Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Leaves Out One Potentially Wonderful Extra
Sadly, western audiences are denied the peaceful resolution X and Zero fought for.
USG Notebook: The Latest on the February Nintendo Direct Rumor Mill
With many heavy hitters still up in the air, Nintendo fans are eager for any hint they can get.
Metro Exodus Set to Arrive on Steam Exactly One Year After Its Epic-Exclusive PC Release
Seems like Artyom left Steam only yesterday…
Two Sega Classics Are Getting Surprisingly Modern Updates When They Come to the Switch
Puyo Puyo and Knuckles.
Will Ninja Gaiden Return? Team Ninja Wants to "Deliver Some Good News One Day"
They know Nioh 2 wasn't at the top of every fan's wishlist.
Nintendo Switch Hardware Delays from the Coronavirus Could Still Affect the US
Switch peripheral shipments are being delayed in Japan.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Will Use Cloud Backups, But Under Very Specific Circumstances
It'll only be allowed if you lose or damage your Switch.
Rod Fergusson Leaves The Coalition To Helm Diablo at Blizzard
The Gears of War developer turns his sights to hell.
Temtem With Maxed-Out Stats Are Listed for $400 on eBay Right Now
You could collect and breed your own Temtem… or you could fork over some cash.
The Virtual Boy is "Part of Nintendo History," Luigi's Mansion 3 Producer Says
In spite of its awkward shortcomings, it seems Nintendo's cool now with a Virtual Boy joke or two.
A Frank Chat About Difficulty With Nioh 2's Producer
Quoth The Raven Tengu, Nevermore.
The Rod Fergusson Interview: How Gears of War's Studio Head Earned His Reputation as the "Closer"
"They build the games. I just try to give them a path."
With a Nintendo Direct Possibly Around the Corner, It's Time We Heard More About Bayonetta 3
We've seen neither hide nor (long, luxurious) hair of Bayonetta in over two years. She's overdue for an appearance.
A rotating list of the best games on Steam may seem impossible on the surface, but against all odds, we've done it. Now updated for 2020!
I Moderated a Gaming BBS in 1995, and It Was a Beautiful, Life-Changing Mess
When it comes to video game discourse, everything old is forever new.
Axe of the Blood God: Looking Back on the Decade in RPGs
Kat and Nadia talk about all the ways that RPGs changed dramatically over the course of the 2010s.
What's Your Game of the Decade?
COMMUNITY QUESTION | You've probably seen our massive Top 100 Games of the Decade list by now. Now tell us about yours!
Starting Screen is our weekly column featuring news, commentary, and music to help you get over your case of the Mondays.
View Starting Screen archiveStarting Screen | Why is Nintendo Hesitant to Remember Super Mario Bros. 2?
Super Mario Bros. 2 is a major part of Nintendo's history, but it seems scared to dish out relevant nostalgia.
Starting Screen | 2020 Will Be One of the Most Consequential Years in Gaming History
This will be the year that all of the major promises of the past decade finally come true.
Starting Screen | Xbox Series X Has PC Vibes, And That Might Be the Key to Its Success
Project Scarlett has not just a name now, but a shape too.
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Kentucky Route Zero Review: Hard Times Served
Delivering a new kind of American Dream.
Journey to the Savage Planet Review: Galaxy's Rough Edge
If it oozes green slime, we can kill it.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Review: This is Definitely Not Its Final Form
Another game finally revisits the Legacy of Goku.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore Review: Put This Song on Repeat
An overlooked Wii U RPG gets deserved top billing on Switch.
Shovel Knight: King of Cards Review: This Crown Belongs to Another
King of Cards is the most ambitious Shovel Knight game to date, but it's not quite the best.
Shovel Knight Showdown Review: A Sneaky Contender for 2019's Best Party Game
An excellent arena battler that transcends Shovel Knight's boundaries in unexpected ways.
Life Is Strange 2 Series Review: Brothers, A Tale of Two Wolves
Life Is Strange's sequel has wrapped up, so our journey with Sean and Daniel has come to an end.
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Axe of the Blood God: Looking Back on the Decade in RPGs
Kat and Nadia talk about all the ways that RPGs changed dramatically over the course of the 2010s.
Listen nowUSG's Top 100 Games of the Decade: #25-1
The 100 best games of the 2010s, as determined by us.
Henry Cavill Breaks Down Every Swing, Dodge, and Parry in The Witcher's Best Fight
A Blaviken blow-by-blow, if you will.
Witcher Creator Andrej Sapkowksi Still Has Zero Interest in Playing the Games
He also believes that TV and video games aren't comparable.
The Witcher is Getting an Anime Film From the Studio Behind Legend of Korra
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf will tide you over until Season 2.
76 Million Households Watched Netflix's The Witcher for At Least Two Minutes
More than 76 million households have watched the new show starring Henry Cavill. Or at least some of it.
Our always rotating list of the best games on Microsoft's console, and its premium partner the Xbox One X. Now updated for 2020!
There Isn't a Need for a Third Nintendo Switch Just Yet
THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS | Nintendo put a quick stop to Switch Pro speculation, Jedi: Fallen Order orders rose, and E3 2020 is totally under control and great.
The New Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trailer Reminds Us Life Sucks, and Palmer is to Blame
"Hey-hey! I can ruin you!"
USG Game of the Month for January 2020: Kentucky Route Zero Gave Us a Brilliant Final Act
GAME OF THE MONTH | Kentucky Route Zero hits the end of the road.
Warcraft 3 Players React to Reforged With Refunds
The early reception to Warcraft 3: Reforged is nowhere near positive.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Byleth Isn't Just Another Fire Emblem Sword Boy (or Girl)
As usual, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes an otherwise straightforward character and makes them fun.
"It Feels Like We Made 10 Games:" Kentucky Route Zero at the End of the Road
We talk with Cardboard Computer about the episodic structure of Kentucky Route Zero, Act 5's finale, and more.
The Warcraft 3 Reforged Interview: Blizzard on Keeping the Remake "Pure"
Instead of a more extensive overhaul, Warcraft 3: Reforged is about creating a remake that can exist alongside the original.
Fire Emblem is Nintendo's Hero in the Mobile Market While Mario Scrabbles for Scraps
Given Mario's enormous star power, why isn't he more lucrative in the mobile space?
Evo 2020 Snubs Mortal Kombat, But Adds a Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Invitational
It's time for some Mahvel.
This Massive Super Mario Art Archive is a Reminder 2D Mario Needs its Graphics Refreshed
Nintendo's hand-drawn Mario art is a real mood-booster, and someone just uploaded a ton of it.
The Virtual Console Convinced Nintendo to Make a New Mario Movie
The brand is strong, but it could be stronger.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker Sequel Launches on Kickstarter
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous lets you choose how you'll fight the demon hordes.
Phantasy Star Online 2 Manual Points to Potential Steam Release
It looks like Phantasy Star Online 2 will make a side hop over to Steam on PC.
Fallout 76's Long-Awaited NPCs Are Coming in April
Plus new quests and gear, including a rad compound bow.
Cyberpunk 2077 Will Have "Around 75" Bespoke Street Stories
They're not fully fledged missions, but they're not randomly generated either.
Nintendo Doesn't Think PS5 or Xbox Series X Will Have "a Significant Impact" on the Switch
Shuntaro Furukawa thinks the Switch is different enough from either next-gen console.
Borderlands 3 Shift Codes List (February 2020)
All the info you need on getting and redeeming SHiFT Codes in Borderlands 3, plus how to get Golden Keys to earn loot.
Wizards of the Coast Teams With Ex-BioWare Devs for New Studio
The new, autonomous studio is making a science fiction adventure.
