The article lists the 15 best games to play on the Nintendo Switch in 2026, including titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, highlighting their unique features and appeal.
The article reviews the top-rated PS5 games of 2025 according to Metacritic, highlighting a mix of exclusive titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yotei, as well as notable cross-platform releases such as Forza Horizon 5 and Death Stranding 2, emphasizing the console's strong performance and diverse game library in 2025.
IGN, in collaboration with Nintendo Life, has ranked the top 100 Nintendo games of all time, highlighting classics like Super Mario, Zelda, and innovative titles like Eternal Darkness and Diddy Kong Racing, based on their historical impact, innovation, and legacy.
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The article highlights the 25 best PlayStation 2 games, emphasizing the console's legacy as the best-selling system with a diverse library of iconic titles like Grand Theft Auto, God of War, Resident Evil, and more, which collectively defined gaming culture in the 2000s.
The article reviews the top games available on the Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Kunitsu-Gami, Hitman World of Assassination, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Mario Kart World, emphasizing their technical achievements and gameplay experiences on the new console.
The article ranks the 25 most memorable NFL games of the past 25 years, highlighting dramatic finishes, historic comebacks, and iconic moments such as the Music City Miracle, the Helmet Catch, and the Patriots' 28-3 comeback in Super Bowl LI.
The best video games of 2024 so far have brought unexpected and unique experiences, including Lysfanga, a time-shifting single-player game, Banishers, a gothic romance RPG, Helldivers 2, a reinvented squad shooter, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, a sprawling RPG, Tekken 8, a diverse fighting game, and Palworld, a hybrid survival game with Pokémon-like creatures. These games offer a departure from classic franchise releases, embracing the new, weird, and unexpected in the gaming world.
2023 is set to be a seminal year in gaming, with a windfall of top-tier, industry-redefining games that will set the pace for the future. The gaming industry has reached a healthier place, with a harmonious coexistence of free-to-play, MMORPGs, and cinematic single-player experiences. Indie games are also thriving, with new artistic visions coming to life. The central theme of 2023 in gaming is "old meets new," with reinventions, revivals, remakes, and remasters being prevalent. While there were some disappointments, the year's best games showcase the potential of the medium.
Metacritic has released its list of the best PlayStation games of 2023, including titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and Street Fighter 6. These games received high scores for their gameplay mechanics, graphics, and storytelling. Other notable games on the list include Resident Evil 4, Tetris Effect: Connected, and Cocoon. The list showcases a mix of big-budget sequels, remasters, and original games, making 2023 a great year for PlayStation gamers.
GameSpot has compiled a list of the best PC games of 2023, including their game of the year, Baldur's Gate 3. The list also features Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Diablo 4, Pizza Tower, Puzzmo, Shadows of Doubt, Slay the Princess, and the System Shock Remake. Each game is praised for its unique features, immersive gameplay, stunning visuals, and compelling storytelling.
Steam and The Game Awards have partnered for a sales event offering discounts on some of the best games of the last decade, including nominees and past winners. The sale features newer titles like Mortal Kombat 1, Cocoon, the Dead Space remake, and Hi-Fi Rush, as well as discounted games such as Control, The Witcher 3, Gris, and Grand Theft Auto V. The event ends on December 11, providing an opportunity to grab these acclaimed games at reduced prices.
Steam is offering discounts on past winners of The Game Awards as well as nominees for 2023. Some notable discounted titles include Diablo 4, Starfield, Valiant Hearts, Her Story, and Celeste. The nominees for this year's Game Awards include Cocoon, Viewfinder, Starfield, Hi-Fi Rush, Diablo 4, Cyberpunk 2077, Mortal Kombat 1, Dead Space (2023), and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged.
Dexerto has compiled a list of the top 10 best games of 2023, featuring titles such as Street Fighter 6, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Diablo 4, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Octopath Traveler 2, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Baldur's Gate 3. Each game offers unique experiences and improvements, making them must-play titles for gamers. Dexerto also highlights Baldur's Gate 3 as their Game of the Year, praising its revival of the cRPG genre and its unparalleled freedom and memorable characters.
Kotaku readers have voted on the best video game sequels of all time, with Mass Effect 2, Street Fighter II, Halo 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Portal 2 emerging as the top choices. Other honorable mentions include Super Metroid, Mega Man 2, Silent Hill 2, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Super Mario Bros 3. These sequels were praised for their improvements upon the original games, innovative gameplay, and lasting impact on the gaming industry.