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Balatro is getting its first big, free gameplay update in 2025
The brilliant poker-inspired roguelike Balatro is getting its first major gameplay update in 2025. The game has also now sold more than 2 million copies.
Balatro is getting its first big, free gameplay update in 2025
The brilliant poker-inspired roguelike Balatro is getting its first major gameplay update in 2025. The game has also now sold more than 2 million copies.
Castlevania comes to Dead by Daylight on August 27
Dracula and Trevor Belmont from Castlevania are coming to Dead by Daylight on August 27.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on September 17
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on September 17. Respawn’s sequel was originally released last year.
Fall Guys is now in Fortnite's battle royale mode for a limited time
Fall Guys beans have landed in Fortnite for a limited time. If you zip through an obstacle course above the island, you can score great loot to help you secure a victory royale.
Latest reviews and previews
I really want to like Star Wars Outlaws
There’s plenty to look forward to here, but I can’t forget the frustration that’s seemingly built into the parkour mechanics, grappling hook and navigation systems.
'Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess' review: Demonic delights
Kunitsu-Gami balances beauty and gore with supreme skill, and introduces a novel combat loop that feels fantastic.
Still Wakes the Deep is a modern horror classic
In Still Wakes the Deep, horror comes in multiple forms.
MSI Claw A1M review: A touch late and bit too pricey
At $750 for the Core Ultra 7 model, the Claw is more expensive than rivals like the ROG Ally and Legion Go while offering similar performance and not enough in the way of special features.
Tales of the Shire is a cozy village sim where you can’t run, but you can skip
The march of big-budget Tolkien fantasy has hit gaming yet again. While ignoring Gollum’s misadventures, another game, Tales of the Shire, offers a gentler, low-stakes way to play in the universe of Bagginses, lembas bread, and Gandalf.
Black Myth: Wukong is pretty, intriguing and as challenging as it looks
Black Myth: Wukong is gorgeous. It’s built up a lot of momentum, feeding trailer after gorgeous trailer, and at Summer Game Fest this year, We finally got to play it. Is it just a gorgeous tech demo with a heavy dose of Chinese mythology or your next gaming challenge?
The best gaming tech
The best gaming monitors in 2024
Choosing any computer monitor can be tricky, but it gets even more confusing when you want a new display for gaming. Here's everything you need to know before buying a gaming monitor, plus the best gaming monitors you can get today.
The best gaming laptops for 2024
There's never been a better time to buy a gaming laptop. These are our top picks that we've tested and reviewed that will fit all kinds of use cases and budgets.
The best VR headsets for 2024
If you've been intrigued by virtual reality for a while, there are a number of solid headsets to consider. These are the best VR headsets we've tested and reviewed.
The best gaming handhelds for 2024
Here's a list of the best handheld gaming systems you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Latest news
Balatro is getting its first big, free gameplay update in 2025
The brilliant poker-inspired roguelike Balatro is getting its first major gameplay update in 2025. The game has also now sold more than 2 million copies.
Castlevania comes to Dead by Daylight on August 27
Dracula and Trevor Belmont from Castlevania are coming to Dead by Daylight on August 27.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on September 17
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on September 17. Respawn’s sequel was originally released last year.
Fall Guys is now in Fortnite's battle royale mode for a limited time
Fall Guys beans have landed in Fortnite for a limited time. If you zip through an obstacle course above the island, you can score great loot to help you secure a victory royale.
New Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom footage features cute horseback riding and uh, smoothie shops
New Zelda footage shows off an expansive map, smoothie shops and one heck of a cute horse. The top-down Switch sequel features the titular princess as the protagonist.
I finally understand the hype around the Playdate game Root Bear
Root Bear is a Playdate game in which your goal is to achieve the perfect pour from the root beer tap while customers (all bears) judge your work. And it's an absurdly good time.
The Eternal Life of Goldman is a gorgeous platformer that looks like a hand-drawn cartoon
The Eternal Life of Goldman, announced on Friday during THQ Nordic’s Digital Showcase, is an upcoming title from Weappy Studio that’s “inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation.”
Prison Architect 2 is delayed indefinitely
The game's developers need more time to improve its performance and content.
Watch THQ Nordic's digital showcase at 3PM ET
Watch THQ Nordic's digital showcase at 3PM ET. There will definitely be some news about Wreckfest, among other titles.
Valorant is now out of beta on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
Valorant is now out of beta on consoles and officially available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in the US, Canada, Europe, Japan and Brazil
Nintendo profits fall 55 percent as people save their cash for the Switch 2
Nintendo posted a net profit of 80.9 billion Japanese Yen, which is higher than its forecast but over 50 percent lower than its net profit for the same period last fiscal year.
PowerWash Simulator's developers accidentally gave Steam players a free update
The latest PowerWash Simulator update gave users more than developer FuturLab bargained for.
Bungie is laying off 220 employees
Bungie announced its cutting 17 percent of its workforce.
Ayaneo's take on the Game Boy Micro is available to order starting at $190
Ayaneo's Pocket MICRO pays homage to Nintendo's GameBoy Pocket console.
August's PS Plus games include Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Sony has revealed the three games that all PlayStation Plus members can claim at no extra cost in August. They are Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Five Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights.
I really want to like Star Wars Outlaws
There’s plenty to look forward to here, but I can’t forget the frustration that’s seemingly built into the parkour mechanics, grappling hook and navigation systems.
