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Designer Behind Award-Winning Baby Steps Says Souring Opinions On Mario Sunshine Are Where ‘Things Went Wrong For 3D Games’

How the summery heat of Isle Delfino inspired the grueling hike of Baby Steps

By Rebekah Valentine Published June 1, 2026

Old snake prepares to launch into the fight.

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Metal Gear Solid 4 Was A Warning Cry To Other Franchises

Guns of the Patriots foresaw our current flood of messy cinematic universe mashups

Harper Jay MacIntyre Published June 1, 2026

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Pragmata’s Lead Actor Explains Why Capcom’s Sci-Fi Hit Isn’t A ‘Sad Dad’ Game

David Menkin calls himself part of the 'West Wing' generation who still believes good things are possible

Alessandro Fillari Published May 28, 2026

A screenshot from the game Orbitals featuring a bright yellow and fuscia border that reads Summer Preview 2026

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Nintendo’s Most Unique Exclusive This Year Is A Love Letter To Retro Anime

Orbitals is a co-op puzzle platformer made for those of who grew up watching anime on Adult Swim

By Ash Parrish Published May 27, 2026

A Witch In Mongolia, Sparks Of Tomorrow And Black Torch Key Visuals

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The 10 Upcoming Summer 2026 Anime You Should Be Most Excited For

If you're an anime fan, I hope you weren't looking forward to having any free time in July

By Lewis Parker Published May 27, 2026

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Marvel Vs. Capcom Fans Talk About What It’s Like Waiting So Long For A Comeback And Why Marvel Tōkon Could Be The Answer

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a new Marvel superhero tag fighter, but is it a threat to the Capcom series’ post-Infinite future?

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 26, 2026

A warrior fights through a colorful world.

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CALX Is The Journey-Looking Action-RPG Soulslike I Never Knew I Needed Until I Played It

'Hyper Light Sable' is shaping up to be one of this summer's most evocative-looking role-playing games

Lewis Parker Published May 25, 2026

An FPS HUD sits over a surreal level design.

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Surreal Boomer Shooter goblinAmerica Asks You To Speedrun Through Our Crumbling Political Landscape

Solo developer Gil Lawson's surrealist time travel shooter asks if you're a bad enough goblin to save the president, i.e. yourself

By Zack Kotzer Published May 25, 2026

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A Piece Of Lost Spyro The Dragon History Was Found In An Oregon Gas Station

A decades-old relic from the old PlayStation days went missing years ago

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 23, 2026

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Overwatch Director Says He’s Glad People Were Mad About Killing Off A Hero: ‘I Kind Of Liked That It Was Controversial’

Doomfist was ‘defeated’ at the beginning of the year

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 21, 2026

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At Its 10-Year Anniversary, Overwatch Leads Look Back At Highs And Lows: ‘When Marvel Rivals Launched, It Had A Meaningful Impact On Our Game’

Overwatch has survived low points that would have killed most games

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 21, 2026

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‘Follower Of Jesus’ Who ‘Routinely Helps People Suffering From Demonic Oppression’ Fired From Popular Board Game Site For Rejecting Satan-Themed Game

The Werewolf-inspired social game was compared to a child predator by the site's ad manager

By John Walker Published May 21, 2026

Yoshi walks in a grassy field with flowers.

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Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Reviews Make It Sound Perfect For People Going Into It With The Right Level Of Curiosity

Breezy and charming, the latest Switch 2 exclusive could be the best new Yoshi game in years

By Ethan Gach Published May 19, 2026

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The Mixtape Devs Want To Convince You It’s Still Cool To Like Things

Beethoven and Dinosaur’s musical narrative adventure game was born from a Devo song

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 15, 2026

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I Helped Double Fine’s Tim Schafer Conduct A Donut-Based Psyop In Kiln, And Had A Smashing Good Time

We've got a handle on it

By Rebekah Valentine Published May 11, 2026

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The Makers Of Mixtape Break Down The Game’s Music Track-By-Track

What makes a good soundtrack for a friend group’s last day together?

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 8, 2026

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The Story Behind One Of The Grossest Video Game Scenes Of 2026

Mixtape tries to capture the awkwardness of a teenager’s first kiss and succeeds, maybe a little too well

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 7, 2026

Magazine pages show creators and artists.

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Clair Obscur’s Publisher Explains Why It’s Launching A Physical Gaming Magazine In The Year 2026

Reset aims to bring Kepler Interactive's design sensibility to curating stories about how games intersect with other art forms

By Ethan Gach Published May 6, 2026

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How The Developers Behind Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Are Building Off Of Batman Arkham To Make The Most Ambitious Lego Game Yet

Lego Batman has to distill decades of comic book iconography into a rewarding but breezy adventure

Cristian Macias Published May 5, 2026

Batman and Robin look up at the ceiling.

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Hands-On With Lego Batman: Slapstick Fun In An Arkham-Style Sandbox

Batman: Arkham combat and world-building elevate the classic Lego game formula

Cristian Macias Published May 5, 2026