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10 Games To Satisfy Your Silksong Cravings While We Wait For New DLC

The metroidvania soulsike is without peer, but there are some games that can scratch the itch it leaves behind

By Ash Parrish Published July 30, 2026

Celeste Fans Need To Check Out This New Platformer ASAP

Tethergeist is a clever spin on a familiar genre, with a parade of new and interesting ideas giving it a soul all its own

By Rebekah Valentine Published June 18, 2026

CultureNews

Celeste Co-Creator Is Making A Gorgeous New Game Boy-Style Metroidvania I Wish I Could Play Right Now

And you can listen to part of the soundtrack now, too!

By Rebekah Valentine Published May 1, 2026

CultureNews

Kids From The 2000s Rejoice, Icy Tower Is Coming Back

The viral freeware platformer is getting a remake in 2026 and the original creators are involved

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 2, 2025

Reviews

In This Stunning Metroidvania, You’re Only Held Back By Your Own Imagination

Öoo is a puzzle-platformer that gives you all the tools to progress, then teaches you how to use them

By John Walker Published August 11, 2025

CultureNews

Donkey Kong Bananza Fans Are Having Way Too Much Fun With Its Artist Mode

Meet JD Jonkey Dong, one of dozens of sculptures coming out of the new Switch 2 exclusive

By Ethan Gach Published July 18, 2025

CultureNews

Donkey Kong Bananza Reviews Say It’s The Blockbuster Exclusive Switch 2 Fans Are Waiting For

DK's first 3D adventure in decades gets rave reviews

By Ethan Gach Published July 16, 2025

CultureNews

Astro Bot’s New Update Finally Adds A Character Fans Have Been Waiting For

New levels mean new Special Bots, including one that the game has been missing since launch

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 10, 2025

CultureNews

Donkey Kong Bananza Does The One Thing I’ve Wanted For Decades: Stickerbush Symphony And Bramble Blast Back Together Again

The Switch 2 exclusive has a tribute to one of Donkey Kong Country 2 's peak moments

By Ethan Gach Published July 1, 2025

CultureNews

Two Great Games That Couldn’t Be More Different Are Free Right Now

The moody platformer Limbo and the bombastic fantasy FPS Wonderlands are both free on the Epic Store

By Zack Zwiezen Published May 30, 2025

OpinionCommentary

Psychonauts Is 20 Years Old, So Let’s Remember An All-Time Classic

Double Fine's first game remains its best, a wonderful mixture of hilarity and pathos

By John Walker Published April 21, 2025

CultureNews

New 3D Donkey Kong Adventure Could Be Switch 2’s Mario Odyssey

Donkey Kong Bananza shows the arcade icon punching through

By Ethan Gach Published April 2, 2025

CultureNews

The Best Game Of 2024 Keeps Getting More Free Levels

Astro Bot is getting five new levels and a PS5 Pro patch, too

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 13, 2025

Tips & Guides

How To Farm Banana Coins In Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (And Other Helpful Tips)

The return of this classic Wii platformer can be a little tricky at first

Billy Givens Published February 3, 2025

Tips & Guides

How Long Is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD?

Is this return of a classic a quick platformer you can breeze through in a weekend, or does it have more meat on the bones?

Billy Givens Published February 3, 2025

Tips & Guides

How To Unlock The Golden Bot Trophy In Astro Bot

This Gold trophy requires a ton of busywork and some platforming challenges, but it's essential to Platinum the game

Billy Givens Published January 7, 2025

ReviewsYear in Review

The 15 Best Video Game Surprises Of 2024

This year sucked, but at least Balatro is awesome and we're getting more Elden Ring soon

Zack Zwiezen & Kenneth Shepard & John Walker Published December 24, 2024

Tips & Guides

You Don’t Want To Miss This Holiday-Themed Astro Bot Level

'Winter Wonder' has arrived just in time for the holiday season

Billy Givens Published December 16, 2024

CultureNews

Astro Bot Gets A New Holiday-Themed Winter Level Tomorrow

And the developers behind the PS5 exclusive say this new level is not a speedrun challenge

By Zack Zwiezen Published December 11, 2024

CultureNews

Someone Found A Hidden Cheat Code In A 28 Year Old Donkey Kong Game

The newly found cheat code in Donkey Kong Country 2 isn't very useful, but is still pretty cool

By Zack Zwiezen Published November 8, 2024