Xbox has started testing the option to stream games for free with ads at the start
Xbox says it's crucial that "we do not interrupt the flow of gameplay"
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Halo Campaign Evolved Review: An Unreal excuse to revisit a classic
Halo Studios' Unreal Engine-powered remake reminded me why I fell in love with this series in the first place
Amazon’s Prime Video app is getting Luna game streaming, making it easier to find
Game streaming will now be integrated into the Prime Video app rather than a standalone app
WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Season 4 is out now, with four new superstars including the Hardy Boyz
The details on the upcoming WrestleMania 42 Pack have also been confirmed
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show announces John Romero as keynote speaker
Romero's speech at the Thailand event will be titled 'Why We Still Make Games'
The Xbox Series X/S version of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has been delayed just hours before release
The Deluxe Edition of the upcoming Switch version is also being held back
The studio behind Blumhouse-published horror game Crisol: Theater of Idols has reportedly shut down
Vermila Studios has laid off all employees and closed its doors, staff say
Lego officially reveals Donkey Kong Arcade set in a trailer starring The King of Kong’s Steve Wiebe
The interactive set lets you release barrels and use Jumpman / Mario to jump over them
Delisted critically acclaimed mobile game Poinpy is back, and is completely free
The Netflix exclusive was removed from stores last year
Miyamoto: Games based on developers’ personal interests resonate around the world, not those aiming for global appeal
If developers try to make something the world will like, it becomes generic, he says
Miyamoto says at least three Nintendo games were created with the Mario movies in mind
Star Fox, Princess Peach and Yoshi games were all made with one eye on the films
Xbox Backward Compatibility launches on PC, four Xbox games playable now
Original Xbox games will also be getting achievements in the future
The cover athletes for NBA 2K27’s three separate editions have been announced
Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose will appear on the game's cover this year
Fortnite’s next season could be based on ‘Gaming Legends’ including Sonic, Kingdom Hearts and Persona
Leakers have put together a large list of gaming collabs set to appear in the game
21 video game Lego sets are retiring this month, including Pac-Man, the Zelda Deku Tree and Mario & Yoshi
Lego sets generally get more expensive via resellers once they're retired from stock
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Halo Campaign Evolved Review: An Unreal excuse to revisit a classic
Halo Studios' Unreal Engine-powered remake reminded me why I fell in love with this series in the first place
Splatoon Raiders review: A challenging, all-out action game that’s well worth 50 squid
Nintendo's solo spin-off may be a one-trick pony, but it's a thoroughbred
Before Alien: Isolation, a 1980s Commodore 64 game nailed first-person terror
Aliens: The Computer Game's designer reflects on the pivotal release, on the 40th anniversary of the James Cameron movie
Pokémon Go at 10: Developers reflect on the game that changed Pokémon forever
Scopely Explore shares stories from the first decade - and what's coming next
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Review: The best Assassin’s Creed game since… Black Flag
13 years later, Edward Kenway's adventure is still just as compelling
Blood of Dawnwalker instantly became one of my most anticipated games after four hours of play
The director of The Witcher 3 returns with one of 2026's most promising RPGs
Creator of infamous $1m Kickstarter Project Phoenix says he ‘deserved the backlash’ – and insists it’s still coming
Project Phoenix dev explains what went wrong, and why it’s still coming
How Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations’ new weapon bridges the gap to Doom Eternal
The Dark Ages gets a 10-hour expansion focused on fast flowing combat and an exciting new weapon
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VGC Guides
AC Black Flag Resynced best weapons: Best Swords and Pistols in the game
The best swords and pistols you can use in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced without buying DLC.
Palworld 1.0: Find Ancient Bone, best farming location
The best place to farm Ancient Bones in Palworld 1.0
Palworld 1.0: Find Ancient Lava, best farming location
The best place to farm Ancient Lava in Palworld 1.0
Palworld 1.0: Find Crude Oil, best farming methods
The fastest ways to earn Crude Oil in Palworld 1.0.
Palworld 1.0: Find Coralum Ore, best farming methods
Everything you need to know to farm Coralum Ore for Coralum Ingots in Palworld 1.0.
Palworld 1.0: Find Pure Quartz, best farming location
The best place and methods to quickly farm Pure Quartz in Palworld 1.0.
Palworld 1.0: Fastest flying mount Pals and how to capture them
How to find and catch the fastest flying mount Pals in Palworld, for both early and late game players.
AC Black Flag Resynced: Find the Skeleton Crew and unlock them
How to find the Deceased Crew Attire and unlock the Skeleton Crew in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced.