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After a 20-year hiatus from the last issue of the comic book series, Battle Chasers is making its long-awaited return with new chapters of the comic, as well as a new, live-action TV series.Deadline has revealed that John Wick creator Derek Kolstad is working on a new Battle Chasers TV show...

Activision Blizzard is currently facing serious ongoing allegations of harassment and mistreatment of marginalized workers. To learn more, please visit our timeline as well as our in-depth report on the subject.Following news over the weekend that Activision Blizzard laid off “at least a...

The RPG genre can be a vast one, but there are always a few things at the heart of it: the constant growth and progression of your character or party driven by a focus on story – be that a story that is down to earth or entirely fantastical.2021 was packed full of epic RPGs, some set in...

Fancy a drive through beautiful Mexico? Or how about a haunted European adventure? A pair of familiar heroes make their long-awaited return, and a couple of perfectly-planned assassinations were just some of the best games in 2021.Every year we look back and pick our favorite games of the...

2021's puzzle games brought not only the mind-benders, but they also featured some of the most striking art and design out of games of all genres. From the painterly world of Chicory to the black-and-white art style of TOEM to the visual storytelling of Unpacking, puzzle fans were treated to...

2021 was one of the best years for racing games in recent memory. Two long-running series put out two of their best entries yet, while two unconventional racers surprised us with their frenetic fun.These are our picks for the best racing games of 2021.F1 2021It’s a fascinating fluke...

A good story can make or break a game, and quality performances are essential to turning those words on the page into scenes that carry weight and emotion. After all, the best script in the world isn't worth much if it's delivered with all the charisma of a rock. That is, unless a rock is what...

Action-adventure remains one of gaming’s most popular and celebrated genres, blending fine-tuned moment-to-moment gameplay with strong exploration, puzzle-solving, and narrative.There were several worthy additions to the genre's vast library this year, yet five games stood above the rest...

As the games industry becomes increasingly aware of and concerned with ensuring games are accessible to as many people as possible, we've seen a number of exciting new advancements as to what exactly that looks like. This year was no exception. We assembled a group of accessibility experts to...

Whether based on an existing property or set in an all-new world, these games provided some of the most fresh, fun, and challenging gameplay experiences of the year.These are our picks for the best action game of 2021.Death's DoorDeath's Door expertly blends classic dungeon puzzle...

2021's slate of gaming shooters has offered blasts from the past and bold new takes on first-person gunplay. Not only did we finally get the return of Master Chief in Halo Infinite following a year-long delay, but we also got the spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead in Back 4 Blood, the next entry...

Despite the ton of new games that debuted this year, there were plenty of already existing ones that just got better and better in 2021.Here are our picks for the best ongoing game of 2021.Animal Crossing: New HorizonsAnimal Crossing: New Horizons was justifiably criticized for its lack...

The best video game stories in 2021 took us far and wide, whether it was to a sleepy Colorado town, outer space, the past, or the inside of some truly messed-up minds.These are our picks for the best video game story of 2021.Marvel's Guardians of the GalaxyMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy...

Game graphics have come a long, long way in the last decade, but graphics alone don't make a beautiful game. Style, mood, and emotion can all be conveyed through a game's art direction, and can be seen in everything from its characters and environments to level design.. and even menus.These...

It's been a monumental year across the board when it comes to console exclusives. Across the five nominees below, IGN reviews gave two of them 10s and the other three 9s, with representatives from Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony standing shoulder to shoulder.As for the actual category, while...

If critical thinking and strategic planning to achieve a victory over your opponent is your bag, 2021 had you absolutely covered.Here are our picks for the best strategy games of 2021.InscryptionInscryption is part card game and part puzzler, so it’s tricky to drop it neatly into a single...

Halo Infinite's multiplayer mode has some hidden modes on PC, which seem only to be accessible if you boot up the game in offline mode.As spotted by Reddit user u/WickedSoldier991, Halo Infinite appears to include 14 additional multiplayer game modes as yet unavailable in the main online...

Halo Infinite’s single-player campaign, like a new generation of Master Chief’s MJOLNIR armor, powers up a 20-year-old series, by both returning to its roots and blazing new trails to build off of. By shifting to an open-world map while retaining the classic gameplay both on foot and in its...

Activision Blizzard is currently facing serious ongoing allegations of harassment and mistreatment of marginalized workers. To learn more, please visit our timeline as well as our in-depth report on the subject.Activision Blizzard has laid off "at least a dozen" quality assurance contractors...

Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 8 has come to a close with “The End”, a finale Season 8 event that rocked the island to its core. The Cube Queen’s overwhelming forces dominated the players -all hope was lost. Thankfully, the island was seemingly saved by members of The Seven and The Foundation, who...