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How The Game of the Year 2025 Nominees Compare to Past Winners
With the 2025 Game Awards right around the corner, here's how this year's Game of the Year nominees stack up against previous GOTY winners.
Baldur's Gate 3's Changes Since Launch Have Created a Ship of Theseus
Baldur's Gate 3's massive updates and patches since its 2023 launch raise the Ship of Theseus question: is this still the same game?
How Dispatch Season 2 Could Improve Its Romance
Dispatch's romance arcs offered players only 2 options to pursue, but its second season could intensify emotional stakes and expand romantic choices.
Every Game Like Baldur's Gate 3 Needs Its Own Take on the Illithid Powers
Baldur's Gate 3's Illithid Powers are a masterclass in tying mechanics to narrative, and set a new standard that every RPG like it should follow.
Anything But The Sims 5 - How Maxis' Sims 4 Remaster and Project Rene Are Probably the Best Bet for the Developer
The future of The Sims franchise is uncertain, but recent rumors, leaks, and Project Rene might point the way forward rather than The Sims 5.
Only 28% of Dispatch Players Got the Bad Ending. I Was One of Them, But I Don't Regret It.
As someone who hates getting bad endings in RPGs, I thought I'd be more upset about getting Dispatch's bad ending, but I honestly don't regret it.
26 Years Ago, Rare Designed a Dinosaur RPG That Actually Became Star Fox Adventures
26 years ago, Rare's dinosaur-themed RPG was meant to be the company's biggest and final N64 title, but then Star Fox happened.
The Most Popular Choices in Dispatch, and What They Could Mean for Season 2
With a mountain of overwhelmingly popular player choices in Dispatch, deciding what becomes canon in Season 2 can easily become hairy.
As a Longtime Sims Player, Project Rene’s Leaks Have Me Nervous
Project Rene's pivot to multiplayer and Dress to Impress-inspired gameplay makes me a bit worried about where the The Sims' franchise is heading.
Even After the Final Patch, Baldur’s Gate 3 Players Continue to Find Unexpected Secrets
Two years after its launch, Baldur's Gate 3 is still expansive enough to surprise every kind of player: from the Honour Mode veterans to the newbies.
After 120 Hours in Stardew Valley, Here’s My First Place Grange Display Fair Strategy
Mastering the Stardew Valley Fair grange display isn't about math; it's about balance and variety, and here's how I always take home first place.
What to Expect From Baldur's Gate 3's Black Friday Sales
Gamers eyeing Baldur's Gate 3 this holiday season should keep an eye out for surprise Black Friday deals or discounts during Steam's Winter Sale.
Mass Effect 5: N7 Day’s Krogan Teaser Changes Everything
The Krogan may take center stage in Mass Effect 5, according to a recent N7 Day teaser, and that may shape the future of the Mass Effect franchise.
I've Waited 6 Years for Sims-Like Paralives, but I'm Still Relieved It's Launching Small
After 6 years of waiting, Paralives has set realistic expectations for its Early Access launch. And I think that's the best move possible.
This Cheap Cozy Game Trades Hogwarts Drama for Shopkeeping—And It's Perfect for Me
If you've ever wanted to be an NPC in a fantasy game like Hogwarts Legacy, this whimsical indie title allows you to experience that dream.
It’s Official: The Sims 4’s November Update Is One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
The Sims 4's November update celebrates West African culture but is overshadowed by continuously disruptive bugs.
After 2,084 Hours in The Sims 4, Here's How I Avoid Getting Bored
If The Sims 4's got you bored, I know the feeling, so here's how to make the game feel fresh again, even after over 2,000 hours of playtime.
Fortnite Leaks Harry Potter Collab for Chapter 7
A newly surfaced leak indicates that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter may soon arrive in Fortnite, specifically, its upcoming Chapter 7.
I Haven't Touched My Animal Crossing Island in 3 Years, And This Update Finally Forgives Me
Like most fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I'm excited to return to my island after conveniently abandoning it 3 years ago.
Borderlands 4: The Saga of the Crit Knife (So Far)
From trivializing endgame content to emergency nerfs and unintended consequences, the Crit Knife's journey in Borderlands 4 is a wild ride.