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Hands-on with Wasteland 3: A simplified but still satisfying glimpse of the post-apocalypse
Wasteland 3's backer demo is light on the stuff we care about, a.k.a. the dialogue. It looks beautiful though, and there are some smart quality-of-life changes to admire.
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Best gaming mice: Find your perfect match
We put a small herd of gaming mice through their paces so you can find the best mouse for your needs.
The 5 Mac games you need to play from June and July 2019
Borderlands 2 gets a new expansion, and we've got a great new fighting game, too.
Age of Wonders: Planetfall review: This space-faring 4X saga is dense but rewarding
Dinosaur-soldiers, character customization, and strong storytelling help Age of Wonders: Planetfall get over the early-game onboarding hurdles and micromanagement woes.
The 5 iPhone and iPad games you need to play from July 2019
Apple’s ‘Texas Hold’em’ came back, and Nintendo revived Dr. Mario.
Sky: Children of the Light is a stunning reminder that we need more controller support in iOS games
Sky is an unforgettable game, but too often the controls (and your thumbs) get in the way of the experience.
iOS 13: How to pair a PS4 DualShock 4 controller with your iPhone or iPad
iOS 13 finally lets you use game controllers you likely already have in your home.
Thatgamecompany’s stunning Sky: Children of the Light finally comes to iOS
This lovely free-to-play game is Thatgamecompany’s first since 2012’s ‘Journey.’
Got 1.5GB to spare? Apple’s Texas Hold’em is back on iOS
It’s been gone for eight years, but now it’s free and boasts better graphics.
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite won’t dethrone Pokémon Go, but it’s just as magical
Niantic’s latest AR game is 'Pokémon Go' for those of us who want a richer experience.
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, Niantic's follow-up to Pokémon Go, launches this Friday
The AR game shares much in common with its predecessor but adds complexity as well.
Apple Arcade is poised to make Apple the ‘art house’ gaming platform
With recent changes, Apple Arcade will be perfect for people who like short, artistic gaming experiences.
The 5 iPhone and iPad games you need to play from May 2019
Seeking a good iOS puzzle game? May won’t let you down.
This week in games: Iron Maiden sues 3D Realms, Larian teases Baldur's Gate III
Plus Call of Duty ditches Zombies for 2019, our first footage of Halo Reach on PC, and GOG gives away copies of Obduction. This is gaming news for May 27 to 31.
The 5 Mac games you need to play from May 2019
Total War: Three Kingdoms, Void Bastards, and Elder Scrolls Online’s Elsweyr expansion top May’s big releases.
Layers of Fear 2 review: A brilliant psychological horror game that's better without expectations
Layers of Fear 2 doesn't have many scares to offer, but visual panache and a multitude of classic film homages make for an extraordinary adventure—for the right person.
Observation review: Old science fiction meets New Weird in this 2001: A Space Odyssey homage
No Code's follow-up to Stories Untold once again manages to combine the everyday with the extraordinary in bizarre and compelling ways, in what's sure to be one of 2019's best games.
Need a dragon fix after Game of Thrones’ finale? Head to Elder Scrolls Online’s Elsweyr expansion
Dragons steal the spotlight again in Elder Scrolls Online's Elsweyr expansion, and there are plenty of politics and undead, too.
A Plague Tale: Innocence review: A grisly, story-driven journey through Medieval France
Survive the Black Plague, the Inquisition, and the Hundred Years' War in this relentless story-driven game that somehow got made in the era where nobody makes linear story-driven games.
