Gaming
All our coverage of the latest video games, consoles and accessories.
![Hello Games just released a huge update for No Man's Sky called Worlds Part I.](https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/u4prPJMqNl7oXMnCReNL7w--~B/Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTQ5NDtweW9mZj01MDt3PTg3NTthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-07/04f61b60-4468-11ef-bbf6-cd5d265c6013.cf.jpg)
No Man’s Sky’s newest update is a buried tech module full of new goodies
Hello Games just added a bunch of new stuff in its latest update for No Man's Sky.
No Man’s Sky’s newest update is a buried tech module full of new goodies
Hello Games just added a bunch of new stuff in its latest update for No Man's Sky.
![A still figure wearing a trench coat and a paper bag over their head with a smiling face drawn on it](https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/qChl6uM0AlyQceYq5WMiwA--~B/Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTQ5NDtweW9mZj01MDt3PTg3NTthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-07/6980edd0-4459-11ef-bfa4-5a0e15602877.cf.jpg)
Nintendo's recent creepy horror teaser is actually for a new Famicom Detective Club game
Nintendo has revealed that a creepy teaser trailer it released recently is actually for the first new Famicom Detective Club game in 35 years.
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Xbox 360's digital store heads to Valhalla with an avalanche of cheap games
Microsoft's Xbox 360 digital store is going out with a bang, as tons of games are available for $1 or less. The iconic 'Blades' interface has also returned as a dynamic background.
![Chelsea and Spurs women's players in EA Sports FC 25](https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/mhINpY82Z0GA8l77WxTw9g--~B/Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTQ5NDtweW9mZj01MDt3PTg3NTthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-07/d21561a0-444a-11ef-afdf-657268d7073b.cf.jpg)
EA Sports FC 25 brings women’s soccer to the career modes for the first time
EA has announced all the key details for EA Sports FC 25. Women's soccer is coming to the career modes for the first time in the series, and you'll be able to play as a bunch of the sport's icons in the Player Career Mode. This year's edition arrives on September 27.
Latest reviews and previews
![Still Wakes the Deep](https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/mFdBehBSpTOnoZfFQCsuWQ--~B/Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTQ5NDtweW9mZj01MDt3PTg3NTthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-07/a9a791d0-3af3-11ef-bedd-d7cd8a229c94.cf.jpg)
Still Wakes the Deep is a modern horror classic
In Still Wakes the Deep, horror comes in multiple forms.
![The Claw is MSI's first attempt at making a handheld gaming PC.](https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/z_0IegfQ7erRMq9KI_ERbw--~B/Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTQ5NDtweW9mZj01MDt3PTg3NTthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-06/f0c5bb30-2fd3-11ef-beef-e651c80393ee.cf.jpg)
MSI Claw A1M review: A touch late and bit too pricey
At $750 for the Core Ultra 7 model, the Claw is more expensive than rivals like the ROG Ally and Legion Go while offering similar performance and not enough in the way of special features.
![Tales of the Shire](https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/XeVTbirB5Ev.sqQEX0_xgQ--~B/Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTQ5NDtweW9mZj01MDt3PTg3NTthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-06/814723a0-2e27-11ef-8cae-099d1a2e81db.cf.jpg)
Tales of the Shire is a cozy village sim where you can’t run, but you can skip
The march of big-budget Tolkien fantasy has hit gaming yet again. While ignoring Gollum’s misadventures, another game, Tales of the Shire, offers a gentler, low-stakes way to play in the universe of Bagginses, lembas bread, and Gandalf.
![Black Myth: Wukong](https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/k8l6SlN6EcCfWK6pN99kxg--~B/Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTQ5NDtweW9mZj01MDt3PTg3NTthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-06/dc7a7af0-2d51-11ef-afe7-0cbdfbf57eb0.cf.jpg)
Black Myth: Wukong is pretty, intriguing and as challenging as it looks
Black Myth: Wukong is gorgeous. It’s built up a lot of momentum, feeding trailer after gorgeous trailer, and at Summer Game Fest this year, We finally got to play it. Is it just a gorgeous tech demo with a heavy dose of Chinese mythology or your next gaming challenge?
![Metaphor: ReFantazio](https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/0GBBdg5G3GU0JnpGewxtpA--~B/Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTQ5NDtweW9mZj01MDt3PTg3NTthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-06/3ee231d0-2a7b-11ef-affc-3a5539fa411c.cf.jpg)
Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity
Atlus' giant fantasy RPG 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' has been a long time in the making. After rolling through a demo at Summer Game Fest last weekend, I’m dying to play it.
![Neva](https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/pUfV7csN79t197qC0JBBQw--~B/Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTQ5NDtweW9mZj01MDt3PTg3NTthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-06/4e91fd80-2a77-11ef-bf5f-750e9f1f98be.cf.jpg)
Neva hands-on: A grand achievement in emotional game design
Neva is going to make me cry.
The best gaming tech
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The best VR headsets for 2024
If you've been intrigued by virtual reality for a while, there are a number of solid headsets to consider. These are the best VR headsets we've tested and reviewed.
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The best gaming handhelds for 2024
Here's a list of the best handheld gaming systems you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
![Jeff Dunn](https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/gRJZacaTJlySxvJSNFVq7Q--~B/Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTYwO3B5b2ZmPTA7dz02MDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffanyv88.com%3A443%2Fhttps%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fo.aolcdn.com%252Fimages%252Fdims%253Fimage_uri%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fs.yimg.com%25252Fos%25252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%25252F2022-10%25252F17cde000-4fb0-11ed-beef-170c4ce1a686%2526compress%253D1%2526progressive%253D1%2526quality%253D75%2526client%253Dhawkeye%2526signature%253Dadddf7db14a894897d9915fdd68de397376918bc%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3Da7dea0c59e7e5c7a10e97c8eded13dcd9457bdc4&compress=1&progressive=1&quality=75&client=hawkeye&signature=423ba699a726b29f1bb522c4e60f0d9d6e4a16e8.cf.jpg)
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The best gaming keyboards of 2024
Here are the best gaming keyboards you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
![Jeff Dunn](https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/gRJZacaTJlySxvJSNFVq7Q--~B/Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTYwO3B5b2ZmPTA7dz02MDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffanyv88.com%3A443%2Fhttps%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fo.aolcdn.com%252Fimages%252Fdims%253Fimage_uri%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fs.yimg.com%25252Fos%25252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%25252F2022-10%25252F17cde000-4fb0-11ed-beef-170c4ce1a686%2526compress%253D1%2526progressive%253D1%2526quality%253D75%2526client%253Dhawkeye%2526signature%253Dadddf7db14a894897d9915fdd68de397376918bc%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3Da7dea0c59e7e5c7a10e97c8eded13dcd9457bdc4&compress=1&progressive=1&quality=75&client=hawkeye&signature=423ba699a726b29f1bb522c4e60f0d9d6e4a16e8.cf.jpg)
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How to choose the best TV for gaming right now
Here's a guide to picking the best TVs for 4K gaming, plus a few of the best gaming TVs you can get right now.
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Latest news
No Man’s Sky’s newest update is a buried tech module full of new goodies
Hello Games just added a bunch of new stuff in its latest update for No Man's Sky.
Nintendo's recent creepy horror teaser is actually for a new Famicom Detective Club game
Nintendo has revealed that a creepy teaser trailer it released recently is actually for the first new Famicom Detective Club game in 35 years.
Xbox 360's digital store heads to Valhalla with an avalanche of cheap games
Microsoft's Xbox 360 digital store is going out with a bang, as tons of games are available for $1 or less. The iconic 'Blades' interface has also returned as a dynamic background.
EA Sports FC 25 brings women’s soccer to the career modes for the first time
EA has announced all the key details for EA Sports FC 25. Women's soccer is coming to the career modes for the first time in the series, and you'll be able to play as a bunch of the sport's icons in the Player Career Mode. This year's edition arrives on September 27.
PlayStation Summer Sale slashes prices on Elden Ring, COD: Modern Warfare 3, FFVII remake bundle and more
It's summer sale time for the PlayStation Network, and this year's discounted offerings include some of the biggest games released these past few years.
Dead by Daylight spinoff The Casting of Frank Stone arrives on September 3
Behaviour Interactive has revealed that Dead by Daylight spinoff The Casting of Frank Stone will arrive on September 3. Meanwhile, the main game's long-awaited 2 vs. 8 mode goes live this month.
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 has leaked online two months before release
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has leaked online two months before release. The dev build is fully playable and gameplay footage has begun to appear online.
The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet is on sale for a record low of $140 for Prime Day 2024
Amazon's Fire Max 11 tablet has fallen back down to $140 as part of the company's Prime Day deals.
Laser Sphere uses Playdate’s crank to control a space laser, and I’m having a blast
In Laser Sphere, a Playdate game made by Pulp creator Shaun Inman, it’s just you and your prone-to-overheating space laser against a horde of enemies.
There’s finally a retro PC emulator on the App Store
The retro PC game emulator UTM SE is now available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro. UTM SE will let you run classic PC games, but you’ll first need to either download a pre-built machine to emulate or you can create your own from scratch.
iPad support has arrived for the Nintendo emulator Delta with its latest update
Delta version 1.6 update is live on both the App Store and the AltStore PAL. The latest update brings a version of the emulator that’s optimized for iPad, seamless switching between iPhone and iPad, some improvements to DS compatibility, new skins and menu button gestures, and a new logo.
8BitDo marks its 11th anniversary with gold and silver metal controllers
8BitDo released two limited edition metal controllers painted gold and silver.
Analogue’s latest limited-edition Pocket consoles are made out of aluminum
Analogue’s latest limited edition Pocket consoles are made out of aluminum. They look quite fetching, but cost $500.
The first Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2025
The first Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2025. Games such as League of Legends, Rocket League and Street Fighter could be on the agenda.
The Double Dragon series returns yet again with an ultra-modern tribute to the original game
The Double Dragon series is popping up yet again with Double Dragon Revive, set to be released sometime in 2025.
The designer of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride is back with a Lovecraftian roguelike
Luke Muscat, the lead designer for Halfbrick Studios' Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, has announced a new game called Feed the Deep.
PS Plus members can try the Overwatch-like Concord this weekend
Firewalk Studios’ upcoming debut game, Concord, will be open to all PlayStation Plus members this weekend. Pre-order customers and PS Plus subscribers can try the multiplayer FPS beginning Friday at noon ET.
The best VR headsets for 2024
If you've been intrigued by virtual reality for a while, there are a number of solid headsets to consider. These are the best VR headsets we've tested and reviewed.
Amazon is giving away 3 more free PC games during Prime Day next week, including Rise of the Tomb Raider
Amazon will offer Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Chivalry II for free during Prime Day.
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 stores will close up shop on July 29
The Xbox 360 Store and Marketplace are coming to a close on July 29.