9.5Paper Lanterns review: a two-hour co-op game you will remember for years
A wordless puzzle adventure built for one sofa and two controllers. Short, exact and close to perfect.
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How to play 16-bit classics on a modern TV without the blur
Upscalers, cables and the settings that matter. A practical guide to making old consoles look right on new screens.
Studio behind Tidewatch confirms sequel is in full production
The team has doubled in size since the first game and is targeting current-generation consoles only.
Inside the last factory that still presses game discs
Physical sales shrink every year. We visited the plant that keeps the format alive and met the people who run it.
Wireless headsets under $100: seven tested, three recommended
Battery life claims held up. Microphone quality claims mostly did not.
Which console should you buy in late 2026?
A plain-language comparison by budget, game library and the TV you already own.
6.4Iron Vesper review: a mech shooter that buckles under its own menus
The combat is superb when you finally reach it. Getting there takes more patience than most players have.
Ten forgotten launch games that deserved better
Every console launch has a casualty. These ten were overlooked on day one and are still worth finding.