“Continue?” It’s one of the oldest words in video games. You stumble. You put in another quarter. You try again. Hey, you’ll get ‘em next time. Never has that sentiment been more true than in 2025 — ...

Autobiographical stories and mystery games resonated in a chaotic year. By Yussef Cole In its struggle to understand and make sense of life, art has a way of remaining relevant even when, in chaotic ...

Are you tired of feeling safe and happy all the time? Is your daily life overrun by feelings of security, contentment and peace? Do you want an escape from all of the oppressive niceness around you?

Every year when we look back at all the games that dropped, trends reveal themselves. For 2025, you might boil it down to a year of innovation. Yes, there were many big, anticipated games that ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By James Austin James Austin is a writer covering games and hobbies, which means ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. Considering the rise of home consoles that we saw within ...

Tyler is a writer under CNET's home energy and utilities category. He came to CNET straight out of college, where he graduated from Seton Hall with a bachelor's degree in journalism. For the past ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Let’s be honest. In this economy, many gamers have to make tough choices about which big games ...

Tyler is a writer under CNET's home energy and utilities category. He came to CNET straight out of college, where he graduated from Seton Hall with a bachelor's degree in journalism. For the past ...

2025 remained a stellar year for new games despite GTA VI being moved into 2026. The year gave us AAA hits like Black Ops 7 and Ghost of Yotei alongside standout indies like Hollow Knight: Silksong, ...

With a single subscription, you can explore a diverse library of games, from the latest blockbusters to indie gems. Whether you enjoy action-packed adventures, strategic role-playing games, or ...

One of the big reasons why action games are so popular is that they put you in scenarios that make you feel like a superstar. No matter how many enemies are sent in your path, you have the tools you ...