Compared to the other major gaming companies, Microsoft has taken a bit of a different approach this generation. While Sony ...

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Thanks to 2024's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, there's even more reasons to call Elden Ring one of the best PS5 games around. It's challenging, gorgeous, intricately designed and absolutely meticulous in ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. With over 20 years of history now behind it, the Xbox brand ...

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Whether your squad is playing together from the couch or remotely, these are the best co-op games to try right now. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a ...

Fans of word games have something to celebrate in 2026: the recent launch of Crossplay, a new puzzle from NYT Games. Similar ...

There’s a good chance you’ve already played Among Us, as it took the world by storm during the COVID-19 pandemic. This social deduction game sees groups of players seeking to complete tasks around the ...

The GameCube isn’t the best console Nintendo has ever launched, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t filled with great titles. Many of those titles still hold up in 2025 as games you should check out if ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Barry Collins is a tech journalist writing about PCs, Macs and games. Microsoft’s Game Pass library is expanding all the time, and ...