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Sony has filed a patent document that could potentially allow AI to take over your game for you if you're struggling with it.

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At the end of each year, we recognize the best games we played in their entirety, but we also like to zoom in and celebrate the individual moments we loved most; the mechanics, scenes, and other ...

If there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I love April and May. Frankly, I always have a stacked lineup of ...

The latest from legendary developer Hideo Kojima, and a sequel to his eclectic 2019 game about a post-apocalyptic “porter” — ...

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The 2025 Power of Play Report reveals how video games improve mental health, creativity, and social connection worldwide.

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A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.

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