Games
Gaming’s demographic reach: 36% of people ages 80 to 90 play video games | ESA
Every year, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) releases data that impresses us, with 64% of the U.S. population playing games — or 205.1 million gamers, up from 61%, or 196 million, a year ago. But the demographic reach of games is even more crazy, as 36% of the Silent Generation (ages 80 to 90) is…
Playdate Season Two, Spray Paint Simulator and other new indie games worth checking out
One of the many beautiful things about the indie gaming scene is that there’s always something to check out. So if you don’t fancy playing Elden Ring: Nightreign this weekend, there are plenty of other new options. To help you keep up with what’s going on in the space, here’s our weekly indie game roundup….
10 Open World Games That Get Better As You Go
Open-world video games are among the most immersive experiences in the industry, but they are also the most time-consuming. These experiences offer expansive worlds with countless secrets, side activities, and points of interest, often demanding a deep connection from the player in exchange. Related 10 Horror Games That Get Better As You Go Some games…
10 superheroes who deserve to star in their own AAA games
The past couple console generations have seen truly spectacular solo superhero video games — but they mostly all star Spider-Man or Batman. Comic books are so full of engaging heroes, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe has proven that people are willing to ride with lesser-known heroes. So I think it’s about time more superheroes get…
Real-world map data is helping make better games about farms and transportation
I’m feeling a strange sense of pressure as I set up my first bus route in City Bus Manager. I want to get things right for the public transportation users of this city, probably because it’s the city I actually live in. City Bus Manager uses OpenStreetMap (OSM) data to populate its maps, so I…
Chaotic deliveries, colorful co-op action RPGs and other new indie games worth checking out
Hey there! Welcome to our weekly indie games roundup. We’ve got lots to get through this time, including some news before we highlight some brand-new games you can play right now. Indie journal publisher Lost in Cult is moving into physical game releases with a label called Editions. The focus here is on preservation —…
‘Peglin’, ‘Brawl Stars’, ‘Genshin Impact’, ‘Royal Match’, and More – TouchArcade
Hello everyone, and welcome to the week! It’s time once again for our look back at the noteworthy updates of the last seven days. You know it’s one of those weeks when Shaun has to throw more than one free-to-play matching puzzle game update in the list. Don’t worry, we have some cool stuff in…
The Most Beautiful Magazine In Gaming Joins The Fight To Save Physical Games
Physical games are under siege. Collector’s Editions often come with codes instead of discs. Game-key cards for the Switch 2 only allow you to access downloads. The newest Doom isn’t playable out of the box. In one or two decades’ time, large swaths of contemporary gaming history could become completely inaccessible to future players. Lost…
The Best Nintendo Switch eShop Sales From The ‘Blockbuster Sale’ – TouchArcade
It’s that time again: eShop sale time! Nintendo’s calling this one the Blockbuster Sale, so I’m sure we can expect a lot of VHS tapes and stale candy. Hm? Oh, it means big games. Alright, that does make some sense. At any rate, there are a ton of games on sale right now, too many…
This $120 headset actually sounds pretty good in all media — games, music, and movies
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Corsair’s Void lineup of gaming headsets has been around for a while — and it’s always been pretty solid, especially for the mid-range…