The best video game stories to explore in 2026, from Mass Effect 2's intergalactic soap opera to Red Dead Redemption 2's ...

What are the qualities of a good video game remake? Once upon a time, it was enough for a remake to simply update something with modern graphics. But as the games industry has evolved, so have tastes ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

First impressions are everything and that’s especially true for video games. The first 30 minutes or so of a video game are make or break. If you don’t create an engaging story, introduce players to ...

Let's talk video games now. We are only in July, and already there have been some great game releases this year. So we've asked some of our NPR colleagues to share their favorites. First game up, an ...

Metal Gear Solid 3, Yakuza 0, Red Dead Redemption 2, what is the best video game prequel of all time? Let's find out. Prequel games often benefit from better technology and development tools, making ...

With South Park officially on Fortnite, we rank the best video games based on the iconic adult animated series, including The Stick of Truth.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Haley Perry and Arthur Gies When the world feels overwhelming, few escapes are ...

There are very few small years for video games, but 2025 felt like a big and mildly weird one in a lot of ways. Enough of the preamble. Here are Mashable's (unranked) picks for the best video games of ...