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Here’s why the six classic maps coming with Battlefield Portal are great choices

Battlefield Portal will let you re-experience maps from Battlefields 3, 1942, and Bad Company 2, but like you’ve never seen them before.
Three recent releases that bring new life to old classics

Three recent releases each bring back a classic gaming franchise in their own unique way.
State of Decay 2’s Homecoming update might finally kill one of my characters

I’ve been playing State of Decay 2 on and off for years and never had a character die. With the game’s most recent update, it feels like an inevitability.
How iiRcade Is Ratcheting Up the Home Arcade Revolution

200 games, zero quarters.
After 20-some years, Tales of Arise has me excited for Bandai Namco’s JRPG series again

For the first time in over 20 years, Tales of Arise has me genuinely excited for a Tales game.
Lemnis Gate promises a unique 4D twist on shooters—if players will give it the time

Lemnis Gate is an incredibly interesting gaming experience, one that’s unlike any other first-person shooter that I can think of.
Battlefield 2042 looks amazing, but DICE still has a lot to prove

DICE seems like it’s on the right track with the next Battlefield game, but after Battlefield V, I’ll believe it when I see it.
Game Builder Garage is even more powerful than you might expect

Nintendo wants you to make your own video game—and the toolset they’ve put together is richer and more powerful than you might expect.
ConnecTank connects action, puzzles, and humor into an interesting new indie project

Giant tank-wielding shipping companies battle it out in a near-future gig economy in ConnecTank.
Samurai Shodown may have already ruined next-gen consoles for me

Here I was happy to finally get 60 on a regular basis, and now all I want is 120.
Six Days in Fallujah is Too Gameified to be a Documentary

Procedural generation runs the risk of erasing Fallujah.
Rocket League is esports’ best shot at the big leagues

The Spring Split marks the best time to get into the most accessible esport.