You might not have noticed, but mods are slowly becoming more common in console games. They're still not available for most console releases, but the recent wave of new console games with mod support is a promising sign for future releases.

It's been a week since I wiped Windows 11 from my Lenovo Legion Go handheld and replaced it with the first official version of SteamOS for handhelds other than the Steam Deck.

These days, it's pretty much a given that you need a sound bar or some other external audio system for a flat-panel TV, because TV speakers suck!

Steam is packed with free games, but many of them are after your money. Some of these rely on microtransactions or lock content behind additional purchases. Thankfully, there are plenty that just deliver an excellent free game.

Whether you're interested in managing an interstellar empire, flying a ship across the galaxy, or simulating the motion of planets in our solar system, there is space simulator out there for you. Whether you're a veteran of the genre or a newcomer, here are a few great ones that every sci-fi lover should try.

When it comes to modern horror games that have PS1-era visuals, "less is more" rings true. Although games with cutting-edge graphics certainly have their place, some developers are going back in time to frighten their players.

When video games came to smartphones, the gaming press and forums were filled with doomsayers, spelling the end of dedicated handheld systems. Products like the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PSP were the last of their kind, we were told. Why buy a handheld when you can just whip out the phone you already have?

Too many great Nintendo DS games have been forgotten. With the Switch 2 adding a GameCube virtual console and making use of a touchscreen and motion controls, now seems like the perfect time to break out some of Nintendo's handheld classics.

Star Wars Battlefront 3 has been on the minds of many fans, but creating this follow-up is not as simple as many believe. EA can't just decide to make another game, there is a lot more to consider and many reasons it might not seem worth it to the publisher. All this is to say that you'll probably be disappointed if you were holding out hope for a Battlefront 3.

While June isn't typically a month that PC gamers associate with high-profile game releases, this year's lineup holds a few big arrivals across different genres: action-adventures, MMORPGs, soccer, horror, and more.

I'll be the first to admit that I have a backlog of unfinished games on Steam and Epic. It’s not for lack of interest; I just keep starting new games without finishing the old ones. That's why I made a rule for myself: one single-player game at a time. No exceptions.

Games are often dismissed as distractions or vehicles for procrastination, but a growing sub-genre is flipping the script by making productivity the goal.

There are many games that are well-known for being very difficult. Dark Souls, Sekiro, Cuphead, Battletoads... these games can be tough, but they're generally manageable with practice. Today, I want to talk about the real biggest challenges in gaming—the cruelest, most sadistic experiences possible.

Helldivers 2 has most of its fun toys locked behind warbonds. If you just joined the game or came back from a hiatus to defend Super Earth, you've probably got a heap of locked warbonds to choose from. As a veteran player, this is the order I recommend unlocking them in, from best to worst.

If, like me, you were turned off by hard modes as a kid and didn’t go back for years, you are likely missing out without ever realizing it. Hard modes don't just pump up the difficulty, they can change a game entirely. Try doing what I did and give the harder modes a shot—you won’t regret it.

My earliest childhood memories are of me sitting on the floor holding a controller in my tiny hands as I look up at the TV playing something on the SNES or Sega Genesis. Gaming has always been a core component of my life and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

You might think those little Linux emulation handhelds are limited to playing SNES and PS1 games, but you can effectively turn them into a tiny (and very limited) Steam Deck using PC Ports.

All people have a little of that completionist streak in us, which is why games have things like trophies, collectibles, and checklists you can tick off. For some people, however, that urge borders on an obsession. They need to find every secret, see all the content in a video game, and get those platinum trophies or maximum gamerscore rewards.

Want to revisit the golden days of coin-operated arcade games? You can do it directly in your web browser without downloading anything. Just load up a gaming website, click play, and you can enjoy classics like Space Invaders, Sonic, or Street Fighter instantly.