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Screencap of Soul Reaver 2

Comic-Con leak sparks rumors of two remastered Soul Reaver games

Crystal Dynamics has not confirmed the news.

A photo from Comic-Con has leaked possible remasters of two Soul Reaver games from Crystal Dynamics.

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Anna Washenko
Anna Washenko
6 hours ago

Comic-Con leak sparks rumors of two remastered Soul Reaver games

Crystal Dynamics has not confirmed the news.

A photo from Comic-Con has leaked possible remasters of two Soul Reaver games from Crystal Dynamics.

by 
Anna Washenko
Anna Washenko
6 hours ago
SAG-AFTRA union President Fran Drescher and SAG-AFTRA chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland attend a press conference after SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Committee approved a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to bring an end to the actors strike, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 10, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Video game performers will strike over AI concerns

SAG-AFTRA names Activision, EA, Insomniac, Take 2 and WB Games in the action.

SAG-AFTRA has called for a strike against ten video game publishers. The union has been negotiating with the group about use of AI.

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Anna Washenko
Anna Washenko
8 hours ago
Overwatch 2 hero Mauga fires chainguns as other characters are trapped by transparent chains.

Overwatch 2 may test a return to six-player teams

Blizzard plans to experiment with various team compositions after the controversial 5v5 switch.

Two years after switching to five-player teams in Overwatch 2, Blizzard says it has heard the fans and is willing to test a return to a 6v6 format.

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Kris Holt
Kris Holt
11 hours ago
Key art for Stalker 2 showing a guy in a mask.

Stalker 2 has been delayed (again) until November 20

This is getting close to Duke Nukem Forever territory.

Stalker 2 has been delayed yet again until November 20. There’s a deep-dive video premiering in August to outline new features.

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Lawrence Bonk
Lawrence Bonk
11 hours ago

Latest reviews and previews

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess screenshot.

'Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess' review: Demonic delights

This is the rhythm of the night.

Kunitsu-Gami balances beauty and gore with supreme skill, and introduces a novel combat loop that feels fantastic.

by 
Jessica Conditt
Jessica Conditt
07.20.2024
Still Wakes the Deep

Still Wakes the Deep is a modern horror classic

It’s also one of the most beautiful games of this generation.

In Still Wakes the Deep, horror comes in multiple forms.

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Jessica Conditt
Jessica Conditt
07.05.2024
The Claw is MSI's first attempt at making a handheld gaming PC.

MSI Claw A1M review: A touch late and bit too pricey

At $800 for the Core Ultra 7 model, the Claw barely keeps up with cheaper rivals from ASUS and Lenovo.

At $750 for the Core Ultra 7 model, the Claw is more expensive than rivals like the ROG Ally and Legion Go while offering similar performance and not enough in the way of special features.

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Sam Rutherford
Sam Rutherford
06.21.2024
Tales of the Shire

Tales of the Shire is a cozy village sim where you can’t run, but you can skip

Bilbo Crossing.

The march of big-budget Tolkien fantasy has hit gaming yet again. While ignoring Gollum’s misadventures, another game, Tales of the Shire, offers a gentler, low-stakes way to play in the universe of Bagginses, lembas bread, and Gandalf.

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Mat Smith
Mat Smith
06.19.2024
Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is pretty, intriguing and as challenging as it looks

Am I actually interested in a difficult game?

Black Myth: Wukong is gorgeous. It’s built up a lot of momentum, feeding trailer after gorgeous trailer, and at Summer Game Fest this year, We finally got to play it. Is it just a gorgeous tech demo with a heavy dose of Chinese mythology or your next gaming challenge?

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Mat Smith
Mat Smith
06.18.2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity

If you’ve been itching for a new Persona game, this is probably going to be your jam.

Atlus' giant fantasy RPG 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' has been a long time in the making. After rolling through a demo at Summer Game Fest last weekend, I’m dying to play it.

by 
Aaron Souppouris
Aaron Souppouris
06.14.2024

The best gaming tech

The best gaming laptops

The best gaming laptops for 2024

We reviewed dozens of portable PCs — these are our favorite gaming laptops.

There's never been a better time to buy a gaming laptop. These are our top picks that we've tested and reviewed that will fit all kinds of use cases and budgets.

The best VR headsets

The best VR headsets for 2024

Virtual reality is here, and there's never been a better time to snag a VR headset.

If you've been intrigued by virtual reality for a while, there are a number of solid headsets to consider. These are the best VR headsets we've tested and reviewed.

A woman holds up a Steam Deck handheld console with the back of it facing the camera.

The best gaming handhelds for 2024

From portable PC powerhouses to mobile emulation machines.

Here's a list of the best handheld gaming systems you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.

The best gaming keyboards

The best gaming keyboards of 2024

No K/D ratios were harmed in the making of this guide.

Here are the best gaming keyboards you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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