Nintendo games update: Terrifying NES news could haunt Nintendo Switch owners

A Nintendo NES games update has confirmed that old cartridges are being used to smuggle in illegal goods to the United States. But not just any old contraband, apparently 73…

NFS 2017 to Feature Offline Single-Player, EA’s Ghost Games Reveals

EA-owned Ghost Games has confirmed that a new Need for Speed game will release later this year, with the return of a feature whose omission had infuriated many: the option…

Xbox Scorpio: New games feature revealed following PS5 release date prediction

The Xbox Scorpio is getting a new gaming feature but could have to contend with a PS4 release dateThe Xbox Scorpio is Microsoft’s latest attempt to win back developers and…

Xbox One games news: Microsoft’s next killer release coming soon?

A new Xbox One killer release looks ready for launchWhile Microsoft’s Project Scorpio is set to be the most powerful console ever created when launched, normal Xbox One owners don’t…

13 games that will change the way you think about gaming

Morning Makeup Madness, one of the games on display at Now Play This. Photograph: Jordan Erica Webber for the Guardian Now Play This is a festival of experimental games. Spread…

No Man’s Sky Was One of Steam’s Best Selling Games of 2016

Steam reveals its best selling games of 2016, with No Man’s Sky reaching the highest tier and beating out many of the year’s other top titles, despite its challenges. As…

Opinion: TellTale Games Should Make An Overwatch Series

One editor addresses what could very well be a perfect project for TellTale Games to tackle next, pointing to none other than the immensely popularOverwatch as a prime candidate. As…

Capcom Needs to Focus On New Games Rather Than Remakes

With Capcom announcing a new focus on mobile development, one Game Rant writer looks at whether the emphasis on spin-offs and remakes is leading the company to stagnation. Without a…

Gears of War 4 Was Originally In Planning Stages At Epic Games

\ Plans for Gears of War 4 were being drawn up at Epic Games before the company decided to go in a different direction. Fortunately, the spirit of that sequel…

How Modern-Day Difficulty Masters Create Challenging Games That Are Still Fun To Play

For most game designers, homing in on the right degree of difficulty is akin to discovering the Holy Grail. Make a game too easy, and players breeze through its forgettable…