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How The Sims 2 inspired the first generation of YouTubers: "The 2000s were a simpler time"
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson published
Feature Feature | As The Sims turns 25, I go through the history of Sims 2 fan media, music videos, and machinima with the community and creators themselves

Best live streaming gear for gamers 2026: The best setups for beginners and pros
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide Finding the best live streaming gear for gamers in 2026 is no easy task. There are many moving parts and many products to choose from. Here are our recommendations.

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is the the Left 4 Dead-like horde shooter I've been waiting for since 2009
By Jeremy Peel published
Preview Hands-on | How Toxic Commando's incorporation of vehicular tech sets the zombie battlefield apart from competitors

"The horror is almost secondary": From Crow Country to Resident Evil 9, here's how horror games keep us scared
By Ed Smith published
Feature Interview | Exploring horror's enduring thrall with the creators of The Mortuary Assistant, Crow Country, and more

Pokemon Z-A missed its chance to unravel the franchise's creepiest mystery
By Paul Cecchini published
Opinion Opinion | Lumiose City's "ghost girl" is still out there

My most-wanted game of 2026 stars Shadowheart from Baldur's Gate 3 as a modern Arthurian knight with deadly Devil May Cry combat moves, and I swear it's going to be huge
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson published
Opinion Opinion | Tides of Annihilation looks poised for success – and it doesn't even have a release date

YouTube smacks down Valve's beloved Counter-Strike 2 skins and potentially crushes GTA 6 videos in new content restrictions against gambling, "mass violence," and "realistic human characters"
By Anna Koselke published
News Google to tackle "graphic content" in games

I wrote this Resident Evil beginner's guide after 23 years of being a Capcom superfan, and it's all you need to get into the series before Requiem
By Jasmine Gould-Wilson published
Feature Horror Special | Here's how to get started with Resident Evil if you're coming to Requiem as a Raccoon City rookie
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