It seems like all games these days have unwanted bloat and are way bigger than they need to be. Sometimes you just want to ...

Small studios won big; AAA companies are hiring again. Tech giants are pulling in designers, for simulations that have nothing to do with gaming.

A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.

Ukraine brought back “Dancing with the Stars” for one special episode — this time featuring wartime heroes dancing with ...

These are our picks for the finest mobile games of the year 2025, from Persona 5 and Pokémon to ingenious indies and scary ...

Chatting and laughing, Maria Abreu strolled with her friends under the Christmas lights adorning a boulevard in the ...

Some wargames aren't available to the public. Fortunately, there are games out there that can be obtained without needing a ...

As the year comes to a close, we've been taking a look back at the top games and trends of the year, reflecting on a year of ...

As the year comes to a close, we've been taking a look back at the top games and trends of the year, reflecting on a year of ...

The Shacknews Awards 2025 celebration kicks off today and will last until the end of the year. Please take a look at all our ...

For the first time in a while, it felt like the cadence of big “AAA” experiences slowed down somewhat — enough, at least, to ...

Vince Zampella, a video game developer who has co-created or helmed some of the most popular franchises in the world, died in ...