Local Heroes A mix of obscure and legendary Japanese games are playable in English for the first time thanks to dedicated fans.

uptown punk How to make the most of this cyberpunk shooter.

Braaiins Who doesn't love clocking zombies with a torch.

Guide How to complete the new challenge (and commit a felony).

savage smg How to kit out the OTs 9, the newest SMG in Warzone.

Seducing swords Suddenly, all the boys want to practice their parries with me.

Sharp Shooter A new perspective on immersive sims doesn't shrink Weird West's scope.

lone ranger But if you keep trying, things will get easier, and there's a survival mode with a more relaxed pace.

Blood Red The new open world action game isn't a direct sequel to Black Desert Online, but expect some similarities.

up & down You can roll off cliffs to get down from them, but climbing up them will take some crafting.

Food for thought How The Forgotten City used food as a springboard for the rest of its society.

Guide Go boom.

electric avenue Power up the Statue of the Seven by scavenging for these floating purple orbs.

hammertime You'll need to visit your repair bench and have some souls to spend to keep your weapons in tip-top shape.

giant steps How to be the best Viking you can be in the Norse ARPG.

Archon nemesis How to beat the boss, and what we know about her being playable.

Switch Pro The Steam Deck is poised to be a great emulation device—even for Nintendo Switch games.

New Games! Here are the upcoming games of 2021 we think you should watch for, broken down by month.

updated Build your perfect party with our definitive Genshin Impact characters list.

Updated! We've rounded up a new list of the best Minecraft texture packs as of update 1.17.

safe travels Essential tips for your first week in Inazuma: Quests, Sakura Tree upgrades, and the best regional specialties.