The last year of Star Wars was all about TV, with the second season of The Mandalorian bringing more Baby Yoda adventures and glorious final season of The Clone Wars filling in Ahsoka Tano’s story on Disney Plus. That means that quite a bit of fresh Star Wars merchandise has entered the fray! Entertain your […]
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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) blocks a shot during an NHL hockey training camp Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher AP The NHL has started seasons of fewer than 82 games in January and played into the summer to award the Stanley […]
As we look back on 2020, it’s pretty clear that it’s going to go down in history as one of the worst years we’ve gone through as a generation so far. And in a year as frightening, bizarre, and uncertain as 2020, games easily become a refuge for many – […]
(CNN) — The year 2020 is finally behind us, and let’s be honest: Things can only go up from here. That’s especially true for video games, with a ton of great releases lined up for 2021 on just about every platform. The new PS5 and Xbox Series X should […]
In this photo provided by Siena College, Siena’s Manny Camper, top, goes to the basket against Monmouth during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Loudonville, N.Y. Siena College finally began its men’s basketball season on Sunday against Monmouth, 298 days after its last game. The Saints, […]
Xbox Game Pass might be preparing to gain a whole lot of new titles in the coming days and weeks but that doesn’t come without a few losses. Within the next two weeks, four popular games that have been part of the subscription service for quite some time now will […]
The Xbox One X is the most powerful game console on the market right now, and when it comes to multiplatform games, it’s my favorite. Yes, the Xbox Series X arrived last year, but it’s still hard to get your hands on and the existence of a new Xbox won’t help you […]
The best games of 2020 The digital escapism of video games took on a whole new meaning in 2020. With the coronavirus pandemic keeping us locked down with nowhere to go and a surfeit of spare time, it was games that let us escape to new worlds entirely or keep connected […]
The 2020 pandemic certainly boosted multiplayer games most of all, raising player figures across the board as gamers were essentially forced to stay inside for weeks or even months due to social distancing lockdown procedures. At a time of crisis when meeting friends in person suddenly became huge challenging, multiplayer […]
Our eyes are on 2021’s most anticipated games (at least when we’re not trying to figure out where to buy the PS5). We’ve just reached the start of a new console generation, which is filled with promise and potential. Many of these games look to thrive by leveraging the powerful […]
Have you tried Among Us yet? InnerSloth Searching for a new game to while away the hours during the coronavirus pandemic? Look no further than your beloved iPad, iPad Pro or iPad mini. You see, the iPad is now 10 years old and iOS offers a wealth of tablet-centric games. […]
If Santa made you one of the lucky owners of a new game console this year, chances are you’re already knee-deep in at least one of the big-name games that accompanied the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S (not to mention the Nintendo Switch, which is still selling […]
Between a pandemic, political controversy and general holiday-season stress, many families have enough friction to heat a house in winter. So why add to the conflict with competitive board games? Luckily, a growing number of games are purely cooperative. Players band together to overcome other obstacles, whether that’s a time […]
Children wearing glasses featuring number ‘2021’ pose for a photo to welcome the New Year in Zaozhuang, Shandong Province of China (VCG via Getty Images) From a global pandemic to Brexit, 2020 has been a trying year wherever and however you have spent it. Lockdowns, job losses, isolation and the […]
We’re now at a point where you can comfortably describe the Nintendo Switch as “mature.” It’s no longer a new device, but one several years into its life, with a robust and varied line-up of games available. There’s a good chance you picked up a Switch to play one of […]
The pandemic created the one of the most unusual years for gaming, but also one of the most lucrative. As the movie and music industries hit pause over coronavirus concerns, video games kept chugging along, proving the industry’s resilience. For some, gaming was a lifeline to normalcy while others used […]
Holiday-themed video games are not nearly as common as holiday-themed TV shows or movies, but if you want to get into the Christmas spirit with a game or two before Santa Claus visits, there are options out there. Here is a selection of some recent releases and old favorites. The […]
The Nintendo Switch remains a great family game console that’s not always easy to find in stock. The original TV-connected Switch is harder to find than the smaller Switch Lite, but it’s also the one I’d recommend for families since it has better battery life and can connect and be used for home multiplayer games. A […]
Learning at home doesn’t have to be stressful or boring (at least not all the time!). Depending on how old your child is, they’ll likely have schoolwork to complete while at home, but if you want to help them learn a subject they’re not grasping or further their education in […]
In a year that has highlighted the basic need for human connection, Gamers Outreach, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based out of Michigan, is using the power of play to help bring hospitalized children together this holiday season. Founded in 2008 by Zach Wigal, Gamers Outreach is a charity that helps […]
With the launch of PS5 and Xbox Series X now behind us, we’re turning our attention toward what we’ll be playing on our shiny new hardware — as well as last-gen consoles, Switch, and PC — in the months ahead. From flagship console exclusives like God of War: Ragnarok and […]
Enlarge / Our gift guide has dozens of recommendations on good gadgets and gear, including various games and accessories for Nintendo Switch owners. If you’re buying for someone who appreciates good tech this holiday season, Ars is here to help make the gift giving process less stressful. The Orbital HQ […]