Dalton Cooper is the Managing Editor of Game Rant. Dalton has been writing about video games professionally since 2011. Having written thousands of game reviews and articles over the course of his ...

Introducing a non-gamer to cooperative play can be difficult. Games that overwhelm players with complex systems or rapid inputs tend to push newcomers away rather than invite them in. The strongest co ...

“Continue?” It’s one of the oldest words in video games. You stumble. You put in another quarter. You try again. Hey, you’ll get ‘em next time. Never has that sentiment been more true than in 2025 — ...

Variety is, as they say, the spice of life, and 2025 provided a fantastic array of different video games. We’ve survived and extracted from the robot-ruled battlefields of Arc Raiders, adventured ...

This week I've been: Defending Hades 2's honour in the Game of the Year awards, failing. Last week I was: Appreciating player housing in MMORPGs. So—the Steam replay for 2025 debuted recently, giving ...

You don’t have to look very hard to find examples of AI backlash in creative industries: Authors are pissed, and so are readers; an AI-generated chart hit is causing a crisis in country music; ...

Editor’s note: Variety was part of the jury for The Game Awards 2025.

There’s a reason Warner Bros.' numerous video game studios feel like such an afterthought in the Netflix versus Paramount sweepstakes — because they are. By Tony Maglio As Netflix and Paramount throw ...

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In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Rookie gamer, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your ...

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is looking to hire a Gamer in Residence to improve adolescent patient care and minimise trauma through gaming sessions. The permanent, full-time role aims to ...

The Game Awards announced its nominees for Game of the Year 2025 during a livestream on Monday, and while there were some expected picks, it was certainly a big, big year for indies. Clair Obscur: ...