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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is out now for Xbox and PC.

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Indiana Jones and the voice of Troy Baker

The Great Circle is all Indy, no Harrison. Iconic video game actor Troy Baker discusses how he reinterpreted the role.

December 16, 2024
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  • Ryan Benk
The titular Astro Bot looms over an orchestra playing a medley from the soundtracks to the six Game of the Year nominees.

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The 2024 Game Awards recap: All winners and most surprising reveals

Astro Bot, Balatro, and Metaphor: ReFantazio claimed the most trophies at The Game Awards in a night dominated by sweeps, surprising reveals and fourth-wall breaks.

December 13, 2024
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino
A photo of the trophy from the Game Awards.

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The Game Awards 2024: Key nominees and what to expect

Co-host A Martinez and NPR gaming editor James Mastromarino discuss the nominees of this year's Game Awards and their significance in gaming culture

December 12, 2024
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The best games of 2024, picked by NPR's staff

2024 was a surprising year — games from small teams rocketed up the charts, while big releases from major companies slowed. Here are our favorites from a diverse year, sortable by platform and genre.

December 06, 2024
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino
Roblox is rolling out a major update to its safety features and parental controls.

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With new safety update, Roblox aims to boost protection for young gamers

In an effort to address child safety concerns, digital gaming platform Roblox announced Monday that it is rolling out a major update to its safety features and parental controls.

November 19, 2024
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  • Dhanika Pineda
Nintendo's new app speaks to the unique history and appeal of its music.

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Nintendo has launched a music app, seizing on the appeal of video game playlists

The Nintendo Music app lets you listen to dozens of hours of music from games like Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong.

November 13, 2024
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  • Vincent Acovino
Konami's latest entry in the Silent Hill franchise is proving to be a successful return to the story.

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‘Silent Hill 2’ is a hit. That’s good news for Konami as it returns to the classics

The success of Silent Hill 2, and the announcement of several other projects, begs the question: How serious is Konami about revitalizing its most beloved franchises?

October 28, 2024
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  • Vincent Acovino
Two buddies and a baby griffin enjoy a quiet moment of companionship.

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Tonally inconsistent ‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ is still BioWare’s best action game

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has superb combat and charismatic companions but if you're hoping for a return to the series' origins, you'll be disappointed.

October 28, 2024
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  • Andy Bickerton
A PlayStation 5 console at the Tokyo Game Show in September.

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3 video games to take your mind off the election

If you've spent the day canvassing and just need to take a breather, here are three games that have hit the spot recently for our pop culture critic.

October 26, 2024
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  • Linda Holmes
An eight-player rhythm minigame in Super Mario Party Jamboree's "Bowser Kaboom Squad" mode.

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Nintendo plays the extravagant host in 'Super Mario Party Jamboree'

'Jamboree' feels scattered and altogether too eager to please. But while the game's a mixed bag, it's still one of the best in the chaotic Nintendo series.

October 15, 2024
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino
A shooting gallery at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan.

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Nintendo shows off Mario, Zelda, and 135 years of history in a new Kyoto museum

The Nintendo Museum opens in Kyoto, Japan, today. Mario and Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto never expected the company to make the museum, since it has an ethos of letting its games speak for themselves.

October 02, 2024
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  • Anthony Kuhn
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  • Video Game Reviews

Zelda review: 'Echoes of Wisdom' is a worthwhile remix, not a revolution

Nintendo's latest game is the first to truly star Zelda in the series that has borne her name since 1986. It boasts innovative mechanics but is still a little too linked to the past.

September 25, 2024
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino
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'Echoes of Wisdom' Preview: Zelda leads a new spin on an old world

Where Tears of the Kingdom felt like a triumphant end of an era, Echoes of Wisdom may well be an understated but confident start to something new.

September 04, 2024
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino
 Dungeons and Dragons game pieces, photographed in 1986.

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Dungeons, Dragons and shoulder pads: Why I loved D&D as a closeted teen

As Dungeons & Dragons turns 50, critic Glen Weldon looks back on playing the game in its early years — and stumbling upon the fierce, shoulder-padded illusionist that would become his first character.

August 26, 2024
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  • Glen Weldon
Actor and stunt performer Andi Norris wears a full body suit covered in sensors — part of the behind-the-scenes process that makes video game characters come to life. Norris is part of the negotiating team for SAG-AFTRA, which is on strike against major gaming companies. The future of AI in game development has become a central issue.

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AI is changing video games — and striking performers want their due

Performers are on strike against major video game companies, and AI is the sticking point. Here’s how game development has evolved since early animation.

August 14, 2024
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