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The two protagonists from the much anticipated GTA VI.

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The first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 is out. Here's why the hype is huge

It's been a decade since the last Grand Theft Auto game, and fans have finally gotten what they've been asking for. No, not a new game — but a real trailer and a promised release year.

December 05, 2023
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  • Manuela López Restrepo
Chained Echoes, Sea of Stars, Cassette Beasts

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Retro role-playing video games are all the rage — here's why

Franchises like Final Fantasy are moving on from old-school mechanics and aesthetics, but indie developers are taking up the retro RPG mantle.

November 30, 2023
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  • George Yang
Among the trove of games was an original version of the cult hit Chrono Trigger.

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A forgotten trove of rare video games could now be worth six figures

When a video game store closed in 1998, hundreds of sealed Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges were stored and forgotten. Now, a collection of the top-graded items has been appraised.

November 29, 2023
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  • Manuela López Restrepo
From left to right, top to bottom: the Steam Deck OLED, ASUS Rog Ally, Atari 2600+, PlayStation Portal, and DualSense Edge Controller.

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We review 5 of the biggest pieces of gaming tech on sale this Black Friday

From the Atari 2600+ to the Steam Deck OLED to the PlayStation Portal — NPR rounds up the latest and greatest gadgetry from a busy gaming year.

November 23, 2023
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino
Team up with unlikely allies Mallow, Geno and even Bowser in Super Mario RPG.

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  • Video Game Reviews

'Super Mario RPG' updates a cult classic from the creators of 'Final Fantasy'

Nintendo puts a new coat of paint on an old classic, tweaking its Final Fantasy-style combat just enough to succeed for a modern audience.

November 15, 2023
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  • Tre Watson
Descent: Legends of the Dark - The Betrayer's War, Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn, Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West

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'Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn' and more new board games, reviewed

Disney's trading card game expansion has keen art and underbaked mechanics, while Descent: The Betrayer's War and Ticket to Ride Legacy offer huge campaigns for invested gamers.

November 13, 2023
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino
Go the Distance, the best party mode in Move It!, still isn't quite as engaging as the game's co-op Story Mode.

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  • Video Game Reviews

'WarioWare: Move It!' transforms your family and friends into squirming chaos imps

WarioWare has always been ludicrous, but the new game's frantic motion controls make it more absurd than ever. Its co-op especially soars, unlike its party modes.

November 01, 2023
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino
Explore a twisted reflection of New York City in Alan Wake 2.

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  • Video Game Reviews

'Alan Wake 2' and the year's best horror games, reviewed

New horror game Alan Wake 2 is at once scary, cerebral and silly. But it's just the latest prestigious horror title to release in 2023. We round up our favorites.

October 31, 2023
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino
Life is like a video game now, says author Max Brooks — it's constantly updating.

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This author says Minecraft helps prepare kids for our world

Minecraft: The Village is the final book in a trilogy inspired by the wildly popular video game series.

October 20, 2023
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  • Manuela López Restrepo

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  • Video Game Reviews

Cities: Skylines II makes city planning fun, gorgeous and maddening

The game is a marvel for anyone craving a hit of SimCity-style urban planning. It's also graphically demanding and occasionally overwhelming.

October 19, 2023
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  • Kristen Kagei
Mario and a Talking Flower contemplate the Wonder Flower that will soon rock their world.

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Nintendo shows off a surreal masterpiece in 'Super Mario Bros. Wonder'

Nintendo's first side-scrolling Mario game since the success of the Super Mario Maker titles delivers exquisite twists and fresh multiplayer.

October 18, 2023
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino
Peter Parker and Miles Morales work together to defend New York City from new and returning threats.

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Miles Morales and Peter Parker pack an emotional punch in 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2'

The new PlayStation exclusive has you play as two Spider-Men, Miles Morales and Peter Parker. Each boast amazing abilities, but its the human moments in the story that really shine.

October 16, 2023
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  • Jamal Michel
Set your strategy adventure in either the shifting sands or the sci-fi stars.

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  • Video Game Reviews

'Total War: Pharaoh' and 'Star Trek: Infinite': boldly going where we've been before

Two big strategy games debut this week: the historical Total War: Pharaoh and the sci-fi Star Trek: Infinite. Both build on legacy predecessors, but with a heavy dose of the familiar.

October 15, 2023
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  • Alex Curley
The Meta Quest 3 can power augmented reality board games like Demeo.

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Meta Quest 3 review: powerful augmented reality lacks the games to back it up

Meta offers more powerful graphics and "mixed reality" experiences with their new Quest 3 VR headset. But at $500, the device lacks many stand-out games to justify the price.

October 09, 2023
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  • Will Mitchell
Detective Pikachu Returns, a kid-friendly mystery game from Nintendo, releases the same week as Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Mirage.

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  • Video Game Reviews

Detective Pikachu Returns, Assassin's Creed Mirage and more Fall games reviewed

Nintendo and Ubisoft both return to form this Autumn, while massive games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Resident Evil 4 get new expansions. NPR rounds up the best and biggest new games of the season.

October 06, 2023
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