"Some of the greatest storytelling has been in video gaming," says The Last of Us actor Merle Dandridge. But it took decades for games to realize that potential and for Hollywood to do it justice.

We round up indie gems and some of the biggest games of the year so far, from 'Metroid Prime Remastered' to 'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.'

The original Pokémon games came out 27 years ago. Trainers across the world now celebrate the date as Pokémon Day.

Kai Cenat shot to the top of Twitch with his unique blend of pranks, skits, and hijinks. His success comes after he was briefly banned from the platform.

The PS VR2 enables gorgeous games like the post-apocalyptic 'Horizon Call of the Mountain.' But it may not appeal beyond a high-tech niche.

'Company of Heroes 3' offers engaging and frenetic multiplayer gameplay, but its single-player campaigns will have you wishing for more.

It took nearly a decade for a samurai spin-off of the popular 'Yakuza' franchise to get remade and translated for international audiences. It's got drama, heart, and whimsy to spare.

Wild Hearts' is a roaring success, especially for newcomers to the beast-slaying subgenre.

'Pokémon GO' is hosting a huge in-person event in Las Vegas, complete with limited-edition Pokémon to catch.

'Theatrhythm Final Bar Line' celebrates over three decades of music from the beloved 'Final Fantasy' series. It evokes the best kind of nostalgia, and will make you feel wonderful when playing it.

Hogwarts Legacy delivered a stunning magical world for Harry Potter fans. But controversy over franchise creator J.K. Rowling has dogged the game's success.

Scrapbook and bike your way through a beautiful world in the face of a foretold cataclysm.

This year's tastefully refurbished Dead Space provides plenty of reasons to revisit the sci-fi horror classic.

Forspoken boasts 'key members' of the Final Fantasy XV team, but feels outdated and at times resentful of its Black protagonist.

Even with the game delays we've gotten used to, 2023 is shaping up to be a banner year.