Our NPR colleagues weigh in on their favorite video games of the year
There were a lot of great video games that came out last year. Our colleagues at NPR share some of their favorites.
Video Game Reviews
In 'Asgard's Wrath 2,' VR gaming reaches a new God mode
Meta Quest fans have been asking for an exclusive longform, big-budget game for years. Asgard's Wrath 2 delivers with diverse gameplay and a divine cast.
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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.