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Roblox’s AI-Powered Age Verification Is a Complete Mess
Half Measures

Roblox’s AI-Powered Age Verification Is a Complete Mess

Kids are being identified as adults—and vice versa—on Roblox, while age-verified accounts are already being sold online.
Shortcut Your System With a Discounted Elgato Stream Deck +
Deal of the Day

Shortcut Your System With a Discounted Elgato Stream Deck +

Board Is Tabletop Tablet Gaming&-but With Physical Pieces
Board in the House

Board Is Tabletop Tablet Gaming—but With Physical Pieces

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The Avatar Game Is So Good, They Don’t Need to Make the Movies Anymore

The Avatar Game Is So Good, They Don’t Need to Make the Movies Anymore

See the new movie Avatar: Fire and Ash if you’d like. But if you really want to experience the big blue world of Pandora, the video game is where it’s at.
Horses, the Most Controversial Game of the Year, Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

Horses, the Most Controversial Game of the Year, Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

First it was banned. Then its sales blew up. But Horses fails to meet the lofty goals of its own ideas.
He Hunted Alleged Groomers on Roblox. Then the Company Banned Him

He Hunted Alleged Groomers on Roblox. Then the Company Banned Him

YouTuber “Schlep" built a huge following tracking down alleged child predators on Roblox before being kicked off. The platform is facing multiple lawsuits over child safety.
Valve Says Steam Machine Isn’t a Console&-but It Is

Valve Says Steam Machine Isn’t a Console—but It Is

Consoles are good, actually.

Gear & Tips

The Best Cozy Games and Accessories for Long, Cold Nights

The Best Cozy Games and Accessories for Long, Cold Nights

Forget stressful leaderboards and time-sensitive missions. These games let you play at your own pace. We’ve also included some great cozy gaming extras.
The Best Gaming Headsets for Every System

The Best Gaming Headsets for Every System

Lend depth and drama to your gameplay with the right gaming headset for any console or device.
Just Got a Meta Quest Headset? These Are Our Favorite Games

Just Got a Meta Quest Headset? These Are Our Favorite Games 

Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.
The Best Keyboards for Work and Play

The Best Keyboards for Work and Play

Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top keyboards for the job.

Reviews and Impressions 

Mario Kart World Races Are More Chaotic&-and Better&-Than Ever

Mario Kart World Races Are More Chaotic—and Better—Than Ever

Our first impression of the Switch 2 launch title is that it marks a strong start for Nintendo’s new era.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Sets a New High for the Series

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Sets a New High for the Series

Square Enix’s latest installment in the Final Fantasy VII reboot trilogy raises the stakes with huge open-world maps, more side-quests—and of course, chocobo.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is an Impressive Achievement in Storytelling

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is an Impressive Achievement in Storytelling

RGG’s latest Like a Dragon game trades crime melodrama for deep character development.
This Game Console Gets the Whole Family Off the Couch

This Game Console Gets the Whole Family Off the Couch

The Nex Playground uses motion tracking to put you in the game for family fun with a side of fitness.