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Thank Goodness You’re Here is a vibrant, funny, unashamedly silly game

I'd watch this if it was a TV series.

Thank Goodness You’re Here is a vibrant, silly game based in the fictional northern-England town called Barnsworth, which is definitely 80 percent Barnsley, 20 percent plausible deniability. It's also actually, truly, funny.

by

Mat Smith

13 hours ago

  • 11 hours agoResident Evil mobile ports now require an online check-in before you can play
  • 12 hours agoNYT Connections bot uses AI to highlight each day’s top mistakes
  • 09.01.2024Electrolight is a short and sweet Playdate adventure game about branching out
  • 08.31.2024No, a video game spin-off of The Batman is not in the works, James Gunn says
  • 08.31.2024Dragon's Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno says he’s leaving Capcom to start a new project
  • 08.30.2024Zelda can wield a sword in Echoes of Wisdom after all
  • 08.30.2024The latest Tamagotchi is made with real eggs

The best Playdate games for 2024

Puzzles, platformers, shoot ‘em ups, dungeon crawlers and high score chasers too strange to categorize.

Here are some of the best games available on the Playdate Catalog. That includes puzzles, platformers, shoot ‘em ups, dungeon crawlers and high score chasers too strange to categorize.

by

Cheyenne MacDonald

08.29.2024

Concord aside, PlayStation is having a great year

All signs point toward the hero shooter being a colossal flop.

By all accounts, Concord looks like a painful failure for Sony. However, that flop aside, PlayStation is quietly having a great year overall.

by

Kris Holt

08.28.2024

The best Apple Arcade games for 2024

These are some of the best games to play on your iPhone or iPad, period.

These are the best games you can play on Apple Arcade, as chosen by Engadget editors.

by

Nathan Ingraham

08.28.2024

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The best Playdate games for 2024

Puzzles, platformers, shoot ‘em ups, dungeon crawlers and high score chasers too strange to categorize.

Here are some of the best games available on the Playdate Catalog. That includes puzzles, platformers, shoot ‘em ups, dungeon crawlers and high score chasers too strange to categorize.

by

Cheyenne MacDonald

The best online games and puzzles you can play daily in 2024

Challenge yourself and have fun each day with these games that are not all simply Wordle clones.

These are the best daily online games like Wordle you can play right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.

by

Kris Holt

The best Netflix games for 2024

Netflix subscribers have access to a treasure trove of great mobile titles.

These are the best Netflix games you can play right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.

by

Kris Holt

The best budget gaming laptops for 2024

You don't have to break the bank for a decent gaming PC.

Here's a list of the best budget gaming laptops you can buy right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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Devindra Hardawar

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  • Resident Evil mobile ports now require an online check-in before you can play

    by

    Kris Holt

    11 hours ago

    Several mobile ports of Resident Evil games now require an internet connection when starting the app.

  • NYT Connections bot uses AI to highlight each day’s top mistakes

    by

    Kris Holt

    12 hours ago

    A new bot will tell you just how well or poorly you're doing at Connections, a New York Times word game. The bot also uses AI to deduce players' thought processes for failed guesses.

  • Thank Goodness You’re Here is a vibrant, funny, unashamedly silly game

    by

    Mat Smith

    13 hours ago

    Thank Goodness You’re Here is a vibrant, silly game based in the fictional northern-England town called Barnsworth, which is definitely 80 percent Barnsley, 20 percent plausible deniability. It's also actually, truly, funny.

  • Electrolight is a short and sweet Playdate adventure game about branching out

    by

    Cheyenne MacDonald

    09.01.2024

    Electrolight is a charming short adventure game in which you play as a gleam of light trying to find your way out of a computer to experience the world.

  • Dragon's Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno says he’s leaving Capcom to start a new project

    by

    Cheyenne MacDonald

    08.31.2024

    Hideaki Itsuno, who directed the Dragon’s Dogma series and other major games for Capcom, announced on Saturday that he’s leaving the company.

  • Zelda can wield a sword in Echoes of Wisdom after all

    by

    Kris Holt

    08.30.2024

    Fret not, fans of adorable murder: Zelda will have a sword after all in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

  • The latest Tamagotchi is made with real eggs

    by

    Mariella Moon

    08.30.2024

    Bandai used recycled egg shells to make the Original Tamagotchi Celebration model.

  • Nintendo can't repair your New 3DS because it ran out of parts

    by

    Anna Washenko

    08.29.2024

    Nintendo has stopped offering repairs for the New Nintendo 3DS because it has simply run out of parts.

  • It sure seems like the PS5 Pro will be announced in the next few weeks

    by

    Lawrence Bonk

    08.29.2024

    It sure seems like the PS5 Pro will be announced in the next few weeks. We also have some alleged details on the design of the console.

  • Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland crawls out of its playpen on September 10

    by

    Danny Gallagher

    08.28.2024

    Tommy, Chuckie, Lil and Phil are back on your console or PC in the new platformer game Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland set for release on September 10.

  • Microsoft and Activision Blizzard accused of 'bad faith bargaining' by Raven Software union workers

    by

    Danny Gallagher

    08.28.2024

    Raven Software filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board over its union negotiations with Microsoft.

  • GameStop pivots to retro gaming at select locations

    by

    Will Shanklin

    08.28.2024

    GameStop is pivoting to retro games at select locations. As the industry moves to digital media — and the retailer struggles to adapt to the shifting landscape — the company is betting on the old school.

  • Concord aside, PlayStation is having a great year

    by

    Kris Holt

    08.28.2024

    By all accounts, Concord looks like a painful failure for Sony. However, that flop aside, PlayStation is quietly having a great year overall.

  • MMORPG Blue Protocol shuts down before most people got a chance to play it

    by

    Jeremy Gan

    08.28.2024

    MMORPG Blue Protocol shuts down before planned worldwide release.

  • The best Apple Arcade games for 2024

    by

    Nathan Ingraham

    08.28.2024

    These are the best games you can play on Apple Arcade, as chosen by Engadget editors.

  • Razer's first controller with Hall effect joysticks is the $200 Wolverine V3 Pro for Xbox and PC

    by

    Jessica Conditt

    08.28.2024

    The Wolverine V3 Pro introduces Hall effect joysticks for the first time in a Razer gamepad, and it’s also the company’s first fully wireless controller for Xbox consoles.

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Is video gaming good or bad articles? ›

It's true that some studies have shown certain video games can improve hand–eye coordination, problem-solving skills, and the mind's ability to process information. But too much video game playing may cause problems. It's hard to get enough active play and exercise if you're always inside playing video games.

What makes a good video game review? ›

You want to provide the reader with essential details and insightful opinions without bogging them down with unnecessary details and useless musings. You're not just reciting a list of the game's features and faults, nor are you crafting an epic and immersive blow-by-blow recounting of the game's entire narrative.

Do you think playing video games is good for us why or why not? ›

Gaming is really a workout for your mind disguised as fun. Studies have shown that playing video games regularly may increase gray matter in the brain and boost brain connectivity. (Gray matter is associated with muscle control, memories, perception, and spatial navigation.)

What does it take to be a game reviewer? ›

The primary qualifications for a career as a game reviewer depend on the level at which you work. Hobbyists and amateurs can become game reviewers simply by submitting reviews to sales platforms or game industry websites, while professionals typically need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Is gaming good for your brain? ›

In this blog post, we will explore the various benefits of video games on the brain. Numerous studies have demonstrated that playing video games can boost cognitive function. Gamers have shown better problem-solving skills, decision-making abilities, and multitasking capacity.

Is gaming good or bad for kids? ›

It's fine for children to play games some of the time, but too much game time may have negative effects. Kids who spend hours playing video games or online games are less physically active than their peers, which increases the risk of obesity.

What makes gaming so good? ›

Research shows that one of the many benefits of playing video games is an increase in plasticity, or your brain's ability to change in response to learning. Playing video games lets you direct your attention toward a specific task and receive stimulation as you complete these challenges.

Are game reviews important? ›

Game reviews are one of the most powerful tools to attract more players to your game. They can provide valuable feedback, generate word-of-mouth, and influence purchasing decisions.

What do you talk about when reviewing a game? ›

Write the body of your review - be sure to discuss such important points as graphics, sound effects, plot, characters, and your personal player's experience. Feel free to use examples and details.

Can video gaming really help solve world problems? ›

Video games have special chances for positive change through gamification in education, environmental awareness raising, encouraging social cohesion and cross-cultural interchange, and enhancing mental health.

How much gaming is too much? ›

If you are an avid gamer:

Just don't play every day. Try to play a maximum of 4 days a week and just see what happens.

How many hours of video games are healthy for adults? ›

How long can you actually play video games every day? There is no set time limit for how long it is safe for adults to engage in video games. But, Jean Twenge, a psychology professor and researcher at San Diego State University, claims that “one to two hours a day is the safe limit for teens.”

Do video game reviewers get paid? ›

How much does a Game Reviewer make? As of Aug 19, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Game Reviewer in the United States is $20.94 an hour.

How do I get people to review my game? ›

Offer exclusives: Consider offering the reviewer an exclusive preview or early access to your game in exchange for a review. This can help generate buzz and excitement around your game's release.

How do you become a paid game reviewer? ›

To find a job with a specific gaming company, study the different games that company makes and practice playing through them with a critical eye to find bugs. Once you are confident in your ability to dissect a game, seek a position as a video game tester with a development company or gaming agency.

Is it good or bad to be a gamer? ›

A more recent 2022 study conducted by the University of Oxford found that gaming does not have a significant impact on mental wellbeing, positive or negative.

Are video games pros and cons? ›

Teenage gamers say video games help them build problem-solving skills, make friends and collaborate — but they also admit to problems like bad sleep habits and cyberbullying, a new Pew Research Center survey finds.

Is gaming good or bad essay? ›

Negative Effects Of Video Games Essay

Thus children who play more violent and dangerous video games are more likely to have increased of aggressive thoughts, behavior, feelings and decreased in prosocial helping. The effect of violence video games in children is worsened by the games' interactive nature.

How long should a 14 year old play video games per day? ›

Yousuf said pediatricians generally recommend the following guidelines: Under 2 years old: Zero screen time, except for video chatting with family or friends. 2-5 years old: No more than one hour per day co-viewing with a parent or sibling. 5-17 years old: Generally no more than two hours per day, except for homework.

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