Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, several charities have opened up campaigns to help those affected. And now joining that effort is Itch.io and Necrosoft Games with the Bundle for Ukraine. This charity game bundle features 991 titles with a combined retail price of over $6,500 USD. It’s all yours for just a minimum of $10 USD. That’s effectively a 99% sale off the included games and it’s for a good cause. The two charities endorsed by this bundle are International Medical Corps and Voices of Children. International Medical Corps provides vulnerable citizens medical assistance in areas suffering from disease, disaster, or conflict. Meanwhile, Voice of Children works to assist children with war-induced PTSD in readjusting to school life. It also helps to set up emergency shelters in conflict-stricken areas.   Obviously, with this being for a good cause, many may consider donating anyway. But those who are looking for a game bundle won’t be disap...

To celebrate International Women's Day, we're looking at four of the best indie games made by women, or female-led teams.

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Playing games alongside friends and family members can create some of the most memorable gaming moments, especially when you're working as a team to overcome the challenges thrown your way. We've rounded up the best Xbox co-op games in 2022. Whether you're looking for a game to play online with friends or something light and fun to enjoy on the couch with your partner, we think you'll find something that stands out on this list. From live service games like Sea of Thieves and Destiny 2 to lovingly crafted platformers such as It Takes Two and Unravel 2, there's no shortage of rewarding co-op games on Xbox, regardless of which genres you're into. We've organized the list in alphabetical order and will continue to update it as more excellent co-op games are released for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

If you're looking for more games to play on Xbox, check out our lists covering the best Xbox Series X games, best Xbox One games, and best Xbox Game Pass games. We also have a bunch of roundups for other platforms, including the best Nintendo Switch games, best PS5 games, best PS4 games, and best PC games.

In the five years since the Nintendo Switch released, the console has become absolutely loaded with great games, including plenty of entries in some of Nintendo's most popular franchises. Family-friendly games have always been part of Nintendo's DNA, and with the Switch becoming Nintendo's most successful home console ever, it's no surprise that there are more stellar games for kids on the Switch than any of the console's predecessors. We've rounded up the best Switch games for kids in 2022. Many of these games feature local multiplayer, so you and your kids can game together. Also, a decent number of these games aren't just the best Switch games for kids--they are some of the best Nintendo Switch games, period.

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Our list contains the obvious standouts but also some games that might not be on your radar. Games of all different genres are represented, too, and many of these Nintendo Switch games have co-op or multiplayer so you can tag along with your little ones.

Did you love Genesis Noir when it released back in 2021? Feel that you need more? You're in luck as today the Genesis Noir universe has expanded - all thanks to the new free The Astronomy Update. 

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We were wrong to dismiss the best Xbox games releasing in March 2022. There’s Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, which is unusual in the sense that it’s a full game inspired by some DLC. And that’s without mentioning a new Final Fantasy game, Elex II and some tasty indie games and sequels. Maybe Elden Ring has some competition after all.

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It’s time again for another one of Steam’s “Next Fest” events. For the unaware, Next Fest is where (quite literally) hundreds of demos are available to play for exciting upcoming indie games. We decided to put together an article discussing our highlights of the event, which ends February 28th so be sure to check out […]

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The gaming industry is constantly evolving. Some games are popular for a while, but then fade out. However, some games continue to be popular years after they were released.

In this article, we will be looking at some of the most interesting and unique genres of video games and online games that you might not have heard of before.

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In case you missed the news from a few weeks ago, the JRPG Edge of Eternity is now available with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Let’s take a look at the origins of this colossal project from the French company Midgar Studio with its founder, Jérémy Zeler-Maury. How was Edge of Eternity born? […]

Super Rare Games Mixtape Vol. 2, which crams 30 indie games onto one cassette-style USB drive, is available to purchase from this Thursday.

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Cblogs of 2/12 to 2/18/2022 –Flegma looks at some retro-style indie games that could actually be ported to 8-bit machines...

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Unique in its intersection of Indian and global art, culture and technology, EyeMyth Festival explores present and future cases of immersive storytelling and new media. It brings together young creative professionals, artists and performers from India, South Asia & the Global Media Arts space. The 2022 edition of the festival […]