I tried and failed (and failed) to escape an invincible alien in Don’t Nod’s latest sci-fi game

Over the past decade, Don’t Nod has explored the soul-sucking worlds of 17th-century America, post-WWI London, dystopian Paris, and a high school in the Pacific Northwest. But for its next trick, the ...

Todd Howard says Bethesda will return to 'that classic style' for Elder Scrolls 6: 'Fallout 76 and Starfield are a little bit of a creative detour'

Bethesda game director Todd Howard recently emerged blinking into the light of day for an interview with Greg Miller on the ...

Life is Strange developer Don't Nod adds a dash of Alien: Isolation anxiety to its usual cinematic formula, and I think it works

Life is Strange developer Don't Nod announced its next third-person cinematic adventure, Aphelion, during last year's Summer Game Fest with an Uncharted-like reveal set in space. And if the sci-fi ...

The best games to help you get over that breakup

They say playing Tetris can help the brain process traumatic events, and while it's a great way to keep your thoughts from ...
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This Man Says It’s Possible Our True Ancestors Are Aliens. Will the Mainstream Ever Believe Him?

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you will learn when you read this story: Abiogenesis—the emergence of ...