Review

‘Mortal Kombat 1’ doesn’t need to grow up, it needs to stop being old

It’s a stellar fighting game with a story that’s run out of ideas.

By Gene ParkSeptember 15, 2023
Perspective

The most anticipated video games coming this fall

Completing one of the best game release years in decades are titles including “Assassin’s Creed Mirage,” “Spider-Man 2,” “Super Mario Wonder” and more.

By Gene ParkSeptember 6, 2023
Review

‘Starfield’ makes good on its galactic promises

“Starfield,” Bethesda’s vast project of ambition and exploration, is a convincing illusion. And its main story is the studio’s best quest yet.

By Gene ParkAugust 31, 2023

He spent 7 years hand-painting a video game set inside Monet’s eye

Pat Naoum spent years painting every part of “The Master’s Pupil,” a puzzle platforming game set inside the eye of the impressionist master.

By Gene ParkAugust 28, 2023

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’ tries something new: Player freedom

The story mode of video game “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” will offer choices never seen before in past campaigns.

By Gene ParkAugust 17, 2023

AOC on her return to Twitch and the politics of gaming

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez played "Pico Park" on Twitch about three years after her massively popular "Among Us" stream.

By Gene ParkJuly 23, 2023
Review

The best video games of 2023 so far

"Final Fantasy XVI," "Diablo IV," "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" and "Dave the Diver" all make our critic's evolving list of 2023's best video games.

By Gene ParkJuly 21, 2023

‘Diablo IV’ has the best video game fantasy world of 2023. Here’s why.

The meticulous design of Blizzard Entertainment's "Diablo IV" is a cut above that of "Zelda" and "Final Fantasy."

By Gene ParkJuly 6, 2023

‘Final Fantasy XVI’ fights moved me to tears. But its story needs more.

The plot of “Final Fantasy XVI” doesn’t transcend the genre, but games have rarely looked or sounded better.

By Gene ParkJune 21, 2023
StyleAnalysis

Video game controllers on subs are normal. The Titanic vessel’s isn’t.

The controller for the OceanGate Expeditions sub exploring the Titanic wreckage, identified as a Logitech G-F710, is a relatively old one and relies on a Bluetooth connection.

By Gene ParkJune 20, 2023

Looking to recruit drivers, trucking company advertises in video game

Trucking company Schneider National is recruiting drivers through virtual billboards in "American Truck Simulator," a popular video game.

By Daniel WuJune 16, 2023

Xbox is trying to turn the corner after a decade of struggle

Xbox hopes its upcoming game “Starfield” will help it compete with PlayStation and Nintendo.

By Gene ParkJune 15, 2023

Street Fighter remains massively popular — with the help of hip-hop

The new hit “Street Fighter 6” is the latest game in a series that has endured for decades.

By Gene ParkJune 10, 2023

‘Spider-Man 2’: What to know about this year’s big PlayStation game

The PlayStation 5 sequel “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2" will feature a New York City map twice the size of the first game.

By Gene ParkJune 1, 2023

‘Final Fantasy XVI’ feels like the series drank a dose of ‘Game of Thrones’

As The Post observed in a sneak preview, the new “Final Fantasy XVI” combines palace intrigue with emotional drama.

By Gene ParkMay 26, 2023

The genius behind Zelda is at the peak of his power — and feeling his age

Eiji Aonuma designed marionettes before overseeing Zelda, the wildly popular video game series. Its latest title, “Tears of the Kingdom,” has sold 10 million copies.

By Gene ParkMay 20, 2023

‘NBA 2K’ mega-fans are preparing to leave the game behind

NBA 2K23 fans and gamers expressed frustration with what's to come next for the game.

By Herb ScribnerMay 18, 2023

‘Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ makes you feel like a creative genius

“The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” the most anticipated video game of 2023, doesn’t reinvent the franchise — it just perfects it.

By Gene ParkMay 11, 2023

Here’s what U.K.’s blocking of the Microsoft-Activision deal means

The sale of game publishing giant Activision Blizzard to Microsoft for $69 billion is now in doubt. Here's what this delay means.

By Gene ParkApril 26, 2023

The new Zelda game is like nothing we’ve ever seen before

The Post got a sneak preview of Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” the most anticipated game of the year, which looks to continue the series’ dominance over the industry.

By Gene ParkApril 26, 2023