Our list of Balatro’s best jokers for you to disagree with immediately
A day hasn’t passed this year where I haven’t thought about Balatro. It has me stricken like a sickly Victorian child, sitting up in my bed at night, going over…
Huge new Palworld update sends Steam players skyrocketing
It's only appropriate that Palworld ends 2024 on a high. The survival-collect-'em-up with guns made huge waves at the start of the year, attracting millions of players on Steam, and…
The unexpected modern renaissance of point-and-click adventure games
In the 1980s and '90s golden age of point-and-click adventure classics, we were blessed with what has since developed into decades of self-referential comedy, iconic puzzle set-ups, and satisfying inventory…
Shacknews Best PS5 Game of 2024 – Astro Bot
Infectiously cute, delightfully varied, and sometimes surprisingly challenging, Astro Bot also made the best use of PS5 hardware this year.
Shacknews Best PC Game of 2024 – S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
The PC platform is the best place to experience S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's graphical fidelity, intense gameplay, and passionate modding community.
Daily Deals: Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, HORI Fighting Commander OCTA, Apple Watch Series 10, and More
With 2025 and the New Year quickly approaching, now is the time to score some last-minute holiday deals. Here are the best deals for Monday, December 30. Mega Man Battle…
Neva’s Voice Acting Is Incredible, And It Only Ever Says One Word
From the first trailer, I knew Neva would be an emotional experience. Nomada Studio's previous game, Gris, was a poignant exploration of grief and the effects it can have on…
PS Portal Features Will Be Expanded Gradually, Sony Reiterates
Sony has confirmed its portable gaming device PlayStation Portal will continue to expand its features gradually. One of its biggest updates released last month brings cloud streaming to the device.…
Shacknews Best Expansion of 2024 – Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Shadow of the Erdtree establishes a new level of expectation about what an expansion should be.