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What to Play When You’re Not Playing Wordle
Once a day may not be enough. Try these 14 alternatives.
Mirrorscape Wants to Conjure Your Favorite Tabletop Game in AR
Meet one of the companies that's bridging pen-and-paper play with the connectedness of digital gaming.
The Best Starting Words to Win at Wordle
Want a leg up at the word game that everyone's talking about? These tips can help you dive in more easily.
19 Surprising Things Your Nintendo Switch Can Do
Did you just get one of Nintendo's three Switch consoles? Here are some of their best (and most secret) abilities!
The Exercise Games That Can Actually Get You Off the Couch
A new generation of “exergames” take adventure, community, and fitness to a new level. Here's how to use them to build a lasting exercise habit.
Tips on How to Snag a PlayStation 5 (Good Luck!)
A year after launch, Sony's latest console is still proving difficult to find. Here's how to score one.
The Best Discord Bots for Your Server
From bots that welcome new users to ones that keep spammers out, these tools help make your corner of the internet a fun, safe place to hang out.
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Now You Can Blast a Great Gjallarhorn in Destiny 2 and IRL
WIRED spoke to the team at Bungie about bringing the iconic rocket launcher back to the franchise—partnering with Nerf to make one you can hold.
33 Best Black Friday Video Game and Accessory Deals
We found some great gear and games on sale for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, VR, and PC.
The Tamagotchi Was Tiny, but Its Impact Was Huge
It’s been 25 years since the little device first hit store shelves, but its simple brilliance lives on in today’s most popular games.
The Best Desktop Gaming PCs We’ve Played With
These five rigs will keep you at the top of your game.
16 Gifts for PlayStation Lovers
From a branded bomber to a classic game, every PlayStation fan deserves a little treat.
All Our Favorite Accessories for the Nintendo Switch
Did you pick up the handheld console recently? Here are some screen protectors, chargers, and other extras for your new best friend.
The Best Mechanical Keyboards for Work and Play
Whether you're looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top typing peripherals for the job.
The Best Accessories for Your New PlayStation 5
From backup controllers to full-on sound systems, here are our favorite complements to your PS5.
Our 9 Favorite Gaming Headsets for Every System
A simple wired headset will lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter which console or device you have.
The Best Wireless Gaming Headsets for Every Kind of Player
These battery-powered headsets will serve you well whether you're chatting with teammates in Fortnite, friends in Discord, or coworkers in Zoom.
How to Transfer Save Data From One Nintendo Switch to Another
Make sure you bring all your games with you when you move into that shiny new Switch OLED.
Metroid Dread Is Let Down by Its Boring Robot Villains
The Switch exclusive is a fine return to form for the series, but it would benefit from antagonists that are, you know, actually scary.
Slow Down With These Serene City-Building Games
From Islanders to Townscaper, a handful of titles are designed to soothe your frazzled brain with minimalist, puzzle-like calm.
Worn Down by Covid Anxiety? Keep a Handheld Game With You
It’s important to take a breather when you’re exhausted by the world.
This Touchscreen Table Lets You Summon Board Games With a Tap
It's expensive, but Arcade1Up's Infinity Game Table will save you valuable shelf space while delivering fun board games for the whole family.
The Joy of Walking in Games
Here's what you need to know about walking simulators and the psychological benefits of how games can offer a much-needed escape.
Handhelds Still Aren't Designed for Disabled Gamers
Valve's new Steam Deck looks fantastic—but for players with vision or dexterity difficulties, it's just more of the same challenges.