The best video game stories to explore in 2026, from Mass Effect 2's intergalactic soap opera to Red Dead Redemption 2's ...

These excellent open-world games give players the space to explore, allowing the story to unfold at their own pace.

There are no better games to create lasting memories with friends than these co-op games with open worlds and great stories.

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

NPR staff members and contributors have explored the breadth of this gaming year, from multiplayer sensations like Arc Raiders and Elden Ring: Nightreign to narrative-driven experiences like Dispatch ...

“Continue?” It’s one of the oldest words in video games. You stumble. You put in another quarter. You try again. Hey, you’ll get ‘em next time. Never has that sentiment been more true than in 2025 — ...

Clockwise from top left: Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo); Despelote (Panic); Baby Steps (Devolver Digital); Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Kepler Interactive); Skate Story (Devolver Digital) Like so much ...