Julia Press Simmons

Xbox is giving Gears of War fans a chance to bring one of the franchise’s most recognizable weapons home. The Gears of War: E-Day Prototype Lancer Replica is now available through the official Xbox Games Studios Shop. The 1:1 display piece recreates the early version of the Lancer that Marcus Fenix and COG soldiers will use in the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day. Unlike the familiar chainsaw-equipped Lancer, this prototype version features a bayonet design from before the chainsaw was added....

Sony’s decision to stop making physical PlayStation discs for new games has gamers asking whether this is the natural future of the industry or a corporate middle finger to collectors, preservationists, and players who still value ownership. Digital gaming may be convenient, but the death of the disc raises bigger concerns about pricing, access, used games, preservation, and who really controls your library.

If you thought card games couldn’t be both absurdly funny and strategically sharp , Doomlings is here to prove you wrong. This indie tabletop card game — deceptively simple at first glance — pulls you in with its quirky artwork and hooks you with its bizarre, delightfully chaotic gameplay. What Doomlings Is Doomlings is a card game for 2–6 players built around evolving your own little apocalyptic creature tribe through random events, wild traits, and the ever-looming possibility of...