Mathew Olson

Mat's Farewell | The Truth Has Not Vanished Into Darkness

This isn't the real ending, is it? Can't be.

A New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Will Be Revealed at Tonight's Game Awards

Our money's on it being Geoff Keighley himself. Imagine getting hit with a "World Premiere" Final Smash.

Are the PS5 and Xbox Series X Fated to Suffer the Same Hardware Problems as Their Predecessors?

If you've managed to get a new console, you might worry about a sudden failure blindsiding you. Here's what experts think about the longevity of the new machines so far.

Empire of Sin's Prohibition-Era Escapades Are All About Its People

Brenda Romero and her team are close to launching their take on 1920s Chicago, and it's shaping up to be full of storytelling potential.

Apex Legends' Design Director on Next-Gen Upgrades, the Switch, and Crunch at Respawn

Ahead of Season 7's launch, Respawn's Jason McCord also fills us in on Horizon, map design, and Respawn's new studio.

Tetris Effect: Connected Brings Some Competitive Edge Back to the Chillest Tetris

Enhance and Resonair are expanding upon Tetris Effect with new co-op and competitive modes, but the biggest draw might end up being a 1989 throwback.

PS5 Will Support Netflix, Disney+, Twitch, and More on Day One [Update]

Sony's initial slate of supported entertainment apps has one big addition, Apple TV.

Nour's Creator Shares Its Recipe for Next-Gen Cuisine on PS5

We caught up with Tj Hughes to see what fresh surprises his playful food game has in store on PS5.

Airplane Mode Promises an Experience So Banal That It's Sublime

Developer Hosni Auji tells us about the sim for the frequent flier set.

Report: Michel Ancel Accused of Abusive, Disruptive Practices on Beyond Good & Evil 2

French paper Libération reports that Ubisoft let the now-retired Ancel run things his way despite years of studio strife.

The Master Chief Collection in 2020: Passion, Tech Debt, and the Heartbeat of Halo Fandom

With today's release of Halo 3: ODST for PC, USgamer sits down with 343's Michael Fahrny to talk about the always improving (but not-yet perfect) Halo compilation.

GhostWire: Tokyo and Deathloop Will Still Be Timed PS5 Exclusives, Phil Spencer Confirms

Bethesda's two timed Sony console launches will honor those commitments in the wake of Microsoft's acquisition.

Spelunky 2 Review: Whip it Good

A classic roguelike returns.

Alleged Pandemic Crunch on Apex Legends Points to a Widespread Industry Issue

A recent Glassdoor review points to a problem that'll likely affect games for years to come.

Nintendo Has Had a Strange Year Even by the Standards of 2020

As the pandemic wears on and next-gen consoles approach, the Switch's release schedule is one big question mark.

Weird West: Making an Immersive Sim From With a Distributed Team, and Without Chris Avellone

Former Arkane president Raphael Colantonio talks going indie, incorporating his band's music, and sheds light on how WolfEye is working on Weird West together, apart.

Epic's Tim Sweeney Says His PS5 Praise Came Before Talk of a Sony Investment

Sony's $250 million wasn't on the table until recent weeks, Sweeney says.

Deadly Premonition 2 Review: What Year Is This, Zach?

Some cases may be better left closed.

Call of Duty's Latest Update Reignites Complaints About Its Huge File Footprint

The PC version lacks options for picking which parts you do and don't want.

Super Mario Maker 2, One Year Later: Springy Highs and Bottomless Pits

With the help of some streamers, we take a moment to reassess Mario Maker 2's merits.

Bethesda's Pete Hines Says Doom Eternal's Delay Stemmed From Experience With Fallout 76

And it made Doom Eternal "much better."

How Realistic Is the No Loading Screen Benchmark For PS5 and Xbox Series X? We Asked the Devs

Developers working on games for PS5 and Xbox Series X weigh in on what we can expect from those new solid-state hard drives.

Bugsnax: Behind Its Story, the PS5 Controller's "Big Difference," and That Catchy Song

Philip Tibitoski of Young Horses tells USG about working with the PS5, moving beyond Octodad, and teaming up with Kero Kero Bonito.

Star Wars: Squadrons Promises Support for Joysticks and HOTAS Rigs on PC

So, add $40 to the cost of a new PC, a VR headset, and a high-end controller…

How Surgeon Simulator 2 Is Trying to Be More Than a Medical Mayhem Machine

Bossa's building this sequel with co-op, puzzles, and user-created content in mind.

Why Ghostrunner Is Being Developed With Speedrunners in Mind

For developers One More Level, this first-person action game can only slow down so much.

Netflix's Witcher May Be One of the First Shows to Resume Production in the UK

A new report says the show's studio is finalizing safety procedures for reopening.

The Last of Us Part 2's Hotline Miami Nod Was Almost Going to Be a Self-Reference

We could've been in for another Uncharted 4-style hat-tip.

Why Pac-Man Still Delights Us 40 Years Later

Decades later, Pac-Man's thrill of the chase is still exhilarating.

The Abandoned Half-Life Project From Arkane Was Going to Star a Fan-Favorite Character

Ravenholm's Father Grigori would've been helped by a familiar fellow.

How Documentaries Are Helping Preserve Gaming Culture We're at Risk of Losing

USgamer spoke with six filmmakers about their work and how it makes gaming history accessible to viewers.

Inside the Wild, Sometimes Shady World of Animal Crossing's Trading Sites

Players are chasing illustrious profits through trading sites.

GameStop Hypes up Killing Dogs in The Last of Us Part 2 to the Internet’s Dismay

Last of Us Part 2 does feature violence against dogs, but Naughty Dog isn't the one saying that's something to be "excited" about.

Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Reacts to Leaked 18+ Rating: "You Surprised?"

It seems to take more to earn an 18+ rating in Brazil, but 2077 looks to have landed it.

The Pandemic Could Be the End of Your Favorite Arcade

We talk to the arcade owners battling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last Year Was The Witcher 3's Best For Sales Since Launch

The PC and Switch were big drivers of the nearly five-year-old game's success.

Disintegration's Single-Player Is a "Leap of Faith" for Former Bungie Director's New Studio

Marcus Lehto, co-creator of Halo, tells USG why single-player is vital for V1 Interactive's flagship title.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Turnip Trackers Are Getting Pretty Sophisticated

The stalk market has always been serious business, and now it's very easy to make a profit.

Cooking Mama: Cookstar Not on eShop Because "Whole World Is Upside Down With Delays"

Publisher Planet Entertainment says it's "as anxious as you for the digital download" release.

A Music Festival in Minecraft Is Raising Funds For Coronavirus Aid Later This Month

Block by Blockwest isn't the same as a real festival, but does SXSW have square pigs?

A Fix Is Coming to Split Jedi Academy's PC and Console Players Back Up

Aspyr says a "remedy for this loophole is now in the works" and will come out soon.

Meet the Teacher Who Turned Half-Life: Alyx Into a VR Classroom Amid the Coronavirus Lockdown

This 7th grade teacher, now stuck teaching online, has found a way to spice up his lesson plan with a trip to City 17.

Mike Shapiro, Voice of the G-Man, Says the Next Game He's in Will Be Like Seeing an Old Friend Again

Shapiro chats with USgamer about the return of Half-Life and another "blast from the past" game project that's on the way.

Half-Life: Alyx Behind the Scenes, Part 2: "We're About to Pitch You This Ending, and You're Gonna Hate it"

We talked with Erik Wolpaw and Chris Remo about Jeff, some beloved Half-Life characters, and Alyx's shocking final scene.

Modders Have Already Put Thomas the Tank Engine in Resident Evil 3's Demo

Thomas is back, Jill has new outfits, and it isn't even April yet.

Half-Life: Alyx Behind the Scenes, Part 1: How Valve Found Its New Alyx

Writer Erik Wolpaw and designer Chris Remo on casting characters old and new, Campo Santo's influence, and more.

What To Read, Play, and Watch Before Playing Half-Life: Alyx

Writer Erik Wolpaw shares his syllabus (of sorts) for Half-Life: Alyx.

Do We Still Need E3? Developers Across Gaming Weigh In

Ahead of today's E3 2020 cancellation, we spoke to numerous developers about E3's place in our industry.

Nintendo PlayStation Grabbed Headlines, But Support for Preservation Remains "Dismal at Best"

We talk to game preservation experts about what's been preserved, what's been squirreled away, and what's already been lost.

Exclusive: Doom 64 Devs Reveal the Port Will Include a Brand New Chapter

We asked Nightdive Studios about what's new with Doom 64, and whether the Unmaker is a better weapon than the BFG9000.