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Pringles Is Giving Away Freebies in World of Warcraft, Sea of Thieves, Fallout 76, and The Outer Worlds 2, but There Are Some Catches
World of Warcraft, Sea of Thieves, Fallout 76, and The Outer Worlds 2 begin a free promotion with Pringles, but some fine print complicates things.
17 Years Ago, Xbox Released the Best Banjo-Kazooie Game (And It Killed The Franchise)
The most divisive entry in Banjo-Kazooie may be the one that explains why the franchise disappeared and why its ideas feel somewhat familiar now.
Fine, I'll Do It Myself: Xbox Has Neglected Banjo-Kazooie, So a PlayStation Gamer Has Taken Matters Into Their Own Hands
A talented PlayStation gamer takes matters into their own hands over Xbox's long-term neglect of the Banjo-Kazooie franchise.
26 Years Ago, Rare Designed a Dinosaur RPG That Actually Became Star Fox Adventures
26 years ago, Rare's dinosaur-themed RPG was meant to be the company's biggest and final N64 title, but then Star Fox happened.
Screenshots from Rare’s Canceled Everwild Have Reportedly Surfaced
A handful of pre-alpha Everwild screenshots surface online, offering another look at Rare's ill-fated game shortly following its cancellation.
Upcoming Steam FPS Game Has Serious GoldenEye 007 Vibes
An upcoming first-person shooter catches the attention of retro game fans, as it feels like a spiritual successor to the legendary GoldenEye 007.
Perfect Dark Reboot Was Almost Saved by Take-Two, But Deal Fell Through
A new report states that Take-Two Interactive almost saved the cancelled reboot of Perfect Dark, but the deal fell apart at the negotiating table.
Xbox’s Rare 40th Anniversary Controller is a Controversy Waiting to Happen
A new limited-edition Rare 40th Anniversary 8BitDo Xbox controller comes at a bittersweet time due to recent Rare and Xbox developments
Xbox Reveals New $90 Controller
In honor of a major milestone, Xbox fans can claim a new $90 controller that comes with some nifty features to justify the price tag.
Donkey Kong Bananza is a Special Kind of Homecoming
Donkey Kong Bananza marks the first new DK-focused title in over a decade, but there's something that makes this homecoming even more special.
Sea of Thieves Releases Big New Update for July 2025
Sea of Thieves releases a significant new update for July 2025.
Sea of Thieves is Taking One Page Out of Minecraft's Book, But It Could Take Even More
Sea of Thieves is adding a big feature to the game next year that could be a game-changer, and it feels reminiscent of Minecraft.
Sea of Thieves Adding Big New Feature in 2026
Sea of Thieves hosts its first Direct ever, and announces that a feature highly requested by players will finally be added in 2026.
July 10 Will Be a Big Day for Sea of Thieves Fans
Following several turbulent days, Rare shares some promising Sea of Thieves news, inviting fans to circle July 10 on their calendars.
A New Banjo-Kazooie Game Could Be Xbox's Answer to a PlayStation Smash Hit
If Microsoft wants to make a competitor to Sony's successful Astro Bot game, then it should consider bringing back Banjo-Kazooie.
There is Still Hope for a New Banjo-Kazooie Game
While the franchise has been dormant for nearly two decades, there is still some hope Banjo-Kazooie will one day make a comeback.
Xbox Layoffs & Cancellations (+ Phil Spencer, The Last of Us TV Series and More News)
Today on The Best War Games: Xbox layoffs, studio closures and game cancellations hit hard, Phil Spencer rumors, The Last of Us Tv show and more!
New Banjo-Kazooie Game Gets Heartbreaking Update
The rumored Banjo-Kazooie sequel gets an update from an industry insider, and fans of Rare's classic series have nothing to celebrate.
Banjo-Kazooie Director Reportedly Leaves Rare Following Xbox Layoffs
Longtime Rare developer Gregg Mayles will reportedly leave following the massive wave of layoffs at Microsoft-owned game studios.
Everwild Has Reportedly Been Canceled Following Microsoft Layoffs
Industry sources say Rare’s long-time-coming project Everwild has been canceled in the wake of the latest round of layoffs across Microsoft.