Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. Action games arguably make up the majority of the video ...

“Action” is a bit of an odd video game genre label in 2025. Most mainstream games you’ll play in a given year feature some form of action, whether it's Monster Hunter Wilds or Death Stranding 2: On ...

2025 was a banner year for action games. From a surprise breakout Soulslike with one of the hardest-hitting and most brutal combat systems the genre has ever seen, to the hotly anticipated follow-up ...

Games like Pizza Tower offer over-the-top action packed with color and variety that result in immensely satisfying gameplay. Maximum Action focuses on style over challenge, championing exaggerated ...

Skeith has been a gamer for over two decades now and has decided to take pen to paper for Hardcore Gamer. Capable of playing games at incredible speeds, you can rely on them to write about them in ...

Soulslike mechanics have become a design identity for depth and challenge. Tight combat systems, deliberate pacing, and high-stakes encounters give players a sense of accomplishment that few other ...

The new Sword Art Online video game Echoes of Aincrad has released a new systems trailer to highlight the game's mechanics.