Topic: game reviews
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake: Review Roundup
The Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake modernizes two classic RPGs with updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements while preserving their original old-school design and difficulty. Critics widely praised the collection, with reviews highlighting the enduring turn-based combat, enhanced conten...
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Xenoblade Chronicles Games Ranked: Best to Worst
The article ranks all main Xenoblade Chronicles games and expansions, from the least to most impactful, based on narrative, gameplay, and overall impact within the series. Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed is ranked highest as a masterful conclusion to the trilogy's narrative arc, while Xen...
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Top Games of 2025: The Ultimate Year in Review
2025 was a standout year for gaming, offering a diverse and memorable lineup of titles across blockbuster sequels and innovative indie games. Staff favorites included the atmospheric PvE shooter **ARC Raiders**, the introspective sequel **Ghost of Yōtei**, and the brilliant puzzle design of **Blu...
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The Top-Rated PC Games of 2025
Many highly anticipated 2025 PC games, such as Elden Ring Nightreign and Battlefield 6, received solid scores but fell short of the 89% threshold required for the highest-rated list, reflecting individual critical perspectives rather than popularity. The dominant theme of 2025 was refined experti...
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Best PS5 Remakes & Remasters of 2025: Game of the Year
The article highlights standout PlayStation 5 remakes and remasters in 2025, praising titles that successfully blend nostalgic foundations with modern technology. Notable releases include *Oblivion Remastered* for its massive overhaul, *Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles* for its refre...
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10 JRPGs Critics Rank Higher Than Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII is a landmark JRPG that expanded the genre's global reach through cinematic storytelling and accessible gameplay, though other titles have achieved higher critical acclaim. Games like Fire Emblem: Awakening and Chrono Trigger are highlighted for revitalizing their series and set...
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PC Gamer's Latest Issue: Painkiller Now Available
PC Gamer's latest issue features an exclusive deep dive into Painkiller's revival, including insights from Anshar Studios on its impact on Poland's gaming scene and its potential to redefine modern shooters. The magazine explores the debate around player agency in Cyberpunk 2077, analyzing whethe...
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Top 8 Steam Deck Games of 2025: Must-Play Picks
The Steam Deck excels with a curated selection of portable-friendly games, including standout indie titles and polished sequels that perform well on the hardware. Highlighted games span diverse genres, from the addictive genre-mashup *Ball x Pit* and the strategic RPG *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33...
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Top-Rated PC Games of 2025: Metacritic's Best Picks
The 2025 PC gaming landscape was exceptionally rich, featuring highly-rated titles across genres from major sequels like *Hades 2* to innovative indie adventures. A curated list based on aggregate critic scores highlights the year's standout games, serving as a trusted guide to top experiences. A...
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Top Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusives of 2025, Ranked
The Nintendo Switch 2's first half-year featured a solid lineup of impressive platform-exclusive titles, with nearly every game being a genuine hit. The ranking excludes major franchise updates like *Metroid Prime 4* and focuses on exclusive games, with *Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment* prai...
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Nintendo Switch 2: December 2025's Biggest Games & Updates
December 2025 is a major release month for the Nintendo Switch 2, headlined by the long-awaited launch of **Metroid Prime 4: Beyond** alongside other significant titles like **Assassin's Creed Shadows** and **Octopath Traveler 0**. Several games are receiving enhanced **Switch 2 Edition** upgrade...
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Paradox Takes $37M Hit on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
Paradox Interactive has written down SEK 355 million for *Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2* due to disappointing sales, but will still release both planned expansions for the game. The game's development was troubled, involving multiple delays, a change in developers, and a shift in design ...
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Black Ops 7's Best Mode Is Finally Unlocking Soon
Treyarch is removing the campaign completion requirement for the co-op mode Endgame in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, making it accessible to all players starting November 21. The game received mixed reviews, with praise for its visuals and zombies mode but criticism for its repetitive multiplayer an...
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Tim Sweeney confronts Arc Raiders AI controversy
Eurogamer's critical review of Arc Raiders, focusing on its AI-generated voices, sparked a major online debate and a defense from Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, who sees AI combined with human creativity as transformative for gaming. Sweeney argued that views on AI are political and productivity-enh...
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Massive Discounts on New Switch, PS5 & Xbox Games at Woot
Woot is offering major discounts on popular video games for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox, making recent releases more affordable. Specific standout deals include Monster Hunter Wilds for Xbox at $29.99, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge for PS4 at $9.99, and the Yu-Gi-Oh!...
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The Must-Play Nintendo Game of 2025
The year 2025 saw Nintendo's successful dual-console landscape, with the launch of the Switch 2 alongside the original Switch, leading to a diverse and exceptional array of games. Major releases included flagship titles like *Mario Kart World* for the Switch 2, acclaimed sequels such as *Hollow K...
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Disney's 'Cory In The House' DS Game Sells for Hundreds on eBay
An online campaign to boost the user score of the Nintendo DS game *Cory in the House* on Metacritic has created a lucrative secondary market, with sealed copies now selling for hundreds of dollars on eBay. The game's value has skyrocketed from under ten dollars for used copies last autumn to nea...
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Don't Miss 2025's Best Shooter's Free Christmas Update
The boomer shooter **Cultic** is a standout in the genre's resurgence, praised for its polished mechanics and compelling atmosphere. A free "Cultmas" holiday update adds a new snowy bonus map with unique weapons and enemies, alongside a major overhaul to the burn damage system for more responsive...
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Best Games to Buy in Steam's Winter Sale 2025
The Steam Winter Sale is now live until January 5th, offering significant discounts on thousands of games, including recent blockbusters and classic titles. Notable deals include major 2025 releases like *Hollow Knight: Silksong* and *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, as well as retro collections such a...
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Escape From Tarkov Players Slam Steam Launch as "Cosmic Punishment"
The Steam launch of Escape from Tarkov has been plagued by severe server instability and performance issues, preventing players from logging in and resulting in a "Mostly Negative" rating. Developer Battlestate Games acknowledged the problems and is working on fixes, but negative reviews continue...
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Save $60 on the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle with Import Model
A Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle is available for $442.72 on AliExpress, a significant discount from the usual $500 price, by using the coupon code "AEUS100" and includes free U.S. shipping. The console is a Hong Kong import that functions in the U.S. with English language support and includ...
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PC Gamer's New Issue: 007 First Light Now Available
PC Gamer provides an exclusive first look at 007 First Light, a new James Bond game by IO Interactive that follows a young Bond in a third-person action-adventure. The issue includes in-depth features on indie publisher Raw Fury and the wuxia action RPG Phantom Blade Zero, highlighting their uniq...
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Don't Miss These 45+ PS5 & PS4 Games on Sale This November
The PlayStation Store's November Savings event offers significant discounts on thousands of PS5 and PS4 games until November 21st, with curated recommendations available to highlight standout deals. Each featured game in the curated list has a minimum 7/10 rating from Push Square and is available...
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Top-Rated Shooter Games of 2025: Metacritic's Best
2025's top shooters showcased genre innovation, blending classic gunplay with mechanics from other styles like puzzle-solving and movement-based propulsion. Standout titles included games that used weapons for environmental puzzle-solving and dynamic movement, requiring both strategy and reflexes...
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I'm Addicted to These Roguelike Games
The author is deeply addicted to roguelike games, captivated by their core loop of risk, reward, and rapid progression where each run presents a unique, choice-driven puzzle. A key satisfaction comes from transforming a weak character into a powerful force within a single session, through synergi...
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Grab 2025's Top Horror Game for Just $40
Cronos: The New Dawn is a standout sci-fi horror game from Bloober Team, now available at a 30% discount for PS5 and Switch 2 during Amazon's Black Friday promotion. The game received an 8/10 review score for its gripping narrative and intense enemy encounters, establishing its own identity separ...
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'Revenge of the Savage Planet' Director Slams Game Pass Model Despite Millions of Players
"Revenge of the Savage Planet" received critical acclaim and attracted over a million players but underperformed financially, particularly on subscription services like Xbox Game Pass. Creative Director Alex Hutchinson criticized subscription models for failing to generate sufficient revenue, not...
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Steam Dev: Game Difficulty Rises as Players Struggle to Email
A game developer found a core puzzle in *After Hours* is now failing because many players, likely younger, send emails with the message only in the subject line, which the automated hint system cannot process. This highlights a broader digital literacy gap where younger generations, accustomed to...
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Today's Top PS5 Black Friday Deals: Consoles, Games & Accessories
Black Friday offers significant discounts across the PlayStation 5 ecosystem, including consoles, games, and accessories, making it an ideal time for gamers to upgrade or expand their setup. Notable deals include the PDP Riffmaster wireless guitar controller for rhythm games, Madden NFL 26 for sp...
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Don't Miss These 5 Hidden Steam Gems (December 2025)
The article highlights five inventive but overlooked games from December 2025, ranging from life simulators to remasters, to help players discover unique titles. Featured games include the detailed car-life simulator *Mon Bazou*, the classic fantasy CRPG *Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy*, and the ser...
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Top-Rated PS5 Games of 2025: Metacritic's Best Picks
The PlayStation 5 maintained strong sales in 2025, matching the PS4's pace despite a price increase, supported by a diverse library of high-quality games. A significant trend emerged with major Microsoft-developed titles, like *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle*, becoming popular on PS5 as part ...
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Macron Celebrates Clair Obscur's Game of the Year Win on Instagram
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly celebrated **Clair Obscur: Expedition 33** becoming the first French-developed title to win Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025, praising it as a national achievement. The RPG, developed by Sandfall Interactive, was a critical and commercial success,...
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Divinity: Original Sin 3 Teased by Mysterious Statue
Larian Studios has announced a new major project titled *Divinity*, marking a return to its original fantasy universe after the success of *Baldur's Gate 3*. The game is presented as a grim, deep RPG set in a world in crisis, promising greater breadth and intimacy by building on the studio's accu...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Reward Now Live on My Nintendo Store
A new holographic poster set for *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond* is available for purchase in the US and Canada through the My Nintendo Store for 1,000 Platinum Points. The set includes two posters: one featuring Samus Aran in her redesigned armor and another showing her on the new Vi-O-La motorcycle. ...
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December's PS Plus Extra & Premium Games Revealed
Sony has announced the December PS Plus Extra and Premium game lineup, featuring major titles like *Assassin's Creed Mirage* and *Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty* alongside family-friendly and indie games, available from December 16th. Premium members will receive the classic fighting game *Soulcalibur 3...
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Call of Duty Ditches Back-to-Back Modern Warfare & Black Ops Releases
Activision is shifting its Call of Duty release strategy to move away from consecutive games from the same sub-series, aiming to provide a distinct experience with each annual installment. The change follows mixed reception and internal concerns about franchise fatigue, with the publisher pledgin...
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Geoff Keighley's Desert Statue: What Is It Teasing?
A mysterious desert statue is linked to Larian Studios, with trademark evidence pointing to a new game in the Divinity franchise, not a direct sequel to *Divinity: Original Sin*. The trademark filings, including a matching symbol and a stylized "Divinity" logo, were submitted by a legal firm hist...
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Cold Fear Returns on GOG with 4K Support and Modern Fixes
Cold Fear has returned to digital stores through GOG's Preservation Program, featuring significant technical upgrades for modern systems, including native Windows 10/11 support and 4K resolution compatibility. The game has been revitalized with fixes for historical issues like crashes and glitche...
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Save $50 on Quest 3S Bundle with Free Game & Gift Card
Best Buy offers a discounted Meta Quest 3S bundle that includes the headset, *Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners* game, and a $50 gift card, making it an affordable entry into VR. The Meta Quest 3S is a standalone headset with advanced features like hand tracking and mixed reality, though it has a lo...
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Battlefield 6 XP Cap Sparks Outrage Over Time-Gated Progression
Battlefield 6 players are criticizing a daily XP cap of 1.5 million, which halts progression and is especially frustrating during double XP events and given the game's premium price. The community argues that such time-gated mechanics are anti-player and more typical of free-to-play games, underm...
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October 2025 PS Plus Extra & Premium Games Revealed
Sony officially announced the October 2025 PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game lineup, featuring a diverse mix of horror remakes, action-adventure, and classic fighting games, all available starting October 21st. The Extra tier is headlined by the *Silent Hill 2* and *Until Dawn* remakes, alo...
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Battlefield 6 Datamine Uncovers 6 New Game Modes
Battlefield 6 launched with popular modes like Conquest and Breakthrough, but data mining reveals six potential new modes, including Raid, Payload, and TankHunt, which may be added in future updates. Two of the discovered modes, Strikepoint and Sabotage, have scheduled release dates in October an...
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Arc Raiders Refunds Gear Lost to Cheaters Automatically
Arc Raiders automatically refunds gear lost to cheaters, reinforcing a fair competitive environment based on skill and teamwork rather than exploits. The refund process is automatic and occurs once cheaters are banned, benefiting all players even without individual reports, as demonstrated by in-...
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Call of Duty Games Ranked: From Cold War to Modern Warfare
The Call of Duty franchise is a defining first-person shooter series, known for its annual releases, consistent innovation, and rotation between major development studios to maintain fresh gameplay. Its trajectory was dramatically changed by the groundbreaking *Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare*, wh...
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Sledgehammer Founder on EA, Activision Changes: "Bittersweet"
Veteran developer Glen Schofield reflects on the transformative changes at EA and Activision with a bittersweet mix of nostalgia and hope, viewing them as formative training grounds for a generation of game makers. He contrasts the structured, disciplined culture at EA with the chaotic, passionat...
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Astro Bot PS5 Restocked At Amazon - Lowest Price Yet
Astro Bot for PlayStation 5 is back in stock at major retailers for a limited time at a discounted price of $40, down from $60. The game is a critically acclaimed 3D platformer that showcases the DualSense controller's features and celebrates PlayStation history with character cameos. While the s...
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Geoff's Statue: A FromSoftware Announcement Tease?
A mysterious statue in the Mojave Desert, teased by Geoff Keighley, has sparked widespread gaming community speculation, with theories ranging from major franchises like *Doom* to new projects, though CI Games has denied involvement. CI Games' founder expressed hope the statue is a FromSoftware t...
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Save On Arc Raiders For PC - Limited Time Offer Ends Dec 1
Arc Raiders is a highly praised extraction shooter currently leading on Steam, available at a discounted price of $34.39 until December 1 as part of Fanatical's Black Friday promotion. The game features engaging gunplay, creative world design, and challenging endgame content, with reviewers highl...
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Metroid Prime 2 Remake Hype Confirmed by Original Producer
Nintendo's series producer Kensuke Tanabe has expressed enthusiasm for a *Metroid Prime 2: Echoes* remake to make its niche multiplayer feature accessible to a wider audience. Currently, playing *Metroid Prime 2: Echoes* legally is difficult, requiring original GameCube or Wii discs, as it hasn't...
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PC Gamer's New Issue: Metal Gear Solid Delta & Top 100 Games + Poster
The latest issue of PC Gamer features an exclusive deep dive into Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, including insights from producers and David Hayter, the voice of Snake. A special Top 100 PC Games supplement is included, showcasing the best titles based on gameplay, innovation, and lasti...
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