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Echoes of Aincrad Review – An SAO opportunity not taken

Echoes of Aincrad Review – An SAO opportunity not taken

Echoes’ promise of chasing your own path through Castle Aincrad is undermined by sluggish pace, repetitive design, and shallow player agency.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Makes Side Content Matter Again

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Makes Side Content Matter Again

We’ve seen a ton of open worlds in the many years since Black Flag first graced our screens, but it's quite interesting just how future-proof the game could be with just the right tweaks.

Resident Evil is Reportedly Reinventing Side Stories Through DLC, And It Could Change the Series

Resident Evil is Reportedly Reinventing Side Stories Through DLC, And It Could Change the Series

There’s talk of a novel approach to new Resident Evil ideas, and we could be seeing some very ambitious expansions for the series.

EA Backed Down on College Football 27, But the Battle Isn’t Over

EA Backed Down on College Football 27, But the Battle Isn’t Over

It’s a victory for College Football players, to be sure, but is one that might be a tad too short-lived for comfort? Or is it the beginning of meaningful changes to paid progression in EA’s lineup...

Why Millions Can’t Stop Playing Meccha Chameleon

Why Millions Can’t Stop Playing Meccha Chameleon

It’s often the simplest of ideas that manage to shine the brightest when their execution is on point, and lemorion_1224’s take on a classic is a great example of that.

Palworld 1.0 Has Ensnared Millions – Here’s Why

Palworld 1.0 Has Ensnared Millions – Here’s Why

Finally free of early access, Pocketpair's survival crafting, creature-collecting title is experiencing a new wave of popularity.

DOOM The Dark Ages – Revelations Review – Only You

DOOM The Dark Ages – Revelations Review – Only You

As a feast for combat aficionados, packed with variety, intensity, and challenge, Revelations is fantastic.

Why Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is Better Than the Original in Almost Every Conceivable Way

Why Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is Better Than the Original in Almost Every Conceivable Way

After years of anticipation and sky-high expectations, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag’s remake has somehow managed to exceed them.

The Alters: Last Variable Review – The Science of Self-Discovery

The Alters: Last Variable Review – The Science of Self-Discovery

11 bit studios delivers another engrossing mix of sci-fi stories, with a hefty standalone campaign to match the original.

Call of Duty Black Ops 1 + 2 PS5 Are a Complete Mess

Call of Duty Black Ops 1 + 2 PS5 Are a Complete Mess

Activision seemingly assumes nostalgia will be enough to push players into buying the ports regardless of their shortcomings.

Backyard Baseball Review – High-Contact Nostalgia

Backyard Baseball Review – High-Contact Nostalgia

Backyard Baseball is back, almost three decades after the series debuted. But how well does it hold up to modern gaming standards?

Palworld 1.0 – 10 Huge Improvements Over Early Access

Palworld 1.0 – 10 Huge Improvements Over Early Access

From reworked progression, to Pal breeding additions and base management overhauls, Palworld 1.0 marks a colossal leap from its Early Access forbear.

Splatoon Raiders – What You Need to Know Before Jumping In

Splatoon Raiders – What You Need to Know Before Jumping In

Blending story, tropical islands, and hidden treasure with familiar ink-blasting mayhem, Splatoon Raiders is the solo adventure fans have been craving.

Dinoblade Interview – Player Progression, Dinosaur Variety, Demo Feedback, And More

Dinoblade Interview – Player Progression, Dinosaur Variety, Demo Feedback, And More

Jean Nguyen was kind enough to answer all of our questions about upcoming title Dinoblade, including whether it will come to consoles.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Looking More Troubled Than Ever

The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Looking More Troubled Than Ever

Following extensive layoffs of experienced developers, Bethesda's long-awaited sequel could end up mired in delays and crunch.

Outward 2 Interview – Beta Feedback, Immersion Through Friction, Gameplay Systems, And More

Outward 2 Interview – Beta Feedback, Immersion Through Friction, Gameplay Systems, And More

Creative director of Outward 2 and Nine Dots Studios CEO Guillaume Boucher-Vidal was kind enough to answer some of our burning questions.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Review – Here We Go Again

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Review – Here We Go Again

Cygames' new expansion for 2024's Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Endless Ragnarok, feels like a victory lap. Here's how well it holds up.

Why Is EA SPORTS College Football 27 Such a Mess Right Now?

Why Is EA SPORTS College Football 27 Such a Mess Right Now?

Has EA Sports finally dropped the ball after a successful couple of years since the franchise’s revival? Or are the game’s current woes just blips in an otherwise bright horizon? We’ve tried to ...

PlayStation’s Digital Future Is Turning Into a PR Disaster

PlayStation’s Digital Future Is Turning Into a PR Disaster

What might have been a questionable decision to reduce distribution costs is now a full-scale debate on ownership and preservation. The question we’re all asking is one that Sony might not have an a...

Dinoblade – Everything You Need to Know

Dinoblade – Everything You Need to Know

Dinosaurs, Great Swords, and Soulslike combat collide – does Dinoblade have enough bite to back its absurd premise, or is it extinct on arrival?