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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Could Make Linear Exploration Exciting Again

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Could Make Linear Exploration Exciting Again

Combat is the lifeblood behind Onimusha's revival, but the open-ended exploration in some areas ties it all together.

The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Tackling Its Most Obvious Flaw

The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Tackling Its Most Obvious Flaw

The Witcher 3’s lingering flaws could finally be left behind as CD Projekt prepares the classic for the future.

GTA 6’s Extended Gameplay Highlights Its Biggest Evolution

GTA 6’s Extended Gameplay Highlights Its Biggest Evolution

We expected Leonida to look incredible and feel alive with energy. What we didn’t expect was how much that energy would shape our perception of Jason and Lucia.

Star Wars Zero Company Is Taking a Risk Most Star Wars Games Avoid

Star Wars Zero Company Is Taking a Risk Most Star Wars Games Avoid

Bit Reactor is making character loss a genuine part of the experience, asking you to invest in your squad over time while knowing that one bad decision could see all of that progress disappear for goo...

Black Myth: Zhong Kui Shows Why Game Science Didn’t Need Wukong 2

Black Myth: Zhong Kui Shows Why Game Science Didn’t Need Wukong 2

Black Myth: Wukong was certainly brilliant, but what we’ve seen of the studio’s latest project suggests that moving in a fresh direction was the right call.

GTA 6’s Leaks Situation is a Total Mess

GTA 6’s Leaks Situation is a Total Mess

What happens when hype completely overwrites any sense of reason or respect for Rockstar's developers? Find out here.

Mortal Shell 2 Has One Gameplay Loop I Can’t Stop Thinking About

Mortal Shell 2 Has One Gameplay Loop I Can’t Stop Thinking About

Cold Symmetry might have made the combat everything you could want from a Soulslike, but it’s in how your build utilizes those tools that the true magic lies.

Phantom Blade Zero Crushes Expectations Yet Again

Phantom Blade Zero Crushes Expectations Yet Again

With each appearance, S-Game's action RPG has only looked more impressive, but its latest Deep Dive takes things to a whole other level.

Mortal Shell 2 Might Finally Give Bloodborne Fans What They Want

Mortal Shell 2 Might Finally Give Bloodborne Fans What They Want

Cold Symmetry’s gone big in its follow-up to the original Mortal Shell, and might have just hit Soulslikes gold in the process.

Why You Can’t Stop Playing Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls

Why You Can’t Stop Playing Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls

Even with the sheer number of systems and PC problems, ArcSys's newest fighter has that secret sauce that makes it worth mastering.

Marvel’s Wolverine Is Hiding A Lot More Depth Than Its Linear Structure Suggests

Marvel’s Wolverine Is Hiding A Lot More Depth Than Its Linear Structure Suggests

Amid concerns of an overtly linear structure, Insomniac's latest proves it understands Logan's life and times better than we expected.

The Real Reason GTA 6’s Gameplay Reveal Is a Timed Netflix Exclusive

The Real Reason GTA 6’s Gameplay Reveal Is a Timed Netflix Exclusive

There might be more to GTA 6 premiering its gameplay reveal on Netflix than we initially thought thanks to some interesting statements from Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick. We’re diving right in.

Phantom Blade Zero Just Raised the Bar for 2026

Phantom Blade Zero Just Raised the Bar for 2026

S-Game's magnum opus has raised the bar on its own hype after its latest extended trailer and the reveal of actor Donnie Yen.

Mortal Shell 2 Is Proof Open Worlds Don’t Need to Be Massive

Mortal Shell 2 Is Proof Open Worlds Don’t Need to Be Massive

Souls-likes can be hit-or-miss, and few pull off an open world so well, but Cold Symmetry's sequel looks like a major exception.

Marvel’s Wolverine Is Doing the Smart Thing by Avoiding Open World

Marvel’s Wolverine Is Doing the Smart Thing by Avoiding Open World

Insomniac’s decision to scale down the scope of Logan’s adventure could be precisely what services its grand ambitions for the character and the game it’s placing him in.

After Brand New Day, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Still Feels Like Peak Spider-Man

After Brand New Day, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Still Feels Like Peak Spider-Man

Spider-Man continues to go from strength to strength but as far as his mainstream presence goes, it’s in gaming where his character has been best realized even with Peter Parker’s biggest on-scree...

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Could Deliver 2026’s Most Satisfying Swordplay

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Could Deliver 2026’s Most Satisfying Swordplay

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming out in a very crowded year for swords and pointy weapons, but Musashi’s stylish precision is a special kind of reward.

Crimson Desert Fans Need to Stop Expecting Every Update to Be Massive

Crimson Desert Fans Need to Stop Expecting Every Update to Be Massive

As the game settles into more bug fixes and performance improvements, fans may need to realign their expectations with each new patch.

Metal Gear Solid 4 Is Why Master Collection Vol. 2 Could Be Absolutely Massive

Metal Gear Solid 4 Is Why Master Collection Vol. 2 Could Be Absolutely Massive

Like its protagonist, this one might be past its prime, but MGS4 still has more than enough fight left to keep even the best of us on our toes despite its flaws.

Beast of Reincarnation – Why Are Players Divided?

Beast of Reincarnation – Why Are Players Divided?

Despite an intriguing premise and a solid Metascore, Game Freak's latest has received a mixed reception from fans since its release.