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Why Beast of Reincarnation Deserves Your Attention

Why Beast of Reincarnation Deserves Your Attention

Far from the franchise that brought it to the dance, Game Freak's first true "triple-A" title is already a sight to behold ahead of launch.

Marathon Still Has a Lot to Prove, Even With Its New PvE Mode

Marathon Still Has a Lot to Prove, Even With Its New PvE Mode

Despite meeting several demands and delivering a compelling PvE mode, Bungie's extraction shooter may not survive for much longer.

Halo’s PlayStation Debut Could Also Be Its Farewell

Halo’s PlayStation Debut Could Also Be Its Farewell

The significance of Halo on PS5 has dulled since Microsoft’s planned backtrack on their multiplatform strategy – are any future titles likely to cross the divide?

Is Game Pass Still the Right Strategy for Xbox?

Is Game Pass Still the Right Strategy for Xbox?

Once a novel new concept for the games industry, Xbox's subscription service has stagnated in growth with seemingly no way forward.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Could Be the Definitive Version of Combat Evolved

Halo: Campaign Evolved Could Be the Definitive Version of Combat Evolved

Despite its status as the blueprint for FPS games of the 21st century, Combat Evolved has numerous shortcomings – here’s how Campaign Evolved fixes them.

Sony’s Digital-Only Future Is Facing Its Biggest Fight Yet

Sony’s Digital-Only Future Is Facing Its Biggest Fight Yet

From an unpopular move that drew sharp responses to the center of a very chaotic few weeks, Sony’s stance against physical games is taking interesting turns.

Halo Campaign Evolved Is Starting to Look Unmissable

Halo Campaign Evolved Is Starting to Look Unmissable

With a reimagined campaign, major gameplay upgrades, and a historic PlayStation debut, Halo: Campaign Evolved could become one of 2026’s defining releases.

Crimson Desert Finally Has Cross-Save, But Its Implementation Is Far From Seamless

Crimson Desert Finally Has Cross-Save, But Its Implementation Is Far From Seamless

Is the latest update to hit Pywel one that marks the first time the developer has stumbled since it first began transforming the land it created? Probably not, but we’ve got a few complaints.

Fallout 5, Remasters and New Games Confirmed, But Can They Save Bethesda?

Fallout 5, Remasters and New Games Confirmed, But Can They Save Bethesda?

Bethesda invests in its biggest franchises more than ever before, even as titles like The Elder Scrolls 6 are nowhere to be seen.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Could Shatter Launch Week Sales Records

Grand Theft Auto 6 Could Shatter Launch Week Sales Records

With a reported $260 million in pre-order revenue within a week, Rockstar's sequel could have the most unbelievable launch in gaming.

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 ideas with regards to Resident Evil, and we could be seeing some very experimental expansions to the franchise’s existing and future lineup if things turn o...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...