The open-world hub was ultimately a compromise between the developers and Nintendo after conflicting approaches to game design.
From great stories, intense combat, and some incredibly designed worlds, the action adventure genre has been a gift that kept on giving in 2025.
This year proved that it's not always about the biggest worlds but what they have to offer in quests, storytelling, and more.
The Switch 2 finally launched this year, bringing some incredible ports, stellar first-party titles and much more for fans.
Whether it's sprawling landscapes, mountains or intricately designed cities, these game worlds were full of exciting sights.
The cut dialogue doesn't include anything plot-critical. Rather, it largely revolves around the NPCs joking around with each other.
For those of us who like to play solo, this year has given us some absolute delights, and one or two masterpieces that will continue to top our list of favorites.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, shines in sound, visuals, controls, and performance, but level design is flat and NPC chatter nags.
Along with Retro Studios, the newest entry in the Metroid Prime series also credits studios like Virtuos, AMC Studio and Red Hot CG.
Now fully revealed, can Samus’ ventures Beyond mark a new era?
How big a leap can a series make in 18 years? Turns out, quite a lot.
Casual is meant more for first-time fans, while Normal is for series veterans. Unlocking Hard Mode requires clearing on Normal first.
The first of several AI companions in Retro Studios' upcoming adventure is revealed, and the results leave something to be desired.
Samus will traverse the mysterious planet with new powers, but she'll also occasionally fight alongside Galactic Federation soldiers.
Those with an appetite for survival will find Viewros more than willing to meet the challenge in Samus Aran's newest adventure.
The latest trailer for Nintendo's long-awaited sequel showcases a new vehicle, Vi-O-La, and the extensive dunes of the planet Viewros.
ESRB's rating of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond comes just a month after the title was spotted as being rated for release in South Korea.
Between new trailers for highly anticipated titles, potential release date announcements, and other surprises, the week looks packed.
Attendees can also check out Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Borderlands 4, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade.
For those of you who like to fly solo, this list of single-player games is sure to help you find the next big adventure you can take on by yourself, and come out victorious after many entertaining hou...
