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As we’ve already said once, and yet here we are again: Pragmata captures Capcom at a strangely fearless height—an experimental, offbeat moment that feels almost peak for the publisher. To me, it sits naturally alongside Exoprimal and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, titles that demonstrate Capcom’s willingness to let its studios try just about anything … Read more

Over the years, a wide range of Left 4 Dead-inspired co-op horde shooters have come and gone. That list includes the quickly overlooked spiritual follow-up to the Left 4 Dead series, Back 4 Blood, along with Remedy’s fresh release, FBC Firebreak. Remember FBC Firebreak? Anyone? Even if future patches might pull more people in, the … Read more

A lot of us genuinely like the idea of testing ourselves with video games, convinced that the more demanding the ride, the more rewarding it becomes. Overcoming these obstacles can bring a real rush and a strong sense of achievement. And, to be fair, there are also players who refuse to turn the difficulty down—choosing … Read more

Let me begin with a confession: I never found much to enjoy in Kirby Air Ride from 2003. I’m aware that a lot of people treat it like a standout GameCube title, but that isn’t how I see it. So when Kirby Air Riders wrapped up the big Switch 2 reveal in Nintendo Direct, my … Read more

If you cast your mind back to 2017, you might remember Playtonic’s Yooka-Laylee arriving on the scene. In it, you steer a bat-and-chameleon team as a playful nod to Rare’s Banjo and Kazooie, exploring a 3D world packed with platforms while you gather quills and pagies along the way. It was a charming game, even … Read more

When IO Interactive first confirmed it was moving into what used to be called “Project 007,” the online crowd immediately went into overdrive. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive: this is a match made in heaven. I agree—almost. Not quite. Or rather: it both is and isn’t. That’s the strange, lively tension at the heart of … Read more

“Just so you know, I’m not exactly skilled when it comes to games like this.” “No worries—I’m sure you’ll manage just fine.” “No, honestly, I’m not known for being subtle… Stealth is genuinely hard for me.” “Trust me, you’ll be okay.” Plays for roughly two minutes. “Hmmm, yeah, it looks like you could use a … Read more

Looking back on Pokémon Legends: Arceus before checking this preview for its quasi-sequel, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, I couldn’t stop noticing just how unsettling it felt right from the start. Legends: Arceus sits in a notably hushed space—partly because there’s no voice work at all, continuing a long-standing Pokémon tradition that also carries over into Z-A, … Read more

It’s been 11 long years since the franchise’s underwhelming reboot, yet the Thief series is finally back with Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow. This installment invites hopeful would-be thieves to lean on virtual reality to make their quiet, sneaky missions feel even more effective than they did before. Legacy of Shadow is the fifth entry … Read more

Getting through all the initial setup screens in Football Manager 26 took a fair amount of time, just so I could finally step onto the touchline for my first match. That kind of process will feel familiar to anyone who’s been playing Football Manager for years. Every save starts with a bit of preparation time—often … Read more