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There’s a special kind of thrill in video games when a whole genre somehow clicks with what you enjoy. It’s the moment when the appeal suddenly feels completely obvious. Arc Raiders delivered exactly that experience: hopping onto an elevator while you’re weighed down with loot, then starting the extraction process with only seconds left on … Read more
It’s hard to believe, but almost two full decades have passed since the last completely new Metroid Prime release. The series returned with the third entry, Corruption, on the Wii in 2007. For anyone eager for more Prime material, the encouraging takeaway is that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond seems to capture that wish with confidence. … Read more
In my view, Nioh 2 is almost beyond reproach. Team Ninja, drawing inspiration from the Souls-like template while never being boxed in by it, has created a strong counterpoint to FromSoft’s output through the Nioh series. A stance-based style of combat brings in a fighting-game sensibility, and the careful, detail-rich level planning, the commitment to … Read more
About two minutes in, Mewgenics unexpectedly places two cats in front of you, and they quickly get busy in a way that’s far from subtle. In a blink, a slippery kitten slides across the carpet—an unruly mix of traits passed down from its scruffy parents. By the time a few days have passed, it’s evolved … Read more
If you’ve spent time with any long-running live service title, you’ve likely felt the frustration that comes with “sunsetting”—the moment older modes, zones, and unlocks slowly lose their relevance. Warframe has earned a solid reputation for keeping many of its systems useful as the years go by, and its upcoming update, The Old Peace, takes … Read more
Would I bet on Code Vein 2 being one of the most entertaining Souls-like games I’ve played in ages? Honestly, yes. It doesn’t just build on the systems and design elements of the original—it also brings genuinely fresh ideas to a genre that’s full of tough competition. And that’s not hyperbole: after spending a few … Read more
Resident Evil 9 (also known as Requiem) is built around contrasts. After spending three hours with what seems close to a final build, I came away with the feeling that the whole experience is driven by a pendulum-like rhythm—swinging from exhilarating highs to stomach-turning lows (in a way that’s genuinely impressive). What surprised me most, … Read more
The original Planet of Lana is a title that has stayed with me since it arrived in 2023. In my view, its Ghibli-like 2D visuals, the way the story is delivered through a made-up language, and its sweeping, heartfelt music are still some of the most memorable elements in modern gaming. Even so, I’ve always … Read more
Oh wow—there are so many things I’d love to cover about Replaced. I want to talk through its side-scrolling style, expand on the cyberpunk atmosphere, and walk you through its flying vehicles, along with the corrupt corporation that governs this bleak setting. That said, you’ve probably already grasped the basics. All of it is clearly … Read more
When Pokopia was first revealed, plenty of people quickly drew a few comparisons based on its early whimsical trailer. There was plenty to weigh in on, but the overall takeaway is pretty simple: Pokopia feels like Pokémon’s take on Animal Crossing. It also didn’t take long to notice that the game has the same development … Read more