Jordan Andow
Game industry critic and reviewer
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The OuterHaven
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Having played the entire Dark Pictures franchise so far. It's safe to say that ever since it was first teased at the end of Dark Pictures season 1, I've been excited to play Directive 8020, the newest Dark Pictures game. Finally, Supermassive Games has taken the series to space for…
Saros, starring Rahul Kohli, is the latest game from Housemarque and Sony Interactive Entertainment. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t initially skeptical about this newest PlayStation first-party release. From its reveal, I kept coming back to the same question: why isn’t this just called Returnal 2? Everything, from…
Replaced is the debut game from developer Sad Cat Studios, and it’s one I’ve had my eye on for years. However, due to real-world challenges faced by the studio, including needing to relocate to a new country during development, Replaced suffered several significant delays. As a result, its eventual release…
Life Is Strange: Reunion marks a long-awaited return to one of gaming’s most beloved stories. Serving as a direct sequel to both the original Life Is Strange and Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, this new entry carries the weight of over a decade of fan expectations. With Square Enix and…
Samson: A Tyndalston Story had my attention immediately. Not just because it’s a new open-world game, but because it comes from Liquid Swords, the studio founded by Christofer Sundberg, the creator of Just Cause and former founder of Avalanche Studios. That kind of pedigree sets expectations high, especially when Liquid…
Crimson Desert has an interesting history. At one point in time, it was going to be an MMO prequel to developer Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online. That was before the team shifted plans and decided to embark on the journey of creating their first ever single-player open-world game. Ever since…
WWE 2K26 marks the latest return to the squared circle from 2K and Visual Concepts. After several years of ups and downs, the franchise finally feels like it has found its groove again. While it won’t be for everyone, WWE 2K26 delivers meaningful improvements that result in the most fun…
Docked
Docked is absolutely worth your time. While its menu-driven structure occasionally breaks immersion, the strength of its core systems, satisfying progression, and impressive presentation make it easy to recommend.
God of War: Sons of Sparta is a very good video game, with strong visuals, excellent music, and simple yet effective gameplay driving an ultimately interesting story. However, as a God of War title, it is held back from true greatness by early pacing issues and a presentation style that...
The Outerhaven's God of War: Sons of Sparta review explores its 2D Metroidvania shift, accessibility, combat, and whether it truly feels like God of War.
Styx: Blades of Greed marks a long-awaited return for Cyanide Studio’s stealth-focused goblin, wasting little time reminding you exactly what kind of game it aims to be. Being a semi-linear stealth experience, it harkens back to an era when stealth action games were more mainstream.
Reanimal is one of 2026’s most visually striking horror games, but does it fully deliver? Here’s our full review covering gameplay, performance, co-op, and whether it’s worth your time.
