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Killing Floor 3 is extremely fun in its initial stages, but will this wear off over time? Tripwire Interactive has done a good job at updating the previous games, and judging by the Helldivers-like progression system here, the staying power should be there to keep players engaged. Adding six-player crossplay...
2024 marked a massive milestone for the Destiny franchise, marking the series' ten-year anniversary and the end of the Light and Darkness saga. Destiny 2: The Final Shape felt like a definitive end, closing numerous open story threads amidst a final clash with The Witness. Yet, it is not the...
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a new 2D action platformer in Koei Tecmo’s traditional franchise that has been around since the 1980s. Trying to blend the traditional style of the 2D games in the series with the fast-paced action and intense challenge that the 3D versions of the series have come...
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a Soulslike game that aims to take a top spot in the genre. Providing a nice challenge for those looking to step up and fight through fearsome bosses. The focus in combat is to build up feathers to use spells and skills while in a fight,...
There's a certain level of risk for Nintendo to launch new hardware without a new The Legend of Zelda or 3D Mario. The last two hardware launches without one of the iconic duos (3DS and Wii U) ended up as disasters, and though the 3DS recovered, it never came close...
When it comes to racing games, the Mario Kart franchise is one of the few that immediately come to mind. It’s an iconic mash-up of all Nintendo characters, not to mention recognizable guests that do battle while in their little automobiles. It’s something Nintendo has been able to do over...
With the release of any new video game console, there generally comes a means of testing out the hardware. The PlayStation 5, for example, came with Astro’s Playroom, while the Nintendo Wii had Wii Sports, which in itself turned into a huge phenomenon. You could even go all the way...
Fans of the AI: The Somnium Files games get to enjoy another new entry to the series as it makes its way into their hands. With the release of No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES, we get to see a new...
The 45th anniversary of Pac-Man brings fans a unique take on the iconic series of games. Shadow Labyrinth takes on a new role for the franchise, bringing you into a new piece of the Pac-Man universe with a darker tone and a new genre. Players must use their abilities to...
Edens Zero is an action RPG based on Hiro Mashima’s series of the same name. While the original manga ran in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 2018 to 2024, this is its first console adaption. With Konami at the helm, the experience shows solid fundamentals, but lets down on one specific...
EA released College Football 25 last year, which became not only a cultural revolution, but one of the most-praised football video games of all time. The amount of love and authenticity that went into that title felt like a rare spark in the industry. How does...
Patapon 1+2 Replay brings back the classic series from Sony, now licensed to Bandai Namco so that it can be published on systems beyond the PlayStation family. The new pack includes the original game and its sequel with various quality-of-life additions for a new generation.