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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a studio set out to make a fun romp through Episodes I-III. Not only did they succeed, but they started a franchise that grew stronger with each entry. Now that they've come full circle back to LEGO Star Wars, we...
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a huge step in a new direction for the series. Many fans will say that despite enjoying recent titles, the formula had been growing stale and repetitive especially after Star Allies. Forgotten Land at its core is still Kirby, and feels like the traditional...
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is the best way to change the Borderlands formula and quite possibly the best Borderlands game to date. A lot of this is due to the change of setting and the unchained feeling tying directly into deeper customization. There are obviously fans of the series that prefer...
Rune Factory 5 feels exactly like what it set out to be: more Rune Factory for fans to enjoy. It doesn't add a slew of new things from a mechanical perspective, but it offers a brand new world to explore with more characters to enjoy along the way which is...
Triangle Strategy is a unique tactical JRPG, excelling in delivering enjoyable tactical combat and developing an intricate world where the complexities weigh heavily on the choices players have to make. It isn't without its issues as the execution of such rich world building and interpersonal relationships requires a lot of exposition...
For better or worse, mostly better, the re-release of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is just that: a re-release. This isn't a superior version that has seen huge amounts of love and care. Instead, it's a competently-ported game with a resolution upgrade and the latest balancing. Fans who missed out on the...
Anyone who's been keeping tabs may not be all that surprised to find Square Enix once again in a precarious spot that is in part baffling but more so predictable given recent history. What is surprising is to find a developer like PlatinumGames put out an egregious excuse of a...
For some, what you make of Shadow Warrior 3 may well be influenced by the comparisons one draws from the prior 2016 entrant. While all parties will unilaterally agree Flying Wild Hog's third outing in the series feels more stripped back and "to the point" than its predecessors -- least...
Elden Ring is one of the best games in years, with a breathtaking vast world to explore, and one of the most satisfying combat systems in an RPG. This is the accumulation of FromSoftware’s work over the last thirteen years and an evolution on its inspiring formula. Despite its name,...
Guerrilla successfully shed its designation as the Killzone studio with Horizon Zero Dawn. With that title, they jumped into a brave new narrative-focused world and found momentous success. Following it up was going to be no easy task, but the studio has managed to mostly succeed with Horizon Forbidden West....
Rarely do you find games these days that could be described as a combination of "ambitious," "thought-provoking," "hard-hitting," "hilarious" and "extremely fun," but somehow Not For Broadcast delivers on that front. It's truly a unique gem with terrifically-varied gameplay, a perfectly-absurd sense of humor with impressive writing and performances, and...
