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Any players that are serious about taking in the full Project Cars 2 experience will need a steering wheel, shifter and pedals. While it is much more forgiving for gamepad users than the original, deep progression and understanding vehicle feedback requires dedicated hardware. It lacks the rumble trigger feedback support...

Chris Jarrard·September 20, 2017
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While the single-player content feels phoned in, Infinite's multiplayer is enough to make it feel worthwhile. The Infinity Stone mechanic also helps it stand out, with enough variety to keep it from feeling like a tacked-on gimmick. It certainly has its shortcomings, but if Capcom can keep the roster growing,...

Ozzie Mejia·September 18, 2017
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NHL 18 does a lot of things better than NHL 17, though, and is an improvement on that iteration of the series in more ways than it isn’t. Franchise mode has been given new life with the ability to create your own team and take part in the expansion draft,...

Bill Lavoy·September 18, 2017
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Madden NFL 18 is one of the best Madden games I have ever played. It’s accessible to new players and offers brand new experiences for seasoned video game football vets. There are some years when Madden just doesn’t have the right feel, and I usually will be the first to...

Asif Khan·August 24, 2017
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Ultimately, the performance complaints are just nitpicks. You do not need a solid 60fps to enjoy taking a ride into future Poland. >OBSERVER_ is a superior, more frightening take on the experience we glimpsed from Westwood Studios’ Blade Runner adaptation back in 1997. Outstanding level design and a perfectly paced nightmare make for...

Chris Jarrard·August 22, 2017
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Naughty Dog hasn't revealed definitive plans on whether or not it'll continue the franchise after Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, but I hope it revisits other characters in the series deserving more time in the spotlight for any additional adventures. For Uncharted fans or those new to the series, this game is...

Brittany Vincent·August 17, 2017
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LawBreakers has a lot of room for growth, particularly given that the objective-based modes start to feel old and limited over time. In fact, the game design that rewards individual skill above all else makes the lack of any kind of Deathmatch mode feel like a head-scratcher. However, while Boss...

Ozzie Mejia·August 15, 2017
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Retro fever has been burning brightly for years, resulting in a glut of shameless nostalgia grabs. As someone who was ambivalent toward Sonic the Hedgehog, I can safely say Sonic Mania isn't one of those. Rather than being the game's centerpiece, nostalgia is a foundation built to support the character,...

David Craddock·August 14, 2017
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Tacoma lays the foundation for a truly great story, but a short length and some unexplored ideas leave it feeling lacking. I loved the characters I met over the course of the story and there are some standouts. ODIN, voiced by Justice League Unlimited alum Carl Lumbly, is particularly a...

Ozzie Mejia·August 8, 2017
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Senua’s journey is fairly linear, with a few areas opening up mainly to support the puzzles that must be solved. There are points to discover that will unveil the history of Senua’s world and the pursuit of them all could add an hour or two to what will be a...

Arms sessions are quick, fun, and satisfying. With easy-to-pick-up mechanics, solid stage design, and quirky characters, Arms genuinely feels like a fun and different addition to the fighting game genre. More than that, it feels like just the kind of game that makes the Nintendo Switch itself feel fun and...

Ozzie Mejia·June 7, 2017
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While Tekken 7 doesn't offer a lot of varied game modes, it excels with the ones that it does feature. The fighting features enough new additions and familiarity to appease experts, while remaining as accessible as ever for newcomers. On top of that, the numerous customization options ensure that there's...

Ozzie Mejia·June 6, 2017
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