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We are big fans of co-op games and shooters here at The Outerhaven, but it’s safe to say we’ve never been truly enamored by an extraction shooter. Can ARC Raiders break that trend? That's what we've been trying to find out as we tackle this game with a teammate of…
Football Manager 26 represents the biggest change for the franchise in two decades, with improved tactical options and the best match engine in series history. FM26 is still a strong offering, although some missing features combined with the need to learn a whole new UI might be too much of a...
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is here! I grew up playing Mortal Kombat. I played the first three games in the arcade, and by the time Mortal Kombat 3 had come out, I had taken up the dastardly hobby of stealing quarters from my mom’s laundry tin, just so I could…
It’s been nearly two years since Sports Interactive released a new Football Manager title, following the well-publicized cancellation of FM25. With that in mind, it's safe to say that players like me have been chomping at the bit in anticipation of Football Manager 26 (FM26). The question is, can this…
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage brings back the action of the AM2 classic to all ecosystems that missed the boat on Ultimate's arrival back in 2022 and R.E.V.O. has done earlier this year. It was clearly a wild revitalization of the 3D fighter that is meant to stand alone through a more…
Dragon Quest III received a remake back in 2024 that used the new HD-2D engine pioneered in Octopath Traveler, and I absolutely loved it. With the latest remake of the series, we now have the rest of the Erdrick trilogy in the same engine. Does it hold up? It's time…
Given what happened with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, it was clear that The Pokémon Company couldn’t afford to release another major title or spin-off that wasn’t polished to perfection and truly worth players’ time. When word spread that the team was developing a follow-up to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, one…
Gloomhaven isn’t just a game; it’s a monumental achievement in tabletop design. It delivers tactical brilliance, deep world-building, and near-endless replayability. It’s demanding, heavy, and often overwhelming – but for those who stick with it, it’s the gold standard of modern board gaming.
When Plants vs. Zombies first sprouted onto PC screens back in 2009, it was an instant cult classic, a perfect blend of strategy, charm, and chaos that made defending your lawn against the undead feel downright wholesome. Sixteen years later, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted digs up those roots and gives…
I grew up playing the Ninja Gaiden games on the NES. They were some of the most challenging games I had ever played, especially Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom. When the series came to Xbox, the first game (which served as a prequel, by the way) made…
Where do I even start with Double Fine’s newest IP, Keeper? It’s an amazingly beautiful game, and in The Outerhaven’s review of Keeper, we explore why it stands out as one of the most emotionally engaging experiences of the year. You’ll often find yourself simply sitting and marveling at the…
Nihon Falcom is a game developer that likes to have fun with its game ideas and concepts. About 15 years ago, as they were finishing Trails in the Sky the 3rd as well as Ys Seven, they decided to test their new Ys engine by making a game all about…
