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The first reveal of Fort Oasis in Total Chaos
Total Chaos Review: First-Person Survival Horror Loaded With Frantic Action

Originally an ambitious Doom II mod, Total Chaos is an action-heavy survival horror gem, both oppressive and accessible, with top-notch sound design.

Kirby waving while standing beside Waddle Dee, King Dedede, and Meta Knight in Kirby Air Riders.
Kirby Air Riders Review - Pure Racing Bliss

In some ways, Kirby Air Riders feels like a fully-fledged Kirby game with elements of Smash Bros, not just an alternative to Mario Kart World.

Black Ops 7 Review
Black Ops 7 Review: The Biggest Call of Duty Isn't Quite The Best

Black Ops 7 is massive and ambitious, with great MP and Zombies, but an uneven campaign keeps it from reaching its full potential.

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A painted scene of Yu gazing at the Moongate off into the distance on a blustery day in Forestrike
Forestrike Review - A Crunchy Martial Arts Roguelite

Forestrike is a martial arts mix of crunchy roguelite systems and an ingenious core mechanic, priced to move and beautifully written to boot.

A cutscene in Possessors featuring Luca falling to the left and Rhem smoking a cigarette on the right
Possessor(s) Review - Comic Style Chaos

Heart Machine's Possessor(s) is an attractive 2D metroidvania, but odd design choices and clunky combat seal its fate in a great year for the genre.

The Elite Trainer Box for Phantasmal Flames.
Pokémon TCG: Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box Review 

Pokémon TCG: Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box releases on November 14th when the new set goes live, and there's some great chase cards to go after.

A priest of Lathander leading followers in D&D
D&D Forgotten Realms: Heroes Of Faerûn Review - A Compelling B-Side

Forgotten Realms: Heroes Of Faerûn is shorter and simpler than Adventures in Faerûn, but D&D players may have more reason to pick it up.

Flaming Fist D&D Art
D&D Forgotten Realms: Adventures In Faerûn Review - Volatile But Great

D&D's new Forgotten Realms: Adventures In Faerûn could be a must-have book for DMs, but it's not one they can expect to rely on casually.

Two ARC Raiders characters looking at each other in grove. One in the distance is pointing a weapon at the other up close.
ARC Raiders Review: A Lesson In Humanity

ARC Raiders makes huge strides for the extraction genre, with stellar enemy design, incredible atmosphere, and surprising multiplayer interactions.

A promotional image featuring Princess Zelda and other characters in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Review - This Time, It's Stable

The Hyrule Warriors series is back once again, and this time Zelda is taking on the powers that be in a lead-up to Tears of The Kingdom.

Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake cover art
Dragon Quest I+II HD-2D Remake Review

Dragon Quest I+II HD-2D Remake offers a new spin on two classic games that's decidedly old-school in its approach. Does revising history pay off?

Disney Lorcana Whispers In The Well Key Artwork
Disney Lorcana: Whispers In The Well Review

Disney Lorcana's new Whispers In The Well set includes two new ready-to-play Starter Decks and an Illumineer's Trove to get your collection going.

Outer Worlds 2 Sunset
The Outer Worlds 2 Review - This Is Classic Obsidian

From the first 30 minutes, I knew I was going to want to marathon The Outer Worlds 2 as often as possible, as Obsidian has done it again.

Plants vs Zombies Dave And Other Zombies
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Review - A Somewhat Buggy Version Of An Absolute Classic

The original Plants vs. Zombies that started it all is back, but this remaster could use a few more tweaks before it's ready for primetime.

Ninja Gaiden 4 Giant Lance
Ninja Gaiden 4 Review - Return Of The King

After the series fell on rough times, Platinum Games and Team Ninja have resurrected this once-great 3D franchise for a new era, and nailed it.

Keeper looking at mountain
Keeper Review: Bird Is The Word

Double Fine is back, and this time they're putting you in control of a sentient lighthouse and a bird to solve puzzles and adventure together.

ROG Xbox Ally Front
ROG Xbox Ally Review: A Powerful And Expensive Handheld PC

Following the Asus ROG Ally's release in 2023, Microsoft has partnered up for the ROG Xbox Ally, which is a pricey but formidable handheld.

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Pokemon Legends Standing in City Square
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Review

Pokémon Legends: Z-A moves the franchise into the future by embracing the best gameplay gimmicks of the past, setting up a nice new era for Pokémon.

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The four main characters from the Battlefield 6 campaign, collectively known as Dagger 1-3.
Battlefield 6 Review: Battlefield Like We've Thankfully Seen It Before

Battlefield 6 is the game the long-running series needed, with stellar multiplayer that easily overshadows a burdensome single-player campaign.

The four heroes of Absolum stand on a purple outcropping and look toward the camera in an Absolum cutscene
Absolum Review: This Visually Stunning Roguelite Beat 'Em Up is One of The Year's Best

Absolum is a gorgeous build-crafting roguelite beat 'em up with personality and style to spare, and a must-buy for fans of both genres.

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