GAMES
Marvel Cosmic Invasion review: a beautiful, quippy, nostalgic punch through the Marvel universe
TL;DR: A wildly fun comic-book beat ’em up with fantastic tag-team action and a great roster, held back by too much chatter and barely-there progression. Great campaign, less replayable Arcade,…
Sleep Awake review: a killer horror premise trapped inside a sleepwalking stealth game
TL;DR: Sleep Awake has killer ideas and a few genuinely terrifying moments, but its routine stealth and dense, dry lore make large portions feel more sleepy than scary. Brilliant premise, mixed…
Octopath Traveler 0 review: a 16-bit soul wrapped in a 4K emotional crisis
TL;DR: Octopath Traveler 0 finally fixes the series’ long-standing narrative issues, delivers its best combat yet, and preserves a mobile saga with surprising heart — even if it still shows…
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review: a return trip I didn’t know I needed, even when it got weird
TL;DR: A sometimes messy but often brilliant revival, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond stumbles in its open-world hub and companion chatter but shines in its core exploration, atmosphere, and world design.…
GTA 6 can wait: a fan-made RTX remix overhaul gives Vice City a next-gen glow-up
Grand Theft Auto 6 may be absorbing most of the attention heading into its launch window, but an ambitious fan project is giving Vice City its own “next-gen” moment. The…
Nier:Automata arrives in Saudi Arabia, expanding access to the acclaimed RPG
NieR:Automata is finally available for purchase in Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the acclaimed action RPG has been officially released in the region. Square Enix has made the game…
Escape from Tarkov review: a masterpiece held together by tape, trauma, and gunfire
TL;DR: A brilliant but flawed extraction shooter with unmatched tension and combat, dragged down by obtuse design and a disappointing 1.0 rollout — yet still absolutely worth playing. Escape from…
Project Motor Racing review: a racing game that needs a pit stop… or twelve
TL;DR: A potentially promising sim weighed down by chaotic AI, unfair penalties, inconsistent handling, and last-gen presentation. Fun in certain cars with a wheel, but mediocre overall — and nowhere…
blizzard sets March 2026 launch for World of Warcraft: Midnight
Blizzard has confirmed that World of Warcraft: Midnight will launch globally on March 2, 2026, ending months of speculation and giving players a firm deadline to wrap up current content. The timing…
Update 1.4 brings progression overhaul and major fixes to Dying Light: The Beast
Update 1.4 for Dying Light: The Beast is rolling out this week, and the highlight is the long-requested addition of New Game Plus — a feature players have been asking for since…
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault review: a personal journey through a shopkeeper’s midlife crisis across dimensions
TL;DR: An ambitious early-access sequel that expands Moonlighter in every direction—bigger worlds, deeper systems, more charm—and even with some rough edges, it already feels like a worthy follow-up with tons…
Nintendo moves to acquire Bandai Namco Studios Singapore ahead of Switch 2 era
Nintendo is moving ahead with plans to expand its internal development network, announcing that it will acquire a majority stake in Bandai Namco Studios Singapore. Once the transaction is completed,…
Honor of Kings revisits its Frozen crossover with expanded winter cosmetics
Honor of Kings is revisiting one of its most recognizable crossover events, bringing Disney’s Frozen back into the game for a multi-month seasonal update. After a strong player response to…
Destiny 2’s Renegades shifts the series toward a pulpier, frontier-style adventure
Destiny 2 is closing in on a decade, and the game’s age is beginning to show in ways longtime players know well: a sprawling saga that can be difficult to…
Playstation Plus December 2025: a grounded look at this month’s free games
PlayStation’s lineup of PlayStation Plus free games for December 2025 brings together a mix of recent releases and familiar cult favorites, offering subscribers a varied set of genres to close…
A.I.L.A review: a five-hour AI nightmare you’ll actually want to experience
TL;DR: A.I.L.A is a five-hour sci-fi horror ride that shines brightest in its opening and ending, with strong performances and polished visuals carrying some saggy middle portions. Not terrifying, but…
Battlefield 6 offers limited free trial as holiday update approaches
Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios are offering a limited free trial of Battlefield 6, giving prospective players a short window to sample the game’s core modes and recent updates. Available…
Battlefield 6 introduces REDSEC Elite series with new competitive format
Battlefield Studios is introducing a new competitive program for Battlefield 6 with the announcement of the Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series, an event meant to formalize high-level play within the franchise…