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Players inflate balloons in Everybody 1-2-Switch!

Everybody 1-2-Switch! review: Nintendo’s party game is only as fun as your friends

Everybody 1-2-Switch! can be a lot of fun with the right friends, but the uneven minigame collection gets old fast.
A player lifts and enemy with telekinesis in Synapse

Synapse review: mind-bending roguelite’s mental blocks prevent greatness

If you're looking for a good reason to boot up your PlayStation VR2, Synapse offers some fun action despite a lacking roguelite setup.
Hangman Adam Page throws Jon Moxley onto a ladder in AEW: Fight Forever.

AEW: Fight Forever review: WWE rival needed more time in development

AEW: Fight Forever will please any fans just looking for a throwback wrestling game, but a lack of content leaves it feeling less complete than an N64 game.
Shiva floats in the air in Final Fantasy XVI.

Final Fantasy XVI review: spectacular highs and lows in an uneven epic

Final Fantasy XVI impresses with awe-inspiring action, but shallow RPG systems turn the time between big battles into an unrewarding chore.
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Pixel Ripped 1978 review: VR charmer offers a nostalgic, sanitized version of Atari history

Pixel Ripped 1978 offers a loving ode to Atari history in VR, though one that's perhaps a little too reverential for its own good.
Diablo 4 promotional image of Lillith.

Diablo 4 review: A bold new step for hack-n-slash RPGs

Diablo 4 is a glorious return to form for the Diablo series, though it comes with a few MMO concessions that may drag its experience down for some.
Chun Li kicks Ryu in Street Fighter 6.

Street Fighter 6 review: Capcom has made the ultimate fighting game

Street Fighter 6 is one of the best fighting games ever made because of how successfully it appeals to every potential type of player.
A close-up of Gollum.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review: you shall pass on this bizarre adventure

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a messy, confounding throwback to the Wild West era of unpredictable licensed games.
Lana and Mui stand on a cliff in Planet of Lana.

Planet of Lana review: gentle indie adventure is a fitting Zelda companion

Planet of Lana is a short and sweet puzzle platformer that makes up for its shortcomings with gorgeous art.
Lego cars drive around a green open world in Lego 2K Drive.

Lego 2K Drive review: an imaginative kart racer with one big catch

Lego 2K Drive puts an inventive spin on both Forza Horizon and Mario Kart, but its microtransactions should raise red flags for parents.
Link on island in the sky in Tears of the Kingdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review: limitless creativity

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a spectacular sequel that places no limits on players' curiosity and creativity.
A Turtle Beach Stealth Pro headset is worn by a man.

Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review: high-end gaming headset brings the noise

Turtle Beach delivers a top-tier gaming headset with its pricey, but impressive Stealth Pro.
Cal Kestis.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review: impressive sequel makes Cal’s journey personal

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has Cal Kestis dealing with duty and obligation in EA's most densely packed Star Wars game to date.
A character grinds through a fiery pipe in Teslagrad 2.

Teslagrad 2 review: magnetic sequel trades puzzles for Sonic speed

Ten years after its predecessor, Teslagrad 2 delivers a much faster-paced puzzle platformer that plays like an electrified spin on Sonic.
Aloy flies past the Hollywood sign in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores.

Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores review: Aloy gets a Hollywood ending

Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores doesn't make the most of its LA setting, but the DLC is still an important chapter in Aloy's journey.
Advance Wars 1+2 Reboot Camp

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp review: great GBA remakes bring back warm memories

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a strong set of remakes that reminds players why the Game Boy Advance series is still so beloved.
Dead Island 2.

Dead Island 2 review: gory zombie sequel is all blood, no brains

Dead Island 2 misses a good chance to deliver sharp-witted social satire, but at least its zombie-slaying combat is bloody fun.
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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story review: the best case for Riot Forge yet

The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is Riot Forge's best game yet, delivering an exhilarating action title that only gets better the more you play.
Minecraft Legends artwork featuring dozens of characters on a blue and red background.

Minecraft Legends review: Age of Empires meets Pikmin in this approachable strategy game

Minecraft Legends can get repetitive, but it's a solid entry point to the RTS genre nonetheless.
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Tron: Identity review: this great Tron game isn’t what you’re expecting

Tron: Identity might not be the Tron game you're expecting, but this gripping visual novel is the best use of the IP in a very long time.
Leon parries a chainsaw villager in Resident Evil 4.

Resident Evil 4 review: all-time horror classic gets the bold remake it deserves

The Resident Evil 4 remake goes above and beyond the call of duty, reimagining what a horror classic would look like through modern sensibilities.
Tchia swims.

Tchia review: beautiful open-world indie is a new coming-of-age classic

Tchia is small-scale version of Breath of the Wild with equally ambitious open-world design, all while paying tribute to New Caledonia.
Bad Bunny performs a cross-body on The Miz in WWE 2K23.

WWE 2K23 review: wrestling simulator continues its comeback story

WWE 2K23 is another win for wrestling fans, but this year's simulator is showing some cracks in its defense.
Screenshot from Hogwarts Legacy.

Hogwarts Legacy review: uninspired Harry Potter game is deathly hollow

Hogwarts Legacy might bring some warm nostalgia for Harry Potter fans, but a lack of imagination holds back an otherwise boilerplate open-world adventure.
Cheshire stares down Cereza in Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon review: charming spinoff has room to grow

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon may seem like an odd spinoff, but give it a chance and you'll find a surprisingly charming adventure.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty characters

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review: putting a unique spin on the Soulslike

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has enough of its own ideas to stick out from the typical Dark Souls-inspired games, but still feels familiar enough for genre veterans.
Kirby slashes a Waddle Dee with a massive sword in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe review: a perfectly timed double-dip

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe accomplishes everything a good rerelease should by creating additional content that enhances the original adventure.
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

PlayStation VR2 review: a powerful VR headset that’s begging to be played

PlayStation VR2 delivers a clear and comfortable VR experience, but it's currently lacking games that test its power.
Horizon Call of the Mountain key art.

Horizon Call of the Mountain review: PSVR2’s first big outing is a mixed journey

Horizon Call of the Mountain impresses with its gorgeous vistas, but finnicky controls make for a mixed PSVR2 launch adventure.
Ryoma uses a Gunman Heat Action in Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Like a Dragon: Ishin! review: great story makes up for dated samurai action

Like a Dragon: Ishin! still feels like a 2014 game, but it retains the series' trademark storytelling strength.
Octopath Traveler 2 cover

Octopath Traveler 2 review: improved RPG sequel still has some lingering issues

Octopath Traveler 2 proves that the RPG series is more than its unique art style, though there's still a bit more room to improve the formula.
A Razer Edge plays A Plague Tale: Requiem.

Razer Edge 5G review: the best gaming handheld that you probably don’t need

The Razer Edge 5G doesn't do anything your Android phone can't already, but its a powerful cloud gaming handheld nonetheless.
Spongebob Squarepants in his karate outfit.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake review: a platformer for all ages

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake isn't a revolutionary 3D platformer, but it accomplishes everything it needs to as a fun all-ages game.
The heroes of Hi-Fi Rush stand together.

Hi-Fi Rush review: top-tier Xbox exclusive delivers style and substance

Hi-Fi Rush is 2023's first true game of the year contender, delivering an unforgettable rhythm-action experience.