REVIEW – “Romeo is a Dead Man” is an action-packed bumpy ride
Romeo is a Dead Man is a great action title with some bloody combat, but it’s a bit too messy in its delivery.
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Category: PlayStation 5
REVIEW – “Code Vein II” is a code red for modern soulslikes
by Tanay SharmaCode Vein II remains a big piece of the puzzle in a world littered with puzzling Soulslike at the moment. Usually, a second entry into a series like this one does something that would surprise fans (in a good way), but I fail to see that happening for Code Vein II.
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REVIEW – “Highguard” is fun, frenetic, and deserves a fair shot from genre fans
by David RodriguezThere is absolutely fun to be had and I’ve been solo queuing this whole time so far. Finding good loot is exhilarating, strategizing on the spot during a raid is demanding yet rewarding (if you win anyway), and the plethora of content on the horizon is enticing. I may be biased toward this sort of game, but it’s only going to win me over with solid gameplay, compelling design, and respect for the player. Highguard has all of that so far.
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REVIEW – “Nioh 3” and the duality of discord
Nioh 3 is an excellent entry in the series, simply because of how open it is to experimentation. The dual fighting styles between a Samurai and a Ninja highlight this aspect of its gameplay philosophy, and that’s just the beginning of what you can expect from Team Ninja’s commitment to an intricate combat and exploration system. If you’ve never played a Nioh game before, that’s okay! I believe this one can attract a lot of new fans to the series.
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REVIEW – Despite divisive changes on a divisive classic, “Dragon Quest VII Reimagined” is a fascinating modern take
by Leigh Lamb
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02 Feb 2026
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a fascinating game to review because it takes modern sensibilities that players have come to expect and applies them to the most divisive entry in the series. I do think the game loses something in…
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DLC REVIEW – “Dynasty Warriors: Origins – Visions of Four Heroes” doesn’t change much, but that’s great
by Michael Murphy
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30 Jan 2026
While not too much content, Dynasty Warriors: Origins – Visions of Four Heroes is still just as good as the original, keeping the fun of the Musou gameplay and story.
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REVIEW – “Cairn” is another fantastic ‘You actually like this?’ simulator
Every time I got to a base on the mountain where I could walk a little and set up camp, I’d take a look back at the distance and remember what it took to get up there. The fact that a video game can make me think all that really makes it special.
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REVIEW – Patient people with big brains will get the most out of “Big Hops”
The best platforming games usually a have a fantastic sense of momentum during traversal, creating a feeling of nonstop action. Other stalwarts in the genre replace that momentum with weapons and power ups that help make the impossible seem possible. Big Hops does a little of both in very enjoyable ways, but its focus on puzzles heavily bogs down the experience.
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FINAL PREVIEW – “Romeo is a Dead Man” lets you have fun with bastards
by Michael FertittaI had the opportunity to sit down with a preview build for Romeo is a Dead Man after all this waiting, so now it’s time to see what I have gotten myself into.
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Review in Progress: The middle of “Big Hops” might be too big of a hop
When I first got my hands on Luckshot’s Big Hops at GDC last year, I thoroughly enjoyed what I played and needed more. Unfortunately after a few hours, it hasn’t been nearly as enjoyable.
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REVIEW – “The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon” is the Avengers Doomsday of JRPGs
by Danreb Victorio
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08 Jan 2026
At long last, the west has finally caught up with Japan and its beloved Trails series, and now more clearly than ever after 13 long entries, the end is near. Or is it?
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[TGA 2025] “Damon and Baby” Hands-On
by Danreb Victorio
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19 Dec 2025
During The Game Awards’ week, we booked an appointment with Arc System Works to go hands-on with a couple titles, and one of them ended up being Damon and Baby. When it was first unveiled, it looked like an action…
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