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Live A Live Review: Classic RPG saves the best moments for last

Live A Live is a fun JRPG remake that features clever gameplay and unique story mechanics, though it doesn't come together until the very end.
The main cat from Stray looking into the foreground with cyberpunk buildings behind him

Stray review: Sci-fi cat game is much more than an adorable meme

Stray isn't just an adorable cat game. It's a thoughtful sci-fi story about the intersection of the natural and mechanical world.
An As Dusk Falls character looks concerned in the diner at night.

As Dusk Falls review: Xbox’s atypical narrative adventure leaves a strong mark

As Dusk Falls' motion comic-like presentation and compelling crime drama narrative help it stand out in the narrative adventure game space.
A plaza in Escape Academy.

Escape Academy review: Escape room fun, minus the stakes

Escape Academy lovingly recreates the joys of real-world escape rooms, though it struggles to create stakes.
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Yurukill: The Calumniation Games review: The whole is less than the sum of its parts

Yurukill: The Calumniation has engaging gameplay mechanics in the spur of the moment, but it's missing a narrative justification that ties them all together.
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Microsoft Xbox Series X review: You’re going to want a Game Pass subscription

A lack of must-have exclusives continues to stall Microsoft’s momentum, despite the Xbox Series X being a hardware beast.
The Razer Kishi V2 holds a phone playing Cyberpunk 2077.

Razer Kishi V2 review: Mobile gaming controller borrows from the best

Razer Kishi V2 copies Backbone's notes, but is ultimately one of the best mobile gaming controllers on the market.
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless on a pink background.

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless review: An enthusiast’s gaming keyboard

The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless is the company's first 60% gaming keyboard, and it lives up to the hype despite its obscenely high price.
Three Hopes characters on a stylized purple background.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes review: Don’t underestimate this Switch standout

Though Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes lacks variety, it makes up for that with surprising RPG depth worthy of the Three Houses' throne.
Neon White's main character poses by pointing a finger.

Neon White review: Creative shooter is a heavenly delight

Neon White is a sharp takedown of religious fanaticism that revels in its sinfully entertaining card-based gun-platforming.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge review: A shell of a time

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a game that welcomes both Turtles fans and beat-'em-up lovers alike.
HyperX Cloud Mix earbuds and accessories sitting on a table.

HyperX Cloud Mix earbuds review: A gamer’s take on true wireless

HyperX is entering the world of true wireless earbuds with the Cloud Mix earbuds, and they're a solid first attempt despite their high price tag.
Donkey Kong charging across the field.

Mario Strikers: Battle League review: I’m sensing a trend

Mario Strikers: Battle League is yet another Switch game that delivers excellent bones and no meat.
Kao the Kangaroo punches frogs.

Kao the Kangaroo review: An obscure but welcome revival

Kao the Kangaroo nails the basics of gameplay, so it's an enjoyable retro revival despite a lackluster story.
Karl Fairburne in Sniper Elite 5.

Sniper Elite 5 review: Your senator’s going to freak out

Sniper Elite 5 delivers a fresh take on World War 2 with its immersive sim hooks, even if it doesn't have anything new to say about the conflict.
An astronaut shooting a laser in Hardspace: Shipbreaker.

Hardspace: Shipbreaker review: Solidarity in space

Hardspace: Shipbreaker is a one-of-a-kind anti-puzzle game that's not afraid to advocate for workers' rights.
Logo on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headset.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless review: A new standard

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless takes the best gaming headset and makes it better, and it's the top premium headset you can buy in 2022.
Leysha sits over a body in Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong review: A dense meal

Vampire: The Masquerade -- Swansong is an impressive narrative RPG that isn't too friendly to World of Darkness newcomers.
Author wearing Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 open-back gaming headphones.

Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 gaming headset review: Open-world gaming

Most gaming headsets are closed-back for a reason: It keeps sounds in. But the ATH-GDL3 make a strong argument for why your next headset should be open-backed.
Hiroki holds his sword in front of his face in Trek to Yomi

Trek to Yomi review: Moving story cuts through weak action

Trek to Yomi's combat may get stale, but its story of a samurai traveling through the land of the dead is surprisingly engaging.
The Corsair HS65 headset and its Dolby 7.1 Surround sound USB adapter.

New Corsair wired gaming headsets deliver great sound at a low price

Corsair has announced three new gaming headsets: The HS65 Surround, HS55 Stereo, and HS80 RGB USB.
A Mii hits a tennis ball in Nintendo Switch Sports.

Nintendo Switch Sports review: Some things never get old

Nintendo Switch Sports is as fun as the series has ever been, even if some of its more complex minigames miss the mark.
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Playdate review: WarioWare as a gaming handheld

The Playdate is a totally charming handheld gaming experience as long as you're willing to roll with its experimental approach to game releases.
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HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless review: 300 hours of audio bliss

HyperX's Cloud Alpha Wireless boasts a massive 300 hours of battery life, which is backed up by the best comfort and sound quality in the industry.
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DXRacer Craft review: It ain’t pretty, but it sure is comfy

If you want a durable, comfortable office chair and don't mind if it looks kind of ridiculous, check out the DXRacer Craft.
Quill jumps into a fight in Moss: Book 2.

Moss: Book 2 review: Modest VR mouse becomes mighty

Moss: Book 2 makes one of VR's best adventure games even better with small, but impactful improvements.
Rey explors Ahch-To in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga review: Focus, Padawan

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga features a massive galactic sandbox that's fun to explore, but also lacks focus.
Someone shoots an explosive in Weird West.

Weird West review: Turning the old West into a sandbox

Weird West tells its engrossing story in a unique way, giving players a front-row seat to the consequences of their actions.
The Dragon Lord in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands review: We’re not on Pandora anymore

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is a delightful Borderlands spinoff that paves a path toward new expansions of the franchise.
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Rune Factory 5 review: A farmer’s life for me

Rune Factory 5 should satisfy fans and cozy game enthusiasts, but its not quite as friendly for newcomers.
A spirit in a yellow raincoat stands on a street in Ghostwire: Tokyo.

Ghostwire: Tokyo review: Folklore becomes freak show

Ghostwire: Tokyo makes up for its generic structure with an engrossing world built around Japanese folklore.
A small fox looks up at a statue in Tunic.

Tunic review: Not-so-fantastic Mr. Fox

Frustratingly obtuse from its start, the most difficult thing about Tunic is progressing after getting stuck.
Jack garland closes his fist in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin review: RIP Chaos

Final Fantasy Origin will enthrall players with its dumb, but awesome story and approachable Soulslike gameplay.
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Amazon Luna review: Not quite on cloud nine yet

Amazon Luna works well enough, but it won't leave a lasting impression without a much better game library.