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Mario, Wario, and Rosalina run in Mario Golf: Super Rush.

Mario Golf: Super Rush review: Less is more in golf scores, not video games

Mario Golf: Super Rush features the series' best core golf gameplay, but is severely lacking in content.
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World of Warcraft Burning Crusade Classic review: Too true to its roots

After 15 long years, World of Warcraft's first expansion somehow feels like the best thing for it right now.
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Infinity Game Table review: Digital board game rolls dice with mixed success

The Infinity Game Table is a clever, modern approach to board games, but it lacks the some key features.
A main character in Scarlet Nexus.

Scarlet Nexus review: A deep story with even deeper action

Scarlet Nexus is a unique Japanese action role-playing game with surprises around every corner for any fan of the genre.
The Xbox Fusion 2 controller next to an Xbox Series X.

PowerA Fusion Pro 2 for Xbox review: A cheaper Elite Series 2 with compromises

PowerA's new Xbox Fusion Pro 2 controller is cheaper than an Elite Series 2, but for a reason.
Ratchet fires a huge weapon in Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart review: Another PS5 superhero spectacle

Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is another standout PS5 exclusive that takes full advantage of the system's power.
Biomutant

Biomutant review: A scrappy action RPG that’s loaded with creativity

Biomutant bites off more than it can chew, but makes up for it with inventive and colorful world building.
The PowerA Fusion Switch controller in its case.

PowerA Fusion for Nintendo Switch review: Elite Switch controller has trade-offs

The PowerA Fusion is a nifty alternative to Nintendo's Pro Switch controller, though it requires some key sacrifices.
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Resident Evil Village review: Franchise’s highs, lows crammed into one package

Resident Evil Village crams all of the franchise's strengths and weaknesses into an uneven, though intriguing package.
Returnal

Returnal review: The PS5 finally gets its must-play exclusive

The PS5's latest exclusive is a fast and furious shooter with the creative spirit of an indie game.
NieR Replicant

NieR Replicant upgrade review: Still flawed, but more engrossing than ever

NieR Replicant is a much-needed touch-up of the 2010 cult classic that comes with all the same strengths and weaknesses.
Lightning strikes the battlefield in Diablo 2: Resurrected.

Diablo II: Resurrected’s technical alpha showcases a faithful remaster of an aging classic

In an improvement over Blizzard's last remaster, the Diablo II: Resurrected technical alpha works a treat for franchise fans.
Outriders

Outriders review: Thrilling action makes up for a flat sci-fi story

Outriders brings the noise with excellent third-person shooting and satisfying space magic, but its sci-fi world underwhelms.
An iiRcade arcade cabinet standing against a brick wall.

iiRcade review: A high-quality home arcade system that’s still growing

The iiRcade brings the arcade experience home with a top-notch machine that's still growing its game library.
Balan Wonderworld

Balan Wonderworld review: I think to myself, what a blunder-full world

Balan Wonderworld is a colorful platformer that struggles to deliver fun platforming.
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Magic: Legends’ beta hides an enjoyable co-op adventure behind a sluggish start

Magic: Legends leans on the IP's roots to shake up the ARPG genre, but the pros are overwhelmed by the cons.
It Takes Two

It Takes Two review: Teamwork makes the dream work

It Takes Two is a delightful video game romantic comedy that's one part Nintendo, one part Pixar.
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Monster Hunter Rise review: A grand hunt that’s far from over

By weaving web-slinging into the action RPG, Monster Hunter Rise has the power to unite a divided fanbase.
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Bravely Default 2 review: Innovative combat can’t fully heal a generic RPG story

In trying to recapture what popularized the genre, Bravely Default 2 misunderstands why it fell out of favor.
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Project Triangle Strategy features promising tactics, but the story holds it back

Between solid strategy mechanics and a dutiful appreciation of the player's time, the core of Project Triangle Strategy is strong, but its story is not.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury review: A joyful celebration

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is a nearly perfect package for Nintendo Switch owners.
Phantom Thieves

Persona 5 Strikers review: Missing the spark

Persona 5 Strikers is as flashy as its predecessor, but lacks the interesting gameplay mechanics that made the original worth spending time with.
The Medium box art.

The Medium review: A horror game stuck between two worlds

The Medium tries to be both a modern psychological horror and retro throwback without quite nailing either.
Hitman 3 Dubai level.

Hitman 3 review: A satisfying conclusion to the trilogy

Hitman 3 takes Agent 47 to the series' best locations, playing into the games' strengths while offering new incentives to retry missions over and over again.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game — Complete Edition review: Double nostalgia

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition is a double dose of retro nostalgia, though its age shows.
Judy leans over a table in Cyberpunk 2077.

Cyberpunk 2077 post-patch review: A car crash of a game you can’t turn away from

There are great elements to Cyberpunk 2077, but the good is covered in a litany of issues, some that can be fixed and some that are baked into the game itself.
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World of Warcraft: Shadowlands review: Even in death, WoW can’t find itself

Even calling on a story element that saw World of Warcraft through the height of its popularity can't save it from a muddied focus and lack of innovation.
Immortals Fenyx Rising

Immortals Fenyx Rising review: 2020’s sleeper hit

It may not hit the organic exploration of Breath of the Wild, but Immortals makes up for its shortcomings with great design, a witty script, and solid combat.
Empire of Sin

Empire of Sin review: Crime pays in clever prohibition-era strategy game

Empire of Sin is a clever prohibition-era strategy game that perfectly blends its historical setting with its genre-melding gameplay.
Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S review: Impressive but not worth it in the long run

The Series S is initially an impressive piece of hardware for its price, but its limitations quickly become apparent. I can hardly recommend buying it.
Destiny 2 Beyond Light

Destiny 2: Beyond Light review: Icy expansions brings cool changes

Destiny 2: Beyond Light's weak story might not win over many new fans, but its new character abilities give the game a much needed refresh.
Godfall player in combat.

Godfall review: Repetitive gameplay hurts next-gen spectacle

Godfall offers up a lot of next-gen promise with its dazzling visuals, but its held back by repetitive game design.
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla review: One of the franchise’s best

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a great Assassin's Creed game, but what makes it good is also what makes it decidedly un-Assassin's Creed, for better of worse.
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Watch Dogs: Legion review: The reasons to skip it are legion

Despite Ubisoft's best open world to date, the main hook of recruiting anyone in the open world falls flat, and the PC version is particularly buggy.