Forza Horizon 5 review: Buckle up and enjoy the ride
Forza Horizon 5 makes the most of next-gen tech with another spectacular, though formulaic racing adventure.
Riders Republic review: Finally, real freedom in an open-world game
Riders Republic breathes new life into an exhausting open-world structure by focusing on fun and freedom.
Mario Party Superstars review: The do-over fans deserve
Mario Party Superstars does the multiplayer series justice, thanks to a more curated experience and fewer gimmicks.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy review: Mass Effect meets Spaceballs
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a creative and comedic spin on Mass Effect with some rough edges.
New World review: A gorgeous mountain with nothing on top
New World brings a lot of fresh ideas to the table, but its lacking a real endgame at the moment.
Back 4 Blood review: It’s dangerous to go alone, so take some friends
Back 4 Blood offers a fantastic co-op experience, just as long as you're killing zombies with people you know.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl review: A fighter with its eggs in one basket
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a promising new platform fighter with great combat. However, it's lacking in other areas.
Far Cry 6 review: Less predictable and more political
Far Cry 6 is an outstanding game thanks to its mechanics and missions, and it does not hide its evident political themes.
Metroid Dread review: The queen is back, all hail the queen
Metroid Dread mixes Alien and David Cronenberg films to create Nintendo's creepiest game to date.
Nintendo Switch OLED review: An upgrade’s an upgrade
The Nintendo Switch OLED might not be the upgrade players wanted, but its still a better console than the original Switch.
Diablo II: Resurrected review: The path to Hell is paved with gold
Diablo II: Resurrected is a shining example of what a remaster of a legendary game from years past can be.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania review: It won’t quite make you go ape
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania brings together a variety of stages from series history, but can't stick the landing.
Hot Wheels Unleashed review: Banking hard on nostalgia
Hot Wheels Unleashed is a gorgeous-looking game that expects the Hot Wheels brand and player's nostalgia to carry it.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits review: A legendary adventure
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is the defining console exclusive of the PS5's first year.
Lost Judgment review: Yakuza spin-off loses the plot
Lost Judgment sharpens traditional Yakuza gameplay with faster combat, though its story is a moral mess.
Skatebird review: It’s no Tony Hawk, but it features tiny hawks
Skatebird isn't the best skating game out there, but it's by far the funniest.
WarioWare: Get It Together! review: absurdly addictive, weirdly tame
WarioWare: Get It Together! is an enjoyable collection of absurd microgames, but missed opportunities dampen its party potential.
Deathloop review: Live, die, repeat, and look good doing it
Deathloop is another strong (timed) exclusive for PS5 owners, offering up creative genre-bending gameplay and an impeccable style.
Lost in Random review: Don’t be fooled by this Soulslike’s delightful exterior
Lost in Random's gorgeous art and inventive characters drew us in, but was the combat enough to keep us playing?
Life is Strange: True Colors review: An emotional triumph
Life is Strange: True Colors is deeply emotional and relatable, despite its pacing issues and sometimes cringeworthy dialogue.
Tales of Arise review: Another step toward the future of JRPGs
Tales of Arise is Bandai Namco's newest entry in the flagship JRPG series and one of its best as well.
No More Heroes 3 review: Fewer heroes and more fun!
No More Heroes 3 is another amazing title from Suda51, and is highly recommended for fans of action, fun writing, and unique experiences.
Psychonauts 2 review: Empathy and creativity go hand in hand
Psychonauts 2 doubles down on what made the 2005 cult classic so beloved, piling on the creativity.
12 Minutes review: Watching the same show, over and over and over
12 Minutes offers a wonderful cinematic experience, but doesn't always respect players' time.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Siege of Paris review: Everything is the same
Assassin's Creed Valhalla's latest expansion adds more of the same, and in this case, that just means more bloat.
Turtle Beach Xbox Recon controller review: Game audio mixing made easy
Turtle Beach's Xbox Recon controller sets a new bar for third-party controllers with a commitment to game audio.
Pokémon Unite review: Not quite a slam dunk for Switch owners
Pokémon Unite is a fun multiplayer game, but bogged down by some odd design choices.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles review: No objections!
The Great Ace Attorney lives up to its name thanks to great new mechanics and characters.
Death’s Door review: Bringing life to a dark, dead world
Death's Door goes above and beyond expectations, providing an experience that surpasses almost every other this year.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin review: A less intimidating hunt
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a perfect Monster Hunter game for players who find the series overwhelming.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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