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Far Cry 6 has a lot of problems, but making you a frequent dog murderer, by necessity, is definitely up there
The glossy re-build of the 1990 classic loses touch with the melancholy heart of the original game
From Software's masterpiece has the same obscure vibes as an enigmatic indie game
Sega's latest Yakuza spin-off is frustrating and fun and boring and ridiculously over-the-top, just like life
The fourth major Life Is Strange story is heavier, and smarter, than it might initially seem
Double Fine’s sequel to the 2005 original is wonderful, sometimes in spite of itself
Despite a high-profile cast that includes James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe, Annapurna Interactive’s new…
Normcore simulator games are all the rage, but this one might just be too realistic
Modern Storytelling's story of sin and exploration, adapted from a Skyrim mod of the same name, is one of the best…
Pokémon Unite offers many kid-friendly refinements on MOBA dogma, but the hoops it implements before you can talk to…
Capcom’s Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a worthy prequel to the Phoenix Wright games, including its handling of…
The Witcher: Monster Slayer takes the basic Pokémon Go mechanics and tries to give them a more brutal spin
FuturLab's popular thing-washing simulator is a relief in stressful and dirty times
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Mario Golf: Super Rush improves the classic golf formula by finally letting you race your opponents
After a slow start, Bandai Namco Studios’ new action-RPG offers some high-energy anime action
It’s not easy being unmoved by the widely regarded Greatest Game Of All Time
Wadjet Eye and Wormwood Studios' new graphic adventure is horrifying, hellish—and thoughtful
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