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Hogwarts Legacy Teased But is Missing a Crucial Piece of Immersion
Hogwarts Legacy's sequel can hone in on nostalgia-bearing world-building further by taking players aboard a classic part of the Hogwarts experience.
God of War Had an Easy Out for Kratos, But That Ship Has Sailed
God of War seems like a franchise tethered from its inseparable protagonist, and it's now lost its most opportune time to shelve him.
Fort Solis Should’ve Filled a Hole in July Left by Immortals of Aveum’s Delay
Fort Solis is boldly following Immortals of Aveum's delay into an oversaturated August, leaving July wide open as a missed window of opportunity.
The Callisto Protocol Couldn’t Walk Back Its Season Pass, But Should’ve Made Story DLC Free
The Callisto Protocol's fanbase has likely dwindled since its poorly received launch, and paid story DLC may not be the way to earn them back.
The Best War Games Recap for 06/19/23 – 06/25/23
Final Fantasy 16 impresses fans with stylish combat, a Nintendo Direct arrives with big news for Mario fans, and more in this week's The Best War Games recap.
Alan Wake 2’s Lack of Gameplay Shown at Summer Game Fest Could Be Concerning
Alan Wake 2 came to Summer Game Fest with a short gameplay trailer, but it arguably didn't do enough to sell itself as a survival-horror sequel.
The Best War Games Recap for 06/12/23 – 06/18/23
Star Wars Outlaws looks like an impressive open-world take, The Callisto Protocol nears its finish line, and more in this week's The Best War Games recap.
Respawn’s Star Wars FPS Might Be Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Star Wars' market for iconic protagonists is fairly niche nowadays and Respawn's upcoming FPS might have its work cut out for it in that regard.
Why Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Miles Morales Will Likely Be a Stealth-Oriented Protagonist
Peter Parker may become a brute brawler with the symbiote in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, leaving Miles Morales to take a less offensive approach in combat.
One Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Detail Might Mean a Classic Villain Won’t Be Returning
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 features a peculiarly designed hunter drone that could spell the end of one classic villain's reprisals in the franchise.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Might Be Taking a Page Out of Marvel’s Avengers’ Opening
If Metropolis' city-wide decorations are any proof, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League might have a similar introduction to Marvel's Avengers.
What Rocksteady’s Deadshot Can Learn from NetherRealm’s Injustice
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Deadshot can stand out a bit more uniquely by drawing inspiration from his Injustice 2 counterpart.
Blasphemous 2 May Have Timed Its Release Date Poorly
Blasphemous 2 was previously scheduled for a late summer release, and its official launch date now pits it directly against a big heavy hitter.
The Best War Games Recap for 06/05/23 – 06/11/23
Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, and the Starfield Direct all make a packed house and more in this week's The Best War Games recap.
Armored Core 6 Will Be a Refreshing Change of Pace Amid an Abundance of Soulslikes
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon may not be anything like FromSoftware's latest games, but that is perhaps the best choice for it moving forward.
Star Wars: KOTOR Remake Has an Obvious New Game Plus Cosmetic It Could Reward
Star Wars' KOTOR remake has an iconic gear piece it needs to reprise, and gifting it as a New Game Plus unlock could be the most satisfying way.
Alan Wake 2’s Gameplay Trailer Has a Lot of Heavy Lifting to Do
Alan Wake 2 will have a gameplay trailer air this week and needs to show that its distinctive flair has only embellished its new genre inspirations.
Mortal Kombat 1’s Leak Makes an Argument for More Mature-Rated DCU Content
If Mortal Kombat 1 features one particular character after all, then the connected universe they come from could provide a wealth of content, too.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Could Be the Heyday Konami Needs Following Silent Hill
Konami's recent record of apparent priorities hasn't been largely in fans' favor but its beloved franchise revivals will hopefully quell that concern.
Marvel’s Wolverine Could Have Had an Engaging Mechanic with Bone Claws
Marvel's Wolverine's titular character will have his iconic adamantium-laced claws, but bare bone claws could have been much more interesting.