Gears of War: E-Day Review — Battle Victories, No War Won
A tale of battle, wherein heroes fight a monstrous foe amid ruined cities, yet the tale's middle sags and tires the soul.
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Gears of War: E-Day review — a tight, satisfying shooter marred by a disastrous release day
A tale of a great game arriving amid tumult, wherein Marcus Fenix and his comrades wage war upon the Locust Horde.
Wild Hunt Remaster Review: Combat Cuts Float, Geralt Flies, and Roach Passes Through Trees
A free remaster transforms combat, movement, skills, and graphics in The Witcher 3, delivering the sharpest version yet.
Two Life-Sim Games I’ve Been Waiting For Both Came Out Within Days of Each Other
Two life-sim games launched back to back, and one writer can't decide which noodle bar or wizard school to spend her nights on.
Late For Every Class In Glimmerwick, But The Farming And Music Are Worth It
A witch school sim where magic is music, curses linger, and the ferry won't run until you bring a blueberry pastry.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Puts Players To Sleep Between Boss Fights
A tale of fortune's weave wherein battles few and far between grow weary upon the soul, though beauty and wonder still abide.
Minecraft Dungeons II Turns Loot Runs Into A Real Adventure, Not Just A Side Quest
Minecraft Dungeons II expands with a sprawling world, four-piece armor, and a new pink realm called The Sift.
Control’s New Manhattan Setting Feels Like a Slog After the First Game’s Tight Office Building
Control Resonant's Manhattan is a pale imitation of the original's unforgettable office building, a slog through empty streets.
Game That Made Its Name Digging Holes Announces a Follow-Up
A sequel to the beloved digging hole game arrives on the beach with water balloons and multiplayer support.
Wardogs Early Access Review: Gig Workers Wage War Against A Dystopian Employer
A shooter wherein cash is weapon, medic may revive thee for gold, and three armies contend for dominion.
Fire Emblem’s New Villain Takes a Tired Trope and Makes It Terrifying Again
A tyrant rises from slumber, consumes a million souls, and falls at last beneath a single blow—a tale of dread and triumph.
Embark Should Have Added a PvE Mode to Arc Raiders Years Ago
A raider remembers Arc Raiders' early days of cooperative hilarity and pleads for a PvE mode that could preserve its best moments.