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Freedom Wars Remastered is the perfect Monster Hunter Wilds warm-up

This January is the calm before the storm. There aren’t a ton of major new video game releases coming this month, save for Dynasty Warriors: Origins, but February is going to be a stacked month for games. It’ll give us Civilization VII, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Avowed, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Monster Hunter Wilds. January, on the other hand, is filled with remasters and PC ports. Some of those games feel like perfect primers for February’s games. Case in point: Freedom Wars Remastered.

PS5 Pro review: The most powerful console ever made, but its high price limits its appeal

The PS5 Pro is an upgraded version of Sony's popular PS5 gaming console. Rather than being a completely new system, the Pro is considered a "mid-generation" refresh. This means it plays all the same games as the PlayStation 5 but with enhanced graphical capabilities. So, while developers aren't creating any new games exclusively for the Pro, they are taking advantage of its beefier hardware to enable better performance on many popular PS5 titles.

Inside Pac-Man's Gritty New Redesign

There are very few gaming gaming characters as instantly recognizable across all of popular culture as Mario or Sonic the Hedgehog, but Bandai Namco’s Pac-Man is one of them. The yellow fruit-eating circle’s iconic “waka-waka” eating soundbite is one of the most recognizable sounds in gaming. Debuting in 1980 in arcades (a full year ahead of Mario himself), Pac-Man is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2025, although he’s sporting a very different look.

2024’s most underrated game turned me into a cheater

If there’s any video game genre that’s had as massive of an impact as the “soulslike” genre, it’s the roguelike genre. The gameplay loop of battling through procedurally generated dungeons, dying, and then starting over has such an engaging system that’s withstood the test of time. In 2024, there’s been plenty of fantastic roguelike games such as Hades 2, Balatro, and The Rogue Prince of Persia.

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake review: An authentic return

Early on in the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, I encountered a boss battle so frustratingly difficult that I just wanted to throw my Nintendo Switch at the wall. I was fighting against a group of hoodlums and its head honcho, and had to sit back as they devastated my party with hard-hitting attacks. I eventually won that battle by pure endurance and using up all of my healing items. I left feeling accomplished as a reward for my perseverance, like a true hero.

‘Life is Strange: Double Exposure’ review: A worthy return for its original protagonist

Life is Strange: Double Exposure is the latest entry in the Life is Strange series — a direct follow-up to the original game that came out in 2015.

The game expertly showcases the original protagonist, Max, and her personal growth, while introducing a likable cast of new supporting characters. The story starts off incredibly strong, but the pacing feels rushed towards the end and the conclusion may not satisfy some players. Additionally, the gameplay mechanics feel a bit underwhelming.

An All-Time Cast Makes Dragon Age: The Veilguard Stand Out

It’s rare that I’d stop in my tracks to hear NPC characters chat with each other. But that’s what Dragon Age: The Veilguard made me do. I loved hearing the banter between the Elven Veil Jumper Bellara Lutare and necromancer Emmrich Volkarin about their interest in magic as I just casually ran around an area trying to solve a light puzzle to unlock a door.

The Veilguard has the best cast in the series so far, and that’s what kept my attention to the very end. While its action-oriented combat feels like a step back in some aspects from previous games, it’s still fun to play. And its presentation and visuals make it an incredibly smooth ride from start to finish.
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