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gaming9 days ago•4 min saved

FH6 Emerges as 2026’s Best-Reviewed Game So Far, Boosting Xbox Momentum

Metacritic’s midyear roundup shows Forza Horizon 6 as the best-rated game of 2026 so far across platforms, though the score can shift due to how MC aggregates by the platform with the most reviews. In the multiplatform list FH6 leads at 92, but on the Xbox-only chart Hades 2 is first at 95 with FH6 and Mixtape tied at 92, highlighting quirks in the scoring method even as Xbox enjoys a strong first‑party year ahead of GTA 6’s release.

via Pure Xbox|

#forza-horizon-6 #gaming #metacritic

gaming1 month ago•9 min saved

GTA-Inspired Samson Crashes Hype With Patchy PC Reviews

Samson, the GTA-inspired open-world title from Liquid Swords, just released on Steam to generally unfavourable reviews (Metacritic 48) due to jank, buggy missions, and a repetitive melee system. While some hope patches will fix the issues and a PS5 port could arrive later, the current buzz is dampened and console potential remains uncertain.

via Push Square|

#gaming #gta-like #metacritic

technology1 month ago•14 min saved

Crimson Desert Tops User Reviews, Edging Pokopia on Metacritic

Crimson Desert has surged in Metacritic's user reviews, becoming the second-highest-rated 2026 game with an 8.8 user score and nearly matching top competitor Resident Evil Requiem, while Pokémon Pokopia sits at 8.5; but Pokopia still leads the Metascore at 89, with Crimson Desert's PC metascore at 77, signaling a competitive year ahead in gaming.

via TechPowerUp|

#crimson-desert #gaming-industry #metacritic

technology2 months ago•18 min saved

Switch 2 Edition Sparks Mixed Mario Reviews

Critics are split on Super Mario Bros. Wonder — Nintendo’s Switch 2 Edition adds Bellabel Park and new multiplayer content, which some outlets praise for expanding the package, while others argue the additions feel incremental. Metacritic sits around 86 from about 41 reviews, with outlets ranging from Metro’s 10/10 to Nintendo Life’s more modest take. The piece notes the upgrade is likely most appealing to Wonder fans or households with multiplayer play, and invites readers to weigh whether the upgrade is worth the price.

via Nintendo Life|

#bellabel-park #metacritic #reviews

technology2 months ago•17 min saved

Nintendo Climbs to 12th in Metacritic Publisher Rankings, But Misses Top 10

Metacritic’s 16th Game Publisher Rankings for 2025 place Nintendo at 12th, up from 22nd in 2024, aided by releasing 18 games in 2025 and several high-scoring titles; however, two Switch 2 exclusives—Welcome Tour and Drag x Drive—dragged the average down to 77. Square Enix tops the list, Sega slips to seventh, and Capcom remains in the top three, with Nintendo benefiting from its Switch 2 lineup (e.g., Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Tears of the Kingdom on Switch 2) while not counting mobile games.

via Nintendo Life|

#game-publisher-rankings #metacritic #nintendo

news2 months ago•13 min saved

Crimson Desert Reviews Spark Pearl Abyss Stock Slide

Pearl Abyss’s stock fell about 30% after Crimson Desert reviews went live, with Metacritic at 78 and OpenCritic around 80. The company had previously seen a surge when the game went gold in January, but middling reception prompted a selloff as investors weigh potential sales against hype. With the Steam release looming, traders are awaiting exact sales numbers to gauge the game’s financial impact.

via Kotaku|

#crimson-desert #metacritic #news

business2 months ago•1 min saved

Crimson Desert Reviews Trigger Major Selloff at Pearl Abyss

Pearl Abyss’s stock plunged about 29.8% in a day, from ₩65,600 to ₩46,000, after Crimson Desert’s first reviews landed. Metacritic sits at 78 (generally favorable), suggesting investors expected a stronger reception despite the hype. The game remains a top seller on Steam and is performing well in early US PlayStation sales, while Sony confirmed Crimson Desert will support the new PS5 Pro PSSR (FSR4) this month.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#business #crimson-desert #metacritic

business2 months ago•31 min saved

Crimson Desert Review Fallout Knocks Pearl Abyss Stock

Pearl Abyss’s stock fell roughly 29% in a single session after Crimson Desert’s reviews surfaced, with Metacritic scoring the game at 78—well below the internally expected 90—sparking investor selling; Insider Gaming’s own review gave the title a 7/10, praising its world and battles but warning of unfocused systems and narrative issues as launch approaches.

via Insider Gaming|

#business #crimson-desert #investors

business2 months ago•7 min saved

Crimson Desert reviews underwhelm, sending Pearl Abyss stock lower

Pearl Abyss’s stock tumbled nearly 30% after Crimson Desert’s reviews arrived and fell short of market expectations (Metacritic 78, OpenCritic 80 vs forecasts in the mid-to-high 80s). While the game drew praise for visuals and combat, critics cited a weak story, unresponsive controls, and a clunky interface, triggering investor disappointment despite early hype and strong Steam wishlist momentum.

via Eurogamer|

#business #crimson-desert #eurogamer

gaming2 months ago•13 min saved

GreedFall 2 PS5 Reviews Signal a Tepid Start for the RPG Sequel

Early PS5 reviews for GreedFall 2: The Dying World place the sequel on a middling footing, averaging 65 on Metacritic from six outlets and noting a notably slow prologue and pacing issues, though critics praise its old‑school RPG vibe, characters, and world-building, with some suggesting the game could improve after its EA period.

via Push Square|

#gaming #greedfall-2 #metacritic

technology2 months ago•18 min saved

Bungie Delays Marathon Reviews as Steam Debut Stumbles Under 100K

Bungie reportedly asked outlets to postpone Marathon reviews until after its official release, following a sub-100,000 Steam player count at launch. While early impressions praise gunplay, critics flag UI issues and a cautious outlook as post-launch content in March could shift the game's reception.

via Notebookcheck|

#bungie #embargo #marathon

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Pokémon Pokopia Ties Metacritic Peak, Reaching the Top Alongside Pokémon Y

Pokémon Pokopia has tied Pokémon Y on Metacritic as the highest-rated Pokémon game at 88, a milestone celebrated by outlets like Nintendo Life which praised Pokopia as a fresh, charming life-sim; the rest of the top contenders note HeartGold/SoulSilver at 87, and the article hints at a 2027 Switch 2 title Winds & Waves, signaling continued momentum for the series.

via Nintendo Life|

#3ds #metacritic #pokemon

gaming2 months ago•8 min saved

Resident Evil Requiem Tops Metacritic User Scores, Fueling Nostalgia vs. Progress Debate

Resident Evil Requiem surged to the top of Metacritic's all-time Best Games by User Score with a 9.5, briefly edging out fan-favorites Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Cory in the House before Clair Obscur reclaimed the lead; the accolade underlines strong player enthusiasm for Capcom's horror entry, which is also performing well on Steam and has a Nintendo Switch 2 version in the mix.

via Eurogamer|

#clair-obscur-expedition-33 #cory-in-the-house #gaming

games2 months ago•13 min saved

Pokémon Pokopia Debuts as Metacritic’s Highest-Rated Pokémon Game

Pokémon Pokopia has surged to Metacritic’s top spot for Pokémon games with an 89 score, edging Pokémon Y at 88, and driving early praise for the Animal Crossing–style life sim co-developed by Omega Force and Game Freak. While reviews continue to arrive and could shift scores, Pokopia is currently Metacritic’s highest-rated Pokémon title, with OpenCritic data also showing strong critics-recommendation percentages.

via Kotaku|

#animal-crossing #games #life-sim

technology2 months ago•37 min saved

Metacritic cracks down on AI reviews, bans outlets

Metacritic removed AI-generated reviews for Resident Evil Requiem and warned it will ban outlets that publish or host AI-created reviews, signaling a hard crackdown on bot-authored content on the platform.

via Forbes|

#ai #metacritic #outlets