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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Metacritic removed a Resident Evil Requiem review from Videogamer after readers exposed the byline as a fake AI journalist with an AI-generated profile image; Kotaku reports staff upheaval at Videogamer and a shift to AI content under owner Clickout. Metacritic later warned that AI-generated reviews are banned and will be removed, noting other AI-linked pieces (including a Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen review) have also been pulled as part of a broader review of credibility and quality control in gaming journalism.