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games2 days ago•19 min saved

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Review: A Harsh, Rewarding Return to the Franchise

Capcom’s Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion, released October 9, 2026, delivers a substantial new snowy region called Norgan that revitalizes the base game. While the 12 new dungeons in the original map are trivial for experienced players, the new area offers a challenging, story-driven campaign with fresh mechanics and a compelling narrative. The expansion successfully reintroduces the series’ signature friction, particularly regarding travel and resource management, making it a standout late-game addition for fans of the series.

via Kotaku|

#capcom #dlc #dragons-dogma-2

gaming4 days ago•3 min saved

Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 Launches on Switch 2, but Performance Issues Persist

Square Enix releases the Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 8, 2026. While the older titles in the bundle perform well, Kingdom Hearts III and 0.2 Birth by Sleep suffer from variable frame rates and lack of 120fps support, leading to mixed recommendations.

via RPG Site|

#gaming #kingdom-hearts #nintendo-switch-2

gaming5 days ago•2 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Delivers Peak Combat but Stumbles on Repetitive Design

Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel set 14 years before the original, launches with strong critical praise for its combat mechanics but faces criticism for repetitive level design. The game features a squad of four soldiers fighting the Locust Horde during the initial alien invasion. While combat is described as the best in the series, the open-world structure is criticized for forcing players to backtrack and repeat areas. The title is available on Xbox and PC, with a full release on October 6, 2026.

via The Guardian|

#gaming #gears-of-war-e-day #prequel

gaming9 days ago•2 min saved

Ace Combat 8 Launches to Acclaim, but Licensing Issues and Hardware Demands Spark Controversy

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launched on October 2, 2026, receiving critical praise for its cinematic storytelling and aerial combat mechanics. However, the release was marred by controversy over the bundled re-release of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, which cannot be sold separately due to expiring fighter jet licenses. Additionally, two new PS5 flight sticks launched this week, and PC players faced performance challenges.

via The Guardian|

#ace-combat-8 #bandai-namco #gaming

gaming13 days ago•32 min saved

Control Resonant's Hidden Romance and Combat Struggles

Control Resonant, the sequel to 2019's Control, launched on September 24, 2026, featuring a new protagonist, Dylan Faden, in a reality-warped Manhattan. While the game's narrative and world-building are praised, early reception highlighted significant combat balance issues, prompting a day-one hotfix. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Mac, with cloud gaming support via GeForce NOW.

via The Verge|

#control-resonant #dylan-faden #gaming

gaming14 days ago•4 min saved

Silent Hill: Townfall Transplants Horror to a Fictional Scottish Island

Silent Hill: Townfall, released on September 24, 2026, marks the first time the iconic horror franchise is set in the UK. Developed by Glasgow-based studio Screen Burn, the game takes place on the fictional Scottish island of St Amelia, inspired by the East Neuk of Fife. Players control Simon Ordell, an American man with amnesia, navigating a fog-shrouded town in 1996. The game emphasizes stealth and atmospheric dread over combat, utilizing a handheld CRT device to detect monsters. Critics praise its authentic 1990s British setting and psychological themes, though some note uneven difficulty spikes and obtuse puzzles.

via BBC|

#gaming #konami #screen-burn

games14 days ago•14 min saved

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Earns Praise for Cinematic Storytelling and Tactical Cloud Mechanics

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the first mainline entry in seven years, launches October 2, 2026. Critics praise its new first-person narrative sequences and 'Cloudly' weather engine, though some note pacing issues in cutscenes. The game features 30+ aircraft and a massive multiplayer mode.

via Kotaku|

#ace-combat-8 #bandai-namco #flight-simulators

technology7 months ago•27 min saved

Cameras, Cards, and Comebacks: A Four-Game Look at Modern Classics

A quartet of reviews surveys four modern takes on beloved games: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly’s PS5 remake is terrifying and faithful to its themes but suffers from slower pacing and framerate issues; The Yellow House is a solid card‑shedding game with clever color mechanics but limited replay value; Scott Pilgrim EX delivers fluid, stylish beat‑’em‑ups with satisfying combat and RPG upgrades, though its open world can feel hollow; Resident Evil Requiem blends Grace Ashcroft’s methodical puzzle-solving with Leon Kennedy’s action, starting strong but leaning on nostalgia in the second half.

via AV Club|

#crimson-butterfly #fatal-frame-ii #horror-games

gaming8 months ago•6 min saved

Larian CEO calls for kinder critique and a reviewer scorecard

Larian CEO Swen Vincke urged critics to keep reviews critical without being personal or hurtful and suggested a Metacritic-style scoring system for reviewers to encourage restraint and protect sensitive creators. He emphasized respect for developers, acknowledged the value of thoughtful critique, and noted existing evaluation ideas like Rock Paper Shotgun’s TrustPilot page, while warning that toxic online dynamics can harm the industry and its talent.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#critic-ethics #gaming #larian-studios

video-games2 years ago•3 min saved

"Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - User Reviews Split from Critics, Batman's Return Hinted"

User reviews for "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" are notably positive across platforms, despite poor critical reception and sales. The game has received high ratings on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox, but a lower score on Metacritic. This disparity between user and critic reviews is unusual, with players expressing satisfaction while critics remain critical. The game's live service model and potential for sustained player base growth are in question despite positive user feedback.

via Forbes|

#critical-reception #player-satisfaction #rocksteady

video-games2 years ago•3 min saved

"Comparing Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League to Batman Arkham: Similarities and Differences"

Rocksteady's upcoming game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, has no early reviews due to the servers not being turned on until the actual release date, leading to speculation and criticism. The lack of communication and potential concerns about the game's reception have raised questions about the handling of the pre-launch marketing campaign, leaving many in the dark about the game's quality ahead of its release.

via Forbes|

#early-access #pre-launch-marketing #rocksteady