Has there ever been a more helpful and lovable video game character than Esquie fromClair Obscur: Expedition 33? Or more accurately, has there ever been one who is so wonderfully full of Whee, Whoo, and wine? No, there never has, but that doesn’t mean there won’t or shouldn’t be one again. While cycling through mymemories of endearing Esquie quotesand tender moments, Esquie’s slow, calming voice and methodical cadence echo in my head like a drum....

Quick Links InPeak, climbing a mountain is only half the challenge; doing it with style is the real flex. Unlocking cosmetics adds personality to your perilous ascent. But this isn’t just about vanity: each outfit, hat, or unsettling eye mod comes tied to an in-game feat, turning your wardrobe into a wearable trophy case. Before you even step onto the mountain, you’ll want to pull out your passport and make your character truly yours....

TheYu-Gi-Oh! TCGis one of the most iconic card games to grow up with. Not only were there cards and toys for the game, but you also had a cool anime to introduce it. As Yugi goes to save his grandpa’s soul, he battles countless foes with their own gimmicks and monsters. Taking a trip back to the past with Time Wizard unlocks some hidden memories. Looking back, odds are you never played Yu-Gi-Oh!...

Tim CaincreatedFalloutin the 1990s, giving us one of the most popular series in the gaming industry at large. However, he has not shied away from sharing how this very muchwasn’t what was envisioned at the time, as the first Fallout game was considered a “B Tier” project at Interplay. So, how do you convince your coworkers to come and help you out of a game that seems much less likely to succeed than everything else the studio is working on?...

There are a lot of very popular gaming series out there, so it’s highly unlikely that you’ve experienced all of them. Therefore, there are bound to be plenty of series still on your ‘to play’ list. When checking them out, you will naturally be drawn to the first instalment. Yet, that isn’t always the best way to experience a series for the first time. Occasionally, you’re better off starting on the second or even third game in the series....

It’s the case with almost every console as soon as it launches, but theSwitch 2feels particularly light on games at the moment. Mario Kart World is great, but doesn’t feel like much when it is one of the only options you have. You’re going to want to move onto something new eventually while you’re waiting for more Switch 2 exclusives. As it stands, plenty of games have already gotten ports to the Switch 2, or gotten enhanced versions of previous games....

Summary Gears of War: Reloaded was announced earlier this week, adding another of Xbox’s biggest franchises to PlayStation systems.Xbox fans haven’t been taking the news well, as this furthers the narrative thatXboxis on the way out of the console game, and now a new reveal about the game’s physical version is making matters worse. Microsoft has been a bit shaky with its support for physical releases, with games likeForza Horizon 5andThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredbeing digital only, but it appears as thoughGears of War: Reloadedwill thankfully be getting physical versions....

Summary Grand Theft Auto 6excitement has hit fever pitch once again. Despite adisheartening but not wholly unexpected delayinto May 2026, Rockstardropped the game’s second trailer out of the blue, recouping any good will it may have lost because of the slip. As is so often the case, players have been combing through the trailer for any piece of information about the game they can find. In less than 48 hours, they’vefound a callback to the infamous 2022 leaks, have becomeobsessed with beer bubbles, spotted alink to another Rockstar franchise, and think they’ve figured out whoone of the game’s leading actors is....

Summary Hollow Knight: Silksongisone of the most anticipated video games of all time, owing in part to the quality of the original game Hollow Knight (for which it was originally designed as a DLC expansion), but mostly due to the nature of its development. Silksong has been delayed several times,no-showing at big showcases where its presence was heavily anticipated, andwaiting for the game has become a game in and of itself....

Summary After a long wait, HoYoverse has finally revealed a new game in the beloved Honkai series during the second anniversary concert ofHonkai: Star Rail. While the official name for the new game wasn’t revealed, the community might have already figured it out. Ever since the release ofGenshin Impact, HoYoverse has dominated the gacha genre of gaming by both updating its existing games with new content and releasing various new titles like Honkai: Star Rail andZenless Zone Zero, with the latter being their latest title released on June 15, 2025....

I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw the news that Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era will be published by Hooded Horse, rather than Ubisoft. As a longtime fan of the venerable strategy series, I’ve been cautiously optimistic about its revival with Iratus developer Unfrozen at the helm. Giving the project to Hooded Horse is a good sign, even if Ubi still holds the rights. After mourning Heroes’ presumptive death more than once, though, I can’t help but wonder if the game can be anything more than clutching at the shadows of the past....

Quick Links Episode Seven is one of the cooler chapters ofRaidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, with Raidou afflicted by the curse and seeking to rid both himself and the gods of this plague. To do so, though, you’ll need to hold your own against Hitokotonushi. This boss has not one but a staggering four different forms, each of them with their own affinities. Hopefully you’ve got a slew of powerful demons with good Magic stats for the Episode Seven boss battle in Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army – you’re going to need them in this fight....

Quick Links Hope Estheim is a main protagonist of Final Fantasy 13, and one of the many named characters inMagic: The Gathering’scrossover set with Final Fantasy. Hope is one of the party’s main magic users and healers, translating to Hope’s lifelink and effect that pairs with lifegain. As a Commander deck, Hope Estheim has a hybrid theme of mill and lifegain. All lifegain turns into extra mill, with plenty of powerful mill cards available in Azorius (white/blue) colors....