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Best Metroidvania Games to Play in 2026
The Metroidvania genre has exploded over the last decade to the point where there are genuinely too many good ones to play. That's a wonderful problem to have, but it also means you need some guida...
The Best JRPGs to Play in 2026
We're in something of a golden age for JRPGs right now, and I don't say that lightly. I've been playing these games since renting Final Fantasy IV from Blockbuster in the early '90s, and the genre ...
Best Steam Deck Games 2026: What to Play Right Now
The Steam Deck has been out long enough now that the honeymoon phase is over and we can talk honestly about what works on this thing. After two years of testing games on it, the library of genuinel...
Best Cozy Games to Play in Spring 2026: Your Relaxation Backlog
Spring has this way of making you want to slow everything down. The evenings stretch longer, the weather softens, and after the kids finally crash for the night, you get that precious window of qui...
How to Actually Finish Your Gaming Backlog in 2026
You have 247 games in your Steam library. You've finished maybe 30 of them.
God of War Trilogy Remake and Sons of Sparta: Everything We Know
Sony dropped two bombshells at their recent showcase, and both of them hit me right in the nostalgia. A full remake of the original Greek trilogy and a brand-new game called Sons of Sparta.
Avowed Anniversary Update: Everything New and Why Now Is the Best Time to Play
Avowed launched on February 18, 2025, and the reception was complicated. Obsidian Entertainment's first-person RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity universe arrived to solid but not spectacular revie...
John Wick Video Game Announced: Everything We Know So Far
Lionsgate and Bithell Games gave us John Wick Hex back in 2019. It was a timeline-based strategy game.
Nintendo Switch 2 Games 2026: Complete Launch Window Guide
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been sitting in our living room since June 2025, and if your household is anything like mine, it's become the undisputed champion of family game night. Eight months later,...
Legacy of Kain Returns: Defiance Remastered and New 2D Game Announced
The Legacy of Kain franchise is coming back from the dead, and for once, that sentence isn't a vampire pun. Crystal Dynamics and the newly involved Psyonix-adjacent studio handling the remaster hav...
Steam Next Fest February 2026: 10 Demos Worth Your Time
Steam Next Fest just wrapped up, and my demo folder looks like a crime scene. I played over 40 demos across the week, lost track of time more than once, and emerged with a short list of games that ...
PS Plus March 2026: Monster Hunter Rise Headlines a Surprisingly Strong Lineup
PlayStation Plus monthly lineups have been inconsistent lately. Some months feel like Sony raided the clearance bin, while others deliver genuine value that justifies the subscription.