We went hands-on with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined in Square Enix’s Tokyo offices to learn about this inviting makeover, its design ethos, and why now is the time to remake this classic (again).
After mostly hiding in the shadows in recent years, ninjas stepped into a starring role in 2025 with five huge, critically acclaimed releases. We asked those responsible for creating them why ninjas are having such a big year.
Both the dialogue and gameplay sometimes grated on me, but there are a number of impressive moments and the occasional strong joke that surprised me and made me laugh.
Age of Imprisonment offers myriad improvements across the board mechanically and visually, but my favorite element is that it treats Tears of the Kingdom’s story with respect.
Dispatch delivers one of the most compelling interactive dramas in years, an adult animated superhero story with the emotional punch of prestige television and a script that truly shines.
Death Stranding 2 is a game with faults and annoyances, but it also makes big, expensive swings and is trying to establish its own unique genre, often successfully.
This wild Metroidvania reimagining of Pac-Man and other Namco properties may not have bowled us over in gameplay, but its premise may be more than enough to carry the adventure.
After Remedy issued a substantial update to the progression system in FBC: Firebreak, we're delaying our review to spend some time with the new version of the game.