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Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred key art with Mephisto emerging from a hellish portal

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Review: Mephisto's Masterpiece

Blizzard's second expansion brings the Paladin, the Warlock, the island of Skovos, and a complete skill-tree overhaul that transforms Diablo IV into the game it always should have been.

Dec 30, 2025

Counter-Strike 2 key art with CT and T side operatives facing off

FPS

Counter-Strike 2 Review: King of Tactical Shooters

Two and a half years after launch, Counter-Strike 2 remains the gold standard for competitive FPS – even if Valve's controversial 2026 changes and persistent cheating problem keep it from perfection.

Dec 28, 2025

Simulation

Roblox Review: The Platform That Ate Gaming

With 380 million monthly active users and 10 billion hours played each month, Roblox in 2026 is less a game and more a parallel universe – one that's equal parts brilliant and troubled.

Dec 27, 2025

Minecraft key art with Steve and Alex in a richly detailed blocky world

Adventure

Minecraft (2026) Review: Eternal and Evolving

Mojang's game drop strategy delivers smaller, more frequent updates that keep Minecraft feeling fresh. Tiny Takeover, Vibrant Visuals, and smarter redstone make 2026 the best time to return.

Dec 23, 2025

Fortnite 2026 key art showing characters in the latest seasonal battle royale island

FPS

Fortnite (2026) Review: Still the King of Battle Royale

Nine years in, Fortnite remains the most consistently updated live-service game in existence. Chapter 7 brings radical changes to landing mechanics and Battle Pass progression, for better and worse.

Dec 21, 2025

Saros key art showing a lone warrior against a cosmic alien threat

Action

Saros Review: Housemarque's Magnum Opus

The Returnal developers deliver a PS5 exclusive that perfects the loop-based action formula with permanent progression, absorbing combat, and a hauntingly beautiful alien world.

Dec 20, 2025

Mario Tennis Fever key art with Mario and friends on a vibrant tennis court

Sports

Mario Tennis Fever Review: A Fun but Flawed Ace

Nintendo's Switch 2 showcase delivers addictive tennis with the new Fever Racket system and 38 characters, but a shallow Adventure Mode and inconsistent depth hold it back from greatness.

Dec 17, 2025

Resident Evil Requiem key art with protagonist in a dark infected city

Horror

Resident Evil Requiem Review: Capcom's Finest Horror

The ninth mainline Resident Evil splits its DNA between Grace's nerve-shredding survival horror and Leon's explosive action, creating a 30th anniversary celebration that ranks among the series' best.

Dec 13, 2025

Hades II key art showing Melinoë the witch in the underworld

RPG

Hades II Review: The Witch Queen Reigns

Supergiant Games delivers a roguelike sequel that somehow surpasses the original with deeper combat, a staggering volume of dialogue, and Melinoe's unforgettable journey against Chronos.

Dec 10, 2025

Starfield key art showing astronaut standing on an alien planet

RPG

Starfield PS5 Review: Better Late Than Never

Bethesda's space RPG finally lands on PlayStation with DualSense features, the massive Free Lanes overhaul, and Terran Armada DLC. A flawed gem that shines brighter than it did at launch.

Dec 10, 2025

Pragmata key art showing astronaut and child in a neon-lit dystopian city

Action

Pragmata Review: Capcom's Bold Sci-Fi Gamble

Capcom's long-awaited new IP blends third-person shooting with inventive hacking mechanics across a visually stunning lunar setting. A confident debut that stumbles only in its pacing.

Dec 7, 2025