GTA VI: Everything We Know About Rockstar's Next Epic
2025.01.20
GUIDE
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree — Complete Boss Guide
2024.07.01
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REVIEW
Baldur's Gate 3 — The RPG That Redefined What's Possible
Larian Studios didn't just make the best RPG in years — they fundamentally raised the bar for the entire genre.
02
REVIEW
Hades II — Supergiant's Sequel Surpasses the Original
Even in Early Access, Hades II makes a compelling case for being the greatest roguelike ever made.
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FEATURE
AI & Game Development: The Revolution That's Already Here
Artificial intelligence is reshaping every layer of how games are made, distributed and experienced.
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NEW GAME
Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom's most ambitious entry yet — a living, breathing ecosystem where storms reshape the hunt. Available Feb 28, 2025.
PC / PS5 / Xbox→
NEW GAME
Grand Theft Auto VI
Rockstar returns to Vice City with the most ambitious open world ever constructed and the series' first female lead protagonist.
PS5 / Xbox Series→
DLC
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
FromSoftware's enormous DLC expansion delivers more content and creativity than most full-priced games.
PC / PS5 / Xbox→
EARLY ACCESS
Hades II
Supergiant's sequel to the acclaimed roguelike is already better than most finished games — even in Early Access.
PC→
NEW GAME
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Hideo Kojima doubles down on the contemplative traversal gameplay that divided players — and creates something more fully realised.
PS5→
REVIEW
Black Myth: Wukong
Game Science's debut is a landmark achievement in action RPG design, built on the mythology of Journey to the West.
PC / PS5→
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BOSS GUIDE
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree — All 36 Bosses
Complete breakdown of every boss including Messmer, Romina and the Divine Beast — attack patterns, counters and recommended builds.
PC / PS5 / Xbox→
BEGINNER
Baldur's Gate 3 — Class Selection Guide
Everything a new player needs to know before creating their character — including a Honour Mode tier list.
PC / PS5→
BOSS GUIDE
Black Myth: Wukong — Ultimate Boss Guide
Chapter-by-chapter boss strategies from the opening Wolf Vanguard to the game's spectacular final confrontations.
PC / PS5→
ADVANCED
Elden Ring — Optimal Endgame Build Guide
The definitive breakdown of the strongest endgame builds — Faith Paladin, Bleed Arcane, Moonveil INT and more.
Coming Soon→
HOT GAMES
Black Myth: Wukong
Elden Ring: SotE
Baldur's Gate 3
Hades II
Monster Hunter Wilds
Death Stranding 2
BROWSE BY TAG
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10.0
REVIEW
Black Myth: Wukong
Game Science's debut is a generational landmark — a masterwork of action RPG design rooted in Chinese mythology and executed with extraordinary craft.
PC / PS5→
9.8
REVIEW
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Not merely DLC — a full creative statement from FromSoftware that stands among the studio's finest work, including the base game.
PC / PS5 / Xbox→
9.5
REVIEW
Baldur's Gate 3
Larian Studios fundamentally raises the bar for RPGs. A generation-defining achievement in narrative, systems and reactivity.
PC / PS5→
9.2
REVIEW
Hades II (Early Access)
Already better than most finished games. Supergiant's sequel deepens every system from the original while introducing a compelling new protagonist.
PC→
8.5
REVIEW
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Kojima's vision more fully realised — patient players will find something close to a masterpiece in its meditative traversal and emotional depth.
PS5→
9.0
REVIEW
Monster Hunter Wilds
The definitive modern Monster Hunter experience — a massive, beautifully crafted action game that rewards hundreds of hours of play.
PC / PS5 / Xbox→
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ROLE-PLAYING GAMES
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Baldur's Gate 3 — Review
The gold standard of modern CRPGs — reactive, deep and authored with the nuance of literary fiction.
CRPG · PC/PS5→
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
FromSoftware's action RPG magnum opus and its landmark DLC reviewed in full.
Action RPG · All Platforms→
Black Myth: Wukong — Review
Journey to the West reimagined as a 40-hour action RPG spectacle. A perfect score and a genuine masterpiece.
Action RPG · PC/PS5→
Hades II — Early Access Review
The roguelike genre's new peak — more depth, more story and more replayability than any competitor.
Roguelike · PC→
ACTION GAMES
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Black Myth: Wukong
The action game of the generation — fluid staff combat, transformations, and 40 hours of spectacular boss fights.
Action RPG · PC/PS5→
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
The definitive expansion to the definitive Soulslike — new weapons, new bosses, new legend.
Soulslike · All Platforms→
Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom's flagship franchise reaches new heights with its most ambitious world and most refined combat system to date.
Action · PC/PS5/Xbox→
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Kojima's walking game grows up — new terrain, new tools, and a deeper emotional core.
Action Adventure · PS5→
STRATEGY GAMES
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Civilization VII — First Look
Firaxis reinvents its 4X formula with Age transitions, revamped diplomacy and dramatically overhauled city management. Full review coming soon.
4X · PC→
Cities: Skylines II — State of the Game
After a troubled launch, Colossal Order's city builder has been substantially improved. We examine where it stands today.
City Builder · PC→
Balatro — The Card Game That Conquered Steam
A small poker-inspired deckbuilder became 2024's most unexpectedly brilliant game. We examine why it works so well.
Card/Strategy · PC/Console→
Slay the Spire 2 — Everything We Know
The deckbuilder that defined the genre is getting a full sequel. Here's everything announced so far.
Deckbuilder · PC→
INDIE GAMES
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Hades II (Early Access)
Supergiant's masterwork in progress. Already the finest roguelike available — and it isn't finished yet.
Roguelike · PC→
Nine Sols — Tao-Punk Perfection
RedCandleGames' action-platformer fuses Sekiro's parry-based combat with a haunting Taiwanese sci-fi aesthetic.
Action · PC→
Hollow Knight: Silksong — The Long Wait
Team Cherry's most anticipated sequel remains in development. We examine what we know and why the wait is worth it.
Metroidvania · PC/Console→
Balatro — The Indie Phenomenon
A solo developer built 2024's most addictive game in a poker-themed deckbuilder that took Steam by storm.
Deckbuilder · PC/Console→
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SPECIAL REPORT
AI & Game Development: The Revolution That's Already Here
Deep analysis of how artificial intelligence is reshaping every facet of game development — from NPC dialogue to procedural worldbuilding, from QA automation to generative art pipelines.
LONG READ · 28 MIN2025.01.05
SPECIAL REPORT
Asian Games Going Global: How a New Powerhouse Conquered the West
From Genshin Impact to Black Myth: Wukong — how Chinese, Korean and Japanese studios rewrote the rules of global game development and distribution.
LONG READ · 22 MIN2024.12.10
SPECIAL REPORT
The Limits of Game Storytelling: When Interactivity Becomes the Medium's Greatest Asset
Games have matured into a storytelling medium unlike any other — one that can do things film, literature and theatre simply cannot. We examine where that power lies, and where its limits begin.
LONG READ · 26 MIN2024.11.15
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