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With the arrivals of Demon Slayer, Crysis Remastered Trilogy, and NHL 22, this week bring a number of high-profile releases. But don’t overlook some of these week’s less discussed gems. The Caligula Effect 2 boasts ...

The Hinokami Chronicles’ leap into interactive form succeeds not just because fighting captures the visual charm of the source material. It also nails some of the tender story beats that separate Demon Slayer from most ...

Few game characters are as dependable as Bub and Bob. The twin bubble dragons made an auspicious debut in 1986’s Bubble Bobble. Thirty-five years on, the game still captivates, with its taut action-platforming and earworm ...

Looking for a gaming mouse with versatility? The Cooler Master MM731 can tackle everything from marathon shooter sessions to protracted workdays. Save for the accompanying app, it does it all with elegance, too. The search ...

NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1 bundles ten of the retro portable’s titles. While the portability of the Switch offered a pleasing recreation of the original experiences, the proliferation of devices like the GPD Win 3 ...

A multitude of minor alterations adds up to Centipede: Recharged deviating from the original game. While purists might take offense, it’s a respectable reboot that’s far better than most Atari updates. The industry has a ...

Beyond the much-anticipated appearance of Metroid Dread, this week brings a number of notable new releases. Both Far Cry 6 and NHL 22 deliver the obligatory follow-ups for each franchise, while Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no ...

For over thirty years, Xuan Yuan Sword franchise has charmed international audiences. The seventh mainline entry finally arrives in the West, providing a much-needed East Asian role-playing game for Xbox owners. Gaming is moving in ...

The latest entry in SEGA’s Super Money Ball franchise celebrates the series twentieth anniversary, offering a greatest hits-style retrospective of rolling action. While the game’s encyclopedic approach is welcome, this party just isn’t quite as ...

Between a substantial recap of events in the preceding games, canonical and spin-off visual novels, and a main game that can extend for weeks, Mary Skelter concludes in a big, bloody bang. Sadly, folklore tends ...