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Today, Metal Gear celebrates its 35th anniversary. That was brought to our attention back in April when a thoroughly debunked anniversary website appeared online, purporting to be an official creation of developer Konami in advance of the July 13 celebration. The site was adorned with a massive exclamation point, prompting …

Card Shark will be a hard pitch to most people, but honestly, I consider that a feature, not a bug. In an era of with play-it-your-way, middle-road, mild-salsa, Disney-Plus-original experiences, something as refined as this hit me like a bolt of artisanal lightning, and I want to share it with …

If you finished Stranger Things season 4, Volume 2, and need something, anything, to fill the Hawkins-shaped void in your heart: Don’t worry, we made you a list. From mysteries solved by kids on bikes, to alien invasions, bloody revenge against high school bullies, and teenagers being murdered via waking …

The best action games promote good combat systems. Listen, we don’t make the rules, we just rank games according to them. Whether you are staring down the barrel of a gun, peering over a protagonist’s shoulder, or guiding a character through a sprawling open world, the best action games can …

Fire Emblem: Three Houses always put its characters first. The Blue Lions, Black Eagles, and Golden Deer had dozens of loveable companions between them, which played no small part in catapulting the tactical series to new heights on the Nintendo Switch, as a brand new dedicated fanbase coalesced around Three …

A Resident Evil 4 remake. Just the thought of it alone sends a shiver down my spine quicker than a mindless Ganado shambling up a rickety old ladder. And now it’s officially happening. Soon, too – March 24, 2023, as revealed during Sony’s most recent State of Play showcase. As …

Resident Evil 4 was revolutionary when it released in 2005. It’s still considered by many to be the pinnacle of the franchise, and remains legendary for its transformative impact on both the action and survival-horror genres. Resident Evil 4 is arguably as important for molding the shape of modern gaming …

It feels like it’s only a matter of time before a Soul Reaver remake is made a reality. Earlier this year, Square Enix sold Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal to Embracer Group for an estimated $300 million – a deal which includes classic IP like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and …

With Sony set to host a Summer State of Play broadcast today (June 2), now feels like the perfect opportunity to engage in a little informed speculation. The E3 2022 season is officially upon us and while the main event has been scaled back somewhat this year, we are still …

I haven’t had a Steam Deck long but in the time I have I’ve mostly been throwing games at it, most from the last 20 years, to see what works and what doesn’t. 2002’s Morrowind? Like a dream. 2009’s Batman: Arkham Asylum? Here’s an error screen I doubt the developers …