Tony Polanco
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Nine to Five (for PC) Preview
Nine to Five eschews twitch-based gameplay in favor of tactics and strategy. Though demanding more thought than rival shooters, the game delivers plenty of action and intensity. → Read More
Martha Is Dead (for PC) Preview
Martha Is Dead is an upcoming horror title that places a heavy emphasis on photography and psychological terror. Fans of Fatal Frame, Silent Hill, and other fright-filled classics should keep their eyes on this game. → Read More
Astria Ascending (for PC) Preview
Astria Ascending recalls the golden age of JRPGs, with its 2D graphics and turn-based combat. Although it has all the essential components of an entertaining role-playing game, the title doesn’t do much to distinguish itself from the competition. → Read More
Death Stranding: Director's Cut (for PlayStation 5) Review
Featuring 4K textures, smooth frame rates, and new content that complements the core story, Death Stranding: Director's Cut tops the vanilla game in nearly every way. → Read More
Guardians of the Galaxy (for PC) Preview
Guardians of the Galaxy stays true to the MCU film series by delivering a grand space adventure set to a rocking soundtrack. If you were letdown by Marvel’s Avengers, this game will make up for that let down. → Read More
Back 4 Blood (for PC) Preview
Back 4 Blood revives the Left 4 Dead glory days with tense and engaging zombie-shooting action. Fans of the now-legendary zombie shooter will be more than pleased with this spiritual successor. → Read More
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut (for PlayStation 5) Review
Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut offers a new, explorable island and several welcome PS5-exclusive enhancements. It is a worthy upgrade of an already exceptional title. → Read More
Weird West (for PC) Preview
Weird West’s robust sandbox mechanics and imaginative take on the American Wild West are a welcome change of pace from the usual action-RPG tropes. → Read More
Death's Door (for PC) Preview
Death’s Door is a stylish and charming indie game that features thrilling combat, expansive worlds, and memorable boss battles. → Read More
Kena: Bridge of Spirits (for PC) Preview
Featuring Pixar-quality character designs and animation, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a charming action-adventure game with tough boss fights. → Read More
WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship (for PC) Preview
WRC 10 celebrates the FIA World Rally Championship’s 50th anniversary by adding classic cars, new tracks, and fresh controls to the satisfying, established formula. → Read More
Conan Exiles: The Isle of Siptah (for PC) Review
The Isle of Siptah is a massive Conan: Exiles expansion that delivers new locales, gameplay options, enemies, and loot. If you're seeking more Hyborian Age action, you'll thank Crom for this add-on, despite its bugs and frame rate issues. → Read More
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (for PlayStation 5) Review
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart delivers a true next-gen experience thanks to its stunning visuals, haptic controls, and blazing-fast load times. Thrilling combat, expansive levels, and memorable characters make this PlayStation 5 exclusive an essential purchase. → Read More
5 Biomutant Tips & Tricks That Will Help You Survive the Wasteland
Biomutant tosses you into a dangerous, post-apocalyptic world, but our expert advice will keep you running and gunning for hours on end. → Read More
Deathloop (for PlayStation 5) Preview
Deathloop’s precise shooting mechanics, innovative weapons and powers, and clever time-loop narrative distinguish it from other first-person shooters. It has the potential to become a must-own PlayStation 5 game when it arrives this fall. → Read More
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (for PC) Review
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition updates the classic trilogy to modern standards with vibrant visuals and streamlined controls. The collection provides the perfect way to experience the epic saga. → Read More
Outriders (for PC) Review
Outriders offers a deeper narrative than its looter contemporaries, but it's ultimately a run-of-the-mill shooter that leaves no lasting impact. → Read More
Returnal (for PlayStation 5) Preview
Returnal expertly weaves shoot 'em up and Metroidvania mechanics into its base, roguelike gameplay. Though its tight controls, visual fidelity, and intriguing story may entice you to play, the game's almost insurmountable difficulty will certainly alienate a portion of its intended audience. → Read More
The Pathless (for PlayStation 5) Review
The Pathless is a visual stunner that lets you explore its gorgeous world via an innovative and fun traversal mechanic. It may be modest in scale, but the platformer leaves a big impact courtesy of smart puzzles and exciting boss battles. → Read More
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game makes its long-awaited return after vanishing from digital storefronts nearly a decade ago. Despite its long absence, the beat 'em up remains one of the most enjoyable brawlers ever released, thanks to its fast action and gorgeous sprites. → Read More