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Even in tumultuous times, we can find solace in all sorts of things — Kei argues that 2025’s “capeslop” of superhero content gives hope.

Devil May Cry 4 vs. Ninja Gaiden 4: which stylish, supernatural action game is most deserving of your attention?

LIVE A LIVE’s cliché story threads initially underwhelm, but the finale provides a beautiful synthesis that elevates the entire experience.

Is the new Sidekick Fuse in 2XKO the key to making “cutscene combos” more interesting? Based on what I’ve seen so far, it sure seems like it.

In the latest Punished Notes, Sam covers Doritos and Mountain Dew games, Kirby Air Riders, and… the blues?

Both Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy XIV had crossover events featuring boss fights from each others’ universes. Which did it better?

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance are two new excellent 2D ninja action games. But which is the better game?

With Silent Hill making a bit of a resurgence, what are the best ways to play all the old games?

Ghost of Yōtei is a great “checklist” open world game. Maybe, though, we’ve had enough of these for now.

Even knowing that it’s a 15-year-old game, Santa Monica Studio’s God of War III holds up much worse than you can imagine.