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Winter Burrow Launches on PC, Switch, and Xbox as Early Reviews Praise Art and Flag Tough Survival

A storybook look frames a demanding survival design that leaves some players struggling with navigation.

Artdink Launches Game Log, Bringing Tail of the Sun to Switch and PC on Dec. 16 in Japan

Lumines Arise Launches on PS5 and PC to Strong Reviews

Dispatch Debuts With Two Episodes, Drawing Praise for Style as Reviews Question Early Agency

Once Upon a Katamari Draws Strong Early Reviews Ahead of Oct. 24 Launch

Atlus Says Persona 3 Reload’s Switch 2 Fixes Will Arrive After Launch

Anno 117 Previews Praise Visuals and Co-Op, Flag Light Impact of Early Choices

Yooka-Replaylee Reviews Praise Overhaul as Switch 2 Launch Locks to 30 FPS

RGG Website Briefly Lists 'Yakuza Kiwami 3' Ahead of Next Week's Summit

Sci‑Fi Handyman Sim The Lift Launches Open Steam Playtest

Shuten Order Early Reviews Hail Style, Flag Uneven Gameplay and Troubled English Localization

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Launches to Split Reviews

Mafia: The Old Country Delivers Stunning Sicily but Stumbles on Linear Gameplay

Donkey Kong Bananza Showcases Destructible Environments and Deep Customization on Switch 2

Destiny 2’s Edge of Fate Draws Lowest Launch Crowd in Franchise History

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Launches with Smooth 60 FPS, New Levels, Revamped Soundtrack

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Opens Pre-Orders with Early Access Following Kojima’s Polarizing Rewrites

To a T Debuts to Praise for Whimsical Design and Disability Representation