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Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree - Review Thread
Game Information
Game Title: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Platforms:
- PC (Jun 21, 2024)
- PlayStation 5 (Jun 21, 2024)
- PlayStation 4 (Jun 21, 2024)
- Xbox One (Jun 21, 2024)
- Xbox Series X/S (Jun 21, 2024)
Trailer:
Developer: FromSoftware
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 92 average - 97% recommended - 34 reviews
Critic Reviews
COGconnected - COGconnected - 97 / 100
It’s a continuation of what made the Elden Ring fantastic in the first place. An epic adventure!
Cerealkillerz - [Gabriel Bogdan](https
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - Review Thread
Game Information
Game Title: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X/S (May 21, 2024)
- PC (May 21, 2024)
Trailers:
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II – Official Trailer | The Game Awards 2023
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - The Senua Trailer | Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Developer: Ninja Theory
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 83 average - 82% recommended - 73 reviews
Critic Reviews
AltChar - Asmir Kovacevic - 95 / 100
Few games in recent times have been able to do what Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has done:
In a message sent to staff when the job cuts were announced, Spencer said the decision was taken after Microsoft and Activision’s leadership teams “set priorities, identified areas of overlap, and ensured that we’re all aligned on the best opportunities for growth”.
Reflecting on the layoffs in a new interview with Polygon, Spencer said a lack of industry growth was forcing publicly traded companies across the industry to cut costs.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Review Thread
Game Information
Game Title: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5 (Feb 29, 2024)
Trailers:
- FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Gameplay Video
- FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Final Trailer
- FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH - Destined for Rebirth
Developer: Square Enix
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 93 average - 100% recommended - 68 reviews
Critic Reviews
Attack of the Fanboy - Davi Braid - 5 / 5
Final Fantasy VII Remake evoked all kinds of emotions in me, made me see my low-poly childhood friends as real people, and allowed m
Tekken 8 | Review Thread
Game Information
Game Title: Tekken 8
Platforms:
- PC (Jan 25, 2024)
- PlayStation 5 (Jan 25, 2024)
- Xbox Series X/S (Jan 25, 2024)
Trailers:
- TEKKEN 8 – RELEASE DATE AND EXCLUSIVE CONTENT REVEAL TRAILER
- TEKKEN 8 — Story & Gameplay Teaser Trailer
- TEKKEN 8 – Reveal Trailer
Developer: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 90 average - 98% recommended - 63 reviews
Critic Reviews
AltChar - Asmir Kovacevic - 85 / 100
Featuring a wide variety of modes, impressive graphics and
Tekken 8 | Review Thread
Game Information
Game Title: Tekken 8
Platforms:
- PC (Jan 25, 2024)
- PlayStation 5 (Jan 25, 2024)
- Xbox Series X/S (Jan 25, 2024)
Trailers:
- TEKKEN 8 – RELEASE DATE AND EXCLUSIVE CONTENT REVEAL TRAILER
- TEKKEN 8 — Story & Gameplay Teaser Trailer
- TEKKEN 8 – Reveal Trailer
Developer: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 90 average - 98% recommended - 63 reviews
Critic Reviews
AltChar - Asmir Kovacevic - 85 / 100
Featuring a wide variety of modes, impressive graphics and
Cities Skylines 2 - Review Thread - (76/100 OpenCritic)
Game Information
Game Title: Cities: Skylines 2
Platforms:
- PC (Oct 24, 2023)
- PlayStation 5 (Oct 24, 2023)
- Xbox Series X/S (Oct 24, 2023)
Trailer:
Developer: Colossal Order Ltd.
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 76 average - 67% recommended - 29 reviews
Critic Reviews
Attack of the Fanboy - J.R. Waugh - 3.5 / 5
In many ways, Cities Skylines 2 is addictive, but the word 'addictive' should be taken subjectively. The game has good addictive potential, like the runner's high after intense exercise or a delicious cup of coffee. But
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review Thread
Game Information
Game Title: Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch (Oct 20, 2023)
Trailers:
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct 8.31.2023
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023
Developer: Nintendo
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 92 average - 97% recommended - 40 reviews
Critic Reviews
CGMagazine - Jordan Biordi - 10 / 10
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a complete reinvention of everything that makes the franchise great, and the best 2D Mario game ev
Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Review Thread - (92/100 OpenCritic)
Game Information
Game Title: Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch (Oct 20, 2023)
Trailers:
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct 8.31.2023
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023
Developer: Nintendo
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 92 average - 97% recommended - 40 reviews
Critic Reviews
CGMagazine - Jordan Biordi - 10 / 10
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a complete reinvention of everything that makes the franchise great, and the best 2D Mario game ev
Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Review Thread - (92/100 OpenCritic)
Game Information
Game Title: Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch (Oct 20, 2023)
Trailers:
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct 8.31.2023
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023
Developer: Nintendo
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 92 average - 97% recommended - 40 reviews
Critic Reviews
CGMagazine - Jordan Biordi - 10 / 10
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a complete reinvention of everything that makes the franchise great, and the best 2D Mario game ev
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review Thread
Game Information
Game Title: Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5 (Oct 20, 2023)
Trailers:
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Launch Trailer I PS5 Games
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Be Greater. Together. Trailer I PS5 Games
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Expanded Marvel's New York | PS5 Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 91 average - 100% recommended - 95 reviews
Critic Reviews
ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy
Areajugones - [Juan Linares](https://opencritic.com/critic/3449/ju
Spider-Man 2 Review Thread | (91/100 OpenCritic)
Game Information
Game Title: Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5 (Oct 20, 2023)
Trailers:
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Launch Trailer I PS5 Games
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Be Greater. Together. Trailer I PS5 Games
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Expanded Marvel's New York | PS5 Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 91 average - 100% recommended - 95 reviews
Critic Reviews
ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy
Video Review - Quote not available
Spider-Man 2 Review Thread | (91/100 OpenCritic)
Game Information
Game Title: Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5 (Oct 20, 2023)
Trailers:
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Launch Trailer I PS5 Games
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Be Greater. Together. Trailer I PS5 Games
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Expanded Marvel's New York | PS5 Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 91 average - 100% recommended - 95 reviews
Critic Reviews
ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy
Video Review - Quote not available
Assassin's Creed Mirage - Review Thread
Game Information
Game Title: Assassin's Creed Mirage
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5 (Oct 5, 2023)
- Xbox Series X/S (Oct 5, 2023)
- PC (Oct 5, 2023)
- Xbox One (Oct 5, 2023)
- PlayStation 4 (Oct 5, 2023)
Trailers:
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: The Story So Far - Timeline
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Launch Trailer
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: PC Features Trailer
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Story Trailer | Ubisoft Forward
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Gameplay Walkthrough | Ubisoft Forward
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: A Return to the Roots
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Gameplay Trailer
- [Assassin's Creed Mirage: Cinematic World Premiere | #UbiFo
Assassin's Creed Mirage Review Thread | (76/100 OpenCritic)
Game Information
Game Title: Assassin's Creed Mirage
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5 (Oct 5, 2023)
- Xbox Series X/S (Oct 5, 2023)
- PC (Oct 5, 2023)
- Xbox One (Oct 5, 2023)
- PlayStation 4 (Oct 5, 2023)
Trailers:
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: The Story So Far - Timeline
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Launch Trailer
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: PC Features Trailer
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Story Trailer | Ubisoft Forward
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Gameplay Walkthrough | Ubisoft Forward
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: A Return to the Roots
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Gameplay Trailer
- [Assassin's Creed Mirage: Cinematic World Premiere | #UbiF
Assassin's Creed Mirage Review Thread | (76/100 OpenCritic)
Game Information
Game Title: Assassin's Creed Mirage
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5 (Oct 5, 2023)
- Xbox Series X/S (Oct 5, 2023)
- PC (Oct 5, 2023)
- Xbox One (Oct 5, 2023)
- PlayStation 4 (Oct 5, 2023)
Trailers:
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: The Story So Far - Timeline
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Launch Trailer
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: PC Features Trailer
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Story Trailer | Ubisoft Forward
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Gameplay Walkthrough | Ubisoft Forward
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: A Return to the Roots
- Assassin's Creed Mirage: Gameplay Trailer
- [Assassin's Creed Mirage: Cinematic World Premiere | #UbiF
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Review Thread (90/100 OpenCritic)
Game Information
Game Title: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Platforms:
- PC (Sep 26, 2023)
- PlayStation 5 (Sep 26, 2023)
- Xbox Series X/S (Sep 26, 2023)
Trailers:
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — Official Cinematic Trailer
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — New Ways to Play
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — Official Trailer
Developer: CD PROJEKT RED
Publisher: CD PROJEKT SA
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 90 average - 98% recommended - 57 reviews
Critic Reviews
ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy
Video Review - Quote not available
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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Review Thread (90/100 OpenCritic)
Game Information
Game Title: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Platforms:
- PC (Sep 26, 2023)
- PlayStation 5 (Sep 26, 2023)
- Xbox Series X/S (Sep 26, 2023)
Trailers:
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — Official Cinematic Trailer
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — New Ways to Play
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — Official Trailer
Developer: CD PROJEKT RED
Publisher: CD PROJEKT SA
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 90 average - 98% recommended - 57 reviews
Critic Reviews
ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy
Video Review - Quote not available
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D&D’s latest campaign book feels specially made for fans of Baldur’s Gate 3
www.polygon.com D&D’s latest campaign book feels specially made for fans of Baldur’s Gate 3
D&D’s latest campaign book feels custom made for fans of Baldur’s Gate 3
Starfield - Review Thread (87/100 OpenCritic)
Game Information
Game Title: Starfield
Platforms:
- PC (Sep 6, 2023)
- Xbox Series X/S (Sep 6, 2023)
Trailers:
- Starfield – Official Live Action Trailer
- Starfield Official Gameplay Trailer
- Starfield Direct – Gameplay Deep Dive
- Starfield: Official Launch Date Announcement
- Starfield: Official Gameplay Reveal
- Starfield: Official Teaser Trailer
- Starfield – Official Announcement Teaser
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 87 average - 91% recommended - 55 reviews
Critic Reviews
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