“Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse” Whips Landmark Franchise Back into Shape
“Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse” should totally satisfy both hardcore fans of this series and those who have never picked up a Vampire Killer.
Video Games
Ambitious “Control Resonant” Challenges Expectations, Rewards Creativity
Maybe the best game of the year.
“Star Wars: Galactic Racer” May Not Be Podracing (Mostly), But It’s Pretty Close
The emphasis here is on gameplay, fast and furious and the right kind of frustrating.
Formative Action Series Comes Roaring Back with “Gears of War: E-Day”
“Gears of War: E-Day” is the best the series has been in a long, long time.
“Silent Hill: Townfall” Gets Fogged in by Frustrating Gameplay
A blend of stealth mechanics and puzzle-solving make the first two chapters of “Townfall” truly engaging. And then the air comes out of the tires.
“Marvel’s Wolverine” is a Bloody Good Time, Bub
This is one of the best games of 2026.
“Onimusha: Way of the Sword” is a Drawn-Out Samurai Epic
“Onimusha: Way of the Sword” is a fantastic action game that continues Capcom’s impressive stride.
“The Blood of Dawnwalker” Captivates Gamers with Immersive Storytelling
A fun, rich RPG with echoes of “The Witcher” and “Blade.”
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy” Shifts Tone of Cinematic Franchise
It trades what made “A Plague Tale” unique for a more conventional yet polished third-person action-adventure game.
Relive the Launch That Changed Gaming in “Halo: Campaign Evolved”
A review of the remake of Halo, one of the biggest games of all time.
Join the Golden Age of Piracy in Engrossing “Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced”
The best Assassin’s Creed game has been upgraded for the modern console era, making it even less of a contest.
“Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight” is a Joyously Clever Romp
Every Batman you’ve ever seen is back in this clever trip through the history of the Dark Knight.
Historic Franchise Finds New Life in Wildly Entertaining “007 First Light”
A great year for video games continues with a James Bond prequel.
Throwback “Mina the Hollower” is One of the Best Games of 2026
A review of one of the best games of 2026.
Sony’s Exclusive “Saros” is One of the Year’s Must-Play Games
So many fun ways to die over and over again.
“Resident Evil: Requiem” is a Perfect Evolution of Past Successes
Consistently satisfying, riveting, and sometimes even terrifying.
“God of War: Sons of Sparta” is a Clunky Footnote in Legacy of Incredible Franchise
It’s a game with moments that never becomes a sum as interesting as its parts.
With “Metroid Prime 4,” Nintendo’s Frankenstein is Beyond Saving
It’s a cobbled mess of uninspired ideas with flashes of brilliance.
