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Gears of War: E-Day is a solid prequel that gets a lot of things right. The characters, the combat, and the visuals all mesh together into a must-play adventure for any Gears of War fan, but it’s also an excellent starting point for those new to the series.

I haven’t had enough time with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered to complete an entire playthrough of the game, but based on these early impressions, I’d say this version is easily the best way to play through this masterpiece. [Impressions]

Silent Hill: Townfall is the most atmospheric and frightening survival horror game the series has delivered in years. It feels different from any other game that I’ve ever played, in fact.

Remedy still maintains its strong core identity with Control Resonant, with its strong narrative design and refined combat, where it’ll go down as one of this year’s best action games.

If you’re a diehard fan, then the chances are that you’ve already ordered EA Sports FC 27. However, if you’re new to the series and have been away for one or two releases, this year’s entry could be the perfect opportunity to rekindle or spark your love for the beautiful game. EA Sports FC 27 doesn’t quite score the perfect hat-trick, but with the improved gameplay, FUT and, Manager Mode, we're still bagging three goals albeit not left foot, right foot, and headed in.

If you go into Marvel’s Wolverine with lowered expectations, able to look past some of its flaws, and not expect another Marvel’s Spider-Man, it might not hit the same heights as some of Insomniac Games’ best work, but there is enough here for it to be a worthwhile adventure for fans, both casual and devoted, of Marvel’s ever-popular but grumpy hero.

The Blood of Dawnwalker deserves to be a new AAA mainstay, and I’d gladly join Coen on future ventures. Rebel Wolves’ debut outing is everything you could want from the former director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, but it’s also something entirely new. Its time mechanic is risky - and a nightmare for completionists - but it adds a brilliant sense of urgency into the open-world. The Blood of Dawnwalker is all about consequence. Which quests should you tackle? As a human or a vampire? It’s entirely what you make of it, offering up a bold and engaging formula that I’d be glad to see walk away with 2026’s GOTY trophy.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is another fantastic release from Capcom and a triumphant return for one of its most beloved franchises. Its standalone story, while still containing references to the wider series, makes it an excellent entry point for newcomers, while its faithful combat and classic Onimusha DNA should delight returning veterans. After more than 20 years of waiting, fans can finally return to this beloved samurai action series, and that patience has absolutely been rewarded. Onimusha: Way of the Sword delivers a modern take on the franchise without losing sight of what made the original games so special, making this one comeback that was well worth the wait.

It’s remarkable to see the tide turning on No More Room In Hell 2, going from a botched early access launch that brought in a large number of negative Steam reviews to one of the best action coop experiences of 2026. Torn Banner Studios have really turned things around for this game, and I’m excited to see what the post-launch support will bring.

I guess that’s the problem with the episodic release format, even for one released in two halves. You release the first part, and it’s great, but then you have additional time to improve on some of the stuff that didn’t quite work for the second part, and that side of the story becomes the stronger half.