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Taking into perspective the complete package of Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted, Sucker Punch have delivered some of its most distilled, compelling, and well-executed content yet. I don’t know that you could ask for much more from Ghost DLC; most bases are covered, and it’s arguably the best the franchise has ever been. If this ends up being the last we see of the franchise for a little while as Sucker Punch explores new pastures, they’ve ensured Ghost is going out on a pretty damn high note.

Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered is gaming junk food. Fans who know what they’re getting into will be fed plenty, but those adverse to its taste won’t change their palate. Not the worst place for a newcomer to start, but there’s no shortage of modern, beefier and just plain better Warriors games for aspiring soldiers to take up arms with.

If we were to score Gears of War: E-Day sheerly on the campaign, it'd be an easy 95 and a nominee for our Editors Choice Award. The brutal and stunning recount of Kalona’s fall is immaculate storytelling, featuring revived gameplay via reworked movement systems and the visceral combat we know and love. Unfortunately, admission to the Versus and Horde Siege modes will have to wait until early access on October 1st before full launch on October 6th. The beta did have us excited for its potential, so if it sticks the landing, I'd imagine E-Day might be one of the easiest recommendations we'll make all year, for purchase and awards season. [Review in Progress]

End of Abyss is a challenging yet rewarding adventure, at once boasting gorgeous graphics and grotesque visuals, and featuring an intricately crafted facility to explore. Each area is filled to the brim with secrets to uncover, unique enemies to defeat, and difficult bosses to conquer. Throw in a mysterious story to unravel and End of Abyss manages to stand out amongst a crowded market and deliver an experience well worth diving into.

As it stands right now, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave stands above Fire Emblem: Three Houses in gameplay, combat moments, weapons, graphics, and difficulty. While there was a lack of romance compared to previous Fire Emblem games, I found myself having deeper relationships with almost every character in my party. With a game as massive as Fortune’s Weave, there will be plenty of opportunities for replaying and trying new team combinations. I’ll return when I finish Dietrich’s arc.

Minecraft Dungeons II adds another dimension of ambition, challenge, and fun to a classic series. The game’s upgraded visuals, world navigation, and gear system gives players more flexibility and control, and the new Souls‑powered Sift dimension expands the world with fresh lore, enemies, and secrets. Though some village upgrades feel underdeveloped, the game’s customization, exploration, and co‑op options make this sequel a vibrant and engaging step forward for the Dungeons series.

TOEM 2 is much like a show you put on even though you’ve seen it before. It’s still as perfectly enjoyable as the first time you watched it, but some of the sheen wears off when you know what’s coming next. The same core story and mechanics are present, and it’s partially successful in eliciting the same feelings - but it's a reshoot; slightly reframed with a more polished coat of paint and not much else.

Big Walk is an incredible puzzle game, an incredible co-op game, and an incredible exploration game. If you have a group with even a passing interest in one of those things, big run, don't big walk to play this with them.

On top of the story beats, Dragonwilds has dungeons where you can pull rare crafting materials, get some skill manuals, and take on traps and monsters in concentrated action RPG fashion. I appreciate how the world plays together, allowing you to lure monsters into machine traps and more for sticky situations. It gives the more action-driven part of my brain some candy to chew on while rewarding the crafter.

Aniimo is a fun free-to-play creature collector with engaging real-time combat and quite a bit of content to explore. The creature design is fantastic, and the world is a beautiful space to explore. The story isn’t earth-shattering, but it keeps things moving along. While you’ll engage with some of the lighter F2P elements each day, none of it ever hinders your progress or stonewalls your experience. Anyone willing to use the bandwidth to download this game should give it a try.