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Gears of War: E-Day delivers an emotional and remarkably fun campaign that recaptures the brutality and identity of the original trilogy while naturally evolving its formula through improved mobility, customization, and more ambitious environments. Marcus and Dom’s relationship gives the story considerable emotional weight, while the Locust once again feel like a genuinely terrifying threat. Frequent texture and lighting issues, occasional bugs, and inconsistent ally AI keep the campaign from reaching its full potential, but they never overshadow its strongest qualities. For now, we’re holding our final score until we’ve had enough time with the multiplayer. [Review in Progress]

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve doesn't reinvent the series, but it doesn't need to. With a lengthy campaign, satisfying aerial combat, larger-scale battles, and an impressive technical leap, Project Aces delivers one of the franchise's most complete entries yet. A few frustrating missions and technical issues occasionally disrupt the experience, but after seven years, Ace Combat returns in excellent form.

Silent Hill: Townfall is a haunting exploration of tragedy and the cruel perspectives that emerge from it. Its first-person approach and stealth-driven gameplay create a constant sense of uncertainty and paranoia that perfectly complements a narrative consumed by guilt. By examining how a series of poor decisions can condemn an entire town to suffering, Townfall delivers a disturbing and deeply unsettling addition to the Silent Hill series.

Control: Resonant proves that Remedy remains one of the most creative studios in the industry. Its combat, progression, and narrative strike a balance with audiovisual elements that make every setting and melody an integral part of the experience. Remedy doesn’t just build a world to explore—it creates one that invites us to pause, observe, and discover a meaning that continues to resonate long after the credits roll, proving that video games can also be art.

EA Sports FC 27 feels more like FC 26.5 than a true evolution, retaining the solid gameplay foundation of its predecessor while introducing only minor improvements across most modes. The Grounds is a fun social addition with plenty of potential, and the long-awaited return of Liga MX is particularly meaningful for Mexican players, but neither completely offsets the overwhelming sense of familiarity. FC 27 remains a very good football game, but unless you are a dedicated fan or have been waiting for Liga MX to return, there is little reason to rush into another full-price upgrade.

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter proves that a good sequel doesn't need to reinvent everything that worked in its predecessor. Falcom sticks to the formula, delves deeper into its characters, and expands on a story that needed this second installment to feel complete. It isn't the most technically spectacular JRPG, but it is an extensive, solid, and accessible adventure.

Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave is one of the series’ most ambitious and complete entries yet. Its multi-act story, four distinct protagonists, excellent map variety, and surprisingly dark narrative are complemented by deep tactical systems where time management, recruitment, and progression can have meaningful consequences on the battlefield. Some underdeveloped dungeon mechanics, repetitive music, and scaled-back social elements keep it from perfection, but they do little to diminish an outstanding strategy RPG that successfully pushes Fire Emblem forward without sacrificing what has always made the series special.

With Marvel's Wolverine, Insomniac has cemented its status as one of the premier studios for superhero games by not only bringing Logan back to video games, but also understanding him, developing his character, and placing his wounds, his rage, and his quest for redemption at the heart of the experience. The result is an adventure that honors decades of the character’s history while finding its own identity and revisiting some of Wolverine’s most important story arcs to transform them into a modern, brutal, and spectacular experience.

It’s clear that ShapeFarm has a project on its hands that could become one of the cooperative surprises of the year—and perhaps even of this generation. The influence of Josef Fares’s work is evident, but the studio has managed to forge its own identity around its anime aesthetic, a story centered on friendship, and mechanics that prioritize cooperation over difficulty—resulting in an experience that perfectly recreates the warm and fun feeling of watching a retro anime.

Star Wars Zero Company proves that there is still much of the galaxy left to explore. Its tactical combat is deep, fun, and strategic, while its story and art style perfectly capture the essence of the franchise. However, repetitive objectives and some technical issues prevent it from reaching its full potential. Even so, it’s a game worth checking out.