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It has its ups and downs and the lack of the promised online play at launch is disappointing, but Backyard Baseball's return is an overall good time no matter your age.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a must-play game for newcomers to Halo, and it's a great-sounding, amazing-looking first-person shooter with a highly enjoyable story.

Denshattack! is a fun, fast-paced arcade game where your skateboard is a train, and it boasts an overt and excellent over-the-top Japanese flair in its art and sound design.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced faithfully modernises one of Ubisoft's greatest adventures with refined combat, stunning visuals, and welcome quality-of-life improvements. While its narrative changes don't always enhance the experience, it's still the definitive way to sail the Caribbean.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer might be the most intense racing game I’ve played since 2004’s Burnout 3: Takedown. [Hands-On Impressions]

NBA The Run is nearly everything I’ve wanted in a modern-day street basketball game. With a strong foundation now in place, Play by Play Studios has a real chance to make it the arcade basketball game players have been waiting over a decade for.

Mina the Hollower undoubtedly sets a new standard for what it means to be an independent game. With tributes to legendary franchises like Zelda and Castlevania and quality that Yacht Club games have honed for more than a decade, players will get much more bang for their buck with this title.

Forza Horizon 6's Banksy-level vistas of Japan are breathtaking, and the improvements to the progression system have placed the title at the pinnacle of the racing genre once again.

Unknown Worlds already has the makings of something special here, and despite my usual hesitation around early access titles, I’m very glad I took the plunge. [Early Access Review]

Beethoven & Dinosaur's Mixtape is a deeply nostalgic, coming-of-age masterpiece that beautifully captures the emotional weight of three friends facing their last day of high school. Through its inventive gameplay, stop-motion-inspired visuals, and stellar soundtrack, it delivers a profound and unforgettable experience about growing up and the bittersweet nature of goodbyes.