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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.

WILL: Follow the Light starts slow but ultimately represents an emotional, cathartic journey thick with sensitive themes, including grief and estrangement. It's not long, but the weight of the heartbreaking story is worth every penny.

Saros serves as an excellent spiritual successor to Returnal, delivering an intriguing cosmic horror journey combined with an addictive roguelite loop.

Dead As Disco is built on a solid foundation of beat-based combat that feels responsive and enjoyable, and it's elevated by a truly great soundtrack. However, with run-of-the-mill levels and not much else to engage with aside from said combat, Dead As Disco runs out of steam incredibly quickly and becomes quite repetitive. [Early Access Score = 60]

It’s been 24 years since the last great Heroes game, but Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era is proving to be worth the wait, even in early access. Combat is fluid, the maps are beautiful and fair, and everything just works as it should right away. The bones are here, and then some, for a franchise that’s risen from the ashes like a Phoenix. [Early Access Review]

I can't help but wonder what could have been with Tides of Tomorrow. The choice of following another player and being impacted by their choices had the potential to be a truly memorable experience, but it doesn't go anywhere near as deep as it should. As a result, I've struggled to form any sort of connection with the game.