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Whether you're a hardened vet of the Gears series or are just playing it for the first time, Gears of War: E-Day is a good entry point.

The story is all about self-discovery and helping others. It's got a positive message that never feels preachy or contrived. In an increasingly stressful world, I'm grateful for games like this one. TOEM 2 is quite possibly the best cozy game of the year. Here's hoping this series lasts a long time. We certainly need it.

Metroidvanias have had a major impact on the indie gaming sphere and the larger AAA market for years. Plenty of approaches exist for this 2D adventure style. Well Dweller might be the best in a while, though. It's cute despite its gothic tones and hopeful even with its grim aesthetic. Especially for fans of classic exploration-centric gameplay, this might be one of 2026's best sleeper hits.

Ace Combat is back with Wings of Theve, and although the campaign doesn't hit all the right notes, it's still a classic Ace Combat experience.

This time around, Silent Hill: Townfall does a lot of things differently compared to other Silent Hill games.

Control Resonant ambitiously reframes its predecessor's gameplay to mixed results, but Remedy Entertainment's undeniable style still captivates.

Many copycats have come along since it first started in Early Access, and I've played several, but none come close to being as polished as TCG Card Shop Simulator.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave blends classic strategic gameplay with newer, more personal touches.

While I'm absolutely thrilled we have the first Torneko's Mystery Dungeon in English after all these years, I'm mostly just hopeful this will lead to other, better Dragon Quest titles being released on modern consoles. Spin-offs like Rocket Slime certainly deserve it, and so do some of the older Dragon Quest Monsters games. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of even more long-lost Dragon Quest releases in the West.

Marvel's Wolverine looks great on PlayStation 5, and there's a surprisingly good Logan story buried between some tedious combat moments.