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A fantastic but flawed spacefaring adventure, Starfield struggled to stand out from Bethesda's heavy RPG hitters when it was originally released. Over two years later, it's an incredibly deep, compelling sci-fi story that's only gotten better with age – and updates and expansions, plus new PS5-specific features. If you're a fan of the genre craving your next fix, this definitive take on the sci-fi epic shouldn't be missed.

I walked out of my hands-on session with a huge smile on my face and, honestly, can one really ask for anything more? I can’t wait to try the full thing and, judging by my experience so far, it might just become my favorite Nintendo Switch release of 2026. [Hands-On Impressions]

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was one of 2024's best on PC and Xbox, an achievement it crystallized like an alien skull when it set PlayStation platforms firing on all cylinders last year. Now, on Nintendo's hardware, MachineGame's cinematic epic takes a victory lap, losing none of its size, scope, ambition or appeal in the process of being ported to the innovative, but less powerful, system that also allows armchair archaeologists to adventure anywhere.

007 First Light is perhaps the closest a game has ever come to making me feel like I’m starring in a Bond film. IO Interactive takes the stealth sandbox of Hitman, the intense thrills of Uncharted, and experimental spycraft of Batman: Arkham, and reshapes them into a globe-trotting cinematic spy thriller filled with covert missions, explosive action, and cool gadgets. While the immersiveness of the campaign occasionally lags, this stylish origin story still feels like a triumphant return for the most iconic secret agent.

Outbound is an easy-going survival game that puts risk-free exploration above all else. Its core gameplay loop is satisfying enough to keep you and a friend or three hooked for a couple of hours, but the lack of variety and ultimate purpose wears thin beyond that. Of course, the same can be said about many a cozy game, but the best examples always make the process immensely satisfying. Outbound is still a refreshing antidote to a fast-paced world, but barring any additional content updates, this might be one road trip you’ll want to cut short.

What struck me most is that while this isn’t just a new game, totally rewritten and re-presented, all of the small improvements in Resynced — better movement here, more intuitive controls there, enhanced art and environments over here, and improved exploration there — genuinely add up to the game being greater than the sum of its parts. It's a remake of a classic 13-year-old game, yes, but it feels like, and plays like, something bigger and better. [Hands-On Impressions]

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a whimsical, charming game that’s packed full of charisma and creativity. Its explorative focus feels like a natural fit for Nintendo’s green dino, and the abundance of discoveries and collectibles keeps the experience engaging from start to finish. While the basic narrative and low-challenge platforming sections may not be to the taste of some gamers, this still feels like one of the best Yoshi titles we’ve had in quite some time.

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies establishes a strong identity for itself with its deep understanding of human nature and political philosophy, plus plenty of twists on the standard CRPG formula. The story is slow, and some elements don't quite live up to their potential, but it's still one of 2026's essential games.

Forza Horizon 6 is the win that Xbox desperately needed. Playground Games has clearly looked at the shortcomings of the previous entry — an uninteresting map, samey events, and a general feeling of the series spinning its wheels — and set about improving on almost all of them. Japan is wondrous to explore and race around, and new features like aftermarket cars help inject the series with newfound energy and heightened player expression. It’s not without faults, but it spells an end to the dark patch the racing series has been through over the last half-decade.

Developer Housemarque picks up where it left off with Returnal in Saros, a similarly fast-paced third-person shooter with roguelite progression wrapped in a deviously cozy cosmic horror blanket. If you loved Returnal as much as I did, you’ll feel right at home in Saros’s horrifying alien world, even if its overall difficulty feels just a notch or two lower here. Still, its permanent progression systems make for a compelling gameplay loop, and the narrative’s sci-fi take on horror classic The King in Yellow makes for a real virtual page-turner.