Josh West
Battlefield 2042 is a strong foundation for future expansion. DICE's multiplayer-only FPS has scale and spectacle, but there are elements in need of careful refinement and optimization.
Riders Republic is a hell of a good time, a freeform open-world sports game that encourages you to follow your passion and find your own fun.
Frustrating boss battles and cumbersome controls distract from an otherwise fun and isolating adventure
"I love how quiet Death Stranding can be in these moments; a game soundtracked by the sounds of nature"
Deathloop is a killer new-generation showcase that will keep you guessing until the very end
Psychonauts 2 captures the spirit of '90s cartoons and channels it into an imaginative, inventive adventure that never fails to find heart and humor in every one of its consciousness-expanding encounters.
While The Ascent is a true visual showcase for the Xbox Series X, it lacks depth and clarity. There's a fun game in here, but it's ultimately overburdened.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is an adventure worth taking, a chance to reevaluate one of the largest and most experimental games in the series' history.
Gears Tactics is a smart, fast, and aggressive strategy game that's in need of a little more variety
Doom Eternal is a smart iteration of what came before it that occasionally stumbles under its own desire to evolve