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Building on basically every facet of Resident Evil Village, the Winters’ Expansion takes everything that worked, and gives you more of it; it’s exactly what a good expansion should be.
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A largely iterative sequel, Splatoon 3 isn't as fresh and exciting as it could be, but it's the best the series has ever been.
Delivering some ingenious design bolstered by its incredible art and controls, Metroid Dread proves that MercurySteam is right at home with the Metroid franchise.
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Its less-than-focused design can leave you feeling a little overwhelmed, but Bayonetta 3's high points are undeniably very, very high.
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With over 10 years of design to iterate on, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 takes what worked in the series' past and makes something wholly new.
Metroid Dread is the first mainline Metroid release in 19 years, so you'd be forgiven if you didn't remember everything that's happened. Ethan's got you covered, though!