Boss Run

This week, we dive headfirst into Phantom Blade Zero, and it completely blew away expectations. Borrowing the best DNA from Onimusha, Dark Souls, and classic Ninja Gaiden—all infused with a slick, distinctly Chinese wuxia spin and an incredible soundtrack—this is the game we were hoping Black Myth: Wukong would be. We break down why the fluid combat, pace, and presentation make it an absolute standout.

Next up, our continuing time with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. While the multiplayer loop itself is a blast, we’ve hit the limit with the Switch 2 handheld version; the technical compromises just aren't worth putting up with when we don't play enough to justify the friction. We're parking it until Season 1 officially kicks off on November 6.

Then, an update on the Shenmue 3 platinum run: after a much-needed mental break from the agonizing Bailu herb-collecting grind, the trophy finally popped! We made the jump to Niaowu, and the classic Shenmue charm is officially back. Finally, we count down the final days to Thursday, November 5, when the ground-up remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time finally lands on Nintendo Switch 2.

A monumental and somber week in gaming news. We break down the devastating announcement that Electronic Arts is shutting down BioWare after 31 years, shuttering the historic Edmonton studio and effectively cancelling the next Mass Effect. From three doctors at the University of Alberta in 1995 creating Baldur's Gate, KOTOR, and Dragon Age to becoming the heart of Western RPG development, we look back at BioWare's Canadian legacy. Plus, we dig into the surprising political fallout as federal NDP leader Avi Lewis calls for a government-backed worker buyout to save the studio.

Then, we switch gears to hands-on impressions: how does Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer and the new DMZ run on the Nintendo Switch 2? And after wrapping up Shenmue: The Animation, we couldn't wait any longer for the newly delayed "Enhanced Edition" (now bumped to Q1 2027 by ININ) and finally jumped into Shenmue 3 on PS5. Past the initial jank, it turns out the magic is still very much alive.

This week, we give our full impressions on why the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign absolutely slaps, earning a well-deserved 9/10! From its first-person "John Wick" sequences playing as Captain Price to a stunning next-gen South Korean convenience store introduction that channels Yakuza and immersive sims, Infinity Ward delivered incredible mission variety. We dig into the squad dynamics, Wu-Tang thematic ties, Ground Zeroes-style sandbox missions, and why Activision’s staggered rollout (Campaign now, DMZ Tuesday, Multiplayer Friday) is actually a brilliant move for pacing and drive space.

Plus, we wrap up our final campaign verdict on Gears of War: E-Day (8/10), talk through Shenmue: The Animation, and look ahead to Final Fantasy Resonance and Phantom Blade Zero!

This week, we dive into two massive October launches! First, our full impressions of Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival—unpacking its stellar body-horror presentation, slick PC optimization, genuinely engaging puzzles, and how clunky early melee combat gives way to satisfying puzzle box powers and firepower. Then, we take the wheel in Star Wars: Galactic Racer, breaking down its blistering sense of speed and that frantic thrill of piloting a scrap-heap deathtrap on the brink of detonation.

We also touch on Gears of War: E-Day delivering a straightforward, punchy cover-shooter campaign with smart open-world elements, share lingering thoughts on Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, and map out the rest of October's gauntlet—including the multi-stage rollout for Modern Warfare 4, why we're waiting on Final Fantasy Resonance, and the impending drop of Phantom Blade Zero!

This week, we deliver our full review of Control Resonant after rolling credits! From its reality-warping open-world Manhattan sandbox to an absolute audio/visual showcase, find out why it earned an easy 9/10 and stands as our favorite Remedy Entertainment game to date. Then, we take to the skies in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve—breaking down its jaw-dropping visual presentation, classic arcade dogfighting roots, and the frustrating mission pacing and difficulty spikes when your aircraft upgrades fall behind.

To round out the episode, we preview an explosive launch week featuring Gears of War: E-Day, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and Hellraiser: Revival, plus an editorial chat on why the industry's shift toward tighter, shorter games at lower price points is a massive win for players.

This week, we take a deep dive into Silent Hill: Townfall for our full review. Does Screen Burn and Konami’s first-person psychological horror deliver on its eerie Scottish atmosphere, or do its overt Silent Hill 2 callbacks and PC technical hiccups hold it back? We also share our first impressions of Remedy’s Control Resonant, looking at how its sprawling, open-world Manhattan sandbox and pulled-back camera reshape the combat flow.

To wrap up, we explain why Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey remains an unmatched dungeon-crawling experience on the original Nintendo DS hardware, followed by a preview of October's massive release calendar—including Ace Combat 8, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Gears of War: E-Day, and Hellraiser: Revival!

This week, we take a hard look at Sony: what is going on with the PlayStation brand, and why are we in the middle of a collective existential crisis regarding its first-party direction, pricing, and hardware ecosystem? We also share hands-on impressions of Marvel's Wolverine now that it's in our hands, go over early impressions of the NYXI Hyperion 3 Ultra joy-con replacements on the Nintendo Switch 2, and discuss a pleasant surprise in the Hellraiser: Revival demo. Finally, we look ahead to late September’s horror-heavy drops with Silent Hill: Townfall and Remedy's Control Resonant!

This week, we unpack a massive week of gaming news and impressions! First, we dive into Onimusha: Way of the Sword—Capcom is officially on fire with an easy top 5 contender for the year. We look at the surprisingly lukewarm early review scores for Marvel's Wolverine, share impressions from the Crazy Taxi: World Tour Closed Network Test, and react to the official November 5th release date for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake!

Then, it's all about BlizzCon: an open-world StarCraft shooter, the official reveal of Diablo V and its Netflix series, World of Warcraft: Forever delivering true "Classic Plus," a surprise new Warcraft III campaign shadow-drop, and Diablo IV heading to Switch 2!

This week, we dive back into Metal Gear Solid 4—unpacking its war economy themes, heavy cutscene-to-gameplay ratio, how its DNA paved the way for MGSV and Death Stranding, and why the pacing helps make sense of the Shenmue divide. Then, we share hands-on impressions from the WARDOGS playtest (channeling Battlefield 6 meets Tarkov with its own mercenary economy), break down why Onimusha: Way of the Sword feels like peak Capcom action, and look at the Final Fantasy Resonance demo to see how its mobile gacha origins translate to console. To wrap up, a trip down memory lane unearthing the New 3DS XL and DSi XL to jump into Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey!

We kick off this week with our breakdown of the Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look on Netflix and our favorite reveals from Gamescom 2026—including Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, Rainbow Six Tactics, and the wild alternate-history RPG Showa American Story. We also dive into Microsoft’s game-changing "Disc-to-Digital" initiative. Then, we get into hands-on beta impressions with The Duskbloods and the Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 beta: it looks rough and controls strangely on stock hardware, but is there still fun to be had? Plus, handheld ergonomics with the NYXI Hyperion 3 Ultra and what’s brewing for the next Nintendo Direct!