Fresh Look: Going Back to War With Total War: Rome Remastered
Fresh Look’s Neal Sayatovich this week enjoys Total War: Rome Remastered, the remastered version of one of his favorite strategy titles. He finds that it does exactly what a good remaster should do: preserve the feel of the original while making enough smart improvements for a modernized experience.
Fresh Look: When a Business Sim Becomes an Educational Tool
A graduate school capstone course led Fresh Look’s Neal Sayatovich to an unexpected discovery: a free-to-play business sim that not only teaches economic principles but also shows how some games can become useful tools in modern education.
Railroad Corporation 2 Keeps the Series on Track
With deeper logistics, smart business management and plenty of room for players to build a railroad empire their own way, Railroad Corporation 2 delivers a strong and satisfying strategy title for fans of both train-based games and business sims.
Fresh Look’s Guide to More Affordable Gaming
With console prices rising and new releases regularly hitting around $70, Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich this week looks at some practical ways to stretch your gaming budget.
Resident Evil Requiem Is a Masterclass in Modern Horror
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem balances nerve-shredding survival horror with bursts of classic action, using two very different protagonists to deliver one of the series’ strongest and most unsettling entries in years.
Fresh Look’s Brief Respite With Jeanne d’Arc and Resident Evil Village
After a few hectic weeks away, Neal Sayatovich returns to Fresh Look with thoughts on two very different titles: the strategic calm of Jeanne d’Arc and the lingering tension of Resident Evil Village.
Fresh Look Examines Highguard’s Sudden Shutdown and the Live Service Problem
The upcoming shutdown of Highguard only weeks after launch highlights a growing problem in the game industry. As more titles adopt the live service model, players are increasingly expected to treat them like daily obligations rather than entertainment.
Code Vein II Makes a Strong Case for Soulslikes
Code Vein II blends demanding Soulslike combat with striking anime storytelling while also delivering challenging battles, memorable characters and a surprisingly welcoming entry point for newcomers to the genre.
Fresh Look Examines the Polarizing Effect of Soulslikes
Columnist Neal Sayatovich reluctantly steps into the punishing world of soulslikes this week. Despite his reluctance, he discovers why this brutally difficult and challenging genre inspires both fierce loyalty and total burnout.
Fresh Look: What Games Should Hollywood Adapt Next?
Video game movies and shows are finally getting it right, and that raises an obvious question: what should be adapted next? In this Fresh Look column, Neal Sayatovich runs through five titles, from cult classics to forgotten oddities, that could shine as movies or TV shows in today’s golden age of game-based storytelling.