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The next mainline Borderlands title has arrived, offering players a sprawling new world to loot and shoot their way through. With refined combat, updated visuals and that signature Borderlands charm, it continues the saga of the Vault Hunters on an even grander scale.

League of the Lexicon is a lavishly designed trivia card game for readers, writers and lovers of language. With over 2,000 questions written by experts in literature, etymology and wordplay, it turns vocabulary mastery into a friendly competition among players.

Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile reimagines the classic mystery with a disco-era flair. Sporting an immaculate leisure suit and his trademark wit, Hercule Poirot teams up with a new detective to solve a timeless crime in a stylish 1970s setting.

The new 8BitDo Pro 3 controller blends GameCube era nostalgia with cutting edge features like Hall effect triggers, swappable buttons and rock-solid performance on the Nintendo Switch. For platformers, retro games and Nintendo classics, this may be the best controller around.

Capcom’s legendary brawler makes a surprisingly smooth leap to Nintendo’s newest console. With crisp visuals, fast performance and all the modes intact, Street Fighter 6 proves it can take the fight on the road, going portable without pulling any punches.

The new Dungeons and Dragons Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands is more than just an introduction to tabletop roleplaying. It’s a complete toolkit designed to welcome new players and dungeon masters alike into the heart of adventure with the world’s most famous RPG.

RoadCraft challenges players to rebuild disaster zones with grit, ingenuity and giant construction vehicles. From clearing debris to paving new roads, this realistic simulator blends tough driving physics with creative construction for hours of satisfying play.

Mafia: The Old Country offers a sweeping narrative action-adventure filled with loyalty, betrayal and the birth of organized crime, where every mission almost feels like a scene from a classic mafia film. Clearly, this is the best title yet for the Mafia series, with a story that is not to be missed.

Packed with bananas, fossils and Pauline’s charming character arc, Donkey Kong Bananza blends destructible terrain, clever transformations and lighthearted exploration into a joyful collectathon adventure that is nostalgic, fresh and extremely fun.

Blending classic city management with a truly unique premise, The Wandering Village challenges players to build a thriving village on the back of a colossal creature. With survival tied to both your people and your Onbu companion, it’s a charming builder that stands out from the crowd.

With its focus on relationships, village building and a smooth combat system, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a natural evolution for the series. The Switch 2 version has strong characters, an emotional story and welcome streamlining without losing what makes the franchise special.

Iron Core: Mech Survivor may not have the same huge scale offered by titles like Battletech or MechWarrior, but this indie gem blends mech combat, roguelike progression, tower defense and bullet heaven chaos into a surprisingly addictive package.

From the makers of gaming’s most chaotic monster-collecting world, Palworld: Palfarm is an upcoming new spinoff that promises equal parts charm, crafting and mild mayhem.

Video Game Tuesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering topics in the industry. This week he covers the Holiday Rush.

GiN covered the Sekaicon 2025 inaugural show this year in all its glory. GiN reporter Neal Sayatovich snapped lots of photos at the event. Check them out.

In this Save State column, Vincent Mahoney dusts off a sealed copy of Seventh Dragon III: Code VFD for the 3DS and discovers a hidden gem of a JRPG.

Gary, Darius, Porkrine and Katz discuss Mr. Krinklebine’s report.

Trekker’s Delight discusses the first two episodes in the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks.

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced the launch of its collaboration with the football comic series Captain Tsubasa.