Obsidian expands and refines its sci-fi RPG series with The Outer Worlds 2, delivering stronger storytelling, smoother combat and deeper role-playing systems. With reactive companions and a new Earth Directorate perspective, this sequel finally lets the series grow into the space opera players always wanted.
Simon the Sorcerer Origins resurrects the classic 1990s adventure series with its gorgeous hand-drawn art and excellent voice performances, including the return of Chris Barrie. While its charm and nostalgia are undeniable, its devotion to old-school, logic-defying puzzles may test the patience of modern players.
Where Winds Meet offers a sweeping Wuxia-style adventure full of martial arts, mythic feats and a surprisingly deep open world, all wrapped in a free-to-play package. It’s gorgeous and ambitious even with its UI and localization issues.
Syberia Remastered updates Benoit Sokal’s beloved 2002 adventure with modern visuals while keeping its classic puzzle design fully intact. It looks stunning, plays old school and delivers a nostalgic treat for fans of vintage adventure games.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 leans into wild, mind-bending missions and a frantic online campaign that keeps the action flowing. Tight multiplayer maps and a futuristic twist help this entry deliver the classic Call of Duty energy that fans expect from this amazing series.
The Final Fantasy collaboration brings new beasts to Monster Hunter Wilds. Save State’s Vincent Mahoney breaks down the new Omega fights, the Savage version and why tanking it yourself might just save the day.
The legendary Simon the Sorcerer series is back with Origins, a lovingly hand-drawn prequel that blends the charm of 1990s adventure games with modern storytelling. GiN sat down with its developer Massy Calamai to talk about bringing Simon back to life.
Konami Digital Entertainment today revealed Darwin’s Paradox!,a new, action-adventure platformer, will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Steam in 2026. KONAMI and French developers, ZDT Studio, introduce Darwin, an octopus plucked out of his natural habitat and thrust into a chaotic world infiltrated by UFOOD INC. where a devious plan for world domination is unraveling. Each stage of Darwin’s Paradox! unfolds across dynamic environments filled with challenges and thought-provoking encounters. From landfills teeming with rabid rats to the menacing mechanical underbelly of a food factory by the sea, Darwin’s Paradox! immerses players in … Continue reading Darwin’s Paradox Platformer Swimming to Nintendo Switch 2
The mechanics may be lighter and the world smaller this time around, but Bloodlines 2 still captures the seductive danger of the Masquerade, delivering a gripping story full of manipulation, hunger and wonderfully written monsters. It proves that The World of Darkness still has life.
Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers Backyard Baseball 97.
