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From the creators of Plague Inc, After Inc: Revival is a surprisingly deep settlement builder that imagines what happens after the zombie apocalypse, challenging players to guide survivors out of hiding to rebuild civilization through planning, expansion and constant life-or-death decisions.

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.

Bandai Namco’s remaster for Tales of Berseria does not radically transform one of the best titles in the Tales series, but quite a few strong quality-of-life upgrades and a still-excellent core adventure makes it easy to recommend.

Part checkpoint simulator and part zombie survival title, Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is unique and turns outbreak management into a tense first-person experience, even if some of its systems can become frustrating over time.

Part programming lesson and part automation title, The Farmer Was Replaced turns the basics of Python coding into a smart farming challenge that is both educational and genuinely entertaining. It’s a perfect example of modern edutainment.

Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown delivers one of the most complete Star Trek gaming experiences in years, blending ship management, exploration and meaningful decision-making into a deep single-player adventure that truly captures the spirit of Voyager’s journey home.

Part lighthouse sim, part sanity test and part Lovecraftian nightmare, Static Dread: The Lighthouse turns a lonely post on a remote island into a tense and surprisingly deep battle for survival told episodically over many dark and creepy nights.

Sunken Engine blends relaxing repair simulator gameplay with creeping Lovecraftian horror, creating a strange but addictive Early Access experience where cleaning ships might cost you your sanity.

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.

The Rumble Fish 2 finally makes its way to modern platforms with a Switch 2 upgrade, bringing its deep, meter-heavy combat and flashy anime style to a new audience. While newcomers may struggle without tutorials, fighting game veterans will find it an arcade classic with incredible fighting mechanics.

Battlemarked captures the feel of tabletop Dungeons and Dragons with tactical, card-driven combat played out in wonderfully rendered miniature environments. While it has some quirks, the satisfying synergies and classic campaign flavor makes it a strong pick for fans of strategic fantasy battles.

Haunted House Renovator lets players explore and renovate haunted locations while allowing them to scrub stains, fix walls and banish spirits in equal measure. It’s a funny twist on the House Flipper formula, though bugs and rough edges keep it from reaching its full supernatural potential.

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.

Bookish Wednesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various novels. This week he looks at “Beyond the Wall” by Selkie Myth.

GiN’s own Ron Kipling Williams puts viewers right in the middle of BlerDCon 2026 with a fast-moving highlight reel packed with energy, music and familiar faces from across the convention floor.

Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney this week writes about Epilogue’s GB Operator device that made trying his old childhood Game Boy Advance favorites surprisingly seamless on modern devices.

Porkrine and Katz prepare for Easter at the game store.

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.