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Metaphor: ReFantazio features some unique and experimental JRPG-type game mechanics with compelling characters and combat, all tied together by an exciting and well-crafted narrative.

Console gaming is amazing these days but has a bit of an Achillies heel when it comes to controllers breaking down with drifting analog sticks. This week we test the inexpensive GuliKit King Kong 3 controller to see if it might be a suitable replacement or backup for your favorite consoles.

Using Unreal Engine 5 to bring the wild and deadly world of the humble ant to life in Empire of the Ants makes for some eye-opening adventures and a unique new form of real-time combat that will make you appreciate these hard-working insects of the world.

Vessel of Hatred is the first paid DLC for Diablo IV. It’s a fun addition that is packed with a compelling new adventure and a unique new character class. But it also revamps the core gameplay for everyone, regardless of whether or not they buy the new DLC.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has more hardcore shooter action than almost any similar title. It perfectly captures the brutality of the unforgiving, bloody conflicts that define the Warhammer 40K universe. It’s also a heck of a lot of fun to play.

Phantom Brigade follows a group of young people using powerful mechs to try and liberate their country from invaders. The combat is unique, using turn-based battles paired with a prediction engine to show how players’ opponents will probably attack.

Combining elements of role-playing, survival, exploration, crafting and tower defense, Dread Dawn could become a major force in zombie apocalypse type titles. There is even a pretty nice story to tie all the horror together.

Planning and building out amazing model railroads is a wonderful pastime, but it can be expensive while also requiring quite a bit of space. Train Yard Builder offers players the thrill of creating their own model train paradises without the challenges of trying to do it in real life.

The newly released Ace Attorney Investigations Collection brings all of what players enjoy from the classic Ace Attorney series, but it puts a nice twist on the gameplay and localizes the second title in the series for the first time.

Although it has a cute premise, a unique cat’s eye view of the world and some cheery moments of genuine levity, Copycat is a surprisingly dark tale that touches on some serious topics that are avoided by most titles.

This week Modern Gamer finds some realistic October gruesome gore for the Halloween season with Crime Scene Cleaner, a simulator that has players transforming grisly crime scenes into neat and tidy spaces once more.

The Casting of Frank Stone follows characters through three timelines, including a group of teens in the 1980s making a horror film. It offers a good narrative adventure but is also somewhat trapped by its association with the Dead by Daylight universe.

Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich finally obtained both a PlayStation 5 and the new EA Sports College Football 25. Now it’s time to take to the field and earn some gridiron glory.

Bookish Wednesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various novels. This week he covers “Wild Wastes Book One” by Randi Darren.

There were lots of great panels at Blerdcon 2024 this year, including one about how to become a professional voice over artist hosted by Sabrina Mapp.

After an accident involving a shelf full of Nintendo DS games, Save State’s Vincent Mahoney uncovers a hidden gem: his old Lost in Blue Nintendo DS cartridge. So now, he’s getting lost with it, again.

Gary, Porkrine, Katz and Mr. Turtle visit the art museum.

Trekker’s Delight takes a look back at Star Trek: Prodigy’s second season.

The 2024 IMSA Esports Global Championship is set to begin with a public qualifying round.