Hardcore Gamer

07/11/2025

Whether it’s through procedurally generated maps, branching paths or unpredictable encounters, every game on this list delivers a unique blend of tension, strategy and replayability that keeps players coming back for just one more run.

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These deckbuilding roguelikes reward clever combos, risky plays and brutal choices in every run; no luck, just strategy and obsession.

07/11/2025

3 and 4 are excellent games and maintain their arcade feel, compelling players to go all out on combos and pull off insane tricks while chasing high scores.

Read more of our review for this Iron Galaxy Studios and Activision title!

Two more classic skating games make their return in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4.

07/10/2025

1+2 Replay brings back a classic Sony IP to modern devices, even allowing it to reach audiences beyond PlayStation. It’s just as good a time to enjoy these two games as it ever was, as they prove unique and capable of standing against the trying passage of time.

Read our review for this BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment title!

Patapon 1+2 Replay brings back the classic rhythm action games that shows their high quality stands the test of time.

07/10/2025

it's okay to cry, you just need to try again!

07/09/2025

This guide provides an overview of each current and upcoming Main and Normal Persona in : The Phantom X, including their roles in battle. This includes each of their availabilities, main attributes, combat roles, elemental strengths and weaknesses. Main Persona and Normal Personas are organized by their main attributes and their rarities in the game.

Check out our guide for Persona 5: !

All current and future Personas in Persona 5: The Phantom X. This page has all you need, such as their availability, combat roles and attributes!

07/08/2025

They open the door to the genre gently and welcome new players in with streamlined mechanics, strong tutorials and narratives that grab from the start.

Check out our top titles for beginners!

These beginner-friendly JRPGs offer simple mechanics, rich stories and unforgettable worlds that make them perfect for newcomers to the genre.

07/08/2025

So, call it love, call it friendly competition, call it rivalry, call it whatever -- these memorable siblings left a mark in gaming history and it's time to see which are the most iconic.

Check out our dynamic duos and share some of yours!

They love each other. They bicker with each other. They are the most recognizable siblings in gaming.

07/07/2025

I don’t wash the towel the towel washes me

07/06/2025

Goichi Suda, the head and founder of Grasshopper Manufacture, is often recognized for his games and their focus on style over realism. With a cel-shading design and eccentric title, many of his notable creations range from the bizarre to balls-to-the-wall insane, but that’s just how his fans like them.

Check out our top picks from !

From the creative mind behind the Kill the Past series and founder of Grasshopper Manufacture, it’s time to give Suda51 his spotlight.

07/03/2025

Every good story needs a good villain, and no matter how big or how small their roles were, there’s something about these notorious characters that left an impression on players.

Check out our top villains from !

The Metal Gear Solid series has had so many iconic and quotable villains that it’s time to rank the best.

07/03/2025

Up top!

07/01/2025

The teams at Blumhouse Games and Vermila Studios are clearly committed to finding their own unique take on the horror-shooter genre, infusing new mechanics and ideas that pair perfectly with the genre's staples into their own unique perspective as Spanish developers.

It'll be exciting to see how far the game has come (and what other surprises are in store) when : Theater of Idols releases later this year.

Our Summer Game Fest Play Days demo of the upcoming horror shooter was a wild, steampunk run through the streets of Spain.