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Co-op survival tower defense The Lightkeepers, out this week on Quest 3, wraps multiple mechanics into a tight gameplay loop that plays much better than the quality of its individual elements would have you believe.

NHL 27 from developer EA Vancouver continues to layer atop the push for broadcast-like authenticity for the hockey series. 

The Blood of Dawnwalker from developer Rebel Wolves is one of those games with the blueprint to be a breakout hit. 

NBA 2K27 from developer Visual Concepts is another effort in the series aimed at walking the tightrope between modern upgrades and catering to player feedback. 

Marvel’s Wolverine, coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 on September 15, 2026, is one of the year’s most anticipated games, generating hype for its melee claw combat and uncompromising depiction of violence.

Vertigo Rush is the latest game from SumaLab, the indie developer behind the light-gun arcade cabinet-inspired Crisis Brigade/VRigade series, and is available now on both Quest and Steam in Early Access.

Isle of Food recently launched on Quest after an Early Access period on Steam, and its ingredient collecting and cooking sim recipes combine for a delicious dish.

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Madden NFL 27 from EA Sports promises some major changes to the tried-and-true formula that seek to make it the best entry in the series and a contender for top overall sports game on the annual release calendar. 

I think it’s more than fair to say I’m a bit of aXenoblade Chronicles-head, as I love the whole series from top to bottom. I feel thatXenoblade Chronicles 2is a rather special game, so I was more than happy to take a look at how the new Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game looked…