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"Mighty Man" is OpenCritic's way of tagging games based on the scores awarded to them by top critics.

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Mighty
Mighty
The top 10% of game ratings. Best in their genre. Universal critical acclaim.
Strong
Strong
The next 30% of all games scored on OpenCritic. Great execution with a few flaws.
Fair
Fair
Games scored in the 30th - 60th percentiles. Some issues hold these games.
Weak
Weak
The bottom 30% of game ratings. Games that missed on some key elements.

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PS Plus Extra Game for September 15 Officially Revealed Ahead of Time
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PS Plus Extra Game for September 15 Officially Revealed Ahead of Time

PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to the first official Extra tier game for September 2026 on the 15th.

from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | September 4, 2026

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from GameRant (Written by Andrea Trama) | September 4, 2026

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A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms' Egg Officially Returns on September 30
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A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms' Egg Officially Returns on September 30

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from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | September 4, 2026

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Bully's Spiritual Successor Quietly Ousts Ex Voto As The Lowest-Rated Game Of The Year

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from TheGamer (Written by Josh Coulson) | September 4, 2026

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We Already Have Fan-Made DLC For Star Wars Zero Company, And It Adds Proper Endgame Content
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We Already Have Fan-Made DLC For Star Wars Zero Company, And It Adds Proper Endgame Content

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from TheGamer (Written by Rhiannon Bevan) | September 4, 2026

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from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | September 4, 2026

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Gamescom Addresses Thefts Once More After Major Backlash
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Gamescom Addresses Thefts Once More After Major Backlash

While Gamescom organizers vow to address theft issues, the community is not convinced.

from DualShockers (Written by Jake Valentine) | September 4, 2026

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The Legend Of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Officially Confirmed Alongside Regular Direct

Mark your calendars for two Nintendo Directs.

from Screen Rant | September 4, 2026

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Disney Lorcana Is Officially Coming To Digital Formats
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Disney Lorcana Is Officially Coming To Digital Formats

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from Screen Rant | September 4, 2026

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We Might Finally See More Ocarina Of Time Remake Next Week

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from TheGamer (Written by James Lucas) | September 4, 2026

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