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Who is "Mighty Man"?

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

The color scheme comes from video games, where "orange" loot is often best, with purple, blue, and green tiered loot following.

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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Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion Has At Least 2 Upcoming 100% Free Games for July 2026, Plus a Bonus Freebie
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Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion Has At Least 2 Upcoming 100% Free Games for July 2026, Plus a Bonus Freebie

Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion backend data reveals a couple of games coming to the promotional service sometime in July 2026.

from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | June 22, 2026

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'It's Kind of Like Band of Brothers or Saving Private Ryan' Gears of War: E-Day Talks 4-Player Co-op

Gears of War: E-Day creative director Matt Searcy talks about the upcoming title's co-op modes while drawing comparisons to two notable war films.

from GameRant (Written by James Ratcliff) | June 22, 2026

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Are Giving Players a Reason to Return on June 25
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Are Giving Players a Reason to Return on June 25

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are getting a new event on June 25 that is a must-play for returning players.

from GameRant (Written by Andrea Trama) | June 22, 2026

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Chrono Trigger Remake Officially Unites Gamers Everywhere

Remakes are everywhere these days, but gamers have had their say on the biggest one of all: Chrono Trigger.

from Screen Rant | June 22, 2026

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EA Hit With More Layoffs
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EA Hit With More Layoffs

EA employees have apparently been left reeling, as the company announces more layoffs impacting workers across multiple countries.

from GameRant (Written by Sarah Fields) | June 22, 2026

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Steam Machine Official Price Leaves Gamers Seriously Torn

Leaks suggest Valve’s Steam Machine could cost at least $1,200, leaving gamers questioning its overall value.

from Screen Rant | June 22, 2026

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Some PlayStation Users Have Until June 26 to Get $100 in Gift Cards at a -15% Discount
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Some PlayStation Users Have Until June 26 to Get $100 in Gift Cards at a -15% Discount

Select PlayStation users have a brief window to score a great retail discount on digital store credits before the big summer sales arrive.

from GameRant (Written by Ashley Turner) | June 22, 2026

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EA Reportedly Lays Off More Staff in US and India | TechRaptor

Electronic Arts has reportedly laid off another unspecified round of employees as the games industry continues to let go of the people who make it work.

from TechRaptor | June 22, 2026

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Treyarch Thinks You Need to Play as Nicolas Cage
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Treyarch Thinks You Need to Play as Nicolas Cage

Treyarch drops an action-packed trailer confirming Nicolas Cage's official arrival in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

from DualShockers (Written by Tay Garcia) | June 22, 2026

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So, How Do You Actually Purchase a Steam Machine?

Valve’s Steam Machine uses a randomized reservation system, waitlists, purchase requirements, and a 72-hour buying window. Here’s how the process works.

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Keith Mitchell) | June 22, 2026

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