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"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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Alix Wilton-Regan Says The New Lara Croft Is For Everyone: "The Girls, The Guys, The Gays"

Alix Wilton-Regan says this Lara is all about confidence and being unapologetic, something that resonates with everyone.

from TheGamer (Written by Rhiannon Bevan) | June 8, 2026

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Persona 6's First Trailer Looked Spooky, But Fans Aren't Convinced It Will Be

Persona 6 looks like it might be bringing back the spooky vibes, but not everyone is trusting Atlus just yet.

from TheGamer (Written by Joshua Robertson) | June 8, 2026

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Wolf Among Us 2 Will Probably Release All At Once Because We Live In A "Netflix Era"
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Wolf Among Us 2 Will Probably Release All At Once Because We Live In A "Netflix Era"

The Wolf Among Us will probably be dropped all at once, unlike its predecessor.t

from TheGamer (Written by Jack Coleman) | June 8, 2026

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Official Minecraft Sequel Arrives September 2026

Minecraft is getting an official sequel, set to arrive in September 2026.

from Screen Rant | June 8, 2026

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New Nintendo Direct Officially Confirmed: When & Where To Watch
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New Nintendo Direct Officially Confirmed: When & Where To Watch

New Nintendo Direct incoming!

from Screen Rant | June 8, 2026

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Nintendo Direct for June 2026 Officially Announced

After a number of recent rumors, the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast is officially confirmed for June 2026, and its coming very soon.

from GameRant (Written by Derek Nichols) | June 8, 2026

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Popular Survival Game Officially Leaving Early Access After Over 5 Years
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Popular Survival Game Officially Leaving Early Access After Over 5 Years

A popular survival game officially confirms its exit from early access after over five years in development.

from GameRant (Written by Daniel Morris) | June 8, 2026

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Star Wars Canon Officially Just Changed Forever

Star Wars fans are going to lose it over this official major canon change.

from Screen Rant | June 8, 2026

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Batman: The Animated Series Officially Returns After Nearly 30 Years
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Batman: The Animated Series Officially Returns After Nearly 30 Years

Batman: The Animated Series is beloved by a certain generation of fans, and it has just returned in a whole new medium.

from Screen Rant | June 8, 2026

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Sea of Thieves is Getting One of Its Biggest Updates in Years on June 18

Rare is going big for Season 20 in Sea of Thieves, adding an all new way to play the game by letting players make their own experiences and modes.

from GameRant (Written by Derek Nichols) | June 8, 2026

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