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

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Elden Ring Is Coming To Nintendo Switch 2
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Elden Ring Is Coming To Nintendo Switch 2

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, which includes both the original game and its Shadow of The Erdtree expansion will release for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026.

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Jordan Andow) | June 4, 2026

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After Yesterday's PR Blunder, Amazon Now Says It's 'Too Early to Discuss' Future 007 Games with IOI

There's no word on who will be developing the next Bond game...yet.

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

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Police Confirm YouTubers Visited Rockstar HQ But "At No Point Did The Men Attempt To Gain Entry To The Premises"
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Police Confirm YouTubers Visited Rockstar HQ But "At No Point Did The Men Attempt To Gain Entry To The Premises"

“Officers attended, no criminality was established, and advice was given."

from TheGamer (Written by Sam Woods) | June 4, 2026

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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Finally Has A Switch 2 Release Date (And Yes, It's Avoiding GTA)

Bandai Namco has finally announced a release date for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, and it's clearly avoiding GTA 6.

from DualShockers (Written by Scott Baird) | June 4, 2026

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Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition Content Is Not Switch 2 Exclusive, But You Will Have To Pay For It
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Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition Content Is Not Switch 2 Exclusive, But You Will Have To Pay For It

The Tarnished Edition will only be available on Switch 2. The extras it brings with it will be available everywhere.

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

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CD Projekt Red Wants To Make Project Hadar The Studio's Third Big Franchise

Project Hadar is currently in early production at CD Projekt Red.

from TheGamer (Written by Jack Coleman) | June 4, 2026

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Virtua Fighter Crossroads Trademark Links Sega’s New Project To Recent Leak
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Virtua Fighter Crossroads Trademark Links Sega’s New Project To Recent Leak

Sega has trademarked Virtua Fighter Crossroads, the same title spotted in the recent New Virtua Fighter Project leak, further linking the footage to the upcoming fighter.

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Kevin Kelly) | June 4, 2026

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New Nintendo Hardware Officially Confirmed, Coming 2027

A new Nintendo Switch model is on the way soon, but exactly what changes it will make to the existing platform is still unclear.

from Screen Rant | June 4, 2026

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Avatar Legends The Fighting Game Has Been Delayed Again
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Avatar Legends The Fighting Game Has Been Delayed Again

Can't keep good benders down when it comes to Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. Especially those who are on Team Avatar. Maybe for a couple of weeks delays, though.

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Kevin Kelly) | June 4, 2026

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Super Smash Bros. Melee Is Finally Making Its Long-Awaited Return

A dedicated YouTuber is bringing the beloved 2001 GameCube fighting game Super Smash Bros. Melee to PC.

from Screen Rant | June 4, 2026

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