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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.
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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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Fable PC System Requirements Officially Revealed
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Fable PC System Requirements Officially Revealed

Fable officially reveals its PC system requirements, and the minimum specs suggest Playground's ambitious open world may be surprisingly scalable.

from GameRant (Written by Adrian Morales) | August 31, 2026

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Elden Ring Is Already a Big Hit on Nintendo Switch 2

Elden Ring has quickly climbed to the top of the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop, giving FromSoftware's long-delayed port a strong early result.

from GameRant (Written by Adrian Morales) | August 31, 2026

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New Palworld Card Game Release Hit With Delay
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New Palworld Card Game Release Hit With Delay

A brand-new release coming to the Palworld Official Card Game is being delayed, making fans wait longer for the popular card game's next new release.

from GameRant (Written by Michael Brandon Ingram) | August 31, 2026

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13 More January 2027 LEGO Sets With Cute Names Detailed in New Leak

A new leak details 13 LEGO sets reportedly planned to expand a long-running theme in January 2027, kicking off its 15th anniversary year.

from GameRant (Written by Dominik Bošnjak) | August 31, 2026

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Halloween: The Game Banned on PlayStation in Japan Due to ‘Visceral Violence and Nudity’
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Halloween: The Game Banned on PlayStation in Japan Due to ‘Visceral Violence and Nudity’

Japanese horror fans on PlayStation will have to skip Halloween: The Game after it fell foul of strict censorship rules.

from DualShockers (Written by Greg Hill) | August 31, 2026

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Pokémon Winds & Waves Postgame Leak Is Dividing Fans

We may know the ending of WiWa before it's out.

from Screen Rant | August 31, 2026

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Metro 2039 Confirms Popular Feature for Launch
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Metro 2039 Confirms Popular Feature for Launch

4A Games confirms that a fan-favorite feature is returning in Metro 2039 from day one, but with a different approach than previous titles.

from GameRant (Written by Diana Velásquez Vargas) | August 31, 2026

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GTA 6 Launch Predicted to Cost US Economy $1 Billion

The November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 could be a costly endeavor for the US economy, with an estimated $1 billion price tag attached to it.

from GameRant (Written by James Ratcliff) | August 31, 2026

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Harry Potter: All Is Fair In Love & Chess Officially Announced For Hogwarts Mystery
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Harry Potter: All Is Fair In Love & Chess Officially Announced For Hogwarts Mystery

Harry Potter officially returns with All Is Fair In Love and Chess.

from Screen Rant | August 30, 2026

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Magic: The Gathering's Next Set is Already Having Issues

Magic: The Gathering confirms a major issue that will affect the ability for fans to buy cards from the beloved trading card game's next set.

from GameRant (Written by Michael Brandon Ingram) | August 30, 2026

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