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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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Viral Wall-Punching Game Already Has Roblox Clones
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Viral Wall-Punching Game Already Has Roblox Clones

A viral indie game about punching through walls has already spawned copycat games on Roblox, just days after its official reveal.

from GameRant (Written by Michael Brandon Ingram) | October 18, 2026

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Cyberpunk 2077 Officially Returns October 30

Get ready for a trading card game that redefines the Cyberpunk world—so much more than just a game!

from Screen Rant | October 18, 2026

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Cyberpunk 2077 is Getting Co-Op
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Cyberpunk 2077 is Getting Co-Op

Cyberpunk 2077 fans will soon be able to explore Night City along with friends via seamless co-op within a shared game world.

from GameRant (Written by Drew Swanson) | October 18, 2026

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WWE 2K26 officially reveals an exciting new crossover coming to the wrestling game, bringing iconic Street Fighter characters into the ring.

from GameRant (Written by Michael Brandon Ingram) | October 18, 2026

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Dark Fantasy Game Like Devil May Cry Already Dominates Charts Before Launch
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Dark Fantasy Game Like Devil May Cry Already Dominates Charts Before Launch

An upcoming dark fantasy action RPG that takes inspiration from Devil May Cry is swiftly climbing up Steam's sales charts days before its release.

from GameRant (Written by James Ratcliff) | October 18, 2026

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A brand-new cinematic adventure game launches to rave reception on Steam, earning over 95% positive reviews from players and critics.

from GameRant (Written by Charming Holiday) | October 18, 2026

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Sega Genesis Gets 3 New Games Packed in One Mega Cartridge
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Sega Genesis Gets 3 New Games Packed in One Mega Cartridge

Three games from the late 1980s and early 1990s get a new physical release in a special Sega Genesis collection featuring a three-in-one cartridge.

from GameRant (Written by Mohsen Baqery) | October 18, 2026

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Ben Affleck’s Cancelled Batman Movie Was Inspired By An Underrated Arkham Game

One of the Arkham series' most iconic scenes was almost going to be recreated in the cancelled Batman movie.

from TheGamer (Written by Nazmul Roosevelt) | October 18, 2026

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The Elder Scrolls Game Gets Major Update After 20 Years
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The Elder Scrolls Game Gets Major Update After 20 Years

One of Bethesda's most beloved RPGs just got an unexpected update, nearly two decades after it first launched on PC and consoles.

from GameRant (Written by Adrian Morales) | October 18, 2026

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Classic JRPG Comes to Modern Consoles and PC After 20 Years

A popular JRPG from the early 2000s gets a brand-new re-release, bringing its gameplay to modern consoles and PC with several improvements.

from GameRant (Written by Mohsen Baqery) | October 18, 2026

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