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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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After 34 Years, Forgotten Sega Genesis Game Is Coming to Steam
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After 34 Years, Forgotten Sega Genesis Game Is Coming to Steam

A Sega Genesis game that was never released outside Japan in the 90s is set to arrive on PC via Steam with several new features.

from GameRant (Written by Mohsen Baqery) | October 4, 2026

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PS5 Pro Runs PS3 Games Better Than Sony Ever Could

Thanks to a new exploit and community support, PS5 Pro can run PS3 games in 4K with RPCS3.

from TheGamer (Written by Nazmul Roosevelt) | October 4, 2026

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Gundam: Blazing Fist Officially Releases January 2027
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Gundam: Blazing Fist Officially Releases January 2027

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from Screen Rant | October 4, 2026

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4.6/5 Post-Apocalyptic FPS Confirmed for PS5 on October 29

An acclaimed first-person shooter set in an atmospheric post-apocalyptic universe finally launches on PS5 this October with several improvements.

from GameRant (Written by Mohsen Baqery) | October 4, 2026

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Halo and Destiny Co-Creator Announces New Studio
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Halo and Destiny Co-Creator Announces New Studio

One of the creators behind Halo and Destiny starts a new studio with another longtime Bungie veteran following his departure from the company.

from GameRant (Written by Adrian Morales) | October 4, 2026

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RuneScape is Being Review Bombed

RuneScape is being review-bombed after a major new announcement left fans frustrated with developer Jagex.

from GameRant (Written by Daniel Morris) | October 4, 2026

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Assassin's Creed: Heredis Officially Confirmed For December 2026
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Assassin's Creed: Heredis Officially Confirmed For December 2026

Brand-new release Assassin's Creed: Heredis is officially confirmed for December 2026.

from GameRant (Written by Daniel Morris) | October 4, 2026

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PlayStation 6 Gets Official Release Date Update

Gamers are left in the dark—will Sony's next console be worth the wait?

from Screen Rant | October 4, 2026

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Steam’s Next Big Co-Op Hit Is Almost Here
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Steam’s Next Big Co-Op Hit Is Almost Here

Scribblenauts' developer puts its own spin on the beloved co-op friendslop genre with a new October release on Steam.

from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | October 4, 2026

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Castlevania Producer Suggests We Won't Be Waiting Long For A New Game

Don’t worry about Castlevania going another decade without a new entry after Belmont’s Curse.

from TheGamer (Written by George Foster) | October 4, 2026

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