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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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Pokémon Winds & Waves Starter Evolution "Leak" Has One Glaring Error

Pokémon Winds & Waves leaks are emerging online all the time, but you may want to take this latest one with a massive grain of salt.

from Screen Rant | April 27, 2026

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Assassin's Creed Hexe Might Be On The Rocks As It Loses Another Lead

That's two high profile departures in quick succession for Hexe.

from TheGamer (Written by Vaspaan Dastoor) | April 27, 2026

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It's Officially A New Era For Hogwarts Legacy
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It's Officially A New Era For Hogwarts Legacy

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from Screen Rant | April 27, 2026

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New Legend Of Zelda Game Quietly Teased Alongside Release Window

A new Legend of Zelda game is absolutely due right now, and one could be on the way a lot sooner than you think.

from Screen Rant | April 27, 2026

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Tomodachi Life Continues The Trend Of Physical Games Selling Out At Major Retailers
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Tomodachi Life Continues The Trend Of Physical Games Selling Out At Major Retailers

Living the Dream is the third big release this year to experience widespread sellouts of its physical copies.

from TheGamer (Written by Josh Coulson) | April 27, 2026

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A new Lord of the Rings game has been unveiled, and it gives players a chance to work through the iconic trilogy once again.

from Screen Rant | April 27, 2026

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PlayStation Officially Confirms Yet Another Price Increase
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PlayStation Officially Confirms Yet Another Price Increase

Sony confirms PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal price increases globally as early as May 1st.

from Screen Rant | April 27, 2026

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Japanese Rhythm Game Forced To Rewrite Script, Including Lines About Cutting A Uterus Out, After Major Localization Issues

Over 60 lines have been rewritten after poor initial translations.

from TheGamer (Written by Sam Woods) | April 27, 2026

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Final Fantasy 10's 25th Anniversary Celebrations Have Upset Final Fantasy 8 Fans
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Final Fantasy 10's 25th Anniversary Celebrations Have Upset Final Fantasy 8 Fans

Final Fantasy 7 has its remakes, 9 and 10 got new merch, but Final Fantasy 8 didn't get anything.

from TheGamer (Written by Josh Coulson) | April 27, 2026

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Here's How Crimson Desert Tells You Something Is Buried Nearby

It turns out there is a clear marker when something is buried nearby in Crimson Desert.

from TheGamer (Written by Vaspaan Dastoor) | April 27, 2026

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