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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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Dark Souls Meets Assassin's Creed Black Flag In New Pirate RPG

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from Screen Rant | November 2, 2026

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Pokémon New Release On November 16 Officially Brings Back Epic Legendary

Pokémon Winds & Waves is still a ways out.

from Screen Rant | November 2, 2026

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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Phoenix Cyclops Character Guide Released
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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Phoenix Cyclops Character Guide Released

Cyclops seems to be taking a page out of Jean Grey and Magneto in Marvel Tokon, but how does that translate to the Champion's tournament?

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Kevin Kelly) | November 1, 2026

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The Elder Scrolls Is Officially Switching Genre For November 2026 Return

The Elder Scrolls fans may still be waiting for the next installment, but this brand-new board game may make the wait a little easier.

from Screen Rant | November 1, 2026

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Dark Souls 2 and 3 Have Suddenly Lost Major Features
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Dark Souls 2 and 3 Have Suddenly Lost Major Features

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from GameRant (Written by Adrian Morales) | November 1, 2026

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3 Original 2027 LEGO Sets Officially Revealed

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from GameRant (Written by Dominik Bošnjak) | November 1, 2026

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PlayStation 5's Next Exclusive After Marvel's Wolverine Officially Confirmed
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PlayStation 5's Next Exclusive After Marvel's Wolverine Officially Confirmed

PS5 owners won't have long to wait now for the next exclusive on the platform, and it's a huge switch in gears from Marvel's Wolverine.

from Screen Rant | November 1, 2026

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PlayStation Fans Aren't Happy With Prism Collection Colors

Some PlayStation fans are criticizing the color choices for Sony's new Prism Collection, although the company insists they are very much deliberate.

from GameRant (Written by Dominik Bošnjak) | November 1, 2026

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New Animal Crossing-Like Game Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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New Animal Crossing-Like Game Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

A brand-new Animal Crossing-like game is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, promising comfy life-simulation fun from a popular studio.

from GameRant (Written by Michael Brandon Ingram) | November 1, 2026

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Official Zelda Switch 2 Console Restocks Have a Release Date

Nintendo and specific retailers confirm when restocks of the popular Zelda-themed Switch 2 console will happen, giving buyers a chance to plan ahead.

from GameRant (Written by James Ratcliff) | November 1, 2026

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