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"Mighty Man" is OpenCritic's way of tagging games based on the scores awarded to them by top critics.

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Mighty
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The top 10% of game ratings. Best in their genre. Universal critical acclaim.
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Weak
Weak
The bottom 30% of game ratings. Games that missed on some key elements.

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One Of 2025's Best Racing Games Already Gets Its Last Update, Dev Team Disbanding
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One Of 2025's Best Racing Games Already Gets Its Last Update, Dev Team Disbanding

Following the launch of Kirby Air Riders Patch 1.2.0, Sakurai confirms the game will have no DLC.

from DualShockers (Written by Jake Valentine) | December 14, 2025

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Bandai Namco Reveals Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve at The Game Awards 2025

Ace Combat is one of Bandai Namco's oldest series, making its debut 30 years ago on the original PlayStation. Over that time there's been seven mainline entries, various spinoffs, and even a tie-in novel. Since the game's inception it has iterated on its arcade style flight mechanics providing just enough realistic elements but ensuring that - Read our full Gaming News on The Outerhaven .One of the biggest reveals of the entire Game Awards has to be Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve from Bandai Namco.

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Sean Garmer) | December 14, 2025

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Blood West Rides Again in Zaccaria Pinball
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Blood West Rides Again in Zaccaria Pinball

The Blood West table pack includes four different tables, a tour of pinball history design from Retro through EM, Modern, and Deluxe layouts.

from Hardcore Gamer (Written by James Cunningham) | December 14, 2025

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Two Days In And Pokemon Fans Really Aren't Feeling Legends: Z-A's New DLC

Mega Dimension costs $29.99, and apparently that's just too much.

from TheGamer (Written by Johnny Flores Jr.) | December 14, 2025

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'More Games Than We Can Fit into One Direct' Xbox Confirms First Showcase of 2026 Is Bursting at the Seams
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'More Games Than We Can Fit into One Direct' Xbox Confirms First Showcase of 2026 Is Bursting at the Seams

Microsoft confirms the first Xbox showcase of 2026 with a big promise, in addition to revealing one game developer set to be featured at the event.

from Game Rant (Written by Dominik Bošnjak) | December 14, 2025

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Did Square Enix Almost Remove The Buster Sword From Final Fantasy VII Remake?

The Final Fantasy VII Remake did adjust some things to certain visuals and storytelling beats, but one shift was almost getting rid of the Buster Sword!

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Todd Black) | December 13, 2025

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Mega Man Fans Have A Chance To Design Their Own Robot Master For Dual Override
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Mega Man Fans Have A Chance To Design Their Own Robot Master For Dual Override

Capcom is asking for submissions for a Robot Master with a "giant suction arm."

from TheGamer (Written by Johnny Flores Jr.) | December 13, 2025

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Divinity Dev Larian Is Owning The The Statue Leaks In A Hilarious Way

Best community support indeed!

from TheGamer (Written by Vaspaan Dastoor) | December 13, 2025

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The Witcher 3 New Expansion Leak Has Fans Hyped
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The Witcher 3 New Expansion Leak Has Fans Hyped

This could be another instant classic.

from Screen Rant | December 13, 2025

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Think Of The New Lego Batman As The "Eras Tour" For Batman Fans, Lego Says

At only $70, it's also cheaper than the real-life "Eras Tour."

from TheGamer (Written by Johnny Flores Jr.) | December 13, 2025

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