One Piece: Grand Gourmet is a dish with widespread appeal, serving as a great palate cleanser between this season's heavy hitters.
Featuring turn-based combat, HD-2D visuals, and plenty of returning characters, Final Fantasy Resonance is a nostalgic treat perfect for old-school Final Fantasy fans.
Featuring buttery smooth play, fans of first-person melee filled with impactful and meaty combat shouldn't hesitate to check out Valor Mortis.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is an excellent addition to an already meaty game. If you liked the base game, Dark Arisen offers even more difficult challenges alongside even greater rewards.
The way of the samurai shines bright in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, marking a triumphant return for Capcom's long-running action RPG series.
While The Blood of Dawnwalker and its dark fantasy vampire setting is well worth exploring, best wait for a few patches before exploring its vast open world.
While there is something special brewing in The Sinking City 2, the development team simply needed more time with this release. Even the most diehard of Lovecraftian fans best wait for a few patches before checking this one out.
Those fiending for the start of the NFL season will enjoy Madden NFL 27, but this title can still use a few patches to iron out its balancing.
Currently sitting in my top five releases of the year, fans of gritty Soulslike action RPGs will absolutely love Mortal Shell II.
While Big Walk could very well be someone's Game of the Year, most people will likely get burnt out by its backtracking and voice chat system.
Featuring a rich world ripe for exploration and deep, impactful combat, Beast of Reincarnation is a fantastic action RPG worthy of all adventurers this summer.
While this modern era of college football isn't flawless, EA SPORTS College Football 27 is perfect for those seeking their own Road to Glory.
A no-brainer for Dave the Diver fans, the new In the Jungle DLC is well worth diving into.
James Bond's triumphant return to gaming in 007 First Light proves to be one of 2026's best titles.
Even in Early Access, Subnautica 2 provides a great co-op survival experience perfect for a weekend getaway. KRAFTON did good on this one, seeing a bright future in Unknown Worlds' exotic alien world.
Coming in with high expectations, Mina the Hollower's tiny mouse masterfully fills some mighty big shoes. Needless to say, Yacht Club Games has another hit on its hands.
While not for everyone, those that carefully plan things out will enjoy their time as CASCADE in ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies - just be mindful of that anxiety.
To no one’s surprise, Forza Horizon 6 provides the best racing experience this year - even if Grand Theft Auto VI hits.
While MOUSE: P.I. For Hire doesn’t quite scratch that detective itch, its incredible aesthetics and lively cast make it well worth the trip to Mouseburg.
A moonshot six years in the making, Capcom's bold new IP PRAGMATA sends Hugh and Diana to new heights with a successful landing.