Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the best title in the franchise and provides a non-intimidating onboard ramp to the simulator franchise, but game crashes and performance issues can be frustrating.
RetroRealms Arcade is a great double feature of platformers that is an easy recommendation to horror fans, platforming fans, and is a must play for both.
Starfield: Shattered Space is a compelling but messy addition to Starfield and could be recommended to Starfield fans.
Legend of Mana has not missed a step in the 25 years since its original launch, and is a must-try for Xbox owners with Xbox Game Pass.
Keylocker is a testament to smart Indie JRPG design, and is an easy recommendation for any fans of the genre.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a solid return to the Quidditch pitch and is a must try for fans of the overarching series.
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is a bloody good time and a must play for Warhammer 40K fans or third person shooting games in general.
Madden 25 is a triumphant return to form for the Madden franchise and is easily the best entry in years.
Cat Quest 3 is a paw-some laid back adventure that could be enjoyed by anyone, especially if a friend is available to join in.
Bleak Faith Forsaken is not someone’s first souls-like, but a must try for fans of the genre.
The Elder Scrolls Online: The Gold Road is a testament to good MMO development, and proves ESO is here to stay. A must play for Elder Scrolls lore fans, online and offline.
System Shock returns in 2024 as a premiere FPS narrative experience that shocks the player with each step. An easy recommendation for First-Person fans.
Dread Delusion is a fun romp in a fleshed-out world, definitely worth undertaking for the meagre price of admission.
Moto GP 24 caters to an audience of motorcycle enthusiasts and not much else, a game that can be skipped for people not into motorbikes.
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is an emotional rollercoaster that doubles as a Metroidvania with edge, at $20 it is a must play title for everyone.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 improves upon the original in exceptional ways and is a must-play RPG for fans of the genre.
Last Epoch is a must play ARPG for fans of the genre, and can be considered an excellent starting point for newcomers.
Skull and Bones is finally here, but tedious game systems and a grindy time investment to get anywhere may be too rich for some to go on this voyage.
Slave Zero X is a solid hack-and-slash and is an easy recommendation to fans of the genre.
Helldivers 2 is a testament to the power of teamwork and tactical gameplay, wrapped in a satirical package that's hard to put down.