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Gears of War: E-Day brings the series back to its literal roots, delivering all the blood-soaked action and characters that made it a hit. Filled with expansive maps, tons of thrilling enemy encounters, a slew of weapon modifications, and a truly gripping action-movie narrative, it's the must-own Xbox exclusive of 2026.
Silent Hill: Townfall is the best the survival horror series has been in 25 years. Developer Screen Burn takes the series into first-person with a new remote Scottish town setting, breathing fresh energy into the franchise. But while some things change, Silent Hill's phenomenal atmosphere, visuals, and sound design remain. It's a horrific, often unsettling experience, but it's one that I never wanted to stop playing. $49.94 at Amazon $49.99 at Target Check Best Buy
Control Resonant surpasses its excellent predecessor thanks to its larger scope, both narratively and gameplay-wise. The melee-based combat is appropriately brutal and engaging, while the various skill trees offer a deep level of customization. Aside from some confusing maps, this is an almost perfect action-based title. $59.88 at Amazon Check Best Buy
Marvel's Wolverine is a slickly presented superhero romp that casts players as the iconic mutant. Combat is extremely violent, as the character demands, but also highly repetitive. At least the enjoyable (if predictable) original comic book story offers motivation to continue. Check Amazon Check Best Buy
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a dark, brilliantly written vampire RPG with a superb prologue, a memorable cast and inventive powers. It's dragged down at times by repetitive combat, a rough performance, and an insipid lead. A flawed, fascinating debut with cult classic written all over it - one that needs some post-launch patches, but kept me hooked regardless. $69 at Walmart $69 at Walmart $69.99 at Amazon Check Best Buy
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a supremely satisfying samurai action game with some of the best video game boss battles this side of Sekiro. Pulling off perfect parries always feels great and makes the few flaws easy to overlook, like the wonky difficulty curve. Time-poor players will also appreciate the game's more approachable size. $69.99 at Amazon $69.99 at Amazon $69.99 at Walmart(Switch) Check Best Buy
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls impresses due to its unique 4v4 tag mechanics that are easy to learn but difficult to master. Combine that with spectacular graphics, an incredible roster, and mighty gameplay modes, and you have a truly uncanny fighting game. $59.99 at Amazon $59.99 at Best Buy $59.99 at PlayStation Direct US
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a serviceable remake of the Xbox classic, even if it wasn't really called for. Not settling for a simple coat of paint, this game takes all the best parts of other Halo games and blends them with revamped graphics to reshape Combat Evolved into a game modern audiences will enjoy. I just wish some of the more frivolous changes had been left out. $49.94 at Walmart $102.58 at Amazon Check Best Buy
Splatoon Raiders successfully trades competitive PvP for an addictive, looter-shooter loop packed with bite-sized raids, deep crafting, and thrilling co-op. While a few late-game missions hit mild repetition, the top-tier movement, gorgeous Switch 2 visuals, and rock-solid 60 fps performance keep the momentum going strong. Whether you're playing solo or with friends, it's a phenomenal spin-off that no Splatoon fan should miss. $59.99 at Amazon Check Best Buy
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced offers (almost) everything you could want from a remake. It looks stunning, adds worthwhile new content, makes loads of smart improvements, and the simple joys of being a ruthless pirate on the open seas haven't faded with time. $59.99 at Amazon $59.99 at Amazon $59.99 at Target Check Best Buy
Star Fox on the Switch 2 is a triumphant return for Fox McCloud and a spectacular technical showcase for the new console. While the underwhelming multiplayer modes and short run time hold it back from perfection, the stunning visual upgrades and incredibly responsive dual-stick controls make this the definitive way to experience this classic adventure.
007 First Light is the finest James Bond video game in nearly 30 years. Its cinematic single-player campaign is remarkable, offering a gripping, quintessentially Bond story, packaged together with some of the best action-adventure set pieces I've ever experienced. Whether you're a longtime Bond fan or a newcomer, 007 First Light is unmissable. Check Amazon Check Best Buy
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a charming, innovative 2D puzzle-platformer that breathes fresh life into a classic formula. Despite some longer load times, its beautiful watercolor world, smooth Switch 2 performance, and addictive, cozy exploration loop make this evolution a must-play for fans of the series. $59.88 at Walmart $59.99 at Amazon(Switch) $69.99 at Target $69.99 at P.C. Richard & Son
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight takes everything folks know about Batman from popular culture and filters it through the tried-and-true Lego formula. Whether you're a fan of Batman or Lego games, there's a lot to love in this charming adventure.
Forza Horizon 6 is a master class in car culture with technical driving and customization running through its veins, a gargantuan amount of modes to jump into, and an accessible seamlessness to it all. For seasoned veterans, it's easily the best in the series, and for those getting their first taste of Horizon, it'll be the best racing game you've jumped into in a long time. $47.88 at HRKGame Int $69.99 at Amazon $69.99 at Target $69.99 at GameStop
Saros is a relentless, exciting and demanding rogue-lite shooter that combines cinematic spectacle with tight bullet-hell combat. It's a marvellous follow-up to Returnal, that retains the best bits of its predecessor while sanding down its (minor) rough edges. It pulls very few punches, but will have you saying "one more run" on a loop.
Pragmata is a breath of fresh air thanks to its tactical combat, clever puzzles, and earnest sci-fi story. It proves that there's still innovation in the AAA space and is yet another winner from Capcom. This is a game that humans and androids alike can enjoy.
Marathon is revival of Bungie's dormant 30-year-old franchise. With excellent gunplay, stylish graphics and a thrilling gameplay loop Marathon is a welcome return. This despite confusing UI, frustrating runs and questions about its future.
The story is pretty average, and the beginning can be brutal, but if you're the kind of person who loves big, sandbox adventures, this one is worth the ride (and $69). $1.29 at Amazon $59.49 at Fanatical(PC) $69.99 at GamersGate $69.99 at Green Man Gaming
Pokopia feels like a Pokémon game made in a lab to captivate a new generation of fans. Its sprawling open world feels empty at first, but grows on you and ultimately succeeds at what the series has always done best: Convincing you to catch 'em all. $69.99 at Amazon $69.99 at Best Buy $69.99 at Loaded $69.99 at GameStop