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Dirt 5 is the perfect racing game to launch the new generation of consoles: a thrilling arcade off-road racer that doesn't skimp on visual flair.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition still possesses some of the original game's flaws, but also builds on a lot of its charms in ambitious and satisfying ways.
Ghost of Tsushima is pretty similar to other open-world games, but a strong combat system and a solid samurai story give it some staying power.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons transports the player to another world, one where the hardships of life seem inconsequential.
Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure is a creative new tool in the utility belt for Switch owners looking to shed some pounds and make some gains.
Though it probably won't win new fans, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a polished dose of more of the same high-octane FPS action that series loyalists have come to expect.
Pick up The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening if you have any affinity for the series and don't mind replaying a 26-year-old game. However, if you've played the Game Boy original to death, you won't find much new here.
Volta is a brilliant addition to FIFA and the gameplay is better than ever, but a few own goals hold FIFA 20 back from greatness.
Buy Man of Medan if you liked Until Dawn and want to see how The Dark Pictures Anthology might shape up. Avoid this game if you can't abide performance issues or slow gameplay.
Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a block-building good time, which offers a fun story and lots of creative freedom to make the world you want.
Sea of Solitude offers up a lot to love, with its rich aesthetics and well-intentioned design, but it fails to make a lasting impression with its gameplay or story.
Old-school Castlevania fans should pick up Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night right away. So should anyone with an interest in Metroidvanias, action/RPGs or high-quality side-scrollers in general.
Judgment offers a serious yet fun departure from the Yakuza series that doesn't skimp on the action and drama.
Trover Saves the Universe feels really, really chill, and that alone makes it pleasantly different from most other games out there.
If you love Sonic or need a competent kart racer, Team Sonic Racing is a solid choice - just don't expect it to raise the bar.
Sony's long-awaited Days Gone looks gorgeous, but the gameplay is dull and frustrating.
Bioware's latest sci-fi epic fails to stick the landing in an already crowded loot shooter genre.
Crackdown 3 is worth playing for its outrageous action and addictive orb collecting, even though it doesn't do anything new.
Buoyed by compelling multiplayer modes, Battlefield V is a gripping first-person shooter that re-creates the intensity and anxiety of war better than its competitors.
Hitman 2 is a deep, enjoyable stealth sandbox with hours upon hours of content that will keep you coming back for more.