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Vi låser Pokémon, Replaced och Tomodashi i FZ High Score
The FZ High Score list has been updated with new scores for Pokémon Champions, Replaced, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Pokémon Champions received a score of 64/100, Replaced scored 78/100, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream achieved 79/100. These updates have led to a reshuffling of the top rankings.
So Videogames Episode 484: Breaking News
Episode 484 of the So Videogames Podcast features host Brad reviewing several games including Let Them Come: Onslaught, Let Them Come, Absolum, The Occultist, Lucky Tower, and Pragmata. The episode also includes listener feedback and mailbag questions.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Review – A Disappointing Return for a Classic Series
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance offers a disappointing return for the classic series, featuring lackluster gameplay, a short and unengaging story, and repetitive combat. While the voice acting is strong and the low-poly PlayStation 1-style graphics during quizzes are a unique aesthetic choice, these elements cannot salvage the overall experience.
EDGE #423 review scores – Pokemon Pokopia, Super Meat Boy 3D, more
The latest review scores from EDGE magazine's June 2026 issue (#423) have been released, featuring titles such as Pokemon Pokopia and Super Meat Boy 3D. Other games reviewed include Crimson Desert, Darwin's Paradox, Greedfall: The Dying World, Life is Strange: Reunion, Marathon, Nutmeg, Screamer, and The House of Hikmah, with scores ranging from 3 to 9.
Feature: A Look Back At Every Game Nintendo Life Scored 10/10 Over 20 Years
Nintendo Life looks back at the 69 games it has awarded a perfect 10/10 score over its 20-year history. The article details the criteria for a perfect score, emphasizing games that raise genre bars and push industry boundaries, and lists titles from Mega Man 2 to New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
MLB The Show 26’s Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Praise for The New Release
MLB The Show 26 has released an accolades trailer highlighting positive critical reception following its launch. The trailer features praise for its balance of simulation and gameplay, its new Hitting Zones feature, and its overall capture of competitive baseball. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Life Is Strange: Reunion is a new low for Life Is Strange | Polygon
The article criticizes Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, deeming it a new low for the franchise. It suggests that the game's quality is so poor that it makes the previous installment, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, appear favorable by comparison.
Pure Nintendo Magazine Reveals the Cover of Issue 71, Arriving Soon!
Pure Nintendo Magazine has revealed the cover for its upcoming Issue 71, which will feature a look back at the best games of 2025 and anticipation for 2026 releases. The issue will include reviews, game art, and reader contributions, continuing the magazine's presence in the print media landscape.
Round Up: Life Is Strange: Reunion PS5 Reviews Reveal a 'Tender, Heartfelt' Conclusion to Max and Chloe's Story
Reviews for Life Is Strange: Reunion are largely positive, with an aggregate score of 85 on Metacritic, praising its 'tender, heartfelt' conclusion to Max and Chloe's story. Despite some technical issues and a lingering illusion of choice, critics highlight the emotional depth and narrative payoff. The game offers a satisfying send-off for long-time fans, focusing on nuanced character relationships and rewarding attention to detail.
More Marathon Reviews
The video game Marathon, developed by Bungie, has seen a surge of new reviews published approximately three weeks after its initial launch. This delay in reviews was reportedly at the request of the developer.
Japan: Retailers slash price of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Japanese retailers are significantly discounting Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for the Nintendo Switch, a move unusual for Nintendo's first-party titles. This price reduction follows mixed reviews for the game, with some critics noting empty open-world areas and resulting in a critic score of 78.
Famitsu review scores – March 21, 2026 – Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Etrange Overlord, more
Famitsu has released its latest review scores for the week of March 21, 2026, featuring titles such as Winning Post 10 2026, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and Etrange Overlord. Each game received scores from four editors, with the final totals indicating varying critical reception.
Edge Issue 422 Review Scores: Resident Evil Requiem, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, & More
Issue #422 of Edge Magazine includes reviews for "Resident Evil Requiem" and other titles. The publication provides its critical assessment of the latest game releases.
WWE 2K26 Review - The Main Event Wrestling Game We Need Right Now
WWE 2K26 is a significant improvement over last year's entry, addressing long-standing issues with quality-of-life upgrades across various modes. While new match types are largely reskins, the game excels in its best-playing experience in years, featuring a new battle-pass-style "Ringside Pass" system for content unlocks and an improved Showcase mode with the "Showcase Gauntlet" option. Despite some dated animations and a less engaging MyRise mode, WWE 2K26 offers substantial upgrades making it a worthwhile wrestling game.
Review: Scott Pilgrim EX Feels Even More Like River City Ransom
Scott Pilgrim EX is a 2D beat 'em up that strongly resembles River City Ransom and Streets of Rage, featuring side-scrolling stages and cooperative multiplayer. While the gameplay mechanics are tight and the artistic direction and soundtrack are praised, the story and characterizations feel less true to the source material, and some preferred characters are not playable. The game is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, though some launch bugs affecting multiplayer were noted.
