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Persona 4 Revival leaked demo shows the game is continuing one of the franchise's best traditions

The slick UI design that has become Atlus' signature will return in Persona 4 Revival.

Matthew Mercer's new Critical Role campaign proves D&D fans need to try Daggerheart

It's not unheard of for Critical Role to get people into TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, but can Critical Role now get us into Daggerheart?

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend – July 10, 2026

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The video game industry is experiencing what can politely be referred to as a rough patch. Last week, we learned of Sony's intention to abandon physical media, which is dispiriting, and this week, we learned leadership at Microsoft is in the process of laying off more than 3,000 developers at various studios. Stories surrounding this topic are, sadly, some of biggest stories of the week, which you can find links for below. But you will also find our review of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and previews for upcoming games like Orbitals and The Blood of Dawnwalker. And then, after that, we have some video recommendations to check out this weekend.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Charles Harte

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is exactly what Ubisoft promised it'd be; a faithful, gorgeous remake of one of the best games in the stealth series. There are new features for those particularly hungry for new content – added characters and quests for iconic figures like Blackbeard will pad out your runtime if you want them to – but it's mostly a beat-for-beat retelling of the original story. For what it's worth, I'm more than happy to revisit Edward Kenway's swashbuckling adventures. The Assassin element is less emphasized in this outing, but most players don't mind too much; Black Flag is arguably the best pirate game of all time, and that more than makes up for it.

Game Informer's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Review

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Marvel Rivals

Charles Harte

If you're a lapsed Marvel Rivals fan (or someone waiting for a good opportunity to get into it), the superhero shooter's latest update is its biggest yet, effectively redefining the game's flow for the foreseeable future. The game's most unique feature, the Team-Up mechanic, has been totally reworked. Originally, Team-Ups only activated when two compatible heroes were on the same team. Now, Team-Ups are always available, regardless of who's on your team, and are instead enhanced when you have the compatible ally. For example, the Hulk can select his new Captain America Team-Up when spawning into a match, giving him a new move that slams the ground and refreshes his cooldowns. If Cap joins your team, the move now adds an extra debuff, making enemies take more damage. This rework has added new abilities to the majority of the game's characters, and even those without new moves can use their older Team-Ups whenever they like. Season 9 also completely reworks Black Widow's moveset (an overdue change) and adds Jubilee to the game. Whether you're picking it up for the first time or seeing how your favorites have been tweaked, it's a great time to jump in, because everyone will be learning, and that's the best time to play a competitive game.

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Cat Mail Co.

Marcus Stewart

I have never had aspirations about working in the postal service, but chill experiences like Lake and now Cat Mail Co. make it seem like an appealing career shift. After taking over an abandoned post office, you’ll receive and deliver the feline customers' packages while gradually improving the derelict space. Organizing incoming mail by slapping on the proper labels based on its destination, weight, and contents is a breezy and rewarding task. I also enjoy the potent satisfaction of effectively organizing the mountain of packages across multiple types of shelves until their owners arrive. Completing shifts unlocks new shipping destinations and rooms, like a space to repair damaged goods. Cat Mail Co. is a nice second-screen experience; the loop is engaging enough to keep me interested, but it doesn’t demand my full attention as I listen to a podcast or watch a show.

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Don't Let It Starve

Alex Van Aken
Don't Let It Starve is an easy recommendation for any fan of Inscryption or Balatro. Trapped in a dark room with no clear avenue for escape, you play chef to a monster watching you on the other side of the shadowy food port. You must assemble bento boxes to satiate the beast’s hunger, lest you become the meal. The ever-growing meal demands keep climbing all while you are  slowly drafting an escape plan throughout the course of the game. It's great!

What is Cali Commander? Everything to know about Magic's controversial new format

A new Commander format created by former NFL player Cassius Marsh is stirring up the MTG web community.

Ghost of Tsushima anime gets trailer teasing connection to game's multiplayer mode

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends got a new trailer ahead of the show's 2027 release on Crunchyroll.