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Rob MacIntosh at NookGaming

Jul 8, 2026 | Score 40 | Pre-release Review

“There is something to the heart of the story of Be Missed and Remembered: The Letter from Mayoiga. Its theme of what it means to be remembered and how saddening it is to be forgotten is a compelling emotional core that could have made for something so, so much better than what I got. Instead, it’s a poorly structured and even more poorly edited visual novel that got in its own way of trying to tell that story at every turn, one which I have next to no positives to speak of that don’t carry at least some form of caveat. It makes for an experience I expect I will very soon forget, and I most certainly will not miss my time with.”

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David Cabezas at TwoHitGames

Jul 24, 2026 | Score 75

“Echoes of Aincrad delivers one of the most immersive Sword Art Online experiences yet, thanks to its satisfying combat, meaningful progression, and fully customizable protagonist.”

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RPGamer Staff at RPGamer

Aug 1, 2026 | Score 70

“As an avid fan of the written word, it was an enjoyable experience for me, but it does require a different mindset from the usual JRPG grind.”

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Jordan Loades at NintendoWorldReport

Jul 27, 2026 | Score 70

“If I were to score these Luminous Avenger iX 1 & 2 Dual Collection individually, I would give the first game an 8 and the second a 6. It truly feels like a new development team was handed the design document from the first installment, but half the pages were missing and they just "made do." While both are interesting Gunvolt spin-offs, Luminous Avenger iX 1 is the much more satisfying experience, which makes the package as a whole difficult to fully recommend, even if the Switch 2 upgrades are noteworthy.”

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Namira Nidhu at GamesCreed

Jul 16, 2026 | Score 80

“Cat Mail Co. combines relaxing management, rewarding organization, charming visuals, and an intriguing mystery into a cozy simulator that respects your pace. If you enjoy thoughtful progression over constant action, you will find plenty to appreciate here.”

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Donovan Erskine at Shacknews

Jul 20, 2026 | Score 70

“I’m still having a good time with College Football 27. It’s a fun football game that feels responsive and rewarding. I will probably spend a couple hundred hours in Dynasty mode by the time it’s all said and done. But the publisher has hindered this game with its live service ambitions, and I hope we can keep those shenanigans off campus for next year’s game.”

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Michael Merchant at Rectify Gaming

Jul 23, 2026 | Score 90

“Overall, Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced is an excellent re-entry to the Assassin’s Creed series. A lot of the quality of life changes that have been made to combat allows for a more engaging and fluid system, the expansion of the story line to see deeper character growth, and obviously the complete graphic overhaul bridges the gap between Black Flag’s original release and the more modern entries allowing a new generation of gamers to dive into Black Flag.”

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Amanda Tien at The Punished Backlog

Jul 23, 2026 | Score 63

“I could recommend Backyard Baseball to nostalgic super-fans of the franchise or sport, but I'd struggle to suggest it for new players, especially given the price point and the fact that the 1997 remaster is available for $9.99. I myself am going to put Backyard Baseball (2026) down and come back later if/when there have been some patches. Backyard Baseball (2026) still has a long way to go to be ready for the big leagues, but it's a new season for the franchise. I'm so happy it's making a return. These games taught me a lot about strategy, statistics, and teamwork; more young people deserve to get to play games like this. I wish the team all the luck in the world as they take the plate.”

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Joao Victor at Manual dos Games

Jul 21, 2026 | Score 90

“Granblue Fantasy: Relink delivers an extremely enjoyable action RPG experience, featuring fast-paced, deep, and highly addictive combat. The Endless Ragnarok expansion builds upon that experience with a new campaign, additional characters, new game modes, and progression systems that make the endgame even more robust. Even without revolutionizing its storytelling, the overall package impresses with its wide variety of content, excellent art direction, and gameplay that stands out as one of the best in the genre. It is an easy recommendation for action RPG fans and anyone looking for a game packed with dozens of hours of content and strong replay value.”

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محمد الأحمري at Eternal Games

Jul 18, 2026 | Score 100

“The Revelations expansion managed to surpass all expectations, hopes, and dreams, creating the most complete and best experience in the DOOM series of all time. The add-on succeeded in providing a different, addictive, and fun gameplay system that relies on the spear and shield and switching between them, which surpassed the original game. It provided the best level and encounter design with distinctive ideas and a real challenge, and undoubtedly the best bosses in the series as a whole with a gigantic and highly diverse set of enemies, and a breathtaking epic soundtrack, alongside an excellent and polished progression system that benefits from meticulous exploration and smart puzzles with different ideas. This journey is only completed with the perfect and integrated End Game content that puts all your skills to the test.”

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Ruben Wastyn at Pragalicious

Jul 20, 2026 | Score 70

“If you’re a fan of Counter-Strike, follow the professional esports scene, or are looking for a management game that offers something a bit different from football, then Esports Manager 2026 is definitely worth a try. Esports Manager 2026 isn’t quite on a par with giants like Football Manager just yet. If the developer continues to expand the game at the same pace, this title has everything it takes to become the benchmark within the esports management genre.”

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Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Jul 20, 2026 | Score 90

“Most of Moonlight Peaks' problems are only problems if you need to find some. It is inventive enough on its own to be surprising, and makes smart use of genre conventions elsewhere. For anyone who wants to distill it into a simple description, Moonlight Peaks could sit easily among Stardew Valley, Fae Farm and Animal Crossing in the pantheon of life sims.”

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Lucas Barreto at NintendoBoy

Jul 14, 2026 | Score 70

“Acknowledging the title's limitations, I believe the experience is satisfying for those seeking short play sessions, especially in handheld mode. I must admit, however, that the scale of the pixel art gave me a bit of a headache, as I had to strain my eyes to distinguish between enemy and friendly ships, shots, power-ups, and even the arrows identifying the different types of sockets.”

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心灵奇兵 at Gamersky

Jul 15, 2026 | Score 92

“Rhythm Heaven Groove lives up to the expectations longtime fans have had for the series. With higher-quality songs, familiar yet flexible stage formats, and highly replayable bonus modes, it brought back memories of grinding for medals on the Nintendo DS and Wii. For rhythm game fans, it is undoubtedly the most fitting first-party send-off for the Nintendo Switch generation.”

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Thomas Knight at NookGaming

Jun 26, 2026 | Score 70

“While Template!! An Angel’s Gift (Tenpure!!) fittingly doesn’t really break the mold of the standard romcom visual novels, it’s very competent in what it does. It features a selection of charming heroines, some sweet romantic moments, and plenty of enjoyable slice-of-life moments in a low-drama story. This is backed by some particularly good use of art. There are a few things I feel it could have done better, but if you’re looking for a relaxed romance story, this will make for a good read.”

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Sam Aberdeen at Nexus Hub

Jul 9, 2026 | Score 75

“Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 delivers charm and cheese in a faithful remake that's fun in quick bursts and easily replayable, though some slight changes and its older game design won't appeal to everyone.”

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Abdul Saad at Impulsegamer

Jul 7, 2026 | Score 62

“Dead or Alive 6, while providing a few features a modern fighting game should have, also disappointingly leaves out many important elements, offers very little new content, and forces returning players to purchase the title again. As such, while the title is a solid new release, it's only recommended to new players who don't mind the missing features.”