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Matt Bianucci

73 reviews

Latest: EA Sports College Football 27

GamingBoltJul 8, 2026Score 70Pre-release Review

“While the foundational EA Sports College Football experience remains high-quality and slowly improving, a lack of much meaningful new content in CFB 27, headlined by the barebones Mascot Mashup, highlights how this franchise has already shown signs of stagnation, even if only in its third year back.”

+4.6

Caleb Gayle

43 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

CinelinxJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a stunning remake that brilliantly captures the essence of what made the original so captivating: Edward Kenway. Though I believe the experience could have been even better with more access to the hidden blade during combat and the inclusion of the beloved DLC, Freedom Cry, Black Flag Resynched delivers an adrenaline-pumping pirate adventure that kept me hooked from start to finish.”

+20.7

Donghwi Kim

1 reviews

Latest: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

INVENJul 8, 2026Score 85

“A massive expansion for Skyfarers returning to the endless skies. The overhauled farming mechanics and the introduction of the Summons system add new depth to combat, while six highly distinct new characters and challenging new bosses shake things up. However, a progression system still heavily reliant on the Damage Cap and a boss lineup mostly consisting of familiar faces from the base game leave something to be desired.”

N/A

Daniele Madau

8 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

UagnaJul 8, 2026Score 68Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad is a game with a noble concept, but its execution is too repetitive. While the game boasts a solid and engaging RPG system that highlights character stats and equipment customization, its lackluster gameplay ultimately dampens any enthusiasm. The bold decision to rewrite the narrative by sidelining Kirito stumbles due to a slow, poorly told story; a combat system that fails to impress because of the total lack of impact from attacks; exploration that offers no incentives whatsoever; and an overall repetitiveness that borders on the exhausting.”

-3.3

Joel Isern Rodríguez - Kaym

51 reviews

Latest: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

EvelonGamesJul 8, 2026Score 82

“Endless Ragnarok doesn't reinvent Granblue Fantasy: Relink, it simply gives you more reasons to love it. The Conflux stumbles early on, but once it opens up, this expansion becomes the best argument yet to pick up the controller again.”

+9.3

Magali Susana

2 reviews

Latest: Rhythm Heaven Groove

GameHallJul 8, 2026Score 80

“Rhythm Heaven Groove is the comeback the franchise deserved after eleven years of silence. It didn't reinvent the wheel—and it didn't need to. It expanded on what worked, added Beatspell as a genuinely exciting new feature, and delivered over 80 surreal minigames ranging from frog marches to wrestling on bouncy balls, all while staying true to itself.”

-13.9

Herbert Viana

1 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Portal E7Jul 8, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“I don't know if a remake of a 2013 game was really necessary, but the fact is that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced manages to perfectly replicate the great experience provided by the original version, modernizing mechanics, bringing new features that expand the game's universe, and cutting segments that added little to Edward Kenway's journey. It is an extremely fun game, both for newcomers and those revisiting the Caribbean seas.”

-0.3

Will Borger

218 reviews

Latest: EA Sports College Football 27

IGNJul 8, 2026Score 70Pre-release Review

“This season ain’t gonna knock anybody’s socks off, and both Dynasty and Road to Glory have leaned hard into spreadsheet management this year, but smart on-field additions to an already good game make College Football 27 worth suiting up for once again.”

+1.2

Steve Brieller

66 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

CerealkillerzJul 8, 2026Score 69Pre-release Review

“Sword Art Online deserved better than Echoes of Aincrad is able to deliver. The combat and the upgrade and crafting systems are enjoyable, but they're almost completely undermined by the painfully linear level design, the repetitive mission structure, and the way exploration is rendered virtually pointless. The game's biggest strength is its story, which remains surprisingly serious for most of the adventure before eventually falling back on the usual "save the world" clichés. Unfortunately, your protagonist still feels like a supporting character throughout the story and could easily be removed from many of the cutscenes without changing much. We recommend that everyone try the demo first to make sure the gameplay is something you'll enjoy, because otherwise the disappointment could be significant.”

+7.9

Ash Wayling

103 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

WellPlayedJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“With a blisteringly hot current-gen facelift and a complete mechanical overhaul that actually fixes past mistakes, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced skips the open-world bloat to deliver pure, unadulterated pirate dopamine.”

+7.2

Rafael Martins Malaquim

1 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

Final WeaponJul 8, 2026Score 40Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad is a classic case of "sometimes less is more". It's a game that dilutes too much of its content in an attempt to look grander than it is. This can be a fun experience for those who value certain gameplay loops and new takes on established combat formulas, but it's frankly unacceptable for a AAA title. Only major SAO fans will likely get something out of this one.”

-19.0

Mustafa Zayni

14 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

ReGame ItJul 8, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“This remake is more than just a visual upgrade; it is a complete reimagining of the game, making it a more polished and cohesive experience that keeps up with modern titles. With its advanced technology and many improvements, it preserves the identity of the original while introducing numerous enhancements.”

+5.3

Mario Seijas

70 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

IGN SpainJul 8, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced plays it safe-and it's a good thing. The changes it introduces are necessary, and the visual overhaul will leave fans speechless, especially if they decide to take the plunge underwater. A few repetitive side activities and tedious boss fights take some of the shine off the game, but they don't manage to overshadow the quality of this remake.”

+2.0

Callum Marshall

42 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

The GameSlayerJul 8, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“The biggest compliment we can pay Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is that it feels like the definitive way to play this swashbuckling adventure. A gorgeous, refined and expanded version that changes a lot for the better, while leaving things that made the original great well enough alone. Not all changes are for the better, but overall, this is a successful remake, and one that truly feels like an Assassin's Creed game of old, with a modern facelift.”

-1.9

Pure Dead Gaming Staff

137 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Pure Dead GamingJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a brilliant pirate game. The sense of exploration you get sailing to new lands and discovering all the secrets the world has to offer never gets old and that is flanked by much improved visuals and a combat system that feels superb. This is a must buy.”

+4.6

Raouf Belhamra

172 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Digitale AnimeJul 8, 2026Score 95Pre-release Review

“"The Pirate Legend Returns in a Modern and Ambitious Form" Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is not just a remake, but a successful rebuild of one of the series' best games. Improvements to combat, stealth, exploration, and naval battles make it the most complete Black Flag experience, with new content that justifies a return even for fans of the original. Simply put, this is the version Edward deserved.”

+6.3

GameMAG Staff

1227 reviews

Latest: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

GameMAGJul 7, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Final impressions of Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok are heavily tied to how you feel about the original game. Liked it and enjoyed clearing the endgame content? Then grab the DLC without hesitation - another 50–100 hours of fun monster-slaying action are guaranteed. Enjoyed the story but not a fan of grinding? Then it's better to skip it.”

-3.7

Adsey

5 reviews

Latest: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

GamesCreedJul 7, 2026Score 84Pre-release Review

“The story is the one place Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok falls short of the original, feeling thinner and more like an epilogue than a proper continuation, but everything wrapped around it, the combat, the characters, the grind changes, and the new modes, makes a strong case that this is exactly the kind of expansion longtime players were hoping for.”

-8.9

André Ernesto

4 reviews

Latest: Star Fox

GameHallJul 7, 2026Score 80

“Throughout this entire review, playing hour after hour on Corneria with the orchestral soundtrack filling the headphones and General Pepper speaking with an authoritative accent in perfect Brazilian Portuguese, Kazin kept thinking that the phrase applies to the whole game. James McCloud would be proud.”

-4.4

Petri Kataja

72 reviews

Latest: Star Fox

KonsoliFINJul 7, 2026Score 80

“A long‑dormant Nintendo franchise returns with a polished but familiar space‑shooting adventure. The revamped campaign looks great and plays smoothly even though the story remains the same from years ago. It’s an enjoyable comeback, even if it leaves you wishing for bolder new ideas.”

-5.4