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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

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

Adam Gumbert

10 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Game SandwichJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced brings back a classic from the series past, with all the necessary improvements needed for the modern day. With updated gameplay, more story and characters, as well as a stunning new take on the Caribbean, this remake is the absolute best way to experience this tale of assassins and pirates. A retread of a decade-plus-old game may not entice some, but it’s a masterful retelling sure to touch on many fans’ nostalgia and is the best suggestion for players to experience this story once more.”

-8.5

Rory Mellon

38 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Tom's GuideJul 8, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced offers (almost) everything you could want from a remake. It looks stunning, adds worthwhile new content, makes loads of smart improvements, and the simple joys of being a ruthless pirate on the open seas haven't faded with time. $59.99 at Amazon $59.99 at Amazon $59.99 at Target Check Best Buy”

+4.7

Augusto A.

85 reviews

Latest: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

ZTGDJul 8, 2026Score 85

“Endless Ragnarok is very much worth playing through, not only because of characters like Fediel and Maglielle, who will have you rethinking how you tackle the game’s encounters entirely, but also because of the flashy new fights and new grinds available, as well as the extremely fun summoning system.”

-7.1

Hasipcan Kahraman

2 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

TourensJul 8, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a game that will satisfy you as long as you set your expectations correctly. If you're expecting a completely redesigned remake, you might not find what you're looking for. However, if your goal is to re-experience one of the most beloved games of AC series with modern graphics, enhanced presentation, and smoother gameplay, Ubisoft has largely succeeded in doing so.”

+3.2

Marcelo Mendes

1 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

GameHallJul 8, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad is the Sword Art Online game I’ve been waiting for ever since I watched the anime's first arc and thought, 'Why has no game actually put me inside this world?' The decision to replace Kirito with a player-created character is the most important move the gaming franchise has made in its history, and it completely transforms the emotional equation of the experience.”

+28.9

Debora Pape

11 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Digitec MagazineJul 8, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced delivers memorable quests, strong dialogue, and an immersive pirate atmosphere that makes its Caribbean setting a joy to explore. However, its oversized open world is filled with repetitive collectibles and activities that rarely justify the detour. The game also tries to juggle stealth, naval combat, platforming, fleet management, and more, resulting in an experience that often feels unfocused despite its many strengths.”

-1.4

Eduardo Rebouças

131 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

EntertainiumJul 8, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“If you’ve gotten your fill the first time around, all the bells and whistles that are featured in this updated run of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag will only get you so far. It basically boils down to this: if you want more Assassin’s Creed after, say, tearing through Shadows, but aren’t looking to commit as many hours and want a smaller map and more focused objectives, then it’ll suit your needs just fine.”

+3.0

Alejandro Segovia

41 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Seasoned GamingJul 8, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“Even meant as a good will gesture to tickle the nostalgia many hold for the 2013 original, I can say Ubisoft was successful in delivering a great modern update to its perennial, pirate-themed classic.”

+9.2

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

JONG-BONG, CHOI

1 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

FOMOSJul 8, 2026Score 87Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced polishes what made the original so beloved, reimagining it for a modern era, while beautifully weaving the Kenway family saga into a tale that makes us dream of adventure once more.”

+6.4

Sina Farahani

12 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Pixel ArtsJul 8, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“Ultimately, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is a lovingly crafted tribute that successfully brings one of the franchise's finest hours to a new generation. It offers veterans a nostalgic reunion and gives newcomers a chance to experience the thrill of Caribbean privateering up to modern standards. If you were among those 13 years ago who felt Edward’s piracy strayed too far from the series' roots, give it another chance. This remaster serves as a beautiful reminder that Assassin's Creed has never truly been about the hidden blade or the white robe—it has always been about history and freedom. And who is freer than a pirate?”

+5.6

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

Sherman Castelo

29 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

República DGJul 8, 2026Score 74Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad delivers fun combat and pleasing visuals, making the journey through Aincrad quite engaging. However, the repetitive open world and some design decisions prevent the game from reaching its full potential. Even so, it is a competent action RPG that will certainly appeal to most players”

+0.2

Spencer Legacy

456 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

MonsterVineJul 8, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad has the potential to be a stand-out Sword Art Online game, but it struggles to bear the weight of strangely archaic mechanics and monotonous missions. The story and visuals may be enough to get series fans into the game, but anyone else will likely be hard-pressed to get much out of the game.”

+3.9

Stephen Sander

1 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

ZTGDJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“And while I have stated that not every game needs a remake, this one gives me hope that maybe in the future, we might see a “Resync” of my favorite games of the series being the Ezio Trilogy.”

+9.4

Andrés Aquino

23 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

GfinityJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is an absolute must-play. It’s a remake that may not take a lot of risks, but when you have such a legendary foundation to work with, the new quality-of-life upgrades make this an easy Game of the Year contender. I wish the combat were a bit more fleshed out and that side activities like Assassin’s Contracts weren't so bare-bones (they're barely worth mentioning), but overall, Resynced is a treasure well worth hunting down.”

+2.3

Bruno Galvão

118 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Eurogamer.ptJul 8, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“Black Flag Resynced shines with its spectacular graphics, but just about everything else falls short. The animation and logic glitches—including getting “stuck” in the environment—the lackluster narrative, and the extreme simplification of combat mean it isn’t a very fun game.”

+1.9

Michael Murphy

21 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

SmashPadJul 8, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced is a great remake of the classic pirate adventure, with some small additions and adjustments. It’s the perfect entry for newcomers looking to finally sail the seas with Edward and crew. For returning fans, it’s the same swashbuckling good time, just refreshed. It doesn’t go above and beyond, but it does enough to justify its existence.”

-0.6