RPG
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
FromSoftware's landmark expansion delivers 30+ hours of punishing, rewarding gameplay in a hauntingly beautiful new realm.
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Action
Stellar Blade — A Visual Masterpiece
Shift Up's debut console title is a stunning action game with fluid combat, though its narrative falls short of its visual ambition.
Indie
Hades II — Roguelike Perfection Returns
Supergiant Games raises the bar once again. Hades II is a masterclass in game design and an essential purchase for every gamer.
RPG
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Square Enix's sprawling reimagining of the JRPG classic is ambitious, emotional, and occasionally overwhelming — in the best possible way.
FPS
Helldivers 2 — Co-op Chaos Perfected
Arrowhead's sequel is the best co-op shooter in years. Chaotic, hilarious, and endlessly replayable with friends.
Action RPG
Dragon's Dogma 2 — Open World Done Right
Capcom's ambitious sequel is a bold, uncompromising open-world RPG that rewards exploration and punishes complacency.
Strategy
Manor Lords — Medieval City Builder
A solo-developed medieval city-builder that punches well above its weight. Rough around the edges but deeply compelling.
Sports
EA Sports FC 25 — Evolution of Football
EA's rebranded football series makes meaningful strides with FC IQ tactical depth, though Ultimate Team still dominates the experience.
Indie
Balatro — The Card Game of the Year
A deceptively simple poker-inspired roguelike that will consume hundreds of hours before you realise what happened. Unmissable.