Zhiqing Wan

Zhiqing began her video game journey in 1996, when her dad introduced her to Metal Gear, Resident Evil, and Silent Hill — and the rest, as they say, is history. She was an editor at The Escapist, Destructoid, and Twinfinite before starting up Retcon.
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A blue haired boy with a fairy next to him in Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Metaphor: ReFantazio One-Year Anniversary Livestream Set For this Weekend

It's already been almost a year since the release of Atlus' critically acclaimed JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. To celebrate the game's one-year anniversary, the company...
A suited figure with a gun in Marathon.

Marathon Closed Technical Test to Run this Month, Applications Open

In the middle of 2025, Bungie ran several alpha tests for Marathon, their upcoming shooter game, and even launched an ARG to get players...
A group of people celebrating outside a building in Town to City.

Town to City Is the Prettiest Town-Builder I’ve Ever Played

The city-building genre is not one that I'm particularly good at. Things start out fine but I always get too stressed. Too many things...
Four people with guns and armor for our Borderlands 4 review.

Borderlands 4: The Retcon Review

If I had to pick one game or series that was the most emblematic of what video games probably look like to non-enthusiasts, Borderlands...
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Elden Ring Nightreign: The Retcon Review

My first proper Expedition in Elden Ring Nightreign was a torturous 26-minute affair. After completing the tutorial and dying to the classically FromSoft "yes,...
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A character dressed in green armor, carrying a bow.

Elden Ring Nightreign Complete Expeditions Guide

Elden Ring Nightreign is structured like a rogue-lite, with every run featuring some key differences or surprises to keep you on your toes. The...
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A knight character carrying a sword over his shoulder with a blue aura.

Best Nightfarer Classes to Choose in Elden Ring Nightreign

Elden Ring Nightreign is a multiplayer game that lets players choose from eight different Nightfarers for each run. These classes cater to a variety...
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A still from the Squid Game Season 3 trailer. A man in a black suit with the number 456 on his back, standing next to someone in a pink jumpsuit.

Squid Game Season 3 Trailer Hints at Even More Violent Games...

Squid Game Season 2 aired on Netflix last December and while it did end on a pretty painful cliffhanger, fans were at least assuaged...
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Three pixel style characters stand next to each other: a grandma in a green beret, a girl with brown hair, and a boy with blue hair.

Danchi Days Thrives on Nostalgia But Is Held Back By Frivolous...

In an era where video games are in a race to become the most innovative, the most realistic-looking, it's easy to find yourself longing...
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7 anime characters stand side by side against a yellow backdrop.

The Persona 4 Remake Voice Actor Marketing Ploy Is Getting Out...

The fabled Persona 4 remake has been rumored for a little while now, but it seems like we may get an official confirmation of...