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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David Hayter Says He’ll Play Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater...

People often think of Hideo Kojima when the Metal Gear series comes up in conversation. And for good reason, too. Kojima's the creator, director,...
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A man with black hair in a blue suit and red cape. This is the 2025 version of Superman.

Superman Director James Gunn Will Write & Direct the Next Movie...

Surprising absolutely no one, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has confirmed that James Gunn, who directed 2025's Superman, will be writing and directing...
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A salmon background with a bunch of cartoon characters and an explosion in the middle. Cover image for UFO 50.

UFO 50 Was the Highlight of the Nintendo Indie World Showcase

Another video games presentation, another instance of disappointment and despair for the Hollow Knight fans out there. That being said, while Hollow Knight: Silksong...
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A black and orange gradient background with the words "RedOctane Games" in the middle.

RedOctane Games Is a Rhythm Game Studio Headed By Ex-Guitar Hero...

The rhythm game genre is one that's near and dear to my heart. From my Guitar Hero sessions in my early teens to sneakily...
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A man with white hair dressed in armor. Amon in Borderlands 4.

Amon Is an Absolute Beast in New Borderlands 4 Trailer

Borderlands 4 will give players four new Vault Hunters to play around. Ahead of the game's September release, Gearbox is showcasing each new character...
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A white horned bug in a red dress. The cover for Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Will We Finally See Hollow Knight: Silksong at Nintendo’s Indie World...

Look, I'm not even a fan of Hollow Knight but I'm invested at this point. Team Cherry's acclaimed Metroidvania Souls-like game has been teased...