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 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...
Wall graffiti showing three superheroes in Peacemaker Season 2.

“I’m Okay With Being Polarizing”: James Gunn on Peacemaker & Racism Pushback

Spoilers ahead for episode 6 of Peacemaker Season 2, though if you haven't seen it already, what are you doing? Why are you here?...
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: The Retcon Review

Rare is the sequel that gets to be a direct follow-up to a brand new game that introduced so many unique concepts. 2019's Death...
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The Red Samurai in Death Stranding 2. A figure in a red mech suit with blue lights on its head.

Who Is the Red Samurai in Death Stranding 2?

Death Stranding 2 introduces a lot of new characters into the mix. You'll be pleased to know that all the new additions are way...
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A man in a red hood and mask.

Death Stranding 2 Really Wants Me to Care About Higgs, But...

Do be warned that this article contains major spoilers for the entirety of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.In almost every aspect, Death Stranding...
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A man hanging onto a monorail with a yellow container behind him.

All Death Stranding 2 Connection Level Rewards

Sure, it's your job to link up the entirety of Mexico and Australia to the chiral network, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be...
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A woman's head on a mannequin as one of the choices to make in Death Stranding 2.

Death Stranding 2 Complete Choices & Right Answers Guide

Unlike its predecessor, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach allows you to have some sort of input when you're in conversation with other NPCs....
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A man wearing a navy blue suit. Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror.

Netflix Loses Black Mirror Creators Charlie Brooker & Annabel Jones

Back in 2020, production company Broke & Bones signed a $100m agreement with Netflix, allowing the streaming platform to own the company's works, including...