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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The Switch 2 with its Joy-Cons being removed.

Switch 1 Games Finally Look Pretty on the Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is slowly inching its way to the top of my list of personal favorite video game consoles, right up there...
A woman with tied back hair in a hospital ER.

In Defense of The Pitt’s Trinity Santos

This article contains spoilers for all of The Pitt, up to Season 2 Episode 10.Even from the start of Season 1, it was abundantly...
A small child with three Pokemon in Pokopia.

This Pokopia Mobile Companion App Is a Lifesaver

Guys, Pokemon Pokopia is overwhelming. I mean, I know I said it was just simply whelming yesterday, but in terms of the sheer amount...
A large monster covered in moss in Pokopia.

Rebuilding Kanto in Pokopia Is Healing My Soul

Pokemon Pokopia is a video game where you play as a Ditto who takes the form of a human trainer as it attempts to...
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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...
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Two ninjas swing swords at each other in front of the moon. Cover image for our Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound: The Retcon Review

Ninja Gaiden is a series I've long avoided for one main reason: I'm terrible at platforming. Tough enemies with tricky attack patterns? Those I...
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Two boys sitting on a green field in Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles’ Switch 2 Upgrade Pack Will...

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a remake of the classic tactical RPG, and it'll be available on consoles and PC in September....