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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Hideo Kojima Reassures Scaredy Cats That They, Too, Will Be Able to Play OD

This may very well end up being the best news I'll hear all week. As a fan of Hideo Kojima's works — I have...
A black box on a desk. Steam Machine cover.

The Steam Machine’s $1,000 Price Tag Is Disappointing, But I Get It

Back when Valve first announced the Steam Machine in November 2025, I was excited about it. I'm certainly not the target demographic for this...
A man with a red scarf and hat against a blue sky backdrop. Cover image for our Adventures of Elliot review.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales: The Retcon Review

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is Square Enix's attempt at applying its 2D-HD aesthetic to the Zelda-like action RPG genre in a...
A woman holding a glass. Cover image for our Pluribus Season 2 story.

Pluribus Season 2 Gets an Update; “We’ll Learn More About the Atom Bomb”

Pluribus thoroughly impressed me with its debut season and I, like many others, am getting extremely antsy waiting for a second season. Well, here's...
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Here’s Your First Look at HBO’s Harry Potter in Costume

HBO's TV adaptation of Harry Potter has finally begun production. Warner Bros and HBO announced that filming has started, and even shared a photo...
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Square Enix Is Reportedly Working on a Dragon Quest VII Remake

It looks like Dragon Quest is making a bit of a resurgence. Ever since the success of Dragon Quest XI, Square Enix has been...
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Three women in orange jackets taking a selfie with a polaroid camera. Cover image for our Death Stranding 2 review.

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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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...