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 man looking back towards the camera in GTA VI.

Everything About GTA VI’s Preorder Situation Feels Icky

It's no secret that Grand Theft Auto VI is poised to be the most hotly anticipated game of 2026. Publishers and developers are actively...
Close-up of a short-haired woman in OD.

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...
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I Played Saros for 3 Hours & Came Away High-Strung, Stressed...

The first time I came face to face with the Prophet — the big bad of Saros' first biome — I had just one...
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A raccoon holding golden coins.

RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike: The Retcon Review

Being able to enter a sort of flow state is the hallmark of any good roguelite. Play through enough runs, and eventually you become...
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A man touching a motorcycle in The Pitt Season 2.

Burnout Is the Name of the Game in The Pitt Season...

This article contains major spoilers for The Pitt Season 2 Episode 12.In Season 1 of The Pitt, the show reached its climax when a...
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Cover image for our Marathon review. A collage of a hooded figures with weapons.

Marathon: The Retcon Review

Tau Ceti IV is a planet that deals in neon colors and a slick technopunk aesthetic. Disembodied voices and pixel figures talk to you...
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A boy in a red cloak that says Potter. Cover image for our Harry Potter op-ed.

Like It or Not, Harry Potter Is About to Be a...

Originally slated to air in 2027, HBO's Harry Potter series will debut a little earlier than expected, at the tail-end of 2026. The show's...
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A dog wearing red shades for our Screamer review.

Screamer: The Retcon Review

I have a weird relationship with racing games and media. Despite spending hours on the Daytona and Initial D machines in the arcade as...