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 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...
A red tiled floor with the words "Order of the Sinking Star".

Order of the Sinking Star Has Already Wormed its Way into My Brain

I was keenly aware of how beloved Jonathan Blow's games were, but nothing quite prepared me for what Order of the Sinking Star had...
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Gen V Season 2 Trailer Shows the Return of Starlight &...

Having just completed my first-time binge of Gen V, this trailer really couldn't have come at a better time. Gen V Season 2 will...
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A smiley face in a yellow petri dish.

Everything We Know About Pluribus So Far

Ever since the end of Better Call Saul's six-season run in 2022, fans have been eagerly waiting for more news on Vince Gilligan's next...
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A piece of paper with the words "Help yourself" written on it. A teaser shot for the show Pluribus.

Vince Gilligan’s Sci-Fi Series Pluribus Will Premiere in November

Shortly after Better Call Saul's six season run ended, creator Vince Gilligan that he would be working on a new project with actress Rhea...
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A group of young students sitting on some steps in Gen V.

I Finally Understand the Appeal of Gen V

Like most other fans, I suspect, I became a fan of The Boys through Prime's excellent TV adaptation of Garth Ennis' graphic novels. I...
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A cartoon man dressed in a black and blue costume with his arm stretched out in Invincible.

Robert Kirkman Promises that Invincible’s Animation Quality Will Improve

You could probably make a case for Invincible being the best show that Prime has to offer right now, even if it's being stacked...
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A monkey standing on top of a podium under pink and blue lights for our Donkey Kong Bananza review.

Donkey Kong Bananza: The Retcon Review

I heard you were waiting for a game — some sort of killer app, if you will — that would make you feel like...