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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Is Still Amazing in 2026

When I first played and reviewed Dragon's Dogma 2 for The Escapist, it was pretty much everything I expected as a fan of the...

FFXIV Evercold Tokyo Fan Fest 2026 News & Info Round-up

The FFXIV Tokyo Fan Fest 2026 took place during Halloween weekend, and I was busy with my own Halloween festivities so... apologies. But I...
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Danchi Days Thrives on Nostalgia But Is Held Back By Frivolous...

In an era where video games are in a race to become the most innovative, the most realistic-looking, it's easy to find yourself longing...
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Fantasy Life i cover art. A boy with an explorer hat is accompanied by two bears and a man with red hair.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time: The Retcon Review

As a Fantasy Life newbie who's only ever dabbled a little in the 2014 3DS release, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time...
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A woman with braided hair looking over a stadium with military equipment and resources.

I’m Finally Ready to Admit I Hate HBO’s The Last of...

This article contains spoilers for the entirety of HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, and the events of The Last of Us Part...
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HBO’s The Last of Us Once Again Shows It Doesn’t Trust...

This article contains spoilers for HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 and The Last of Us Part II.The sixth episode of...
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The cover image for our Blade of Fire review. A man with a large sword, and a boy with a book standing behind him.

Blades of Fire: The Retcon Review

I'm a big fan of games that zero in on a very specific thing, and then make their whole identity about that specific thing....
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All The White Lotus Seasons, Ranked From Worst to Best

The White Lotus is an anthology series that's best described as "watching white people in their natural habitats". Now that we've got more than...