It reckons with the more juvenile aspects of theGod of Warseries without ignoring them.

It’s masocore as metaphor for overcoming self-doubt, and for the most part, it works.

The greatest danger is actually the VR option.

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I’ve accidentally walked into walls in my home multiple times.

Taken all together, these things makeNi no Kuni IIa world that’s refreshingly pleasant to get lost in.

Just watch out for the skunks.

God of WarRelease Date: Out NowPublisher: SIEADeveloper: Santa Monica Studio

Santa Monica Studio

They will seriously f— you up.

The 100-person slugfest match that isBattle Royalejust keeps getting better and better as new features are introduced over time.

The Thanos Infinity Gauntlet mode, for one, was truly an event.

CELESTE CR: Matt Thorson

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We can only hope that the success of this crossover will mean more are in the works.

What’s next?Star Wars?

Nevertheless, I found Xbox One’s first big exclusive of the year to be an engaging social experiment.

Shadow of the ColossusPublisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

One that, yes, still seems to be under construction.

Go it alone or tag along with a group as you solve riddles and unearth treasure.

Either way, it’s a voyage worth taking.

Monster Hunter: WorldPublisher: Capcom Co., LTD

Capcom Co., LTD

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FAR CRY 5Release Date: March 27, 2018Publisher: Ubisoft

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Into the BreachCR: Subset Games

Subset Games

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Nintendo

Fortnite: Battle Royale CR: EPIC GAMES

EPIC GAMES

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