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The critics got it wrong: Super Mario Galaxy movie already had 2026’s best opening day

It's a hit. What a surprise.

Destructoid

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs never imagined to achieve the kind of massive success it did: 'Our official goal towards the end of production was to reach for 85 in Metacritic'

Shoot for the moon and you'll land among the stars.

PC Gamer

For the first time ever, Square Enix is crowned top publisher on Metacritic thanks to its 2025 run of remakes like Final Fantasy Tactics and Dragon Quest 1+2

While Nintendo failed to crack the top 10 in Switch 2's launch year

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Xbox ranked as the number 5 game publisher of 2025, trouncing Nintendo, PlayStation and other big hitters

Xbox has been ranked the 5th best game publisher of 2025 by Metacritic, beating Nintendo and PlayStation with strong review scores and consistent releases across its studios.

Windows Central

Pokemon Pokopia once again overtakes Resident Evil Requiem on Metacritic as the best game of 2026, with a score of 90 that's going to be hard to beat

Will it be able to keep that top spot when GTA 6 launches, though?

GamesRadar

"We all have not forgotten Cyberpunk 2077": Crimson Desert fans worry for the RPG's console editions after review no-show joins disappointing 30fps PS5 showcase

"Cyberpunk did the same"

GamesRadar

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs bet on the RPG's Metacritic score, but bet so low that "everybody lost," resulting in forfeits like gobbling whole roast chickens

"One person had to eat a chicken, a roast chicken in one sitting within a certain amount of time while another person beatboxes"

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Crimson Desert review roundup: Scores, praise, criticism, and early verdict

One of 2026's most anticipated projects hovers around 80.

Dot Esports

Palworld and Ori devs offer Crimson Desert support, suggesting players give it "some time" and remember "one man's 77 is another man's 100"

Pearl Abyss has "something interesting going on"

GamesRadar

Crimson Desert developer's shares tank despite the game's strong Metacritic score

Pearl Abyss reportedly saw a huge drop in its share price following the release of Crimson Desert reviews.

TechRadar

Crimson Desert's Metacritic score sinks Pearl Abyss share prices by 30% over the cardinal sin of being perfectly fine

Before the maximalist RPG's official launch

GamesRadar

Crimson Desert reviews and Metacritic scores are in ahead of launch — here's what everyone's saying about the massive game, and something I'm worried about

Crimson Desert reviews and its Metacritic score are here. Does Pearl Abyss' massive adventure game live up to the hype? Here's what people are saying.

Windows Central

Rosalía broke every branding rule and won – here's what creatives can learn from her

Mastering tradition is the key to creative reinvention.

Creative Bloq

It’s official: Pokopia is now the highest rated Pokémon game on Metacritic

The future of Pokemon spin-offs looks bright.

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Pokémon Pokopia is the highest-rated Pokémon game since X/Y on Metacritic, and it's not even out on Nintendo Switch 2 yet

Pokémon Pokopia launches on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, and it's already Metacritic's highest-rated Pokémon game of all time.

GamesRadar

As Pokopia ties for the series' best game according to Metacritic, fans are left confused by its competition: "…Pokemon Y was the highest-rated Pokemon game?"

Some argue that other Pokemon games are "SO much better"

GamesRadar

Pokopia Metacritic score not only makes it 2026's highest-rated game, but the best Pokemon title of all time

And second place isn't HeartGold/SoulSilver, somehow

GamesRadar

Resident Evil Requiem ties with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to score as the best-rated game of all time on Metacritic according to players

And Leon Kennedy beats Cory in the House

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An AI-generated review of Resident Evil Requiem written by a fake 'iGaming and sports betting analyst' briefly hit Metacritic

The site responsible laid off its real editorial staff only weeks ago.

Windows Central

Resident Evil Requiem reviews and Metacritic scores are in — does Capcom's latest entry in the beloved horror series live up to the hype?

Capcom's latest Resident Evil installment, Resident Evil Requiem, is finally upon us. But does it live up to the hype? Here's what reviewers think.

GamesRadar

Resident Evil Requiem Metacritic score is better than Biohazard and Village, but Resident Evil 4 and its remake still reign supreme

Better than the bingo

GamesRadar

New God of War game Sons of Sparta's early Metacritic score places it as the worst in the series, with even the divisive Ascension over 10 points higher

Spartan apathy

Operation Sports

Sports Games That Got Bad Reviews, But Were Actually Good

Not deserving of the hate.

Windows Central

High on Life 2 is louder, weirder, and somehow better, according to early reviews

High on Life 2 reviews have landed ahead of its February 13, 2026 release, with the sequel earning a 75 on Metacritic. Critics praise its humor, expanded scope, and chaotic style, though some note bugs and limited evolution over the original.

Operation Sports

What Are Reviews Saying About Mario Tennis Fever?

Mario Tennis Fever launches officially on Thursday, February 12, but reviews are already live for Nintendo’s latest sports entry. It’s currently sitting at 77 Metascore on Metacritic, based on 67 critical reviews at the time of writing. PCMag says it’s a must-have arcade sports game, praising the creative modes and…

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