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Doom: The Dark Ages

Why it matters

Following Doom’s revelatory reboot in 2016 and its 2020 sequel, Doom: The Dark Ages is doing exactly what it needs to: getting focused, and getting a lil’ weird with it. With its dramatic shift in setting and its emphasis on toe-to-toe demon punch-outs, it looks like a hard left turn for the series.

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Elden Ring Nightreign

Why it matters

Nightreign isn’t the broad open invitation to new fans that Elden Ring was — though the chance to tag along with friends will certainly attract some new players. Instead, it’s a love letter to the fans who are looking for a fresh way to experience the game’s mechanics with many challenging twists.

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The Midnight Walk

Why it matters

A first-person, narrative-driven cozy horror puzzle game full of eccentric weirdos and friendly monsters, The Midnight Walk looks like a stop-motion film in part because the game’s characters, monsters, and environments are composed of actual physical materials.

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Why it matters

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