Author: Dustin Klaas

Hello, I'm Flare, a devoted gamer deeply intertwined with the gaming world. Since childhood, video games have been my passion, offering endless joy in each adventure. My love for gaming extends into my professional life in game journalism. Each game is a new journey, a source of fascination and excitement, continually drawing me into its enthralling universe. Join my gaming journey. 👑

Game: The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Developer: BEF GAMES Publisher: Tripwire Presents Genre: Open-World Crime Empire Sim Released: October 27, 2026 (1.0) Price: $18.99 · $15.19 until November 10 Platform: PC (Steam) Content note: the developers say the game contains violence, gangsterism, strip clubs, alcohol and cigarette use, mild blood effects, fictional drug references, and comedic adult situations without nudity. 🕴️ How we reviewed it: on PC, via Steam. We covered The Boss Gangster during Early Access, and since version 1.0 launched on October 27, we’ve also noted what players are saying, from day-one fans to brand-new bosses. Management Simulation…

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Game: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Developer: Infinity Ward (lead) + 7 support studios Publisher: Activision Genre: FPS · Campaign / Multiplayer / DMZ Released: October 22, 2026 Price: $69.99 · Vault Edition $99.99 Platform: PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch 2 Content note: rated M (17+). The developers list blood and gore, intense violence, strong language, suggestive themes and use of drugs. 🎖️ How we reviewed it: on PC, via Steam. For the campaign, we’ve also drawn on early critic impressions of the full nine-to-eleven-hour story, and for multiplayer and DMZ, on what players are…

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Game: ATMOSFAR Developer: Apog Labs Publisher: SHUEISHA GAMES Genre: Open-World Survival Craft Released: October 29, 2026 (Early Access) Price: $24.99 · $22.49 until November 12 Platform: PC (Steam) · Steam Deck Playable 🎈 How we reviewed it: on PC, via Steam. ATMOSFAR is in Early Access, and Apog Labs has been patching it daily since launch, so this score reflects our Early Access impressions as of patch 1.0-7, not a final verdict. We’ve also noted what players are saying about both solo and co-op play. Early Access Sci-fi Open World Survival Craft Online Co-Op Survival Crafting Flight Building PvE Base…

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Game: Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Developer: Bamtang Games Publisher: Trailmark Games Genre: Action-Adventure RPG · Turn-Based Combat Released: October 23, 2026 Price: $29.99 · Feral Edition $39.58 Platform: PC (Steam) Rating: ESRB E10+ 🐾 How we reviewed it: we played Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest on PC. Our take also draws on the experiences of other players since launch. Its Steam rating is currently Mixed, from more than 900 reviews in its first two days. Adventure RPG Cats Action Action-Adventure Exploration Action RPG Animals Turn-Based Tactics 3D Character Customization Cartoon Cartoony Comic Book Fantasy Multiplayer Singleplayer Story…

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Game: The Jackbox Party Pack 12 Developer & Publisher: Jackbox Games Genre: Party Game Collection Release: October 2026 Price: $29.99 Players: 2–8 · audience up to 10,000 Platforms: PC · Mac · Linux · PS4/PS5 · Xbox · Switch/Switch 2 · Apple TV · iPad 🎉 How we reviewed it: we played The Jackbox Party Pack 12 on PC via Steam. Party packs live or die by the group you play with, so our verdict also draws on the experiences of other groups since launch. Casual Strategy Multiplayer Party Game Trivia Cartoony Family Friendly Word Game Board Game Comedy Colorful…

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Game: Frosthaven (1.0) Developer: Snapshot Games Publisher: Arc Games Genre: Tactical RPG · Board Game Adaptation Release: October 15, 2026 (Early Access July 2025) Price: $39.99 ($27.99 until Oct 25) Platforms: PC (Steam · Epic Games Store) Steam Deck: Playable ❄️ How we reviewed it: we’ve played Frosthaven on PC since it entered Early Access in July 2025, when our Early Access review scored it 8.5/10, and returned for the full 1.0 launch. This verdict also draws on the experiences of players since release. Co-op Tactical RPG Turn-Based Tactics Board Game Turn-Based Combat Dark Fantasy Early Access Singleplayer Online Co-Op…

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