Latest articles by Fran Ruiz
How to play the Assassin's Creed games in order: chronological and release date
Guide Here's all the Assassin's Creed games in order of release and chronologically, according to the updated timeline
"I think it's going to be the next big thing": As Marathon's launch looms, will Arc Raiders' success help or hurt Bungie?
Features Feature | With the extraction shooter space heating up, I asked Arc Raiders fans if they'll be checking out Marathon
Fable promises a Bethesda-like reactive fantasy world, and I think it will be enough to cover for The Elder Scrolls 6
Features Opinion | Playground Games excels at creating sandboxes that feel alive, and the studio seems to be looking in the right places for new inspiration
As an Elder Scrolls Online veteran, I'm worried its new seasonal model could kill my favorite MMORPG
Opinion Opinion | Adopting a live-service rhythm is a risky bet meant to cover up Xbox's missteps, and I'm not sure it'll work out for ZeniMax Online
If a Fallout 3 remaster is happening, I'm hoping it fixes the RPG's biggest level design issue
Opinion Opinion | We have the technology, so give the people what they want!
What to expect from PlayStation in 2026: New blockbusters, a GTA-shaped meteor, and one last shot at live service
Features Opinion | As PS5 enters the final stages of its life cycle, Sony braves the storm by leaning on heavy hitters – no matter where they come from
What to expect from the Switch 2 in 2026: Pokemon and Zelda celebrations, tons of ports, and comfort Nintendo food
Features Opinion | After a strong debut, the Switch 2 is marching into its second year with huge ambitions and the promise of a rich and varied library
How to kill OSCAR easily in Black Ops 7 Zombies Astra Malorum
Guide Follow these simple steps to kill OSCAR in BO7 Zombies if you're finding the elite enemy annoying
Ghost of Yotei finds peace in violence and is unquestionably PS5's most relaxing revenge story
Now Playing Now Playing | Sucker Punch's second blood-soaked adventure knows where its strengths lie and how to stand out from the open-world crowd.
God of War: Ragnarok shows us the value of a slower pace and not playing by the rules – no PS5 game feels as definitively epic
Now Playing Now Playing | The excesses of the second and final chapter of God of War’s Norse saga are what made it special and truly epic
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Everything you need to know about the new shooter
Guide Black Ops 7 is finally here and returns us to BO2's dark, tech-dominated future
Two years later, Starfield remains the game Bethesda wanted to make all along – and it was never meant to be a crowd-pleaser
Features Now Playing | Bethesda’s space epic endures because it actively avoided being the space opera people made up in their minds
How to play all the Call of Duty: Black Ops games in order
Guide Before playing Black Ops 7, here is our complete guide on the Black Ops timeline and how to play all the games chronologically, and by release order
After hitting level 30 in Battlefield 6, I'm just going to say it: the slow progression is fine, actually
Opinion Opinion | Fancy attachments and more weapons don't affect Battlefield 6's sandbox-y loop or your own potential
Pokemon Legends: Z-A makes the world feel livelier than ever before, but it's not because of Lumiose's design
Opinion Opinion | Z-A's setting is our closest and most compelling look yet at day-to-day life in the Pokemon world, but it's all a cheap façade
After careful consideration, I've decided to recommend these Jurassic Park games before dinosaur fans pick up Jurassic World Evolution 3
Best List Before you buy Jurassic World Evolution 3, these are the best Jurassic Park games to play ever made for you to check out
I'm playing Hades 2 right after finishing the original, and it highlights how Supergiant Games wants players to "git gud" or get lost
Opinion Now Playing | The ambitious sequel does the opposite of streamlining the experience and bets all its chips on the sickos
No Man's Sky's biggest problem in 2025 is being too good, and now I'm trapped in a vicious cycle
Now Playing Now Playing | Hello Games won't stop adding to and improving on its spacefaring behemoth, and therefore I won't stop making new toons
I'm still concerned about Battlefield 6's map sizes, but there's no denying it gets chaotic urban warfare right
Opinion Opinion | Following Battlefield 6's open beta, I'm hoping the full selection of maps has actual heavy hitters, but the close-quarters action is exciting
I dove deep into Steam's 4X Fest, and these are the six best games on discount you should grab before the sale is over
Best List Here's our curated list of the best Steam 4X Fest discounts you can get right now
Donkey Kong Bananza is the best Hulk game ever and makes me wish for the return of destruction-oriented sandboxes
Opinion Opinion | Nintendo's latest open-world game understands the primal appeal of smashing everything up
I wanted to make a beeline for Tears of the Kingdom's ending, but Zelda's Switch 2 upgrade has forced me to slow down
Now Playing Now Playing | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Switch 2 glow-up is so good that I'm worried about not rolling credits anytime soon
Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 is not without its flaws, but this is the best portable trip to Night City so far
Now Playing Now Playing | Nintendo Switch 2's big launch-day third-party port isn't watered down - it's as dense an open world as you remember
