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George Yang

George Yang

George Yang is a freelance games writer for Digital Trends. He has written for places such as IGN, GameSpot, The Washington Post, Kotaku, NPR, and more.

Spirit Hunter: Death Mark 2's protagonist, Yazuo

Play this gruesome Japanese horror visual novel this Halloween

Visual novels and horror are popular in Japan. When the two merge together, you get a brilliant horror game experience in Spirit Hunter: Death Mark 2.
The protagonist in Silent Hill: Book of Memories.

The PS Vita’s forgotten Silent Hill game deserves a revival

With Silent Hill 2's excellent remake out now, the more obscure parts of Konami's series deserve to make a comeback too.
Metaphor: ReFantazio cast of characters

Metaphor: ReFantazio review: refined RPG gives Persona fans something new

Metaphor: ReFantazio doesn't escape Persona's shadow, but its charming cast of characters and fun turn-based combat make it a worthwhile RPG on its own.
Soul Sacrifice Delta's key art.

After Freedom Wars, this PlayStation Vita classic deserves a remaster

With Freedom Wars getting a surprise remaster, PS Vita cult classic Soul Sacrifice Delta deserves the same treatment.
A samurai stands in front of a mountain in Ghost of Yotei.

Ghost of Yotei brings Ghost of Tsushima to a new setting next year

Sucker Punch announced Ghost of Yotei, a follow-up to 2020's Ghost of Tsushima, and it'll launch on PlayStation 5 in 2025.
Aloy in Lego Horizon Adventures.

Lego Horizon Adventures arrives this November, and it’s bringing Sackboy

Lego Horizon Adventures will land in November, and those who grab the Digital Deluxe edition will get some surprising costumes for Aloy.
Heihachi Mishima in Tekken 8.

How Heihachi lives on in Tekken 8, even after death

We spoke with Bandai Namco about Tekken 8's new story DLC and how series antagonist Heihachi Mishima fits in it.
The cast of Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard combines the series’ best qualities into one

We played four hours of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and have a much better idea of how it fits in with the rest of the series.
Protagonist James Karra overlooks NYC in Nobody Wants To Die

This cyberpunk detective game is one of 2024’s best hidden gems

There are a lot of games you may have overlooked this year, but don't sleep on the cyberpunk thrills of Nobody Wants to Die.
The cast in Tales of Rebirth

This underrated RPG never came to America. Now’s the time to remaster it

Bandai Namco is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Tales series with remasters, and there's one game that we want to see get that treatment next.
The cover art of Visions of Mana.

Visions of Mana review: the RPG comfort food you’re craving

Visions of Mana's story may be predictable, but its familiar gameplay makes it feel like RPG comfort food.
The main image of Persona 3 Reload Episode Aigis

Atlus almost ‘gave up’ on making Persona 3 Reload’s The Answer DLC

Persona 3 Reload will get its long-requested The Answer DLC soon, but Atlus nearly gave up on making it during development.
Black Myth: Wukong and its protagonist, the Destined One.

Black Myth: Wukong review: fast-paced action makes this Soulslike its own beast

Black Myth: Wukong sports gorgeous visuals with a gameplay focus on dodging, which makes it stand out among its Soulslike contemporaries.
Val and Hiina in Visions of Mana

Visions of Mana’s class system sticks to the series’ roots while still feeling fresh

After spending 10 hours with Visions of Mana, its updated class systems are fun and dynamic while also feeling connected to the its series roots.
Earth Defense Force 6 shooting enemies.

If you love Helldivers 2, try this bug-squashing game next

The Earth Defense Force series has been around longer than Helldivers, and its new entry is another world worth saving for any Helldivers 2 fan.
The cover of Tokyo Xanadu eX+

This underrated Switch RPG will hold you over until Persona 6

If you're still impatiently waiting for Persona 6 news, try Tokyo Xanadu eX+, which just came to Nintendo Switch this week.
The cover for Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection is just the start for Capcom’s retro revivals

We spent an hour with Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics at Evo 2024 and chatted with producer Shuhei Matsumoto about Capcom's next move.
metroid prime 4 beyond 2025 reveal

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s stunning first trailer was worth the wait

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has finally gotten a gameplay trailer revealing its villain and 2025 release window.
donkey kong country returns hd dk

Wii classic Donkey Kong Country Returns gets an HD remaster

An HD remaster of Donkey Kong Country Returns is coming, combining the original Wii and 3DS levels into one package.
The golden Erdtree in Shadow of the Erdtree.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review: triumphant DLC feels like a sequel

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is packed with so much content that it makes returning to Elden Ring a worthwhile visit, even two years later.
SMT5 Vengeance cover art

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance review: One of the best RPGs just got even better

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance includes a reworked story, new gameplay mechanics, and more quality-of-life features that make the original game obsolete.
Shadow grinds away from an alien in Sonic X Shadow Generations.

Sonic X Shadow Generations’ new levels are surprisingly cinematic

Sonic X Shadow Generations adds a new standalone adventure for Shadow the Hedgehog and is a worthy successor to the black hedgehog's spinoff game from 2005.
Gears of War E-Day cityscape Sera

Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel, not Gears 6

Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel to the original Gears of War game, and is not a spinoff, but rather a new mainline entry.
Perfect Dark's protagonist, Joanna Dark.

Perfect Dark reboot finally gets a new trailer after years of silence

After years of silence, a new gameplay trailer has been revealed for the Perfect Dark reboot.
State of Decay 3 zombie.

State of Decay 3 reemerges with a new trailer, but no release date

Undead Labs revealed a new trailer for State of Decay 3, along with a logo rebrand to mark its first release as a Xbox first party studio.
Doom: The Dark Ages Doomslayer

Doom: The Dark Ages launches next year, and Xbox is bringing it to PS5

Microsoft has announced Doom: The Dark Ages, and it's going to be released next year. In a surprising move, Xbox is also putting the game on PlayStation.
Phantom Blade Zero protagonist Soul

You’ll be able to play Phantom Blade Zero multiple times this summer

Phantom Blade Zero got a new trailer showing off its tense gameplay. It will be playable at several upcoming game events this summer.
Street Fighter 6 gets Fatal Fury protagonist Terry Bogard.

Street Fighter 6 is getting a surprise crossover with another fighting classic

Street Fighter 6 has revealed the four new characters joining the roster for its second year, including two surprise crossovers.
Elden Ring gameplay

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is already wiping the floor with me

We spent three hours with Elden Ring's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. It's just as difficult as you'd expect, with new bosses in a brand new region.
Astro Bot and its PlayStation character cameos, which include Aloy and Nathan Drake on the right.

Astro Bot is already looking like a PS5 classic in delightful first trailer

Sony announced that third entry in the Astro Bot platformer series, simply called Astro Bot, is coming to PS5 later this year.
Two characters face off in Concord.

Concord is coming this August, and it basically looks like Guardians of the Galaxy

We finally got a deeper look on PlayStation's new shooter Concord, which will land on both PS5 and PC this summer.
Nines Sols main character, Yi

You know cyberpunk. Now let Nine Sols introduce you to ‘Taopunk’

Nine Sols channels the gameplay of Sekiro, Hollow Knight, and Katana Zero to create an immersive new world with a unique Taopunk aesthetic.
Sea of Stars main cast

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes makes me appreciate Sea of Stars even more

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and Sea of Stars both look to replicate the feel of retro RPGs, but in notably different ways.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes cover

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes review: promising retro RPG falls short

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has a fantastic political-driven story, but it's bogged down by quality of life issues and performance problems.