The final full week of September 2025 features a mix of sweet, strange, and strategic. Slime Rancher 2 splats onto PC and PS5 on September 23 with its signature charm. Horror returns midweek with Silent Hill f on September 25 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launches September 25 across major platforms, adding dimension-hopping thrills to arcade racing. And strategy fans get Endless Legend 2 via Game Preview on September 22 for PC. Finally, Friday closes out with the return of a mascot classic in Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac. Discover more inside. ...

Waiting for Silent Hill f feels like a fog that won’t lift. But instead of anxiously replaying trailers, you can walk a purposeful journey on the Player’s Path to Silent Hill f. This series charts five games that define the roots of survival horror, showcase psychological innovations, and highlight Japanese cultural influences. For Silent Hill f, your path blends the foundations of the genre, the heights of psychological storytelling, and the modern bridges that connect classic horror to today’s players. ...

Mid-September 2025 kicks into high gear with a mix of major releases and a cozy city-builder debut. LEGO Voyagers launches September 15 across PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, bringing charming co-op puzzle action. Two days later, skate. goes into Early Access on September 16 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S with cross-play and a free-to-play model. That same day, cozy builder fans can dive into Town to City, letting them grow a Mediterranean village into a thriving metropolis. The week wraps with Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree on September 19, plus horror and rhythm titles mid-week. Discover more inside. ...

Waiting for Dying Light: The Beast can feel like a test of survival all on its own. But instead of aimlessly wandering your backlog, you can walk a purposeful journey on the Player’s Path to Dying Light: The Beast. This series charts five games that define the roots of survival horror, showcase innovations in movement and melee combat, and highlight Techland’s own experiments leading to their highly anticipated sequel. For The Beast, your path blends classic survival horror, genre-defining open-world design, and emotionally resonant zombie narratives, all to sharpen your instincts for what’s coming. ...

The second week of September 2025 delivers a diverse lineup of both quirky and blockbuster releases. Baby Steps kicks things off on September 8 for PS5 and PC, bringing physics-based humor from the creator of QWOP. On September 9, Bubsy: The Purrfect Collection revives the infamous mascot platformer series with a remastered package. The week crescendos on September 12 with the highly anticipated Borderlands 4, alongside the stylized indie Gloomy Eyes and EA’s annual NHL 26. Whether you’re after laughs, nostalgia, or looter-shooter chaos, this week has something for everyone. ...

As someone who has spent years analyzing game design and following the evolution of artistic styles in gaming, I have seen how hand drawn visuals can transform a title from simply good to truly unforgettable. These games are crafted by studios that push the boundaries of interactive art. From the ink painted landscapes of Okami to the emotional watercolors of Gris, this list highlights titles celebrated by critics, adored by players, and revered by developers for their artistry. ...

Waiting for Borderlands 4 can feel like a long haul. But instead of replaying random shooters, you can walk a purposeful journey on the Player’s Path to Borderlands 4. This series charts five games that define the roots of loot-driven progression, showcase innovations in RPG-shooter design, and highlight the different evolutions that shaped the looter shooter. For Borderlands 4, your path blends RPG classics, hybrid experiments, and modern multiplayer giants, all designed to prepare you for the next chaotic Vault Hunt. ...

August 2025 delivered some of the year’s most exciting releases, including Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, Gears of War: Reloaded, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. With Metacritic scores ranging from 74 to 88, this compact but stellar lineup proved that remakes, reboots, and indies can all shine. From Cold War stealth missions to gritty cover shooters and meditative desert surfing, here are the top five games that defined August 2025, based on reviews, critical acclaim, and player buzz. ...

September 2025 kicks off with some of the biggest video game releases of the year. Headlining the week of September 1–7 are Hollow Knight: Silksong, finally launching worldwide on September 4, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, and the brand-new sci-fi FPS Metal Eden. Whether you’re into Metroidvania adventures, mech combat, or high-octane shooters, this week’s lineup has something for every gamer across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. ...

Waiting for Hollow Knight: Silksong can feel endless. But instead of aimlessly jumping between backlogs, you can walk a purposeful journey on the Player’s Path to Hollow Knight: Silksong. This series charts five games that define the roots of a genre, showcase innovations over time, and highlight the direct inspirations that lead to a highly anticipated release. For Silksong, your path blends gothic classics, indie breakthroughs, and modern atmospheric masterpieces, all designed to prepare you for Hornet’s long-awaited adventure. ...