Respawn Monday #21: Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a Much Better Game Even Without Dark Arisen
Returning to Dragon’s Dogma 2 in 2026 has changed my opinion of Capcom’s action RPG. Better fast travel and thrilling combat make the base game a much better experience, even before diving into Dark Arisen.
Respawn Monday #20: Dragon’s Dogma is Feeling Good in 2026
Dragon's Dogma 2 feels better in 2026. After 10 hours back in Capcom's action RPG, I'm enjoying its improved fast travel, smoother performance, and challenging new dungeons in the Dark Arisen expansion.
Respawn Monday #19: RuneScape Dragonwilds isn’t Blowing Me Away
I’ve spent over 10 hours with RuneScape: Dragonwilds, taking on its survival challenges alone on Hard mode. It’s a fun game, but its slow progression has me wondering if it can keep me hooked.
Respawn Monday #18: Onimusha: Way of the Sword is Game of the Year Material
20 hours into Onimusha: Way of the Sword, I’m seriously impressed by its combat, especially the satisfying detail behind its parry system. Some thoughts on Capcom’s latest for Respawn Monday #18.
Respawn Monday #17: Still Processing the Madness that is Control: Resonant
Control: Resonant had me slowing down to explore every corner of its strange version of Manhattan. After finishing the game at my own pace, here are some thoughts on Remedy's latest for Respawn Monday #17.
Respawn Monday #16: Jean Fart Gas and Onimusha Goodness
This week’s Respawn Monday looks at the bizarre Marvel’s Wolverine “fart gas” debate and why Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s parry system is so satisfying.
Respawn Monday #15: The Blood of Dawnwalker Movement Bug and How Time Works
The Blood of Dawnwalker’s 30-day time system adds pressure to every quest and decision, while a frustrating movement bug continues to bother me.
Respawn Monday #14: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Beta and My Return to Rainbow Six Siege
This week on Respawn Monday, I spent five hours with the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta before returning to Rainbow Six Siege after three years away.Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Beta and My Return to Rainbow Six Siege
Respawn Monday #13: A Kingdom Come Deliverance: 2 Long Weekend
I spent my long weekend playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, getting lost in its immersive open world, quests, and surprisingly relaxing RPG systems.
Respawn Monday #12: Why Beast of Reincarnation Felt Rough at the Start
My first 10 hours with Beast of Reincarnation have been rough. Here's why Game Freak's new action RPG struggled to keep me invested at the start.
Respawn Monday #11: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Street Fighter 6 Week
Diving back into Street Fighter 6 to learn Yasmine and first impressions of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls in this week's Respawn Monday.
Respawn Monday #10: Mistfall Hunter is an Extraction Soulslike Gem
A week deep into Mistfall Hunter on PC Game Pass: how it fixes what Dark and Darker got wrong, and the free-to-play systems hiding in a $25 game.