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Forza Horizon 5: An Open-World Dream Come True

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When I received the invitation to Horizons 5 for the first time, I felt as though I had received a Shawn Mendes ticket to the Met Gala. An explosion of color, I found myself on a new continent, the country of Mexico. I was intently staring at my brand-new rugged off-roader, which was showcasing all of its off-roading capabilities. Soon enough, I was on the 4th and final biome of the game, driving through the adventurous and endless Baja. Horizon 5 was less of a visit and more of a sense of longing to stay forever. A Living, Breathing World Over the years, I have played an abundance of open-world games, but none were as crafted with love as the biomes in Playground Games. Each region is bubbling with bloom and flora, awaiting a gamer to dive in. Guanajuato felt like more of an entrance to a treasure. The ever-puzzling city with staircases and convincing underground tunnels felt like a close sister to the Wild West! I felt like I was an outlaw, tr...

EA Sports FC 26 Review: The Smoothest, Most Rewarding Edition Yet

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I’m an old-timer of the series, having played it since its first, most rudimentary formats. In the first spin of the series, the modes were far more limited, the gameplay mechanics were more rigid, and the series had less scope for expansion. Having followed the series for this long, an annual expectation builds because of how far the series has succeeded, but more frequently, how far it has failed. This year, EA Sports FC 26 has exceeded all my expectations. From my first match, I could tell that this year was going to be different. The flow was much smoother and the gameplay far freer. I could remember, for the first time in years, how much I enjoyed the matches without menu grinds or external motivators. The pure fun of the game had returned, and that is the greatest compliment a sports simulation can receive. Gameplay: Smoothness Redefined Above all else, I value smooth and responsive gameplay as the benchmark for success in these annual ed...