Nick is a freelance writer from Chicago, IL, with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His lifelong belief in the artistic power of video games led him to ...

When you’ve played video games long enough, you eventually develop something of a “Spidey Sense” when you see a game that seems like it’s going to be extra special. You never know until the final ...

Rendered in a glorious 16-bit retro style, ‘REPLACED’ is a joy to look at. Unfortunately, its stilted combat mechanics hold it back from true greatness. 'REPLACED' excels visually with detailed 16-bit ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. George Yang is a critic covering Japanese and Western games. Apr 30, 2026, 12:30pm EDT This voice experience is generated by AI.

Miller Reynolds is a Writer at DualShockers specializing in news, reviews, guides, interviews, and lists. He began covering games professionally in 2025, bringing a journalism background and more than ...

Stephanie Watel is a Contributing Writer at DualShockers who has been covering games professionally since 2022. She specializes in guides and reviews, with additional experience writing lists and ...

Replaced is full of surprises. From the very first frame, I was surprised by its striking art style which, while on clear display in the game’s trailers, is infinitely more arresting with hands on ...