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Replicants Among Us: Metacritic Removes Resident Evil Requiem Review Written by a Nonexistent Journalist
Gaming News February 27, 2026, 03:38 AMUsers on Metacritic noticed something strange about a review of Resident Evil Requiem published by the British outlet Videogamer. The article, which gave the game a 9/10 score, was credited to a certain Brian Merrygold — described as an “experienced iGaming and sports betting analyst.” The problem? He apparently doesn’t exist. -
Movies and TV Series February 26, 2026, 09:32 PMThe first reviews for Scream 7, set to release on February 27, have appeared on Metacritic—and the response is mixed at best. The film currently holds an average score of just 38 on Metacritic, while its Rotten Tomatoes rating sits at 42%. For comparison, these are the lowest scores in the entire franchise.
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Gaming News February 25, 2026, 06:28 PMWith the review embargo lifted, Resident Evil Requiem has received its first scores on Metacritic. At the time of writing, the game holds an impressive 89 out of 100. Most outlets are praising the title.
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Gaming News February 13, 2026, 09:04 PMSquanch Games, Inc. has released High On Life 2 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with the game also available via Game Pass Ultimate. The first reviews are in, and as of this writing, the game holds a 74 on Metacritic.
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Gaming News February 12, 2026, 06:00 PMRIDE 6, the latest racing simulator from Milestone S.r.l., is now available on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. To mark the release, a brand-new trailer has also been unveiled.
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Something More Than Meets the Eye? REANIMAL Review Scores Are In From the Creators of Little Nightmares
Gaming News February 11, 2026, 08:44 PMJust a couple of days remain until the release of REANIMAL, the new adventure-horror game from the creators of Little Nightmares. Early reviews have already appeared on Metacritic, where the game currently holds a score of 81. Most critics are speaking positively about the title. -
Gaming News February 10, 2026, 10:27 PMThe action-adventure Romeo is a Dead Man has officially launched on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, earning a high rating on Steam and mixed reviews from critics (71 on Metacritic).
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Gaming News February 6, 2026, 10:28 PMThe turn-based tactical roguelike Mewgenics, from the creators of The Binding of Isaac and The End is Nigh, has debuted to glowing reviews on Metacritic. At the time of writing, the game boasts an impressive average score of 90.
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Gaming News February 4, 2026, 05:40 PMThe first reviews for Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo’s action RPG Nioh 3 are here, and they’re painting a very promising picture. As of this writing, the game boasts an impressive 86 on Metacritic.
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Gaming News February 2, 2026, 07:45 PMDragon Quest 7 Reimagined, the remake of the classic title, is set to launch soon on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features overhauled graphics, updated mechanics, and a reworked storyline. The first reviews have appeared on Metacritic, with most critics responding positively to the project.
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"One of the Pretties Games" and "A Brilliant Adventure" — Cairn Reviews Are In. Now Available on PC and PS5
Gaming News January 29, 2026, 11:02 PMThe Game Bakers have released their mountaineering simulator Cairn on PC (Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store) and PlayStation 5, blending exploration, survival, and careful tactical planning. The game’s first reviews are already up on Metacritic, where it holds a score of 84, while its Steam user rating sits at 87% at the time of writing. -
Movies and TV Series January 21, 2026, 08:16 PMThe first reviews for Christophe Gans’ Return to Silent Hill have arrived ahead of its world premiere on January 23. As of this writing, the movie holds a Metacritic score of 30 from critics. For comparison, the original 2006 “Silent Hill” film has a critic score of 31 and a user score of 74.
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Gaming News January 5, 2026, 08:44 PMMetacritic has published its definitive list of the Top 20 PC games released in 2025. Claiming the throne is the highly acclaimed isometric action-roguelike Hades 2, which secured a near-perfect score of 94/100.
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Gaming News January 3, 2026, 08:44 PMMetacritic continues to roll out its year-end rankings for 2025. This time, the review aggregator has revealed the highest-rated titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
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Gaming News December 30, 2025, 08:46 PMThe Metacritic portal has published its list of the best PlayStation games of 2025. The list includes 20 of the highest-rated projects released on PS4 and PS5 over the past 12 months.
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Gaming News December 29, 2025, 07:39 PMThe Metacritic portal has published its list of the best Xbox games of 2025, featuring the 20 highest-rated titles. The cooperative action game Split Fiction claimed the top spot.
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Movies and TV Series December 22, 2025, 10:23 PMMetacritic has released its highly anticipated list of the best TV shows of 2025, featuring the 20 highest-rated series of the year. Topping the list at number one is the British miniseries Adolescence, which tells the gripping story of 13-year-old Jamie Miller, accused of murder.
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Movies and TV Series December 17, 2025, 09:46 PMAfter previously revealing the lowest-rated films and games of 2025, Metacritic has now published its list of the worst TV shows of the year. The list features 10 series with the lowest aggregate scores.
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Movies and TV Series December 16, 2025, 06:10 PMThe first reviews for James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash have started to appear online. As of this writing, the film holds a score of 61 on Metacritic and a 69% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Movies and TV Series December 14, 2025, 09:38 PMThe review aggregator Metacritic has compiled its list of the worst films of 2025, featuring the 15 lowest-rated pictures. Taking the top spot is the American sci-fi film War of the Worlds, directed by Rich Lee.
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