While these newest entries don’t revolutionize the established formula we’ve played over the course of twenty-some years, they do streamline the baggage from the earlier games. What they bring to the table is a more enjoyable gym battle experience, engaging co-op events, and a fun and enjoyable story that makes this my favorite Pokemon adventure to date.

To say EA has been kind to the Star Wars license is questionable, but with Jedi: Fallen Order, EA might have finally delivered as not only is it the best Star Wars game in years, it’s frankly, one of the best Star Wars games ever made, even with its slew of technical problems.

With the creation of Kojima Productions and assistance from Sony, Death Stranding was announced at E3 2016 with more questions than answers. Even after it was shown year after year until release, it was drastically unclear just exactly what it was. Regardless of the varied opinions of the game, Death Stranding is unquestionably interesting and something altogether unique.

Taking the name back and placing you within the confines of a whole new narrative, Modern Warfare feels familiar in many ways. The series once against takes up relevant topics that are part of the current political climate and while it attempts to border on the edge of pushing deeper into its controversial topics, it, unfortunately, doesn’t and does tend to play it relatively safe.

Regardless of your playstyle, The Outer Worlds will have you contemplating the vast choices given to you when approaching not just combat, but the various ways dialogue can have a huge effect on the outcome. Each of those choices are backed up by superb writing, a fairly endearing cast of characters, and engaging confrontations, where words can often be more powerful than laser fueled ammunition.