We’re in the thick of the busy holiday review season, and there’s no shortage of new games trying to capture your attention. As you head into the weekend looking for your next gaming love affair, we’ve got an impressive variety of new titles to keep on your radar. 

And if you’re simply looking to catch up on what’s happening in gaming this week, we’ve got you covered on that as well. 

Star Wars: Galactic Racer launched this week and it is worth your time, regardless of your thoughts on Star Wars these days. It is absolutely a Star Wars game, with familiar locations, music motifs, and characters throughout, but the IP is honestly the least interesting part. It is a truly fantastic racing game, with a sense of speed and tension that will bring you back to the days of Burnout (and it makes sense, because much of the team over at developer Fuse Games worked on the Burnout series). Don’t let the roguelite campaign scare you; it works really well and moves at a brisk pace that keeps the experience from feeling repetitive. And within that campaign is a great story, better than most in the racing genre. Once you finish the campaign, there’s still plenty of game left for you. With a standard Arcade mode, miniature campaigns in the Scenario mode, and an expansive suite of multiplayer races and tournaments, you’ll likely have Star Wars: Galactic Racer on your hard drive long after you pick it up. 

If you’re like me, you’re always on the look for new gear- and ability-gated exploration games that recall the joy of early Metroid and Castlevania games.

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