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A weekly long-form replay column that asks one question: does this classic still hold up today?
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Replaying Metal Gear Solid in 2026: Does It Still Feel Radical, or Just Revered?
Replaying Metal Gear Solid in 2026: Does It Still Feel Radical, or Just Revered?
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Replaying Deus Ex in 2026: Clunky Masterpiece or Still the Real Thing?
Replaying Deus Ex in 2026: Clunky Masterpiece or Still the Real Thing?
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Is Castlevania Symphony of the Night Still Effortless, or Are We Filling in the Gaps?
Is Castlevania Symphony of the Night Still Effortless, or Are We Filling in the Gaps?
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Resident Evil Remake: Why This One Aged Like Architecture
Resident Evil Remake: Why This One Aged Like Architecture
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Replaying Shenmue in 2026: Atmosphere, Ambition, and the Limits of Patience
Replaying Shenmue in 2026: Atmosphere, Ambition, and the Limits of Patience
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Does Knights of the Old Republic Still Deserve the Time Commitment?
Does Knights of the Old Republic Still Deserve the Time Commitment?
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What Halo Combat Evolved Still Gets Right About Space and Silence
What Halo Combat Evolved Still Gets Right About Space and Silence