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The Best Games to Grab During the Fanatical Level Up Sale

Updated: April 24, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

There are plenty of Steam key resellers out there, but finding one that’s trustworthy, reliable, and ethical in its practices […]

26 Video Game Villains Who Stole the Spotlight From the Hero

Published: April 20, 2026 by Drew Cumens | Leave a Comment

Great video games aren’t just defined by their heroes. In many cases, it’s the villain who leaves the biggest impression, […]

Game Releases This Week — April 20, 2026 to April 24, 2026

Published: April 20, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

After last week, it’s safe to say that most players could probably use a good break for their wallets and […]

The Best Video Games From 1995 That Still Hold Up Today

Published: April 19, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

The mid-1990s marked a major turning point for the gaming industry, and 1995 stood right at the center of that […]

Dormant Gaming Franchises That Are Primed for a Comeback

Published: April 17, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

As great as new IPs. characters, and gameplay concepts are, there’s something to be said for the success of the […]

The Best Deals to Grab During the Steam Triple-I Initiative

Published: April 15, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

The Triple-I Initiative is an annual indie games showcase where developers of some of the greatest indie games ever made […]

Game Releases This Week — April 13, 2026 to April 17, 2026

Published: April 13, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

The end of March and start of April may have gone a little bit easier on players’ wallets and backlogs […]

Tactichord: Glam Strategy Preview — Rock n’ Roll for Initiative

Published: April 10, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

If there’s one thing people tend to associate with me, it’s my love for a good turn-based tactics game. Like […]

Game Releases This Week — April 6, 2026 to April 10, 2026

Published: April 6, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

As we wait for bigger releases later in the month, like Capcom’s Pragmata or Housemarque’s Saros, there’s no denying that […]

30 Final Bosses That Pushed Players to Their Breaking Point

Published: March 31, 2026 by Drew Cumens | Leave a Comment

Final bosses have been a defining part of gaming for decades, going all the way back to the NES era. […]

10 Metroidvania Games Everyone Should Play at Least Once

Published: March 31, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Much more than just a portmanteau of the Metroid and Castlevania franchises that were the first to popularize its core […]

Every Dark Souls Boss Ranked From Easiest to Most Brutal

Published: March 30, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

Few games are as infamous for their difficulty as Dark Souls, and much of that reputation comes down to its […]

Game Releases This Week — March 30, 2026 to April 3, 2026

Published: March 30, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

This week sees the month of March draw to a close and give way to the next major slate of […]

10 Square Enix Games Fans Are Still Begging to Be Remade

Published: March 29, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

Square Enix has made it clear that its massive back catalog is far from finished. With remakes and remasters continuing […]

April 2026 Game Releases — 15 Great-Looking Games We Can’t Wait to Play

Published: March 27, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

March capped off what has been an anticipatedly busy beginning to 2026 in terms of game releases, and while April […]

The Best Indie Games from 2024 That Flew Under the Radar

Published: March 27, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

Big-budget releases may dominate headlines, but indie games continue to drive some of the most creative ideas in the industry. […]

Great Indie Games Almost No One Played (But Should Have)

Published: March 26, 2026 by Drew Cumens | Leave a Comment

Indie games have become some of the most creative and memorable experiences in modern gaming. While titles like Hades, Celeste, […]

Minishoot Adventures Review — A Shmupvania That’s Just as Great on Console

Published: March 26, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

You don’t enjoy a hobby like gaming for nearly 40 years without developing some particular tastes when it comes to […]

15 Open-World Games With the Most Satisfying Combat

Published: March 26, 2026 by Cheat Code Central Staff | Leave a Comment

Open-world games have evolved into some of the most popular experiences in gaming, offering massive worlds to explore and countless […]

Hidden Gems to Grab From the Steam Spring Sale Before It Ends

Published: March 25, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

As is typically the case, the Spring Steam Sale for 2026 has been a little underwhelming when compared to the […]

30 Video Games That Defined the 2000s

Published: March 24, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Depending on who you ask, the 2000s were one of the best and most pivotal decades in gaming, defined by […]

Game Releases This Week: March 23, 2026 to March 27, 2026

Published: March 23, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Gamers have been inundated with one major release after another over the last few weeks, but that hasn’t stopped developers […]

The 10 Best Weapons in Grand Theft Auto IV

Published: March 19, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

While it doesn’t quite have the same long tail that its sequel has, Grand Theft Auto IV is still an […]

20 Games That Almost Destroyed Their Own Franchises

Published: March 19, 2026 by Matt Karoglou | Leave a Comment

Every gaming franchise — even the best, most iconic of the bunch — has its own proverbial “black sheep”, those […]