Gaming Opinion Pieces
Read KeenGamer's gaming opinion pieces, features and commentary on major releases, industry trends, design choices, player communities and the future of games.
Top 12 Best Games Releasing In September 2026
September 2026 contains AAA hits from dark fantasy RPGs, Cosmic Adventures, disturbing horror and other major releases across PC ad Consoles. Here are the twelve games most worth watching this month.
An Analysis of The Sims 4 Mean Girls and Clueless Capsule Kits
Let's take a closer look at The Sims 4 Mean Girls and Clueless Capsule Kits, which include iconic clothing and accessories from the hit movies, and see if they're worth adding to your collection.
Why Everyone Loves Mario: The Enduring Appeal of Nintendo’s Mario Franchise
A reflection on the enduring appeal of Nintendo’s Mario franchise and why almost everyone still seems to love Mario.
5 Biggest Horror Games Releasing in August 2026
This month Lovecraftian entities await in The Sinking City 2, there's supernatural levels of social anxiety in Security 51 and Nightmare Shift, as well as dark humour in Creepshow and dark fantasy in Mortal Shell 2.
Top 10 Best Games Releasing In August 2026
August 2026 is the packed with sequels, genre standouts, and major releases across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch 2. Here are the ten games most worth watching this month.
What the End of PlayStation Physical Games Means For You
With PlayStation physical copies coming to a stop, gaming will change. Read on to understand what's going to change in the long and short term, and what you can do to prepare.
6 of the Best 3D Platform Games in History Based on Aggregated Metascores
These top-rated 3D platformers show how inventive movement, exploration, and level design helped define the genre.
5 Predictions For WWE’s SummerSlam: Minnesota 2026
Here are five SummerSlam: Minnesota 2026 predictions for the biggest match outcomes, including Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell.
An Analysis of The Sims 4 Music Den Kit
Let's take a closer look at The Sims 4 Music Den Kit, which includes new designs for musical instruments, retrofuturistic furnishings and decor, and music-themed items, to see if it's worth getting.
6 of the Best Original Xbox Games Based on Aggregated Metascores
These original Xbox classics earned some of the console’s highest aggregated Metascores and helped define Microsoft’s first major step into console gaming.
Ranking the Papa Louie Deluxe Gameria Holidays From Worst to Best
This is a ranking of every holiday found in the three deluxe Papa Louie Gamerias on Steam, including Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, St. Paddy's Day, Starlight Jubilee, and more.
Ranking the Four Biomes in Outbound From Worst to Best
Find out which biome in Outbound is the best based on landmarks, scenery, and resources, including the lush Forest, picturesque Coast, blisteringly-hot Canyons, and stunning Mountain.
Remembering the Best 1980s Computers for Gaming
These 1980s gaming computers shaped home play, bedroom coding, and the path to modern PC gaming. Several also have modern recreations that make their libraries easier to revisit.
Ranking the Papa Louie Deluxe Gameria Mini Games From Worst to Best
Let's rank all the mini games found in the deluxe versions of the Papa Louie Gamerias on Steam, analyzing games such as Papa's Raceway, Customer Cravings Returns, Fashion Flambe, and lots more.
Ranking the Papa Louie Deluxe Gamerias From Worst to Best
Let's take the three deluxe Papa Louie Gamerias that have so far been ported to PC via Steam and rank them from worst to best, including Freezeria, Pizzeria, and Mocharia.
6 of the Best N64 Games Based on Aggregated Metacritic Ratings
These best N64 games showed why the Nintendo 64 was one of the greatest consoles in gaming history even though it didn’t beat the PlayStation.
Remembering the Best 1970s Video Games
These 1970s classics shaped arcade and home gaming, from score-chasing shooters to text adventures, and many still have emulations or modern remakes worth trying today.
Top 10 Best Games Releasing In July 2026
July 2026 brings remakes, horror co-op, anime fighters, and more. These ten releases are the month's most notable games to watch across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch 2.
5 Predictions For WWE’s Night of Champions 2026
These 5 predictions cover the likeliest winners and outcomes of Night of Champions which returns to Saudi Arabia this Saturday, with the King and Queen of the Ring finals setting up major SummerSlam title opportunities.
6 of the Best James Bond Games Based on Metacritic Metascores
These six James Bond games earned the highest Metacritic Metascores, from the N64 classic GoldenEye 007 to newer 007 releases.
7 Features That Paralives Does Better Than The Sims Series
Paralives has several unique gameplay features tied to its customization suites and in-depth building mechanics that already make it a viable competitor to The Sims series, if not better in some regards.
Is the Original Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Worth Playing in 2026?
The original Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time from the Nintendo 64 still holds up as a remarkably fun game, with its (at the time) innovative gameplay making the title worth playing compared to its few outdated quirks.
6 of the Best Star Wars Games Based on Aggregated Metacritic Scores
See six of the highest-rated Star Wars games by Metacritic score, from Knights of the Old Republic to Jedi: Survivor, and why each one still stands out.
How the Ocarina of Time Remake Could Modernize a Classic
The Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was announced during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. Find out how Nintendo can improve on the 1998 Nintendo 64 classic.
6 of the Best SEGA Franchises in Gaming History
From Sonic the Hedgehog to Shenmue, these six SEGA franchises helped define genres, consoles, and eras of gaming history.
5 Biggest Horror Movies Releasing In June 2026
This list will go over the top horror movies releasing in June. May was an incredible month for horror fans and although lighter in terms of horror, June looks to keep the momentum going with great horror films
Top 8 Best Games Releasing In June 2026
Here's a selection of eight games that are the best of the best releasing in June 2026. This month includes an Early Access RPG, some remakes, multiplayer shooters, and a train game with skateboarding energy.
5 Predictions For WWE’s Clash In Italy 2026
Here are my predictions for the upcoming WWE PLE show Clash In Italy on May 31st. It will feature top notch matches from elite fighters. Roman Reigns will be there to face off against Jacob Fatu.
An Analysis of The Sims 4 Lady Bridgerton’s Masquerade Ballroom and Fashion Kits
The Lady Bridgerton collaboration with The Sims 4 adds a ballroom build Kit, formal fashion Kit, and bundle-exclusive items. Here’s what each includes and who will get the most value from them.
8 of the Best Video Game Consoles in History
From Atari’s cartridge breakthrough to Nintendo’s hybrid success, these best consoles helped reshape how people played games at home and on the go.
5 Predictions For WWE’s Backlash: Tampa 2026
Here are my predictions for the upcoming PLE WWE Backlash happening in Tampa, Florida. The event that settles what WrestleMania started. It will feature Roman vs Fatu in a Bloodline rewind showdown, as well as Iyo Sky against Asuka.
Top 10 Best Games Releasing In May (2026)
Here is a selection of ten games we think are the best of the best releasing in May 2026. This month continues to bring unique single player experiences, anticipated indies from great studios, and Lego Batman is back!
5 Biggest Horror Movies Releasing In May 2026
This list will go over the top 5 horror movies releasing in the month of May. If you're a fan of horror, this will easily be the biggest month of the year for you as there are many high-profile horror films releasing.
DreamHack Birmingham 2026 – Indie Playground Highlights
Following a successful debut in the UK, we take a look at some of the highlights from DreamHack Birmingham 2026's Indie Playground. The showcase featured a variety of playable demos from independent developers, and while this is by no means...
5 Predictions For WWE’s WrestleMania: Vegas 2026
Here are my predictions for the event of the year in Pro Wrestling, WrestleMania 42, that will take place in Las Vegas on April 18th and 19th. After retiring at the end of last year, John Cena will return to the WWE as the host of WrestleMa...
The Sims 4 All Careers Ranked
A ranking of all the full-time careers in The Sims 4 from least to top favorite, compiled from the base game and various packs, whether they involve Sims heading off lot to work, following them to work in an active role, or working from hom...
5 Biggest Horror Movies Releasing in April 2026
This article will go over the top 5 horror movies releasing in April. From killer sharks to creepy possessed children, April has a diverse set of horror films for many different fans. And even then, this month has less than the usual, becau...
Top 12 Best Games Releasing In April (2026)
Here is a selection of twelve games we think are the best of the best releasing in April 2026. This month raises the quantity of fantastic games from unique single player experiences, anticipated indies, sequels and an Invincible fighting g...
5 Biggest Horror Games Releasing in April 2026
We're here to start off your month with a spook with our list of the biggest horror games releasing in April 2026. This month we have plenty of occult happenings, found footage and eldritch horrors, as well as a decent bit of shooting actio...
Ranking All the Worlds in The Sims 4 From Worst to Best
A ranking all the worlds in The Sims 4 from worst to best as of March 2026, including all destination worlds. The worlds will be ranked based on how attractive they are, their value for visiting and residing in, as well as personal and gene...
