Articles by Scott McCrae, Contributor

Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2

I've played every Metal Gear Solid multiple times, and Master Collection Vol.2 feels like the best way to experience two of the series’ most legendary games

By Scott McCrae Published 21 August 26

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2 brings back two of the best stealth-action games ever made in a solid new collection.

An environment screenshot of the world of Rayman Legends Retold.

'It instantly gives you a smile, because you know the track'— Rayman Legends Retold audio director breaks down iconic music levels

By Scott McCrae Published 3 June 26

Ubisoft's Charlie Atanasyan speaks Rayman Legends Retold's iconic music levels and how to keep voice acting from being annoying

Rayman Legends Retold is a confusing remake, but at least it's more of one of the best platformers of all time

By Scott McCrae Published 2 June 26

I went hands-on with Rayman Legends Retold, and while I don't understand any better than you do why it exists, I'm excited to play more of one of the best 2D platformers of all time.

Key artwork for the game Rayman Legends Retold, showing the main character and side characters atop a dragon.

‘We don't use AI in the project; everything is handcrafted’: Rayman Legends Retold artists on the platforming classic's makeover

By Scott McCrae Published 2 June 26

Rayman Legends Retold's art team talks about the game's major makeover.

A screenshot from Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

Resident Evil 7 gave us the series' best DLC, and I hope Capcom takes note for Requiem's expansion

By Scott McCrae Published 17 March 26

Resident Evil 7 was Capcom at its best when it comes to DLC, and I hope Requiem takes note.

In-game screenshots from wrestling game WWE 2K26, showing wrestlers in the ring, making entrances, and the arena

WWE 2K26 review: The game keeps getting better, the monetization keeps getting worse

By Scott McCrae Published 5 March 26

WWE 2K26 takes one step forward and two steps back by infusing the series' best wrestling game to date with obnoxious monetization and a scaled-back MyRise campaign.

An image of Drew McIntyre wearing a kilt and wrestling championship belt, holding a large sword in upcoming wrestling game WWE 2K26

WWE Champion Drew McIntyre 'had them all' when it came to wrestling games: 'Those War Zone days were some of the greatest days of my life'

By Scott McCrae Published 23 February 26

WWE Champion Drew McIntyre talks retro wrestling games, appearing in WWE 2K26's CM Punk mode, and what his own Showcase would look like.

A screenshot of a wrestler posing in upcoming wrestling game WWE 2K26

After a few hours with WWE 2K26, the wrestling sim keeps getting better, even if the changes are not too flashy

By Scott McCrae Published 23 February 26

After a lengthy hands-on with WWE 2K26, I feel like the series' winning streak will continue.

A screenshot from the MyRISE campaign in WWE 2K26

Exclusive: WWE 2K26 MyRise lead talks this year's campaign and why fan-favorite Jordynne Grace is taking on the role of a villain: ‘We work so far ahead from WWE’

By Scott McCrae Published 18 February 26

WWE 2K26 lead talks MyRise and confirms this year's campaign will fix my two biggest issues with the mode.

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Screenshots from chaotic and colorful first person shooter High on Life 2 showing weapons, enemies, and frantic action

I've spent 18 hours taking down Big Pharma in High On Life 2, and it's exactly what a sequel should be

By Scott McCrae Published 16 February 26

High On Life 2 is an inventive FPS campaign that improves on its predecessor in every way, but a litany of technical faults has it feeling like it could've stayed in the oven for a bit longer.

Despite the first game's Xbox exclusivity deal, PlayStation is 'still our lead platform' says Squanch Games CEO as High on Life 2 launches this week

By Demi Williams Published 12 February 26

Squanch Games CEO Mike Fridley has said releasing High on Life 2 simultaneously on Xbox and PlayStation was a "no-brainer" following the first game's long Xbox exclusivity window.

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High On Life 2 isn't trying to win you over with its humor — 'I think it'd be a mistake to chase the folks that we probably will never convince that we're funny'

By Scott McCrae Published 12 February 26

We speak to Squanch Games CEO Mike Fridley about how the FPS is changing for its sequel — and how it isnt

I’ve spent a month rocking with the CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller and it's taken me back to the golden era of rhythm games

By Scott McCrae Published 7 September 25

Editor's Choice

The CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller is a modern version of the Guitar Hero controllers of old, and it nails it

After five hours of shredding in Skate I'm as in love with the skating as I used to be, but I'm worried about its single-player potential

By Scott McCrae Published 27 August 25

Skate nails the mechanics that made the series so beloved, and excels as a multiplayer playground, but so far the missions are lacking.

A Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater screenshot.

I spent 30 hours sneaking through Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and it’s still as incredible as the original, because it’s almost the exact same game

By Scott McCrae Published 22 August 25

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a fantastic version of one of the greatest games ever made.

A screenshot from the game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach sold me on the PS5 Pro, but I'm still not sure I'd recommend the premium console to everyone just yet

By Scott McCrae Published 1 July 25

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a beautiful game on the PS5 Pro - but it's not quite a system seller for the premium PlayStation 5.

After 45 hours in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, these are my top tips for being a successful porter

By Scott McCrae Published 27 June 25

Here are seven tips for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to help you avoid the biggest mistakes I made during my almost 50 hours with the game.

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I’ve spent 40 hours exploring Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and it’s an incredible sequel that builds upon its unique predecessor to become a masterpiece

By Scott McCrae Published 23 June 25

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach takes Kojima Productions’ excellent debut title to the next level thanks to a character-driven story and improved traversal and action gameplay.

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I’ve spent over 300 hours in Fortnite, and the Nintendo Switch 2 edition is slowly becoming my favorite way to play the game

By Scott McCrae Published 17 June 25

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe… Hank Hill throwing it back to Sabrina Carpenter…

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

I’ve spent 150 hours with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and the Switch 2 Edition is an incredible upgrade

By Scott McCrae Published 16 June 25

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is still one of the greatest games ever made and is even better now due to the smooth 60fps and gorgeous visuals.

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I spent 18 hours ripping and tearing through Doom: The Dark Ages and it left me yearning for a return to Eternal’s movement

By Scott McCrae Published 9 May 25

Doom: The Dark Ages is another excellent FPS campaign from id Software, but it doesn’t quite reach the high bar set by the previous two entries.

WWE 2K25 review: the best 2K wrestling game yet, but also the greediest

By Scott McCrae Published 14 March 25

WWE 2K25 is once again another win in the series’ ongoing hot streak, but the new money-hungry Island mode and some familiar problems keep it from hall of fame status.

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