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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 27/09/2026

As we move towards adding more outlets, we've made some significant changes to the platform: 1. Improved UI & Filtering 2. Wordpress Plugin (faster addition) 3. Named Bot (easier whitelisting) 4. Scoring overviews (see image) 5. Badges to link to your Outlet (see image) criticdb.com

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 02/11/2025

We've added some new filters for #games to the site, to allow you to search more granularly for games you may be interested in! criticdb.com/games (click "advanced")

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 18/10/2025

Continuing to make improvements! We're fighting some issues with our scrapers being blocked by CloudFlare - going to be working on getting our scraper verified in coming weeks. XP System, Improved Review Notifications, and PR Dashboards in progress!

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 24/09/2025

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor currently has a CriticDB Rating of 82! Drop onto the Planet Hoxxes with the same classes and Weapons as Deep Rock Galactic in this survival-like! Reviews: criticdb.com/games/deep-r... @deeprockgalactic.bsky.social

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 03/09/2025

Game Pages got a facelift! Cronos: The New Dawn currently has a CriticDB rating of 80 as reviews flow in!

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 31/08/2025

Our Game Reviews page got an upgrade! criticdb.com/reviews

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 02/08/2025

Two new features are live: - Check @greenmangaming.com prices on game pages! - See up to 21 review scores all at once by hovering over the game's image!

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 23/07/2025

Want to keep up with reviews from your favorite outlets? Our Outlet Feed and Notifications features make that easy! 100% free to use, limited to 10 follows with plans to expand!

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 19/07/2025

Bookmark our Game Release Calendar to keep up with all of the upcoming releases! 🔖https://criticdb.com/calendar

image of the video game calendar on CriticDB with the month of july 2025 releases.

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 29/05/2025

Elden Ring: Nightreign Reviews have dropped, and it currently has a CriticDB score of 81! "Elden Ring Nightreign is yet another playful slice of experimentation, with breezy movement and rich multiplayer mechanics." Xbox Achievements All Nightreign Reviews

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 08/04/2025

Releasing on Thursday, @kaizengameworks.com Promise Mascot Agency has a CriticDB Rating of 84! "The least amicable city council meeting you've ever attended and probably the best game you'll play this year." - PC Gamer Read all Promise Mascot Agency Reviews

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 07/04/2025

With 18 Reviews in the DB, @blueprincegame.bsky.social has a CriticDB score of 92! "Blue Prince is absolutely top of its field in gameplay, worldbuilding, and puzzle implementation." - TechRaptor Read all Blue Prince Reviews

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 03/04/2025

With 30 Reviews in, @southofmidnight.bsky.social has a CriticDB Score of 77! "...a refreshing and satisfying action-adventure that has all of the trappings and nostalgia of the classics of yesteryear, yet all of the bells and whistles you’d associate with modern gaming." - Loot Level Chill Reviews

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 31/03/2025

With 22 previews from a hand-on event now live - DOOM: The Dark Ages (@doom.com) is shaping up nicely. "After playing for just four hours, Doom: The Dark Ages went from being something I was vaguely curious about to one of my most anticipated games of 2025." - VG247 Doom: The Dark Ages Previews

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 31/03/2025

This week's video game releases: Merchant 64 - 03/31 Wildkeepers Rising - 03/31 Post Trauma - 03/31 Croc: Legend of the Gobbos - 04/02 Steel Hunters - 04/02 Detective Dotson - 04/03

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 28/03/2025

We've added six(!!) new outlets this week to CriticDB: Video Chums - Outlet Page @waytoomanygames.bsky.social - Outlet Page @checkpointau.bsky.social - Outlet Page @gamespace.bsky.social - Outlet Page @stevivor.com - Outlet Page @gameinformer.com - Outlet Page More to come!!

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 27/03/2025

Numbers as of this morning: Reviews Aggregated: 62,000 Reviews of Games in the DB: 23,200 Total Games: 2,325 Total Linked Similar Games: 28,704 Total Outlets: 86

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 25/03/2025

With 23 reviews in the database, The First Berserker: Khazan has a CriticDB rating of 79. "Souls-like Goodness" - @theouterhaven.net Read Review The First Berserker: Khazan Reviews

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 21/03/2025

With 27 reviews in the database, Atomfall has a 76 on CriticDB. "You might be done with it a lot quicker than you'd anticipate, but while it’s got you, Atomfall is a decently good time." @vg247.bsky.social Review All Atomfall Reviews

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 10/03/2025

With 19 Reviews now live, @ivyroadgames.bsky.social's Wanderstop has a CriticDB Rating of 81! "Ivy Road has made a game that has impact and one that doesn’t change its protagonist, but you, the player, too." But Why Tho Read All Wanderstop Reviews

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 07/03/2025

With 26 Hands-On Previews dropping this morning, @atomfall.com is shaping up to be a 2025 blockbuster. "It’s already started to scratch my Fallout itch, even after only an hour." - VGC Read all Previews

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 07/03/2025

MAJOR Review Milestone ✅

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 04/03/2025

With 12 Reviews in the database, @kitspacesgame.bsky.social holds a CriticDB score of 79/100 "Knights in Tight Spaces is an accomplished tactical deckbuilder that rewards skill and strategy." - SteamDeckHQ READ MORE REVIEWS

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 04/03/2025

With 26 reviews in so far Split Fiction from @hazelightgames.bsky.social is getting strong praise from Critics! Currently a 92/100 on CriticDB! "Rarely ever putting a foot wrong, Split Fiction has set a new standard for co-op gaming." - GameSpew READ SPLIT FICTION REVIEWS)

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 24/02/2025

With 37 reviews in so far, the Monster Hunter Wilds CriticDB score is settling in. "A reduced-fat, flavourful, and fantastic realisation of the Monster Hunter formula, if you can stand to chew through some half-baked narrative choices." - VG247 criticdb.com/games/monste...

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 19/02/2025

New Features are live! 🎮 Previews now displayed on Author/Outlet Pages, as well as Review/Preview Counts. 📰 Author/Outlet Page Design Tweak, BlueSky Added 🎮 Game Pages now display Review/Preview Counts 🕹️ Homepage Design Improvements ➕ Continuing to aggregate more sites, slow process! criticdb.com

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 18/02/2025

With 26 reviews in so far, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has a CriticDB score of 80! Read Reviews: criticdb.com/games/like-a...

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 13/02/2025

With 25 reviews live, Avowed has a CriticDB Score of 80! Read them here: criticdb.com/games/avowed...

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 12/02/2025

Previews for Elden Ring: Nightreign have dropped this morning and critics are very positive on this spinoff of Elden Ring, citing bite-sized (45m) runs that keep you wanting more. Previews: criticdb.com/games/elden-...

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 07/02/2025

Gamers will see this and say "hell yeah" Indie title "A Game About Digging A Hole" is out now! store.steampowered.com/app/3244220/...

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 31/01/2025

We. Are. LIVE!!! Explore the site and join our Discord to report any bugs or features you'd love to see. Site: criticdb.com Join the CriticDB Discord - discord.gg/m24Pj5Ht5U

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 28/01/2025

CriticDB Feature: Add Similar Games If one of our games is missing a recommendation, you can suggest additions as a user! We'll review and approve them, making sure that our recommendations continue to grow! Note: We'll track these for XP and Badges (coming post-launch)

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 25/01/2025

CriticDB Feature: One-Click Author Verification Rather than having us manually verify your author profile, (one of) your editors can verify your account and tie it to your author profile!

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CriticDB @criticdb.com · 24/01/2025

CriticDB Feature - Add Games to our Database! With the sheer number of games coming out, it's essential that our users, authors, editors, and PR can add missing titles. We automate most of it - simply fill in the YouTube Trailer & Similar Games. (We review before they publish)

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