America's Retribution

NetEase went whole hog with Cap's new Marvel Rivals swimsuit skin.

What has Senior Editor Wes Fenlon been into lately?

212.3 million Americans between 5 and 90 years old play video games one or more hours each week, according to the Electronic Software Association

Marvel Rivals fans are losing it over Captain America's new Seaside Sentinel skin, the most revealing swimsuit yet in the Marvel hero shooter.

Showa American Story succeeds in crafting an unforgettable, eccentric B-movie world. However, its deliberate jank and niche style mean its general polish still lags behind other modern AAA action games at this point. The sheer density of cultural parodies is impressive, but whether the game can sustain this tone over a dozens-of-hours-long campaign without exhausting players remains to be seen. Coupled with its current shortcomings in combat depth and mechanical feel, Showa American Story is shaping up to be an incredibly unique, highly flawed, yet undeniably fascinating ride.