If you're loading into Diamond Dynasty for the first time, it can feel like the game's throwing ten menus at you at once. That's normal. The trick is not trying to do everything on day one. Start with a simple goal, maybe earning a few packs, maybe building up some Diamond Dynasty stubs, and let the mode open up naturally. A lot of new players assume better cards will carry them, but that's not...

There's something reassuring about seeing Aaron Judge front and centre again, but MLB The Show 26 isn't leaning on cover-star nostalgia alone. A few innings in, you can tell this year's game is trying to meet different kinds of players halfway. It still has the sim DNA long-time fans expect, yet it does a better job of easing you into the details, especially if you're jumping in to build a team...