Persona 5 combines traditional Japanese game elements with more style -- and hours -- than ten of any other game. But can it hold up under its own weight?
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'Halo Wars 2' is a second attempt to meld real-times strategy with the comfort of your couch. It's ultimately a winning combination, even if it's not especially clever.