This issue is perhaps most famous for its typically "stringent" reviews of major year-end blockbusters:
: A major preview feature exploring how Capcom is blending veteran expertise with fresh mechanical ideas.
The issue (Issue 379) is a standout edition that balances seasonal celebration with the magazine's signature deep-dive industry analysis. Top Features & Reviews Edge – Christmas 2022pdf
For those looking to dive into the full text, the digital version is available through platforms like Pocketmags or Readly .
: A retrospective on Willits’ long-standing career at id Software and his transition to Saber Interactive. Looking Ahead: The Edge Awards This issue is perhaps most famous for its
: Received a notable 7/10 , with reviewers praising the emotional performances but critiquing the "MacGuffin hunt" plot structure. Sonic Frontiers : Faced a harsher critique, landing a 3/10 .
While this issue set the stage, the subsequent (published around the same time) officially announced the 2022 Edge Awards : Game of the Year : Shared by Elden Ring and Immortality . Nintendo Game of the Year : Bayonetta 3 . PC Game of the Year : Roadwarden . Hardware of the Year : Steam Deck . : A retrospective on Willits’ long-standing career at
: A sobering report on how regional developers continued to preserve their culture and work amidst the ongoing military conflict.