By Harry Rabinowitz

As always, the Circle’s got your back with a variety of news and review for this week.

Evan Narcisse reviews Galak-Z, the throwback spaceship shooter roguelike by developer 17-BIT.

Mike Futter has details on a report by the American Psychological Association linking video game players to higher levels of aggression and desensitization.

Nearly two years after its release, Jeff Bakalar takes another look at the Xbox One in this updated review.

For this week’s System Update, Ebenezer Samuel gives his top 10 contenders for GOTY 2015.

Samit Sarkar interviews Phil Rogers, CEO of Square Enix America and Europe, and reports on Microsoft’s assistance in creating Rise of the Tomb Raider.

For ShockCast episode 212, Jorge Jimenez and Ryan Meitzler talk Metal Gear Solid V (hint: they’re excited) and the recent reports regarding Konami.