Back at Summer Game Fest in June, I played some Crimson Desert and my mind was blown with just how dense its systems were. At PAX West, I had the chance to play a near identical demo on a new build…
September 4, 2025 | 08:30 EDT
Greek mythology is endlessly fascinating and has incredible depth, so it was a given that I was going to play Titan Quest 2's Early Access release. A world where mythology is reality, and where gods…
August 20, 2025 | 01:11 EDT
Outside of Doom: The Dark Ages, it has been a fairly sparse year as far as first-person shooters go, but an upcoming title hopes to change that by rebooting yet another classic series. Painkiller is…
July 24, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
The Dying Light series has always held a special place in the zombie genre. After all, it was one of the first, if not the first, to implement parkour and make it a vital part of surviving.…
July 21, 2025 | 10:00 EDT
I've been really impressed with Marvel's video game lineup, recently. I'm not even that big on superheroes, but these games coming from Marvel constantly have me excited -- games like Marvel's…
June 18, 2025 | 11:00 EDT
Mixtape is the perfect encapsulation of the wonderfully weird feelings of growing up, standing on the edge and looking at the fall to adulthood. Every frame is gorgeous, every emotion powerfully…
June 12, 2025 | 10:30 EDT
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree was revealed at Summer Game Fest, and I had a chance to get my hands on the game. It has beautiful art, and the gameplay is a close sibling to Hades with its…
June 12, 2025 | 10:00 EDT
Spine is a gun fu-style action game developed by Nekki, known for the Shadow Fight series. Nekki, a team composed of animation fans, wanted to push its games to the next level by going hard on…
June 12, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
No matter the season, a farming sim is sure to provide some good fun. Though, if I were to play Grave Seasons, October might just be the time to do it. Innocuous at first glance, Grave Seasons has…
June 12, 2025 | 08:30 EDT
LEGO games always have a certain charm and humor to them that always makes for a good time. That same wit, whacky, and unserious atmosphere permeates LEGO Party. Is it Mario Party? Well, yes but also…
June 11, 2025 | 06:12 EDT
I had a chance to play Crimson Desert for about an hour at Summer Game Fest Play Days, and I’m finding it hard to put into words just what I played. That’s not because it’s bad or anything, just that…
June 11, 2025 | 05:10 EDT
I love it when Capcom makes games that aren't from an established franchise. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and others as much as everyone else, but completely new IPs are…
June 11, 2025 | 02:02 EDT
Just recently, I had the chance to review Onimusha 2's new remaster, and less than an hour in I was sold on this franchise. Since my passion for the series is so new, I am greatly anticipating the…
June 11, 2025 | 11:00 EDT
In December of last year, my friends and I rented out a theater and watched The Game Awards on the big screen. More than anything else, we were there for the announcements, and one of our favorites…
June 9, 2025 | 01:00 EDT
If you're a Demon Slayer sicko like me, you absolutely can't wait for the next anime movie to drop. Until then, at least, we can look forward to Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami…
June 8, 2025 | 08:00 EDT
Hatred paves a fierce and ugly path to some of the worst humanity has to offer. It's in many games to justify violence, aggression, and prejudice, though few explore it in a visceral, gut-wrenching…
May 30, 2025 | 08:00 EDT
Remedy is well-known for being wonderfully weird, so it’s no surprise to learn that FBC: Firebreak is an exercise in using the insane to kill the horrifying demon-like Hiss. It’s mechanically dense…
May 14, 2025 | 02:36 EDT
Rebellion Developments’ newest title, Atomfall, has been on the radar since its original announcement last year. It’s a game that takes some obvious inspiration from Fallout: New Vegas, and some…
March 7, 2025 | 09:00 EST
When Assassin's Creed Origins came out eight years ago, it revolutionized the formula. But it was also a massive departure from its stealthier roots, with a more pointed focus on action-oriented…
January 23, 2025 | 12:00 EST
Ever since the hands-off preview event showcasing Towers of Aghasba, I've been excited to get my hands on a copy and see how the ecosystems and biomes work. The art looked amazing, the creature…
December 2, 2024 | 12:49 EST
Towers of Aghasba is an adventure city builder being developed by Dreamlit Games and set to release in Early Access on November 19, 2024. It features a variety of mechanics from multiple genres,…
October 23, 2024 | 08:00 EDT
Infinity Nikki somehow expertly combines open-world exploration and coziness with a fashion-forward story that both new players and Nikki veterans are sure to enjoy. I got a chance to check out the…
October 7, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
Greedfall 2: The Dying World is the follow-up to the successful release of Greedfall, though this is actually a prequel to the original. Set five years before the events of Greedfall, it's set to…
September 24, 2024 | 05:28 EDT
Frolicking through the Shire used to be a dream, but Tales of the Shire brings those dreams to reality. With an adorable art style, a world that feels alive, and excellent cooking mechanics, Tales of…
September 22, 2024 | 02:00 EDT
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a massive game and step forward for the series. Its design is thoughtful, the moment to moment gameplay exhilarating, and full of spectacle around every corner. For many…
September 19, 2024 | 11:00 EDT
When I think of Bandai Namco games, titles like Unknown 9: Awakening don't really come to mind first. They're like the Dark Pictures Anthology to me—known titles, but not immediately a "Bandai Namco…
September 16, 2024 | 08:54 EDT
Reynatis is an action RPG set in Japan, mostly around Shibuya, which is faithfully recreated to stunning detail. Even knowing this, I did a double-take when I found out Burger King was in this game…
September 9, 2024 | 09:30 EDT
Developer Hypergryph, known more for its hit gacha title Arknights than anything else, is doing something completely new with the upcoming title Popucom. There's no gacha in sight, nor is it a mobile…
September 9, 2024 | 09:15 EDT
Sometimes low stakes vibing with a sense of progression is all you want out of a game. To chill yet effect change all the same. Lou’s Lagoon is the next up and coming game to let you do just that. …
September 6, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
It's hard to believe it's been several years since the reveal of Slitterhead, with its bone-chilling and downright disturbing reveal trailer. After seeing its actual gameplay during the Summer Game…
September 6, 2024 | 08:30 EDT
Everything I loved about Kingdom Come: Deliverance is back in the sequel, just done in a bigger and better way. More importantly for some, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is more refined -- easier to…
September 5, 2024 | 05:15 EDT
I'll be the first to admit I know next to nothing about the series, but that mystery is what makes Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven all the more interesting to me. Why? Well, it might be the…
September 5, 2024 | 07:00 EDT
As a child, I quit playing soccer to become a Power Ranger. My dream did not come true. That's the harsh reality of the world, but it looks like I might have another chance at achieving a childhood…
September 4, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
Let it be known: There is no game that has ever looked quite like Fantasian. It's a shame, then, that it was relegated to the small dimensions of an iPhone screen. Thankfully, a console port called…
September 4, 2024 | 09:05 EDT
Stepping into the 18th Mana game as a newcomer to the series was daunting, but I was enchanted by the characters, combat, and semi-open-world traveling of Visions of Mana. Recently, I was able to…
August 14, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
So many Star Wars projects have a feeling of “should have been better” lately that it’s hard to get too excited for something new. Now that I have collectively played about five hours of Star Wars…
July 30, 2024 | 12:00 EDT
SteamWorld is host to a myriad of titles spanning across multiple genres. You have the base-building sim SteamWorld Build, or even the turn-based RPG SteamWorld Quest. As a tactics fan, my personal…
June 26, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
I'm always on the search for the next "podcast game," as I like to call them. You know the type of game you can just have going on one screen, with videos, music, or podcasts rolling in the…
June 26, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
In the wake of eSports becoming a growing mine of financial prosperity and career opportunities, it makes sense that console players tend to be on the outside looking in. A keyboard being the optimal…
June 24, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
Lord of the Rings is all about wizards, orcs, armies clashing, swords winging, bows a-shooting, right? Tales of the Shire is out to prove LOTR can be about good home cooking, fellowship, and just…
June 19, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
No other brands come to mind as a better fit for an Animal Crossing-like than Hello Kitty and the whole Sanrio gang. I don't have Apple Arcade, so this was my first time trying Hello Kitty Island…
June 18, 2024 | 10:45 EDT
Rusty Rabbit appears to be an ordinary platformer on the surface, but dig just a little deeper and you'll find that this game has lore created by one of anime's most celebrated creators. Gen Urobuchi…
June 16, 2024 | 01:57 EDT
Sometimes we all need an injection of pure happiness in our lives, and Flock is here to envelope us all in its wholesome embrace. It's a simple, low-stakes game about cruising through the sky…
June 13, 2024 | 08:30 EDT
First-person shooters have let players carry two (or even more!) weapons for decades. But I can’t explain the excitement I felt when I saw the hunter swap weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds. This was…
June 12, 2024 | 11:00 EDT
Phantom Blade Zero first appeared last year during PlayStation's State of Play with a super flashy trailer. That continued again this year, with another trailer to end the Summer Game Fest stream.…
June 12, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
Marvel Rivals is a fitting name for the upcoming hero shooter by Netease, because I daresay this game will rival Overwatch 2. During Summer Game Fest, we got a chance to play a few rounds of Marvel…
June 12, 2024 | 08:00 EDT
After a decade, Dragon Age is finally back. With a name change to Dragon Age: The Veilguard, I had the chance to see the first hour of gameplay in a hands-off presentation at Summer Game Fest Play…
June 11, 2024 | 11:00 EDT
Last time I checked out Enotria: The Last Song at PAX West, the preview demo showed off verdant, lush fields and bright, carnival colors reminiscent of Italy. There was a simple pleasure in exploring…
June 11, 2024 | 09:00 EDT