Gaming Previews - Page 4

Looking for the latest game previews? We've got you covered with regular and consistent previews of new and upcoming games of all sizes! You can also check out our tabletop previews if you're looking for a new game for your group!

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Dragon Quest Treasures Plays Like a Gem

We checked out Dragon Quest Treasures at New York Comic Con, and so far this spin-off entry is full of easy to learn fun, with lots of promise for more plot, combat and abilities.

October 12, 2022 | 10:30 EDT

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Lost Eidolons Has a Shot at Fire Emblem's Throne

Lost Eidolons is a strategy RPG that has a few tricks up its sleeve and lives up to its Fire Emblem-inspired roots.

October 12, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

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Slime Rancher 2 and the Fun of Vacuuming

Lean yet engaging, Slime Rancher 2 shows just how much there is in vacuuming slime.

October 10, 2022 | 12:30 EDT

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Collect & Battle Monsters In Summoners War: Chronicles

We went hands-on with a Summoners War: Chronicles preview at New York Comic Con. Check out what we thought of Summoners War: Chronicles gameplay.

October 10, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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Combat In Wild Hearts Is Fun But Abusable

Wild Hearts definitely nails the basic formula for a Hunter-style game, but with a unique trap-building mechanic it seeks to stand out from the rest.

October 10, 2022 | 11:04 EDT

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Inkulinati is Strategic, Stylish, and Pretty Darn Complicated

While Inkulinati's concept is fresh, the gameplay is bogged down by overly complicated elements, and it might not be everyone's cup of tea - especially if you've got a bit of a shorter fuse.

October 10, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion Feels Like Coming Home

At NYCC 2022 we try out the upcoming addition to Square Enix's Final Fantasy Lineup, Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion. Spoiler alert - Zack's still got it.

October 10, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Forspoken Nails Parkour Traversal

At New York Comic Con, we got to go hands-on with a Forspoken preview. View our thoughts on the Forspoken gameplay, spells, and Forspoken parkour traversal.

October 9, 2022 | 12:08 EDT

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Street Fighter 6's Battle Hub is Community-Driven Fun

The Street Fighter 6 Closed Beta introduces the Battle Hub mode, a new control scheme and more.

October 8, 2022 | 05:02 EDT

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Marauders Needs More Time to Iron Out the Kinks

We dive into Marauders, the latest extraction shooter that pits players against each other in deadly derelict space stations.

October 6, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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11 Bit’s The Invincible Promises A Thought Provoking Adventure

Our preview of The Invincible looks at the science fiction adventure based on the novel of the same name and sees a promising, thought-provoking game

October 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Has Flashy, Stylish Action

In our Asterigos: Curse of the Stars preview, we played roughly 10 hours of gameplay. There's a lot of potential thanks to its combat and protagonist.

October 3, 2022 | 01:36 EDT

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Preview: Aquatico Puts a New Spin on Survival City Building

Aquatico is a survival city builder that gives gamers the unique challenge of trying to build a futuristic city entirely underwater.

October 2, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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Out of Hands is a Hands-On Nightmare

What happens if you woke up one night and saw your entire body was now entirely made...Out of Hands? This is our preview of this indie horror game.

September 29, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Valkyrie Elysium's demo lets you try out what it's like to play as a valkyrie.
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Valkyrie Elysium Resurrects the Classic Square Enix Action Series for the New Generation

Valkyrie Elysium returns the Valkyrie Profile series to the spotlight after nearly 15 years of absence with a flashy demo full of content ahead of the full game's release.

September 28, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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The Entropy Centre Turns Back the Clock For First-Person Puzzlers

With The Entropy Centre, Stubby Games opens a portal back in time to the test chambers of the past. Check out our preview for more details on this cube-filled throwback puzzler.

September 23, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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Incision Shows What it Really Means to Rip and Tear

Incision is a hardcore boomer shooter taking place within a brutal, alien hellscape, and it's out now in Early Access.

September 21, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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An Hour Of Scorn That Left Me Feeling Uneasy...

We had a chance to experience the opening hour of Scorn complete with creepy atmosphere, large puzzles, and a brief chance to test one of the weapons.

September 21, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

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Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition Comes From a Powerhouse Trio

Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition is an upcoming remaster of a classic FPS, releasing in 2023. We got a hands-on look, so here are our thoughts.

September 16, 2022 | 05:30 EDT

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Phantom Fury Continues Bombshell's Unlikely Shooter Success

We got a chance to see Phantom Fury, and this sequel to Ion Fury is everything we could hope for. Read our preview to learn more

September 16, 2022 | 03:17 EDT

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Omega Strikers Is a Triple Threat Made in Heaven

Omega Strikers has the potential to be a huge competitive multiplayer title, and that's only based off of what it has to offer right now. With a few more months of development and more features added into the mix, it could very well be bigger than anything it draws inspiration from.

September 16, 2022 | 02:01 EDT

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Gloomwood Snuck Its Way Into My Heart

Now in Early Access, Gloomwood is a sneaky immersive sim where players creep through dark docks and dank caves.

September 16, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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The Wandering Village Carries Great Potential on its Back

The Wandering Village definitely feels like an Early Access game, and what's available right now seems more like a blueprint for what the game will become. It's a damn-good blueprint though, and with more polish and features it's sure to be a favorite for management sim fans.

September 14, 2022 | 02:30 EDT

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Bayonetta 3 Feels Bigger, Faster, and Better Than Ever

We got our hands on the Bayonetta 3 preview demo, and so far, it’s shaping up to be game full of stylish, over-the-top action.

September 14, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

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Slave Zero X Combines Style With Brutal Difficulty

At PAX West 2022, we got our hands on this prequel to the original Slave Zero on the Dreamcast, so read on for our full thought on Slave Zero X!

September 12, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

Dust & Neon: A new roguelite shooter from Rogue Games
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Dust & Neon: Gunslinging Roguelite With a Heart of Gold

Dust & Neon, a new roguelite from Rogue Games, is a fast-paced, gunslinging western roguelite. Check out our PAX West Dust & Neon preview here!

September 12, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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It's Time to Sneak or Spook in Hyde's Haunt & Seek

Summary (Same as Meta Description): Fans of asymmetric party games will love the spooky vibes of Hyde's Haunt & Seek, a new IP from Smol Games. Check out our Hyde's Haunt & Seek preview!

September 10, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Heal Nature & Uncover Mysteries In One Last Breath

Heal nature in One Last Breath, the newest game from Moonatic Studios. At PAX West, TechRaptor had the chance to get a hands-on One Last Breath preview.

September 10, 2022 | 10:30 EDT

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WrestleQuest Is Wrestling and RPG Tag Team Perfection 

The PAX West WrestleQuest preview demo showed off how bombastic pro wrestling and RPG fantasy are a match made in heaven.

September 9, 2022 | 12:30 EDT

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Hardcore Horror's at the Heart of My Friendly Neighborhood

My Friendly Neighborhood pits you against a bunch of killer puppets in a spooky horror game. Here are our hands-on thoughts!

September 9, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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JellyCar Worlds Is Like a Flipbook Brought to Life

JellyCar Worlds, a new game from Walaber Entertainment, is like a flipbook brought to life. We spoke with the JellyCar Worlds developer at PAX West 2022!

September 8, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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Lost Eidolons Completely Stole My Attention at PAX West

SRPG Lost Eidolons tasks players with commanding a group of seasoned soldiers to control. We got to try it out at PAX West.

September 8, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Jackbox Party Pack 9 Continues to Bring the Fun

Check out our Jackbox Party Pack 9 preview! We got to go hands-on with Jackbox Party Pack 9 gameplay at PAX West 2022 and play with other attendees.

September 8, 2022 | 10:30 EDT

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Lunark's Visuals Are the Product of Dark Sorcery

In Lunark, you'll traverse through many different obstacles while enjoying some truly awesome rotoscoped visuals.

September 7, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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Phantom Hellcat is a Playful Take on Devil May Cry

Phantom Hellcat is an upcoming action-adventure game with a theater aesthetic. We got a preview of what's the come.

September 7, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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One Piece Odyssey Is a Love Letter to Fans

One Piece Odyssey was on the show floor at PAX West, and we got a chance to see if this turn-based RPG would live up to its source material's pedigree.

September 6, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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Friends vs Friends is Playing its Cards Just Right

From the floor of PAX West, here's what we thought about Raw Fury's upcoming multiplayer shooter, Friends vs Friends!

September 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Anger Foot is Hotline Miami for Foot Fetishists

Anger Foot made an appearance at PAX West, and we have good stuff to say about this upcoming title.

September 5, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Lies of P Is Bloodborne With Strings Attached

Curious about the upcoming totally not Bloodborne Soulslike? Our Lies of P Preview is here to answer all your questions about Round8's next game.

September 4, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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Shovel Knight Dig is a Stimulating, Spelunking Adventure

Shovel Knight Dig brings both old and new ideas to the table, which is sure to please fans of this indie darling.

September 4, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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System Shock's Remake Makes a Once Clunky Game Accessible

We got a hands-on demo for the System Shock remake at PAX West. Check out our preview from the show floor.

September 4, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Splatoon 3 Is a Splatastic Time: Hands-On Gameplay

At PAX West 2022, we got a Splatoon 3 gameplay preview! Check out the TechRaptor Splatoon 3 preview; learn our thoughts before the Splatoon 3 release date.

September 3, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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High on Life Isn't Just Funny, It's a Damn Good Shooter

Our hands-on demo of High on Life at PAX West left us in stitches, and the gameplay hit all the right notes.

September 3, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Stick It To The Stickman In This New Roguelike Beat 'Em Up

Many have fantasized about quitting their office jobs with flair and style. Now you'll get to do with fists and more in Stick It To The Stickman.

September 2, 2022 | 07:30 EDT

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Flintlock Is Already Set to Blow Players Away

Flintlock has plenty going for it, from its God of War-style combat to its use of the underutilized gunpowder fantasy style of magic and worldbuilding. It only needs a bit more polish to act as a spark that'll set off the experience in earnest.

September 1, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

Tchia Proves It's More than a Breath of the Wild Clone
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Tchia Is More Than a Breath of the Wild Clone

Tchia may take inspirations from other open world titles, but its gameplay design and aesthetic set it apart as something all its own. Because of this, it's one of our most anticipated upcoming titles.

August 31, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

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Mail Time Delivers Cute Cottagecore Mail Delivery

TechRaptor's Mail Time preview let us see what all the buzz is about the upcoming indie 3D platformer and why cozy, cottagecore game fans should be on the look out for this mail delivery service game!

August 26, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Spider-Man Is Marvelous on PC and Steam Deck

Marvel's Spider-Man still holds up on the occasion of its PC port, and it pushes Valve's Steam Deck to its absolute limits.

August 22, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Disney Dreamlight Valley is Full of Predictable Delights

We take a spin in Disney Dreamlight Valley, the new life sim from the media giant.

August 18, 2022 | 02:00 EDT

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Backpack Hero is a Simple yet Interesting Dungeon Dive

Backpack Hero's mechanics are simple, but they're engaging enough to make the game a quick and enjoyable RPG experience. It's mix of inventory management, dungeon diving and combat all work in service of this together, and should scratch many a gamer's itch.

August 16, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Is the Impressive Scale of Sapiens Worth It All?

Sapiens is an ambitious indie life simulator set on a massive scale, but is that large scale enough to carry it to prominence?

August 6, 2022 | 12:00 EDT