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Towers of Aghasba Has You Revitalize an Island with New Mechanics

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

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Infinity Nikki Preview - Open-World Fun Meets Fashion

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

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Greedfall 2: The Dying World Preview - A Compelling Beginning

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

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Tales of the Shire Preview - A Delicious Delight

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

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Hands-On - A Cure for Tiresome Open Worlds

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

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Unknown 9: Awakening Preview – A Body-Swapping Twist on Stealth

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

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Reynatis Preview - Shibuya Showdown

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

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Popucom Preview - Colorful Cooperation

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

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Lou’s Lagoon Preview – A New Cozy Obsession

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

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Slitterhead Preview - Bloody and a Bit Messy

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

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Kingdom Come Deliverance II Preview - Bigger, Better, and More Approachable

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

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Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Preview - The Next Generation

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

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Preview - A Mighty Good Time

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

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FANTASIAN Neo Dimension Preview - From Mobile to Consoles

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

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Visions of Mana Final Preview - Cute, Relaxing, and Fun

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

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What I Learned About Star Wars Outlaws in a 4 Hour Demo

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

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SteamWorld Heist II Preview - Time to Plunder

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

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The First Descendant Preview - Nexon's Answer to Destiny

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

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VALORANT Console Preview - One Tap, B Plant, No Cap

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

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Tales of the Shire Preview - The Hobbit Simulator We've Always Wanted

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

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Switch Preview - A Funner Animal Crossing

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

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The Lore Behind Rusty Rabbit is Absolutely Nuts

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

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Flock Preview - Wholesome, Wonderful, Whimsy

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

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Phantom Blade Zero Preview - A Blast of Fast-Paced Action

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

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Marvel Rivals Preview - Out for Overwatch's Crown

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

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Preview - Epic Fantasy Action at its Peak

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

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Enotria: The Last Song Preview – Put It on Repeat

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

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Assassin’s Creed Shadow’s Dual Protagonists Open Up a World of Possibilities

With over a dozen Assassin's Creed games released, it's crazy to think we're just now getting to see Ubisoft's take on the Land of the Rising Sun. It's fitting, then, that Assassin's Creed Shadows, …

June 10, 2024 | 04:05 EDT

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Star Wars Outlaws Preview - Finally a Galaxy Full of Scum and Villainy

One of the least explored in visual media, yet most yearned for among many Star Wars fans, is a story focused on those with no connection to the force, jedi, or lightsabers. Star Wars Outlaws is…

June 10, 2024 | 04:00 EDT

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Grit and Valor - 1949 is a Strategy Gamer's Delight

Take the positional tactics of Into the Breach, the weapon triangle system of Fire Emblem, and some roguelite elements for good measure, and you'll find that the concoction brewed from this unlikely…

June 10, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

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The Alters Preview - Resource Management On A Smaller Scale

Last week I had a chance to fly out to Poland to get hands-on time with 11Bit Studios' upcoming title, The Alters. The Alters is a resource management game where players take on the role of Jan…

May 24, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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No Rest for the Wicked has the Bones of a Great Game

My thoughts and feelings for No Rest for the Wicked are complicated, and I'm most certainly conflicted by it all. By all means, this is a game made for me: Dark fantasy? Check. Soulslike? Check.…

April 26, 2024 | 02:20 EDT

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Hades II Is A Brilliant Step Forward For Supergiant Games' First Sequel

How do you improve on what came before? That is a question Supergiant Games never had to answer before Hades II. It is a testament to the studio's diverse portfolio of work and their emphasis on…

April 23, 2024 | 09:17 EDT

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Final Preview - Open World Spectacular

When Final Fantasy VII Rebirth won the award for Most Anticipated Game at the Game Awards last year, it wasn’t too surprising. Everything I’ve seen about the game so far has been nothing short of…

February 6, 2024 | 07:04 EST

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Smite 2 Preview - The Next Generation of MOBA

Over a decade on, the popularity of Smite cannot be understated. This is something I came to understand during my time at the Smite World Championships, which was held in Arlington, Texas just this…

January 17, 2024 | 09:00 EST

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Final Preview - Is This Anime?

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is the most excited I’ve been for a Ubisoft game in a long while. Pitched as a modern take on the franchise, it blends the old sidescrollers with the Sands of Time…

December 13, 2023 | 12:00 EST

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Tekken 8 Preview - Punching Above its Weight

I’ve always been a fan of fighting games, but it has been a long time since I picked up the Tekken series. Admittedly, it wasn’t because I had fallen out of love with it or anything, but because…

December 12, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Preview - The Ultimate Japanese Middle-Aged Man Simulator is Coming

Sega had a playable demo of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth at its booth at Tokyo Game Show, and you can bet that I had to give it a spin. As a big fan of the series, I have high expectations for this…

October 31, 2023 | 08:00 EDT

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EA Sports WRC Preview - Rally Fun For Everyone

Codemasters have had a monopoly on good rallying games for quite a long time now. Even If you were into the sport back in the 90s then you probably tried out their Colin McRae Rally series. That…

October 12, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Preview - A Gorgeous, Wild World We Can't Wait to Explore

Fans have asked for a sequel to Dragon's Dogma for a long time, and Capcom is finally delivering. While we still don't have a release date, this week at TGS I finally got my hands on a preview build…

September 23, 2023 | 11:05 EDT

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Preview - Twofold Reunion

Very few games elicit an emotional response from me like anything related to Final Fantasy VII does. The original game is undoubtedly one of the most iconic games of all time; I think most people can…

September 20, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Assassin's Creed Mirage Preview - So Long Gear Score, Hello Parry!

Assassin's Creed is reaching its 25th year, and after wading into deeper RPG territory for Odyssey and Valhalla, it is Assassin's Creed Mirage that's bringing the series back to its stealthy roots.…

September 12, 2023 | 08:00 EDT

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First Dwarf Preview - Dwarven Delight

I'm a simple man. I see a dwarf in a game? I play it. So obviously, I'm not skipping out on First Dwarf. It also helps that the game is quite good, if my preview session at PAX West 2023 is any…

September 10, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Enotria: The Last Song Preview - The Flavors of Italy

Before PAX West, I got an email that described a game as “a Souls-like ARPG that embraces the Italian flavour.” Despite my last name, I’m not as in touch with my Italian roots, but I had to preview…

September 8, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Pacific Drive Is A Wholly Unique Roguelike Experience

Pacific Drive is one of the more interesting games to catch me eye lately. It takes place in a supernatural version of the Pacific Northwest, full of mystery. It’s a survival roguelike with…

September 7, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Lords of the Fallen Preview - A Soulslike Surprise

If you remember the couple years after Dark Souls’ success, a flurry of Soulslikes came out, chasing those bloodied coattails in hopes of tasting that same estus-laden success. Lords of the Fallen in…

September 7, 2023 | 10:30 EDT

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Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore - More than a CD-i Game

Call it morbid curiosity, but if you're anything like me, you'll gravitate towards the upcoming Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore due to its visual similarity to those weird, clunky, downright notorious…

September 6, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai Preview - Anime Goodness

Video game adaptations of manga and anime are nothing new, but Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventures of Strash features a surprisingly refreshing game mode, showcased at PAX West 2023. But…

September 5, 2023 | 11:30 EDT