Dragon's Dogma 2 Preview - A Gorgeous, Wild World We Can't Wait to Explore
Here's TechRaptor's Dragon's Dogma 2 preview, examining an early build of Capcom's brand-ew RPG, which certainly feels familiar, in a good way.
September 23, 2023 | 11:05 EDT
All Previews
Below, you'll find all of our latest previews for both tabletop and gaming! We publish a number of gaming previews every week, and a tabletop preview here or there as well!
Witchfire Preview - I Keep Dying, But I Know It's My Fault
Witchfire is a tough roguelite FPS experience where players take on Witches as holy warriors, a simple mistake can mean your life and your witchfire.
September 21, 2023 | 04:42 EDT
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Preview - Twofold Reunion
We go hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - an in-depth demo showcase of the ever-evolving Final Fantasy VII Remake series.
September 20, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Synduality: Echo of Ada Preview - A Promising New Anime-Style Mecha IP
In this hands-on preview of Synduality: Echo of Ada, TechRaptor examines an interesting new IP from Bandai Namco, mixing unmistakable anime style with mecha gameplay.
September 20, 2023 | 02:00 EDT
Monster Hunter Now Review In Progress
In our Monster Hunter Now review, we found it feels like an excellent extension of the formula, but we have some monetization-related worries.
September 13, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Assassin's Creed Mirage Preview - So Long Gear Score, Hello Parry!
Basim, a street thief with aspirations to become a Hidden One, shows us classic AC gameplay in our Assassin's Creed Mirage Preview.
September 12, 2023 | 08:00 EDT
Stronghold: Definitive Edition Preview - A Blast From the Past
Stronghold: Definitive Edition looks to stay true to the original 2001 release, while adding a few improvements to visuals and more.
September 10, 2023 | 11:30 EDT
First Dwarf Preview - Dwarven Delight
First Dwarf, an action RPG and base-builder, has players take control of Tru, accompanied by his trusty companion Ragna.
September 10, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Dungeons of Hinterberg Preview - It's Time to Explore
We got some hands-on time with Dungeons of Hinterberg. Take on 25 dungeons in this fuse of action RPG and social sim.
September 8, 2023 | 10:30 EDT
Enotria: The Last Song Preview - The Flavors of Italy
Enotria: The Last Song’s use of color & atmosphere felt vibrant in the sea of Soulslikes out there. Read our thoughts in our Enotria: The Last Song preview.
September 8, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Preview - A Pokemon-Like With Its Own Personality
Here's TechRaptor's preview of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, marking the return of Square Enix's answer to Pokemon with a new but familiar hero.
September 8, 2023 | 09:47 EDT
Cities: Skylines 2 Preview - Listening to Your Community Works
Here's TechRaptor's preview of Cities: Skylines 2, a game obviously built while paying close attention to community feedback, and it shows.
September 8, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Pacific Drive Is A Wholly Unique Roguelike Experience
Pacific Drive is an oddly immersive roguelike whose habitual, methodical mechanics all about caring for a beat up station wagon make for one gripping experience.
September 7, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Towerborne Preview - Destiny Meets Golden Axe & King of Dragons
Here's TechRaptor's Towerborne preview, highlighting a game that feels like a love child of Destiny and arcade games of yore like King of Dragons.
September 7, 2023 | 11:19 EDT
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Preview - Strategy Strikes Again
From PAX West 2023, Ocean Drive Studios' strategy series returns with a spin-off called Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch.
September 7, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Lords of the Fallen Preview - A Soulslike Surprise
I had my hesitations about it, but now, it’s bumped up my list of anticipated October releases. Find out why in our Lords of the Fallen preview.
September 7, 2023 | 10:30 EDT
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Preview - Still Rough but Promising
TechRaptor's S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl preview explores the Zone through a build that feels still rough but shows promise.
September 6, 2023 | 04:00 EDT
Party Animals Preview - I Was Going to Skip This And I'm Happy I Didn't
Here's Techraptor's Party Animals preview, discussing how a game that we were going to skip ended up being one of Gamescom's highlights.
September 6, 2023 | 03:16 EDT
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore - More than a CD-i Game
Paying homage to a group of notorious old-school games, Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is a worthy and actually good spiritual successor.
September 6, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai Preview - Anime Goodness
At PAX West 2023, we checked out Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai at Square Enix's booth.
September 5, 2023 | 11:30 EDT
Animal Well Preview - It's Feeling Magical
Our Animal Well preview dives into why you shouldn't miss this upcoming platformer from Billy Basso's studio, Shared Memory, and BigMode.
September 5, 2023 | 10:30 EDT
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Preview - Mario is Getting Weird With It
I had the chance to play Super Mario Bros. Wonder at Nintendo Live, and it is weird in all the right ways. The creativity is off the charts.
September 3, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Big Boy Boxing Preview - A True Successor to Punch-Out
Big Boy Boxing, a game heavily inspired by the likes of Punch-Out, makes an impressive showing at PAX West 2023.
September 3, 2023 | 09:30 EDT
Life by You Preview - The Sims May be About to Have Some Serious Competition
Life by You impressed TechRaptor at Gamescom with deep life sim gameplay as well as expansive job systems, crafting, and customization potential.
August 29, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Sonic Superstars Preview - Co-op Chaos
We try out the Sonic Superstars preview with Sega, exploring Bridge Island and testing out the new co-op mode in Pinball Carnival.
August 29, 2023 | 04:00 EDT
Endless Dungeon Preview - Save the Crystal, Save the Dungeon
We settle down with Sega for an Endless Dungeon preview hands-on, showing off the Saloon and the dungeons themselves, all ready for crystal-defense.
August 28, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Jusant Preview - Jus(an)t Over The Hills
Revealed during Xbox's very busy 2023 showcase, Jusant sees Don't Nod stepping away from conventional narratives, and experimenting with climbing mechanics. Is it a successful ascent, or does it fall flat?
August 24, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Pepper Grinder Preview - It's Drillin' Time
Check out our Pepper Grinder preview for thoughts on this upcoming platformer by Ahr Ech and Devolver Digital.
August 24, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name Preview - Kicking It, Agent Style
We check out the Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name Preview to see the Castle and Kiryu back in action.
August 23, 2023 | 04:37 EDT
Persona 5 Tactica Preview - Strategically Fun
We dive into the world of Persona 5 for our Persona 5 Tactica Preview for a sneak peek at this upcoming SRPG addition to the wildly popular Persona franchise.
August 23, 2023 | 03:05 EDT
Fate/Samurai Remnant Preview - Unlimited Fun Works
Our Fate/Samurai Remnant preview dives into why Fate fans shouldn't miss this upcoming musou title by Omega Force and Type-Moon.
August 18, 2023 | 09:47 EDT
Palia Preview - Just Shy of Greatness
Can Palia stand up to the cozy gaming competition? Check out our Palia preview to see what we've learned after a week of playing the Closed Beta.
August 12, 2023 | 11:14 EDT
Palia First Impressions - Tailor-Made for Fans of Cozy Games
Free-to-play game Palia lets you build a home and collect cool stuff with your friends in a cozy world. Read our Palia first impressions to learn more!
August 8, 2023 | 11:25 EDT
Tekken 8 Preview – Bringing the Heat
Tekken has always reveled in the drama between knuckles and jawbones, and the Tekken 8 preview period shows a promising vision of the series' future.
August 2, 2023 | 10:05 EDT
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Preview - An Iron-clad Resurrection
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is shaping up to be just as challenging as one might expect from developer FromSoftware, but firmly creates its own identity by branching out in ways beyond what their more traditional catalogue can do.
July 25, 2023 | 11:12 EDT
Blue Protocol Preview - Tales of Online??
In June 2023, we got to preview Blue Protocol at Summer Game Fest. It's the latest MMO published by Amazon in the west and is developed by Bandai Namco.
July 25, 2023 | 09:44 EDT
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Preview - Break Stuff
In our Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Preview, we spend 90 minutes with this classic Beat-em Up revamp, breaking crates and faces along the way!
July 13, 2023 | 09:35 EDT
BattleBit Remastered Preview - Made For Battlefield Fans
Disappointed in recent Battlefield launches? Battlebit Remastered may be just what you're looking for in a low poly package.
June 26, 2023 | 10:30 EDT
One Lonely Outpost Preview - Farming on a Strange New World
There are more Farming RPGs coming out every year, and One Lonely Outpost aims to innovate on the standard formula. Read our preview to learn more!
June 26, 2023 | 08:17 EDT
Forever Skies Preview - Could Very Well Be the Next Raft
Forever Skies adds some interesting twists to the well-established survival game mechanics we've seen in Raft. Check out our preview to find out more!
June 23, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Viewfinder Preview
It’s not every day you run into a first-person puzzle game that frames things in a new way – and Viewfinder does that in the most literal sense.
June 19, 2023 | 10:35 EDT
Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior Preview
Lysfanga may look like an action game, but it's a far more cerebral, tactical puzzle game underneath the surface -- and we can't wait to see more.
June 17, 2023 | 11:45 EDT
Fae Farm Preview
Fae Farm is joining the party as the latest farming sim on the block, but it puts quality-of-life upgrades front and center.
June 16, 2023 | 01:58 EDT
Gord Preview - Oh My Gord!
Gord is a dark-fantasy base-builder with strategy elements from Covenant. Watch out for elder gods and human sacrifice.
June 16, 2023 | 01:40 EDT
Remnant II Preview
If you've been looking for a tough-as-nails third-person shooter to play with some friends, Remnant II is almost here to give you a run for your money.
June 16, 2023 | 11:30 EDT
Little Kitty, Big City Preview
While the setup is all about getting back home, the real goal in Little Kitty, Big City is all about being a curious cat who’s exploring the world.
June 15, 2023 | 03:40 EDT
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Preview
Some are calling Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown the best game they played all week at Summer Game Fest, and I think they have more than a fair argument.
June 13, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Disney Illusion Island Preview
Disney Illusion Island charmed us from beginning to finish in our time with it at Summer Game Fest. It's the perfect mixture of wholesome and nostalgia in the form of a metroidvania.
June 12, 2023 | 11:30 EDT
Monster Hunter Now Preview
We had the chance to play Monster Hunter Now at #SummerGameFest, where we learned the game is everyone's new addiction at Niantic. And we can understand why.
June 12, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Preview
I had nearly an hour with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty at Summer Game Fest Play Days, and it left me wanting more.
June 11, 2023 | 03:00 EDT
Alan Wake II = Resident Evil + True Detective + Twin Peaks
We saw an extended gameplay demo of Alan Wake II at #SummerGameFest, where we learned to channel our inner Pepe Silvia to solve a murder.
June 11, 2023 | 11:45 EDT