Lou’s Lagoon Preview – A New Cozy Obsession
Lou's Lagoon is a cozy crafting and social sim game set in an archipelago. Oh, you also have a plane to fly between the islands.
September 6, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
TechRaptor Game Previews & Impressions
All Previews and Impressions - Page 1
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!
OMUT Preview - I Died 30 Times in 10 Minutes
OMUT is a punishing game that demands perfection. I died a lot in my brief time with the game, but at least it respected my time.
September 6, 2024 | 09:30 EDT
Homura Hime Preview - Parry This
The upcoming action game Homura Hime by developer Crimson Dusk impressed us at PAX West 2024!
September 6, 2024 | 09:15 EDT
Slitterhead Preview - Bloody and a Bit Messy
From the creator of Silent Hill, we check out the upcoming horror title Slitterhead.
September 6, 2024 | 08:30 EDT
Kingdom Come Deliverance II Preview - Bigger, Better, and More Approachable
At PAX West, we had a chance to check out Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and it's obvious the sequel is doing all the right things. It's bigger and better in every way.
September 5, 2024 | 05:15 EDT
God Save Birmingham Preview - A Fun Twist on the Zombie Genre
From Ocean Drive Studios' booth at PAX West 2024, we take a look at an upcoming zombie title, God Save Birmingham.
September 5, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Preview - The Next Generation
As a remake of an older JRPG, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is hitting all the right notes.
September 5, 2024 | 07:00 EDT
Death the Guitar Preview – Amp Up Your Speedruns
If you’ve been itching to shred some enemies and sweep through rooms, keep some tabs on the action 2D platformer Death the Guitar.
September 4, 2024 | 11:15 EDT
ChainStaff Preview – The Bony Grappling Hook We Deserve
Mixing parts of Bionic Commando and Contra with some psychedelic sci-fi, ChainStaff puts its psychedelic hooks into the action-platformer genre.
September 4, 2024 | 10:45 EDT
Earthion Preview - A New Game for the SEGA Genesis?!
Get excited for the upcoming, authentic SHUMP called Earthion, which is launching on the SEGA Genesis.
September 4, 2024 | 10:30 EDT
Pizza Bandit Preview – Cheesy, Delicious Comfort Food
Pizza Bandit puts you in the hot seat, delivering high-stakes pizza-making action with a side of co-op horde-mode shooting.
September 4, 2024 | 10:15 EDT
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Preview - A Mighty Good Time
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is a dream come true for the child in all of us.
September 4, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension Preview - From Mobile to Consoles
At an off-site event at PAX West, we got to check out the upcoming console port for Fantasian Neo Dimension!
September 4, 2024 | 09:05 EDT
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Preview - Brilliant Creativity
Echoes of Wisdom is brilliant. The simple yet deep mechanics encourage so much creativity in its play that it easily reminds of Tears of the Kingdom.
September 4, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
The Jackbox Naughty Pack Delivers Fun Games, Naughty Still To Be Seen
Trying out the Jackbox Naughty Pack the prompts are definitely more adult-oriented, but Naughty might still be out of reach
August 21, 2024 | 12:00 EDT
Tarsier Studios' Reanimal Introduces a Tense and Terrifying Journey
Reanimal, the new horror game from Tarsier Studios, puts the emphasis on tension, thick atmosphere, and co-op gameplay.
August 20, 2024 | 02:48 EDT
Visions of Mana Final Preview - Cute, Relaxing, and Fun
The preview for Visions of Mana is promising, showcasing a lot of different parts for players to love and enjoy on release.
August 14, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
Mother Machine Preview - Chaos Gremlins Reign Supreme
We got an early look Mother Machine, the new title from the creators of Curious Expeditions. While the core gameplay is different it's clear to see some DNA (as twisted as it has become) is still present in this new roguelite platformer.
August 13, 2024 | 11:00 EDT
What I Learned About Star Wars Outlaws in a 4 Hour Demo
We had the chance to play Star Wars Outlaws for 4 hours. It seems primed for greatness and may be talked about in the same breath as Andor.
July 30, 2024 | 12:00 EDT
Dungeons & Dragons Expedition To The Barrier Peaks Preview - Stepping Directly Into Science Fiction
Last week we got invited to a session of Expedition To The Barrier Peaks, one of the remastered D&D adventures included in Quests From The Infinite Staircase, we also get to try out the latest of D&DBeyond's map features
July 1, 2024 | 01:00 EDT
SteamWorld Heist II Preview - Time to Plunder
We take a look at the upcoming tactical strategy game, SteamWorld Heist II. Now with pirates and lots of water!
June 26, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
The First Descendant Preview - Nexon's Answer to Destiny
Nexon's looter shooter, The First Descendant, looks to hook players with its gameplay loop, but does it stack up?
June 26, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
VALORANT Console Preview - One Tap, B Plant, No Cap
With it continuing to make waves on the FPS and eSports scene, Riot Games has decided that console players should share VALORANT's fun - Is the beta a showcase of what's made the game a hit since 2020? Read our VALORANT preview to find out more.
June 24, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
Aska Will Test Your Survival Skills (and Your Patience)
Can Aska succeed with its combination of survival and colony sim gameplay? Check out our final Aska Preview to see our thoughts after 150 hours of gameplay.
June 24, 2024 | 08:00 EDT
Fallen Aces Preview - It's Gabagood
From publisher New Blood Interactive we have thoughts on the immersive sim Fallen Aces, now out in Early Access.
June 19, 2024 | 02:59 EDT
Tales of the Shire Preview - The Hobbit Simulator We've Always Wanted
We had a chance to go hands-on with Tales of the Shire. it's the hobbit simulator you've been waiting for.
June 19, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
The Assassin’s Creed Magic: The Gathering Set Has Me Hooked
The Universes Beyond crossover featuring Assassin's Creed is a pleasant delight, showing how Magic: The Gathering can creatively don the white hooded cloak.
June 18, 2024 | 02:00 EDT
Throne and Liberty Preview - A Good WoW Alternative?
We take a look at the upcoming MMO from NCSoft and Amazon Games, Throne and Liberty.
June 18, 2024 | 12:00 EDT
Hello Kitty Island Adventure Switch Preview - A Funner Animal Crossing
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is finally expanding beyond Apple Arcade and onto more platforms. We had a chance to get hands-on with this cozy game's Switch version at Summer Game Fest.
June 18, 2024 | 10:45 EDT
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Preview - The Start of a New Adventure
The highly anticipated Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is on the way, and we have some thoughts on the hands-on preview.
June 18, 2024 | 10:45 EDT
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Preview – Get in the Zone
We got our hands on Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl at Summer Game Fest, and it brought me into a dreary world filled with intrigue.
June 17, 2024 | 10:05 EDT
The Lore Behind Rusty Rabbit is Absolutely Nuts
Gen Urobuchi, creator behind famous anime properties like Psycho-Pass and Fate/Zero, tells us all about his upcoming game, Rusty Rabbit.
June 16, 2024 | 01:57 EDT
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Preview – Revved Up and Ready
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is the first Fatal Fury game from SNK in over two decades. We got to play an early version of it, and it's definitely worth getting excited about.
June 15, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Preview – To Go Even Further Beyond
Even if you've seen Goku beat Frieza 20 times, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero offers a compelling case for seeing it happen a 21st time.
June 13, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
Sonic x Shadow Generations Preview - Crush 40 Intensifies
Sonic x Shadow Generations comes with a bunch of new content for everyone's favorite edgehog. But does it live up to the quality of Sonic Generations?
June 13, 2024 | 09:30 EDT
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Preview - Fans'll go Bananas
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble marks the return of a cherished series, and we got to play it.
June 13, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
Flock Preview - Wholesome, Wonderful, Whimsy
Flock is a wholesome game that just wants to see you relax amongst the comfy clouds and critters of its world. It's beautiful, charming, and full of reverie.
June 13, 2024 | 08:30 EDT
New World: Aeternum Preview - It's Still an MMO
New World: Aeternum is the recently announced enhanced edition for Amazon's MMO that's trying not to be an MMO anymore.
June 13, 2024 | 08:00 EDT
Monster Hunter Wilds Preview – Wildly Impressive
We got to see exclusive gameplay of Monster Hunter Wilds at Summer Game Fest, and it has us deeply excited for what's in store in 2025.
June 12, 2024 | 11:00 EDT
Phantom Blade Zero Preview - A Blast of Fast-Paced Action
Phantom Blade Zero has had some bonkers trailers since it was revealed, and I can say the game lives up to the vibe it was putting out. Don't go in expecting a soulslike, however.
June 12, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
Battle Aces Preview - An RTS That Gets Straight to the Point
Battle Aces is an RTS that will satisfy genre veterans and entice new players to the genre. It is fast-paced, tactically deep, and never has a dull moment.
June 12, 2024 | 08:30 EDT
Marvel Rivals Preview - Out for Overwatch's Crown
Marvel Rivals is an upcoming, third-person hero shooter full of characters we all know and love.
June 12, 2024 | 08:00 EDT
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Preview - Epic Fantasy Action at its Peak
We saw the first hour of Dragon Age: The Veilguard at Summer Game Fest and it blew us away. Good bye tactical gameplay, hello action RPG.
June 11, 2024 | 11:00 EDT
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a Strange, Beautiful Twist of Genres
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a new action and strategy title from Capcom, and we got to play it.
June 11, 2024 | 11:00 EDT
Hyper Light Breaker Preview - Your Next Roguelite Addiction
Hyper Light Breaker is an upcoming roguelite action title that you'll definitely want to keep your eyes on.
June 11, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
Enotria: The Last Song Preview – Put It on Repeat
Enotria: The Last Song was playable at Summer Game Fest Play Days, and while it was difficult, it didn't discourage me from wanting even more.
June 11, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
Metaphor: ReFantazio Preview - Worthy of Atlus' 35th Anniversary
We got some hands-on time with the highly anticipated upcoming JPRG, Metaphor: ReFantazio.
June 11, 2024 | 08:00 EDT
Assassin’s Creed Shadow’s Dual Protagonists Open Up a World of Possibilities
The different playstyles of Yasuke and Naoe of Assassin's Creed Shadows means your experience can vary greatly.
June 10, 2024 | 04:05 EDT
Star Wars Outlaws Preview - Finally a Galaxy Full of Scum and Villainy
Star Wars Outlaws is to fans of the series' lovable scoundrels as the Star Wars Jedi series is to lightsaber lovers. Here's our hands-on preview!
June 10, 2024 | 04:00 EDT
Grit and Valor - 1949 is a Strategy Gamer's Delight
In this take on alternate history, Grit and Valor - 1949 is sure to delight the strategy fan in you.
June 10, 2024 | 08:00 EDT
Skydance's Behemoth Preview - Into the Great Wide Open
We've got the first look at Skydance's Behemoth - an adventure game looking to push the limits of immersive storytelling through VR.
June 4, 2024 | 10:00 EDT