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
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!
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: 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
Warhammer Underworlds Gorechosen of Dromm Preview
In our Warhammer Underworlds Gorechosen of Dromm preview, we look at the contents, how the warband play, and the new cards included in the pack.
September 10, 2022 | 11:29 EDT
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
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
Warhammer Underworlds Deadly Depths Preview
In our Warhammer Underworlds Deadly Depths preview, we look at the new Rivals Deck and discuss which game formats it can be used in.
September 10, 2022 | 05:00 EDT
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Warhammer 40,0000 Kill Team Into The Dark Preview
In our Warhammer 40k Kill Team Into The Dark preview, we take a look at the next exciting Kill Team expansion, including the new kill teams and warzone.
September 3, 2022 | 05:00 EDT
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
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 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
Warhammer Board Game Preview
We take a look at three different Warhammer Board Game releases, which offer an easy entry point into the brutal world of Warhammer.
August 27, 2022 | 05:00 EDT
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
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
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
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
Warhammer Underworlds Hexbane's Hunters Preview
In our Warhammer Underworlds Hexbane's Hunters preview, we look at the contents, how the warband play, and the new cards included in the pack.
August 13, 2022 | 05:05 EDT
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
Camp Canyonwood Scares Players With Gameplay Issues
With a fun premise and a cute art style, Camp Canyonwood shows some promise but gets too bogged down by technical and gameplay issues to really spark interest in this early access title.
August 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Deceive Inc. I Spy Something Fun
Sweet Bandits Studios is working on releasing their action-packed spy game Deceive Inc. in 2023.
July 26, 2022 | 09:00 EDT
Ex-Zodiac Conjures Up Some of My Earliest Memories
Ex-Zodiac makes the nostalgia part of my brain fire all cylinders in this action-packed on-rails throwback.
July 25, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Dinkum Early Access Digs Up Fun Down Under
We dive into Dinkum, the Australian themed mash-up of Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley. Is it a fair dinkum?
July 19, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Clanfolk is a Deceptively Simple Survival Game
Clanfolk is a game that, under the surface of a well made, simple structure to follow, you have a survival experience as hardcore as it gets.
July 15, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Exoprimal is a Stupidly Fun Dino Slaying Sim
Our first hands-on look at Exoprimal left us chomping at the bit for more.
July 11, 2022 | 09:00 EDT
Old is New With Alaloth: Champions of the Four Kingdoms
Alaloth: Champions of the Four Kingdoms is a CPRG that blends the more action-oriented combat of Diablo with more traditional, CRPG sensibilities.
June 29, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
The Last Worker Is Blunt About Warehouse Jobs
In our brief time with The Last Worker, its commentary about warehouse working and corporate capitalism was loud, but disjointed in its pacing.
June 27, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
backfirewall_ Presses Power on Preview
We take a look at the demo for backfirewall_ available as part of the Steam Next Fest to see what a world inside our phones might look like. Spoiler alert! It looks like a great time.
June 25, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Dread Delusion is an Amazing, Horrifying Ride
We take a wild ride through Dread Delusion's current early access build, prepared to be amazed and horrified.
June 23, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
The Spirit and the Mouse Sparks With Life
We checked out The Spirit and the Mouse as part of Steam Next Fest and we can't recommend it highly enough!
June 22, 2022 | 12:30 EDT
Escape Academy Breaks Out
We try out the preview of Escape Academy and see if we can unlock ourselves into school.
June 22, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist Finds Inspiration
We check out the demo of Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist as part of Steam Next Fest to see if this artsy sequel inspires a good time.
June 17, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Railbound's Demo Is On Track
We checked out the Steam Next Fest demo of Railbound, a new casual game from Afterburn.
June 17, 2022 | 10:30 EDT
Steelrising Is A Hugely Promising, Very Weird Soulslike
In Steelrising, you play as an automaton dispatched by Marie Antoinette to kill the robo-armies of Louis XVI. Is the game as good as that premise is weird?
June 16, 2022 | 03:00 EDT
Cultic is a Satisfyingly Grim and Gritty Shooter
With a name like Cultic, expect nothing less than dark and gritty madness in this upcoming retro FPS.
June 13, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Old Skies Offers New Fun
Old Skies has a short first chapter but introduces an engaging premise and likeable main characters, though their character animation and artwork is not quite up to scratch.
June 12, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Retreat to Enen is a Super-Tough Survival Sim
Retreat to Enen promises to provide a somewhat different survival game experience -- check out our preview to see how it stacks up!
June 11, 2022 | 03:00 EDT