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!



Tchia Key Art of Tchia Gliding Through the Air
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Tchia Preview - Create Your Own (Tropical) Adventure

It's hard to properly convey how good Tchia already looks and feels. Between its variety of ways to interact with the environment, the excellent approach to story and the beautiful vistas, it's the kind of tropical adventure game open world fans won't want to miss.

January 19, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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Surviving the Abyss Needs to Speed Things Up

Surviving the Abyss is an underwater base-building game where you're tasked with creating human clones. Check out our preview to learn what it's like!

January 17, 2023 | 01:11 EST

The covers for Frostgrave 2nd edition, Fireheart, and Blood Legacy.
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Frostgrave Fireheart and Blood Legacy Preview - New Rules For The Frozen North

The two newest supplements for Frostgrave offer up unique ways to augment your Frostgrave campaign, including new rules for constructs, vampires, and more.

January 2, 2023 | 11:00 EST

Blade Runner The Roleplaying Game Key Art
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Blade Runner The Roleplaying Game Preview

Blade Runner The Roleplaying Game is the first officially licensed adaptation of the famous 80s film into the realm of tabletop gaming.

December 21, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Forspoken Preview - Dazzling With Parkour and Characters

We try an extended preview of Square-Enix's upcoming open-world game Forspoken, checking out magic parkour, tough-talking protagonist Frey and the world of Athia, earning bonus points for playing on Hard Mode.

December 12, 2022 | 09:00 EST

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Cy_BORG RPG Preview

Cy_BORG is a cyberpunk TTRPG from Stockholm Kartell, the folks behind MORK BORG. Can it live up to the accolades of its predecessor?

December 7, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Ixion Will Put Your City Building Skills to the Test

We explored the first few chapters of Ixion, a survival city builder that puts you in charge of a massive city-sized spaceship traveling through the galaxy.

December 7, 2022 | 09:00 EST

Key art of Dragon Quest Treasures
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Dragon Quest Treasures Is A Diamond In The Rough

A spin-off of Dragon Quest XI, Dragon Quest Treasures follows Erik and Mia as they set off into the land of Draconia in search of riches.

December 6, 2022 | 09:00 EST

An image of the Conquest First Blood Two Player Starter Set
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Conquest First Blood 2.0 Two-Player Starter Set Unboxing

We rush to the battlefield and tear open the new two-player starter set for Conquest First Blood 2.0, a brand new iteration of the fast-paced skirmish game

December 2, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Mahokenshi Takes on Japanese Mythology With a Full Deck

We recently had a go at Mahokenshi, and really had a chance to dig into what this blend of adventure, strategy and deck building is all about as we build a deck and craft our samurai mage.

November 30, 2022 | 09:00 EST

An image of Zack leaping over various enemies from the opening of Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion
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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Delivers The Same Great Story... So Far

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion gives fans the chance to play Crisis Core on a device other than their PSP and the game shines on a home console.

November 29, 2022 | 05:00 EST

Cover artwork of the Ultimate Faeries Bestiary
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Ultimate Faeries Provides Encyclopedic Fae Knowledge

Recently, we got a sneak peek at the Ultimate Faeries Bestiary, developed by Legendary Games as part of their newest Kickstarter. This is our preview.

November 22, 2022 | 01:18 EST

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ZERO Sievert is an Unrefined but Atmospheric Survival Experience

ZERO Sievert is a 2D Action RPG with a pinch of STALKER thrown in for good measure that just hit early access on PC Via Steam.

November 21, 2022 | 03:01 EST

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Coral Island Swims Ashore

We check out the Early Access preview of Coral Island, a tropical-themed farming RPG, which borrows heavily from fan-favorite Stardew Valley but has the building blocks to set itself apart.

November 14, 2022 | 10:00 EST

An image of painted models in the Astra Militarum Army for Warhammer 40k, depicting soldiers with lasguns in green and beige
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Warhammer 40K Astra Militarum Army Set Preview

Crashing upon the enemy like waves of death, the Warhammer 40K Astra Militarum Army Set introduces new rules and models for this iconic army.

November 12, 2022 | 05:00 EST

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The Unliving Could Raise the Bar for Rogue-Lites

The Unliving is definitely onto something special. Its key mechanic of controlling and manipulating an army of corpses is tons of fun when it works properly, and its rogue-lite elements could keep the game's world feeling fresh so long as some balancing is done in the months to come.

November 7, 2022 | 08:00 EST

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Warhammer Horus Heresy Liber Imperium Preview

We dive into the new Warhammer Horus Heresy Liber Imperium in our preview, complete with rules for running the sisters of silence, solar auxilia, and more.

November 5, 2022 | 06:05 EDT

Malifaux Untold Tales.
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Malifaux Untold Tales and November Releases Preview

We take a look at some upcoming Malifaux releases, including the Untold Tales box, Forward and Back, and Don't Worry be Zappy.

October 31, 2022 | 11:13 EDT

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Turbo Overkill Episode 2's New Tools Up the Mayhem

Turbo Overkill's second chapter adds a bunch of new weapons and tools, making it even more chaotic than the previous episode.

October 31, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

Floodland Logo Key Art
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Staying Afloat in Floodland

Floodland is an engaging survival simulator that has a lot of good ideas, but the biggest challenge is fighting off the tedium of its micromanaging systems.

October 27, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Gungrave G.O.R.E Did Not Leave Me Wanting Gungrave More

We got a chance to play the first four levels of the upcoming Gungrave G.O.R.E, and find it to be wanting. Our preview will show why.

October 25, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Harvestella: Final Fantasy Meets Rune Factory

A gorgeous farming-sim in a fantasy setting by none other than Square Enix, Harvestella combines the grandiose adventure of Final Fantasy with the gameplay of Rune Factory.

October 17, 2022 | 04:45 EDT

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Monster Menu: The Scavenger's Cookbook Lets You Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

Monster Menu: The Scavenger's Cookbook serves up dungeon crawling on a platter filled with good food - including that of your enemies and allies.

October 17, 2022 | 09:20 EDT

Labyrinth of Galleria's bright character design.
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Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society Summons First-Person Dungeon Crawling and Deep Customization

A recent preview of Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society shows us the ins and outs of the first-person dungeon crawler RPG. With loads of gameplay and customization, it's shaping up as a good time for old fans and newcomers alike.

October 17, 2022 | 09:10 EDT

GrimGrimoire is being remastered for the first time in 15 years.
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GrimGrimoire OnceAgain Adds Plenty of Charm to a 15 Year Old Gem

NIS America recently showed off an in-development demo for the upcoming remaster of GrimGrimoire OnceAgain - a newer generation port of the original PS2 real-time strategy game that marked Vanillaware's first independent release.

October 17, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

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Warhammer 40,0000 Kill Team Shadowvaults Preview

In our Warhammer 40k Kill Team Shadowvaults preview, we continue to delve Into the Dark depths of the Gallowdark looking at the new kill teams and warzone.

October 15, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

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Stranded: Alien Dawn Beautifully Blends Base Building and Colony Sims

We preview Stranded: Alien Dawn, a new colony sim and base-building game created by Tropico and Surviving Mars developer Haemimont Games.

October 13, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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The First Descendant Has A Clear Destiny

The First Descendant brings looting and shooting to the F2P space with a unique style all its own.

October 13, 2022 | 08:00 EDT

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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

Title of game in decorative, multicolored font. Behind it, the main character, Beatrix LeBeau dashes towards viewer. Around her, are the slimes featured in game.
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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

An image of the main character from Wild Hearts attacking the Kemono known as the Ragetail
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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

Frey in Forspoken
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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

Asterigos Curse of the Stars Preview
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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

Main character watches a flaming planet in the key art for The Entropy Centre
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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

Incision
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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

The protagonist from Scorn on the start screen of the game. A gruesome man with scarred flesh and missing lips.
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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

Omega Strikers Character Designs Lined Up Screenshot
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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