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Danganronpa 2x2 looks neat, but our Tokyo Game Show demo told us almost nothing we didn't already know
Danganronpa 2x2 looks neat, but our Tokyo Game Show demo told us almost nothing we didn't already know

While we're still excited for Danganronpa 2x2, our TGS 2026 appointment left us scratching our heads a little.

preview by James Galizio on 05 October, 2026

Tales of Eternia Remastered seems to understand the assignment
Tales of Eternia Remastered seems to understand the assignment

Bandai Namco's latest Tales of remaster continues their trend of bringing the classical Tales of entries up to modern standards

preview by James Galizio on 30 September, 2026

At TGS 2026 Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance felt like an apology, while the basegame somehow runs on Switch 2
At TGS 2026 Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance felt like an apology, while the basegame somehow runs on Switch 2

Ok, but how did they get this running on a Switch 2! It barely runs on PC handhelds?

preview by James Galizio on 27 September, 2026

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember amazes me with more promisingly engaging open-world fields
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember amazes me with more promisingly engaging open-world fields

Playing both the TGS 2026 demo and the public alpha demo helps me prepare for Team Ninja's next iteration of history-inspired dark fantasy action RPG.

preview by Kite Stenbuck on 26 September, 2026

Attack on Titan 3 revamps its combat controls with Focus Mode
Attack on Titan 3 revamps its combat controls with Focus Mode

The demo build showcasing the new game's combat stage also shows how you should focus more on precise body part aiming over well-timed attack button presses.

preview by Kite Stenbuck on 23 September, 2026

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse seems to have ALMOST everything I want from a Castlevania game
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse seems to have ALMOST everything I want from a Castlevania game

We got some hands-on time with the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and came away largely impressed by what this game has to offer, though a few areas still left us slightly underwhelmed.

preview by Scott White on 15 September, 2026

Final Fantasy VII Revelation is massive, impressive, and makes me a little nervous - hands-on
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is massive, impressive, and makes me a little nervous - hands-on

The third part of the FF7 trilogy has it all - and more. A hands-on makes clear this is one of Square Enix's biggest-ever games.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 10 September, 2026

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World offers up a blend of classic charm and familiar gameplay
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World offers up a blend of classic charm and familiar gameplay

Dragon Quest's signature humor and classic monster scouting and fusion offer a charming if perhaps slightly over-familiar experience.

preview by Jess Reyes on 08 September, 2026

Exodus already feels like so much more than a successor to Mass Effect
Exodus already feels like so much more than a successor to Mass Effect

After going hands-on with Exodus, we're incredibly hopeful for how the long-awaited sci-fi RPG is shaping up.

preview by Hayes Madsen on 04 September, 2026

Final Fantasy Resonance feels like a Limit Break for HD-2D
Final Fantasy Resonance feels like a Limit Break for HD-2D

More than just a retelling of Brave Exvius, Final Fantasy Resonance feels like Square Enix testing the limits for what constitutes HD-2D

preview by James Galizio on 03 September, 2026

I wish I got a better read on Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen from my preview
I wish I got a better read on Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen from my preview

We had the chance to go hands-on with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and left with far more questions than answers

preview by James Galizio on 26 August, 2026

Persona 4 Revival is already a confident and stylish remake, and I'm excited to play more
Persona 4 Revival is already a confident and stylish remake, and I'm excited to play more

Persona 4 Revival is about what you would expect after Persona 3 Reload, in all the best ways

preview by James Galizio on 26 August, 2026

Heroes of Might and Magic 3's Remake Transported Me Back to My Childhood, But I Have Some Worries
Heroes of Might and Magic 3's Remake Transported Me Back to My Childhood, But I Have Some Worries

Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake successfully recaptures the feeling of the beloved RPG, but some of its aesthetic changes don't feel like they land quite as well.

preview by Hayes Madsen on 26 August, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company's characters give heart and soul to this promising tactical adventure
Star Wars Zero Company's characters give heart and soul to this promising tactical adventure

We recently had a chance to check out a good-sized chunk of Bit Reactor's debut title, Star Wars Zero Company, and even with its fantastic gameplay, its characters are what we really fell in love with.

preview by Scott White on 11 August, 2026

Less than a month before launch, I finally know how to feel about Onimusha: Way of the Sword's structure
Less than a month before launch, I finally know how to feel about Onimusha: Way of the Sword's structure

During a final preview event for Onimusha: Way of Sword last month, we finally got a taste for what the moment to moment gameplay will feel like

preview by James Galizio on 06 August, 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker is a confident and uncompromising RPG, and I'm already in love with it
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a confident and uncompromising RPG, and I'm already in love with it

Rebel Wolves' debut project already seems to check all the boxes for what might end up a generational RPG

preview by James Galizio on 07 July, 2026

Metaphor: ReFantazio has some promise on Switch 2, but it's not quite there yet
Metaphor: ReFantazio has some promise on Switch 2, but it's not quite there yet

With just a few small tweaks before launch, Atlus might deliver a genuinely good Switch 2 port - but for now, it doesn't quite reach the cut

preview by James Galizio on 02 July, 2026

Roguelike shooter Armatus is fun in the moment, but I'm not sure if it has staying power
Roguelike shooter Armatus is fun in the moment, but I'm not sure if it has staying power

As is always the case with previewing roguelike games, it's difficult to get a grasp of the larger loop structure of the game in such a short demo period.

preview by Adam Vitale on 27 June, 2026

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 has you squad up to take on Broly
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 has you squad up to take on Broly

While we only got to see a taste of the newest Dragon Ball Xenoverse title, we can expect that Bandai Namco is in for the long haul.

preview by Adam Vitale on 23 June, 2026

How Fallout 76 is tackling players killing stuff too fast - SGF Preview
How Fallout 76 is tackling players killing stuff too fast - SGF Preview

The 25th Season of Fallout 76 is out, and we sat down with the production and creative directors for the Fallout MMO to hear about the new Infestation content and how the team is looking to address players clearing it too fast.

preview by Scott White on 21 June, 2026

Elder Scrolls Online's new Seasonal approach brings more flexibility and excitement to the team - SGF Preview
Elder Scrolls Online's new Seasonal approach brings more flexibility and excitement to the team - SGF Preview

We sat down with Jason Barnes and Nick Giacomini at SGF to hear more about how the 12-year-old Elder Scrolls MMO is adopting a brand-new seasonal content release that brings a host of exciting changes, greater flexibility to address fan feedback, and newfound excitement for the team working on the game.

preview by Scott White on 21 June, 2026

My time with Sea of Remnants was disjointed and scattershot
My time with Sea of Remnants was disjointed and scattershot

I don't know if the game itself is messy or if it was more of a poor demo, but Sea of Remnants felt all over the place.

preview by Adam Vitale on 21 June, 2026

Crimson Moon has the right feel, but it's the rest of the game that I'm uncertain about
Crimson Moon has the right feel, but it's the rest of the game that I'm uncertain about

After playing this mid-sized action RPG at Summer Game Fest, there are bright spots alongside lingering questions.

preview by Adam Vitale on 18 June, 2026

Control Resonant's shift to an Action RPG is shaping it up to be an even better game than the first
Control Resonant's shift to an Action RPG is shaping it up to be an even better game than the first

Now that we've had a chance to go hands-on, Control Resonant is looking to be quite the sequel

preview by James Galizio on 12 June, 2026

Stranger than Heaven plays nothing like Yakuza and I appreciate that
Stranger than Heaven plays nothing like Yakuza and I appreciate that

We went hands-on with RGG Studio's next ambitious project that tells the roots of the Tojo Clan throughout five different time periods.

preview by Josh Torres on 11 June, 2026

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