Previews
Raccoo Venture Preview: Collecting the Past
Let's greet the newest platformer mascot for the current generation! Inspired by retro collect-a-thons of old, Raccoo Venture hopes to put a footprint on the genre for those wishing for representation now. Even in Early Access, the game has a tremend...
Realms of Magic Early Access Preview: Not So Magical
Early access title Realms of Magic may look similar to games like Terraria, but in truth it's more of a standard RPG that also happens to have crafting. 2 years since its debut on the platform, a lot of work is still needed to turn this into a polish...
One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows ANYC 2019 Hands-On Preview
One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows probably won’t be a part of many tournament circuits when it releases next year, but that doesn't mean that it won't end up being worth a look by fans of the franchise. Check out our full impressions of the game fro...
Bannerlord Closed Beta Preview: M&B II is looking promising
Bannerlord expanded its closed beta player base. We got in and what an impression has it left us! Learn here about its factions, classes and modes. Come forward child. Let me tell you about the brave Vlandian crossbowmen who stood their ground st...
Everspace 2 Demo Preview: a Galaxy in the making
Continuing on what made Everspace great, Rockfish Games leans more towards the open-world genre in Everspace 2. The Diablo-like itemization and inventory systems coupled with a stronger emphasis on story make the game even more desirable. The 2021 re...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo Preview: A Cloud’s Silver Lining
After announcing the highly anticipated final fantasy remake back in E3 2015, seeing the day players could get hands on with Cloud and Barret was starting to feel like…well…a fantasy. But, during EGX 2019 in London, UK, a playable demo for Final Fant...
Marvel’s Avengers NYCC 2019 Hands-On Preview
Despite featuring an array of recognizable superheroes like Iron Man, Captain America, and the Hulk, Marvel's Avengers feels incredibly stale. Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal need to show different abilities in the future to convince skeptics tha...
My Hero One’s Justice 2 NYCC 2019 Hands-On Preview
My Hero One's Justice 2 doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel, but it does introduce an expanded roster and gameplay improvements that may make fans of the hit show happy. Here's hoping that its single-player component follows suit.
Disintegration Hands-On Preview: Hybrid Hostilities
Disintegration may not transform the way we play video games, but it does have potential to revitalize a genre that tends to play things safe much too often. Destiny and Halo fans should read on to discover why this first-person shooter/real-time str...
Flotsam Preview – Recycle, Survive, Build, Thrive
Flotsam is a quirky city builder that has you building a floating village in the middle of the ocean. Scavenge what’s left of the old world to construct your oceanic survival palace. INTRODUCTION Flotsam is a charming little city-building, survival g...
Viola Preview
Viola is a polished indie game with a beautiful soundtrack and battle mechanics reminiscent of The Legend of Dragoon. For gamers who want a unique platformer with battle mechanics that will keep you constantly on your toes, Viola is a must-play. Intr...
Killsquad Preview
We love interesting spins on the usual ARPG formula. Killsquad is one such example that along with an interesting cast of characters brings certain MOBA elements into the mix. While it's still in Early Access with a lot of work left until it's comple...
Wanderlust Travel Stories Preview
I began my demo of Wanderlust with few expectations. It certainly looked promising, with its beautiful photography, its laid-back gameplay, and its versatile writing. However, I couldn’t help wondering: could the writers of the original The Witcher g...
LUNA The Shadow Dust Preview: Where Gaming and Art Coincide
LUNA The Shadow Dust won Best Visual Art at Indieplay Shanghai 2016 and was nominated for Best Game Audio at Indie Prize London 2018. After you play this demo for yourself, this will come as no surprise. It is a quick playthrough that leaves you eage...
Pagan Online Early Access Impressions
Pagan: Online is a hero based PvE loot ‘em up RPG, set in a fantasy world. It is a game that has clearly had a lot of thought and love put into it. The art style is strong, the mood witty and the gameplay addictive. Developer Mad Head Studio are cont...
E3 2019 Aftermath: Shadowbringers Positions FFXIV in Becoming King of all MMORPGs
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers is just around the corner, with early access to begin June 25th. After E3 2019, we are confident it will become the #1 MMORPG on the market. Check out why we think Shadowbringers is truly a game changer. Let’s...
Borderlands 3 Hands-On Preview: Same Old Psycho
Borderlands 3 doesn't reinvent the loot shooter series' gameplay, skill trees, or class structure, but there's a good chance that fans will still have a ton of fun with it this September.
Cyberpunk 2077 Preview: It Probably Won’t Set the World on Fire
CD Projekt Red's upcoming RPG likely won't redefine the medium as we know it.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Hands-On Preview: Still Lacking Evolution
Pokemon Sword and Shield probably won't revolutionize the series' gameplay, but the Galar region may still be a place worth exploring.
The Outer Worlds Preview: No Laughing Matter
The Outer Worlds may not make everyone laugh when it releases this October, but its gameplay mechanics, skill systems, and dialogue options may be enough to keep RPG fans invested.
Cris Tales Preview: A Time-Hopping RPG That’s Worth Your Attention
Announced at last week's PC Gaming Show, Cris Tales gifts players the ability to effortlessly jump between the past, present, and future in order to experiment with the far-reaching consequences of their actions.
Psychonauts 2 Preview: One Dreamy Platformer
Psychonauts 2 looks to be a sequel ripped straight from a 3D platformer fan's dreams. If its introductory level serves any indication, Tim Schafer and his team at Double Fine are recapturing the same imagination and fun that made the original entry a...
E3 2019 Aftermath: Why Final Fantasy VII: Remake’s Combat is Already the Best in the Series
Worried that Final Fantasy VII: Remake's combat isn't up to snuff? Then fear not! Combat in FFVII: Remake creates an all-new experience with a masterful blend of both real-time action and the classic ATB system. Check out our thoughts on the combat e...
Lornsword Winter Chronicle Preview
Join the Lorn Empire with a sword in one hand and a ball of fire in the other as you follow your troops into the heart of your enemy's stronghold. Using the power of the elements, you will prevail or see your beloved homeland burn to the ground. At l...
Lust from Beyond Preview
We have such sights to show you. Explore the blurred boundary between pain and pleasure in Lust from Beyond, a new erotic horror game from Movie Games Lunarium, in our preview of its Kickstarter demo. Are you into it? Introduction In the dimly lit co...
Neverinth Preview
Enter the labyrinth and complete your training—to become a valkyrie! Select multiple characters and weapons as you pave the path to earn your wings. Will you find your way? Or will you lose yourself in the neverending reaches of the stone walls of th...
Days Gone: First Impressions from i64
With the release of Days Gone due later this week, Sony brought the latest PS4 exclusive to Insomnia 64 in Birmingham to show off to the public. Taking place inside a wood and steel shelter, adorned with spikes and the corpses of zombies, yours truly...
Deltarune Preview
In 2015, indie game Undertale took the world by storm. Years later, Undertale creator Toby Fox strikes the game industry again, this time with a demo for his new project, Deltarune. In this preview, we dive into the new universe Fox has prepared for ...
Mortal Kombat 11 Beta Impressions
The Mortal Kombat 11 beta was live this past week for people that pre-ordered the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game! This online beta offers the use of five different characters. It lasted from March 27th (region pending) to March 27th to April 1...
