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Brighter Shores: Preview
Brighter Shores: Preview

The next MMO project from Runescape's Andrew Gower is out in Early Access. Get your fishing nets ready.

preview by Junior Miyai on 06 November, 2024

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Full Game Hands-On Preview: Switch and Steam Deck Tested
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Full Game Hands-On Preview: Switch and Steam Deck Tested

Impressions from the early hours of the final build of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch.

preview by Mikhail Madnani on 31 October, 2024

Tales of Graces f Remastered is a strong statement of intent for the series' 30th anniversary
Tales of Graces f Remastered is a strong statement of intent for the series' 30th anniversary

Bandai Namco's latest Tales of Remaster is looking to be the strongest yet, and that's exciting for the future.

preview by James Galizio on 30 October, 2024

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is shaping up to be a real treat - hands-on preview
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is shaping up to be a real treat - hands-on preview

The first Mario & Luigi title to hit home consoles looks pretty promising so far.

preview by Quinton O'Connor on 10 October, 2024

Branching Path: Professor Layton and the New World of Steam could be a return to form
Branching Path: Professor Layton and the New World of Steam could be a return to form

Level-5's upcoming Professor Layton game feels like it could be a return to the series' hayday, assuming nothing goes wrong

preview by James Galizio on 03 October, 2024

Madou Monogatari: Fia to Fushigi na Gakkou is too promising to not get localized - hands-on preview
Madou Monogatari: Fia to Fushigi na Gakkou is too promising to not get localized - hands-on preview

While Idea Factory will likely bring it over, the fact the latest Madou Monogatari is still Japan-only feels like a frustrating mistake

preview by James Galizio on 30 September, 2024

Utawarerumono is already a perfect fit for Nintendo Switch - hands-on preview
Utawarerumono is already a perfect fit for Nintendo Switch - hands-on preview

Out of nowhere, Utawareumono is coming to Nintendo Switch in Japan - and we got an early look during Tokyo Game Show

preview by James Galizio on 30 September, 2024

Fantasian: Neo Dimension is shaping up to be the perfect Steam Deck RPG - hands-on preview
Fantasian: Neo Dimension is shaping up to be the perfect Steam Deck RPG - hands-on preview

Fantasian: Neo Dimension was playable on Steam Deck OLED at Tokyo Game Show, and it's looking to be a perfect Steam Deck RPG

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

The First Berserker: Khazan wants you to feel Khazan's journey - hands-on preview
The First Berserker: Khazan wants you to feel Khazan's journey - hands-on preview

We had a chance to go hands-on with Nexon's upcoming "Hardcore Action RPG" during TGS, and we're excited to see more

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

Monster Hunter Wilds is exactly what I wanted for the series' next outing - hands-on preview
Monster Hunter Wilds is exactly what I wanted for the series' next outing - hands-on preview

Following up on everything that made Monster Hunter World great, Monster Hunter Wilds looks to be all that - and more.

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii brings back playable Goro Majima in style - hands-on preview
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii brings back playable Goro Majima in style - hands-on preview

Our first impressions for this pirate-themed romp is positive, as RGG Studios crafts some of the best action combat in the series' history

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has some deliciously deep RPG systems - hands-on preview
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has some deliciously deep RPG systems - hands-on preview

We take a deeper dive into the RPG progression and character builds of The Veilguard as part of a 7-hour in-depth hands-on session.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 19 September, 2024

Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven is going to ruin my life - Demo Impressions
Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven is going to ruin my life - Demo Impressions

We already previewed Revenge of the Seven once, but here's another preview based on the new demo.

preview by Cullen Black on 19 September, 2024

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is the game that Warhorse Studios always wanted to make - Preview
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is the game that Warhorse Studios always wanted to make - Preview

While at PAX, I had the chance to check out a demo of Warhorse Studios upcoming Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and try my hand at stealing a sword.

preview by Scott White on 16 September, 2024

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven remakes one of the most unconventional RPGs ever brilliantly - Preview
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven remakes one of the most unconventional RPGs ever brilliantly - Preview

Never in my wildest dreams could I have predicted that this installment in the SaGa series would receive such a lavish remake, especially one that looks to have significantly higher production values than recent SaGa releases by a considerable margin.

preview by Josh Torres on 05 September, 2024

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom balances creativity, improvisation, & fulfillment to make something special - Preview
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom balances creativity, improvisation, & fulfillment to make something special - Preview

If this game is the blueprint that will define the Princess of Hyrule's playstyle moving forward, she absolutely needs more games where she's the main character because this was a blast to play.

preview by Josh Torres on 04 September, 2024

Fantasian Neo Dimension makes an already excellent game prettier and adds FF music to battles - Preview
Fantasian Neo Dimension makes an already excellent game prettier and adds FF music to battles - Preview

This new upcoming release of Fantasian looks stunning, since its hand-crafted dioramas are crisp as ever, and our first hands-on with the game unveiled a new feature - a battle music selector.

preview by Josh Torres on 04 September, 2024

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake's revamped Monster Arena and beating up Robbin’ ‘Ood at Skyfell Tower - Preview
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake's revamped Monster Arena and beating up Robbin’ ‘Ood at Skyfell Tower - Preview

A brand-new hands-on preview experience and many new screenshots for the highly-anticipated remake of Dragon Quest III.

preview by Josh Torres on 03 September, 2024

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 offers up turn-based tradition, but with plenty of exciting twists - Preview
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 offers up turn-based tradition, but with plenty of exciting twists - Preview

Expedition 33 takes turn-based tradition and tries to augment it with reactive, twitchy additions - showcasing this game isn't all style - it's got ambitions in substance, too.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 28 August, 2024

Metaphor: ReFantazio aims to be among 2024's best RPGs
Metaphor: ReFantazio aims to be among 2024's best RPGs

Earlier this month we had the chance to attend an extended preview event for Metaphor in New York City, and we're more excited than ever for the full game.

preview by James Galizio on 28 August, 2024

Avowed's enjoyable Gamescom demo makes me want to check out Pillars of Eternity - Preview
Avowed's enjoyable Gamescom demo makes me want to check out Pillars of Eternity - Preview

I enjoyed my time playing Avowed's Gamescom demo, and I want to play Pillars of Eternity to get the most of the game when it releases next year.

preview by Adam Vitale on 25 August, 2024

Towerborne could be a fun co-op brawler experience, but I'm not sure about its free-to-play live service model - Preview
Towerborne could be a fun co-op brawler experience, but I'm not sure about its free-to-play live service model - Preview

A glimpse of Towerborne promises a Castle Crashers-like side-scrolling hack-and-slash, but uncertainty surrounds the game's Early Access release and free-to-play structure.

preview by Adam Vitale on 25 August, 2024

Soulframe is still a ways off, but this MMORPG looks to be shaping up well
Soulframe is still a ways off, but this MMORPG looks to be shaping up well

Soulframe, Warframe's upcoming sister game, had an impressive showing at TennoCon and looks to be a great new starting point for players interested in high fantasy.

preview by Scott White on 22 July, 2024

Card-en-Ciel's Anime Expo demo left an incredible first impression
Card-en-Ciel's Anime Expo demo left an incredible first impression

IntiCreates' upcoming RPG inspired by Mega Man Battle Network hooked me with its public demo

preview by James Galizio on 09 July, 2024

Gundam Breaker 4 aims to be the most expansive in the series yet
Gundam Breaker 4 aims to be the most expansive in the series yet

With the most number of base kits at launch, expanded gameplay modes and build variety - Bandai Namco's latest is looking to reverse the series' fortune.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

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