Still Wakes the Deep Preview: A first taste of the immersive horror title
We got the chance to check out a lengthy gameplay presentation for the upcoming horror game. Here are our thoughts of what was shown.
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Jonas Mäki
Sand Land Preview: Four hours in Akira Toriyama's striking desert world
We visited Bandai Namco and got the chance to try out several different aspects of their upcoming role-playing game Sand Land.
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Jonas Mäki
Harold Halibut Preview: Splendid Stories Set on a Superb Submersible
Slow Bros. has painstakingly crafted this weird and immersive adventure.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Preview - Promising but not exactly enthralling
We've had a chance to play through the opening portion of Rabbit and Bear Studios' upcoming JRPG.
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Ben Lyons
Unknown 9: Awakening Gameplay Impressions: There's potential but we need to see more to be sure
Reflector Entertainment is finally ready to put its action-adventure game into the hands of fans this summer.
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Ben Lyons
Skull and Bones Impressions: A few fun elements don't save the archaic whole
We've spent a weekend with Ubisoft's pirating adventure and have a variety of polarising thoughts about our time with the game.
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Ben Lyons
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Preview - An Offroader's Paradise
We've been hands-on with a bunch of Saber Interactive's latest offroad exploration game to see how it's advancing the series.
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Ben Lyons
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Preview - A flickering light in Arkham's overwhelming shadow
Does Rocksteady's new cooperative looter shooter eliminate the competition, or ruin the Arkham studio's reputation? We travelled to London to try out the upcoming open world superhero game.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Preview: Ubisoft is set to start 2024 with a bang
The beloved adventure series is making a comeback as a 2.5D Metroidvania. We've been hands-on with The Lost Crown once again.
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Ben Lyons
Tekken 8 Campaign Preview - An ambitious next effort from one of the fighting genre's best
We've taken the opportunity to jump-start the Tekken 8 campaign and try out other game modes, and share our impressions.
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Jonas Mäki
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III - Campaign Impressions: Lost for words
The latest Call of Duty campaign is here but is it worth your time and money? It's very challenging to say it is.
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Ben Lyons
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Hands-on: A Far Cry from typical Massive
We've spent three hours in Pandora to see how Massive's game evolves or embraces the Far Cry comparisons.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Preview: Every hero needs loyal companions to triumph
We've been able to play a very early version of Capcom's next big RPG and there are plenty of reasons to rejoice (and a couple to keep an eye on).
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin Multiplayer Hands-On: Bringing the Tabletop to Life
We've checked out all four factions and the online multiplayer in this fantasy RTS.
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Alex Hopley
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Beta Impressions: Nostalgia-driven action
The past comes to the present in this shooter and we've been playing its beta to see how it feels in practice.
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Ben Lyons
Impressions: We test Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed in its new version for Switch
Illfonic has done its homework and will bring to the hybrid platform an edition with all the content released to date and fluidity in local multiplayer.
Hauntii Preview: Love in Limbo
Hauntii is a twin-stick shooter like no other, with plenty of visual style, and a narrative that draws you in from minute one.
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Alex Hopley
Harold Halibut Hands-On: Catch of the day
We checked out Slow Bros' new narrative adventure at Gamescom, diving into the story of Mr. Halibut.
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Alex Hopley
Dungeons 4 Preview: Bigger, Better, and More Hilarious Than Ever
We've had a chance to get an early look at Realmforge Studios' upcoming strategy game to see how it is looking to improve the beloved Dungeons formula.
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Ben Lyons
The First Descendant Hands-on: Another Destiny killer joins the fight
We've been playing Nexon's upcoming looter-shooter to see whether its on track to be your next big action obsession.
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Ben Lyons
Impressions: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl cries out for extra time
Honestly, they might need to extend development to 2025, considering the playtest I experienced at Gamescom.
Ara: History Untold Hands-On: Throw out your textbooks
Xbox is taking 4x strategy by storm with its new foray into the genre.
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Alex Hopley
Hands-on impressions with Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
Kiryu returns once again with a new battle system, more mini-games, better graphics and a cabaret full of real girls in this bridge between the Yakuza and Like a Dragon stories.
Little Nightmares 3 Impressions: Bandai Namco's little yet Supermassive surprise at Gamescom
We've seen a portion of pre-alpha gameplay accompanied by dev commentary. Spoiler alert: it takes two to play the third entry.
Impressions with Persona 3 Reload: The most perfect version of a classic JRPG
Atlus takes its graphics to a new level with a reimagining of the game that shaped Persona as we know it today.
Hellboy: Web of Wyrd Impressions: Big Red is back
We've been hands-on with Upstream Arcade's action-brawler, all during our time at Cologne for Gamescom 2023.
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Ben Lyons
Lies of P Gamescom Preview: Music to our ears
Lies of P impressed with its rhythmic combat, immersive setting, and will to stand out among the crowd of Soulslikes.
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Alex Hopley
Hyenas Impressions: Payday meets Apex Legends
We've been hands-on with Creative Assembly's upcoming shooter, both at Gamescom and during its Closed Beta.
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Ben Lyons
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide's Class Overhaul: Making up for past missteps
We're finally free of the singular path when it comes to building our Reject, but is this enough to swing things back in Fatshark's favour?
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Alex Hopley
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II Impressions: Living and dying by the Space Marine fantasy
We've had the chance to play through a portion of Saber Interactive's upcoming action game, all during our time in Cologne for Gamescom 2023.
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Ben Lyons
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game - A Honking Lot of Fun
It's wacky, it's weird, and it's a pretty good time overall. Unless you're a human, that is.
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Alex Hopley
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Impressions: God of War with a supernatural twist
We've been hands-on with Don't Nod's action title, all during our time in Cologne for Gamescom 2023.
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Ben Lyons
Party Animals Impressions: Perfectly suited for Game Pass
We've been hands-on with Recreate Games adorable and silly party title, all during our time at Gamescom this year.
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Ben Lyons
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin - Fantasy Dawn of War is here!
Whether you're a long-time fan or looking to dive into Age of Sigmar, this new real-time strategy has a lot of fun, great visuals, and an intriguing plot at its core.
Payday 3 Impressions: Is Starbreeze scoring big or botching the job?
We got to steal some frosty substances for Ice-T during a preview session at Gamescom 2023.
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Ben Lyons
New impressions of Sonic Superstars: We test new levels in co-op mode
A demo released at Gamescom reminded us what it was like to play Sonic with someone next to you... and make a new friend.
Ghostrunner 2 Gamescom Impressions: More of that Ghostrunner goodness
One More Level's action sequel is set to be one of October's most exciting titles.
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Ben Lyons
Persona 5 Tactica preview: The Phantom Thieves are back!
We've already had a glimpse of how this spin-off, which perfectly combines the heart of Persona with tactical strategy, works.
Jusant Preview: Ain't no mountain high enough
Don't Nod's latest game is a bit like Journey - but vertical.
Lords of the Fallen: Four hours with the dark fantasy action-RPG
We took to London to get a deep look into Hexworks' upcoming title, which features the same name as its predecessor.
Classified: France '44 - World War II Meets XCOM
We're going behind enemy lines in Absolutely Games' new strategy title.
We spent 4 hours with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
We've tried FromSoftware's upcoming mecha title.
The Crew Motorfest Preview: Four Hours in Hawaii
We've returned to the island of O'ahu to test out a chunk more of Ivory Tower's upcoming racing game.
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Ben Lyons
EA Sports FC 24: All the new features and additions
Wondering what's new in this FIF...EA Sports FC game? We have the answers.
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Ben Lyons
F1 Manager 2023 Impressions: Has Frontier improved its simulation formula or botched its strategy?
We've been hands-on with the simulation sequel to see how the new additions and features improve the gameplay.
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Ben Lyons
Payday 3 Impressions: A crash course in crime with Starbreeze Studios
Will the Swedish developer manage to pull off another coup?
Forever Skies Early Impressions
Does Far From Home's new survival game bring the genre to new heights?
Remnant II Impressions: Gunfire Games is going bigger and better
We've played Gunfire Games' sequel as part of our time at Summer Game Fest Play Days in Los Angeles.
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Ben Lyons
Immortals of Aveum Impressions: It's a kind of magic
We played Ascendant Studios' magical FPS again at Summer Game Fest Play Days in Los Angeles.
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Ben Lyons
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Hands-on Impressions - Returning to Night City
We've been hands-on with CD Projekt Red's first and final expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 all at Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles.
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Ben Lyons