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Why Invincible VS Is This Year’s Must-Play Fighting Game

Richard Bailey Jr. — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Invincible VS is a game I’ve been excited about since it was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase last June. As a fan of the Invincible Amazon Prime animated series, the 2023 Invincible Presents: Atom Eve video game, and the entire fighting game genre, I was immediately sold on this concept and...

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Tides of Annihilation Is One Action-Adventure Game Worth Keeping On Your Radar

Richard Bailey Jr. — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Tides of Annihilation received a ton of attention when it was revealed for the first time during Sony’s State of Play livestream event in February 2025. Developed and published by Eclipse Glow Games, this upcoming single-player fantasy action-adventure game looked spectacular and could be a sleeper hit once it’s released....

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Why Pragmata Might Be Capcom’s Next Big Hit

Richard Bailey Jr. — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:09:40 +0000

After playing Pragmata for the first time at Summer Game Fest 2025, I was already sold on this promising new IP. With the release of Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom continues to deliver incredible, unforgettable experiences that fans, including myself, are always eager to dive into. During GDC last week, Capcom invited me...

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SiN: Reloaded Is Shaping Up To Be Another Great Remaster By Nightdive Studios

Richard Bailey Jr. — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Last week, Nightdive Studios surprised fans with a long-awaited announcement that SiN: Reloaded is finally coming to consoles and PC later this year. Based on the 1998 cult-classic first-person shooter SiN, Reloaded is a remaster with enhanced visuals, modern controls, and the inclusion of the Wages of SiN extra mission...

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Mouse: P.I. for Hire Is The Most Creative Hand-Drawn Noir FPS I’ve Ever Played (Preview)

Richard Bailey Jr. — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:16:48 +0000

Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a game I’ve been watching since it was originally revealed in 2023. After studying 2D hand-drawn animation in college, I respect this medium and understand the time commitment required to master it. This is exactly why this ambitious title piqued my interest. Last month, I...

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Lumines Arise Preview – Lumines In A Way We’ve Never Seen It Before

Tatjana Vejnovic — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Back in June at this year’s Summer Games Fest, Enhance announced their latest project, Lumines Arise. If you’re unfamiliar with the Lumines franchise, let me give you a brief overview. The franchise’s first release was all the way back in 2004. When Tetsuya Mizuguchi heard about the PSP, he was...

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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Steam Next Fest Demo Is Simply AMAZING (Preview)

Richard Bailey Jr. — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:03:00 +0000

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is an upcoming beat ’em up game that I previewed at Summer Games Fest back in June. This week, Dotemu and Tribute Games will be releasing a Steam Next Fest demo for the game. The demo includes two levels and 9 playable characters. In the video embedded...

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Is Retro 2D Brawler Greatness (Hands-On Preview)

Richard Bailey Jr. — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:32:28 +0000

So I don’t have any problem proudly admitting that I was born in the 80s. January 1982 to be exact … so I’m pretty old and often find myself reminiscing over cool cartoons, movies, and TV shows from my childhood. Enter He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of...

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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Is An Incredible Revival Of A Beloved Series (Hands-On Preview)

Richard Bailey Jr. — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:22:35 +0000

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance was announced earlier this year as the next entry in SEGA’s iconic franchise. Developed by Lizardcube, this highly anticipated 2D action-platformer launches on August 29th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC. I spent hands-on time with a demo during Summer Games...

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Dotemu Is An Outstanding Studio That Owns The Beat ‘Em Up Genre

Richard Bailey Jr. — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

If you can’t tell by now, I’m a massive fan of French-based Developer and Publisher Dotemu. Founded in 2007 by Xavier Liard and Romain Tisserand, the studio has flourished for over 18 years, breathing new life into various popular global video game franchises across consoles and PC. In 2020, they...

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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Preview – THPS 4 LIFE!

Adam Vale — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

If you recall, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (THPS 1+2) was developed by Vicarious Visions and Beenox for the console versions, while Iron Galaxy Studios developed the Windows version. I read a lot of chatter with concerns about Iron Galaxy Studios being the sole development team for Tony Hawk’s Pro...

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Megabit’s Upcoming Games Lineup Is Poised To Make Waves In The Industry (Preview)

Richard Bailey Jr. — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

During Summer Game Fest Play Days, I was fortunate enough to see several exciting video games set to release later this year and in 2026. On the show’s final day, I met with Megabit and saw four upcoming titles poised to make waves in the industry once they launch. Here...

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Is The Perfect TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Successor (Hands-On Preview)

Richard Bailey Jr. — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:03:00 +0000

Publisher Dotemu and Developer Tribute Games announced Marvel Cosmic Invasion at a Nintendo Direct earlier this year. After the overwhelming success of TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, it seemed inevitable that this dynamic duo would work together again on some exciting projects. During Summer Game Fest Play Days, I spent 30 minutes...

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Pragmata Is A Hacking Good Science Fiction Action-Adventure Game (Hands-On Preview)

Richard Bailey Jr. — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Capcom announced Pragmata during a PlayStation 5 stream back in 2020. Five years later, the upcoming science fiction action-adventure game received a new trailer at Sony’s latest State of Play, reminding everyone that it’s still in active development and on the way. During Summer Game Fest Play Days, I spent...

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Resident Evil Requiem Will Elevate Survival Horror To The Next Level (Preview)

Richard Bailey Jr. — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:55:31 +0000

Resident Evil Requiem was teased midway through Summer Game Fest before ultimately being revealed at the end of the show. This memorable moment left fans excited and proved to be the biggest highlight of the entire showcase. During Summer Game Fest Play Days, I attended a behind-closed-doors first look preview...

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Is A Wildly Addictive Soulslike Action RPG (Hands-On Preview)

Richard Bailey Jr. — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:36:23 +0000

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers was revealed for the very first time during the 2021 Bilibili High Energy Video Game Festival. Developed by Leenzee and published by 505 Games, this upcoming Soulslike action role-playing game aims to amaze players when it launches on July 24th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and...

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FBC: Firebreak Proves Remedy Can Make An Insanely Fun Multiplayer Game (Hands-On Preview)

Richard Bailey Jr. — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Remedy Entertainment announced FBC: Firebreak back in the Summer of 2021. Described as a team-based player vs. environment first-person shooter, Firebreak is Remedy’s first multiplayer game set within the connected Control universe. During Summer Game Fest Play Days, I spent hands-on time with the upcoming game ahead of its worldwide...

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Directive 8020 Is The Most Ambitious Dark Pictures Anthology Entry Yet (Hands-On Preview)

Richard Bailey Jr. — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Supermassive Games officially announced Directive 8020 during Gamescom 2024. Known as the fifth entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology series, this upcoming interactive drama and survival horror game has been described as a deep space take on John Carpenter’s The Thing. During Summer Game Fest Play Days, I finally spent...

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Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure Hands-On Preview – A Promising Retro Platformer

Richard Bailey Jr. — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure is an intriguing side-scrolling retro platformer announced last October. Developed by The Dude Games and published by Dojo System, this upcoming 2D adventure releases on PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 late this year. I spent hands-on time with a demo for the game ahead of...

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OMUT Hands-On Preview – A Fantastical Fever Dream

Richard Bailey Jr. — Thu, 01 May 2025 13:16:57 +0000

I was first introduced to OMUT during a PAX West MegaBit Publishing appointment last year. During my session, I played a demo that was both mesmerizing and incredibly difficult thanks to a boss that relentlessly kicked my ass over and over again. Fast-forward to today, where a new Steam demo...

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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Hands-On Preview – The Second Round

Richard Bailey Jr. — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 was officially announced during a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase last August. After the overwhelmingly positive success of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Capcom would continue re-releasing some of the best fighting games they’ve created. Enter Capcom Fighting...

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The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Hands-On Preview – The Perfect Lesson

Richard Bailey Jr. — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is one of many games I didn’t know much about before GDC 2025. Developed by Too Kyo Games Inc. and Media Vision Inc., this upcoming tactical role-playing game has an intriguing premise that will resonate strongly with diehard fans of Danganronpa, Persona, and other...

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Out of Sight Is One Upcoming Indie Horror Game Worth Playing

Richard Bailey Jr. — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

During GDC 2025, I saw various AAA, AA, and indie video games currently being developed across each platform. Among these games is one upcoming title named Out of Sight. This indie horror game has been on my mind since I left San Francisco, and I wanted to take the time...

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Den of Wolves Hands-On Preview – A Mind-Blowing Score

Richard Bailey Jr. — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Den of Wolves had an official worldwide gameplay reveal during The Game Awards last December. Developed by the creators of GTFO, this intense heist-themed cooperative first-person shooter wowed fans and is now one of the most anticipated upcoming games in this unique genre. During GDC 2025, I attended a hands-on...

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Crimson Desert’s BlackSpace Engine Offers An Exciting Look At The Future Of Gaming

Richard Bailey Jr. — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:24:23 +0000

During the 2020 Game Awards, Pearl Abyss announced Crimson Desert, an exciting action-adventure game set in a medieval fantasy world. With a release window set for later this year on PC, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, now is the perfect time to learn more about one of this...

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