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Pragmata Has Officially Gone Gold

Richard Bailey Jr. — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:26:55 +0000

Earlier today, the Pragmata team confirmed via their dedicated Twitter account that the upcoming sci-fi action-adventure game has gone gold. The tweet embedded above shows the team celebrating this important milestone ahead of the scheduled April 17th release date. I previewed Pragmata last month, and I’m convinced that Capcom has...

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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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WWE 2K26 Review – A Fun Game With A Dark Cloud Hovering Over It

Adam Vale — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

There are a few games with yearly releases that get me excited, and WWE 2K (post WWE 2K20) is one of them. However, we’ve seen a change in the gaming industry that’s been infesting almost every genre to the point that NO ONE can purchase the full experience regardless of...

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He-Man and the Masters of The Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Release Date and Features Detailed

Richard Bailey Jr. — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:14 +0000

We finally got a confirmed digital release date for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction a few days ago. This Golden Axe-inspired retro 2D brawler drops on April 28th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Dragon Pearl of...

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New CONTROL Resonant Gameplay Trailer Looks Fantastic

Richard Bailey Jr. — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:34:23 +0000

During Sony’s exciting State of Play event yesterday afternoon, Remedy Entertainment released the first full gameplay trailer for their highly anticipated CONTROL Resonant video game. This action-packed video is included above, with more details about the footage and game listed below. The new gameplay video reveals CONTROL Resonant’s twisted version...

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Directive 8020 Gets Confirmed May 12th Release Date For PC and Consoles

Richard Bailey Jr. — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:36:33 +0000

Yesterday, Supermassive Games confirmed that their upcoming survival horror game Directive 8020 will launch on May 12th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. I wrote a hands-on preview for the game last year and am eager to see how it has benefited from the additional development time. A...

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WWE 2K26 Premium Edition Covers Announced, Full Reveal Coming Next Week

Richard Bailey Jr. — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 03:06:15 +0000

This weekend, 2K revealed two premium cover editions for their upcoming WWE 2K26 video game. The first reveal took place a few days ago with the announcement of the WWE 2K26 Attitude Era Edition. That news was then followed up with the WWE 2K26 Monday Night War Edition announcement on...

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Demo Drops On PC And Consoles Tomorrow

Richard Bailey Jr. — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:59:13 +0000

Earlier today, SEGA announced that a Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties demo is coming to PC and consoles tomorrow. Players will be able to jump into the action by downloading the demo on Steam starting 7 a.m. PT, followed by consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch...

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Resident Evil Showcase Returns On January 15th At 2 PM PST

Richard Bailey Jr. — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:58:54 +0000

Earlier tonight, Capcom announced that the Resident Evil Showcase will return on January 15th at 2 PM PST/ 5 PM EST. The 12-minute showcase will include more details about Resident Evil Requiem ahead of its release next month. The teaser trailer embedded above includes Grace and is just a snippet...

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Alex Joins Street Fighter 6 Roster This Spring

Richard Bailey Jr. — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:52:07 +0000

Yesterday, Capcom released a teaser trailer for Alex, confirming that he will join the Street Fighter 6 roster in early Spring. Alex is part of the Year 3 Character Pass that includes Sagat, C. Viper, and Ingrid. The trailer embedded above gives us a quick glimpse of the Dark Devil...

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Xbox Developer Direct Returns On January 22nd At 10 AM PST

Richard Bailey Jr. — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:25:59 +0000

Earlier today, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief Joe Skrebels announced that the Xbox Developer Direct will return on January 22nd at 10 AM PST/ 1 PM EST. The presentation will include updates on 3 upcoming games, including the following: Fable – Playground Games welcomes players back to the fairytale land of Albion,...

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CODE VEIN II Walkthrough Trailer Released, Character Creator Demo Dropping On January 22nd

Richard Bailey Jr. — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:02:12 +0000

Earlier today, Bandai Namco Entertainment released a walkthrough trailer for CODE VEIN II and announced a character creator demo launching on January 22nd. The trailer is embedded above, while more details about today’s news are included below: The trailer takes players 100 years into the past, where the Revenant Hunter...

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My Top 5 Most Anticipated Video Games From The Game Awards 2025

Richard Bailey Jr. — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:50:48 +0000

The Game Awards 2025 officially wrapped last night and left us with plenty of exciting reveals and things to think about. While I’m glad to see Clair Obscur’s: Expedition 33 take home 9 awards, I was equally impressed by several new reveals for games launching in 2026. With this in mind,...

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Dotemu’s Upcoming 2026 Video Game Lineup Already Looks Interesting

Richard Bailey Jr. — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:54:22 +0000

If you’ve been following us, then you already know that we’re huge fans of Dotemu. 2025 has been a great year for them, working with other outstanding studios to publish Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Absolum, and Marvel Cosmic Invasion. With 2026 only a few weeks away, Dotemu has already announced two more titles that...

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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Review – Tribute Games’ Latest and Greatest Masterpiece

Richard Bailey Jr. — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion has been on everyone’s mind since it was revealed earlier this year. Developed by Tribute Games and published by Dotemu, this exciting four-player tag-team beat ’em up aims to be the perfect successor to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. After beating the game a few days...

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My Top 5 Black Friday / Cyber Monday Games Currently On Sale And Worth Your Time And Money

Adam Vale — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:31:51 +0000

LET THE GAMES BEGIN! Well, at least this is what the publishers are saying as they scramble to get their games on sale across all platforms. It’s a race to our wallets, new or old games, doesn’t matter which, is just fine for us consumers. Who doesn’t like a good...

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Neon Inferno Review – A Delightfully Chaotic Cyberpunk Run-and-Gun Shooter

Richard Bailey Jr. — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:34:27 +0000

Neon Inferno is one of many games I played during PAX West back in September. Developed by Zenovia Interactive and published by Retroware, this cyberpunk-styled 2D run-and-gun, side-scroller, and shooting gallery game is reminiscent of Contra, Wild Guns, and Metal Slug, three specific titles that heavily inspired the creators. Recently, I...

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Marvel Rivals Fixed the PVE Problem Overwatch Couldn’t Solve

Gary A. Swaby — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:27:33 +0000

Marvel Rivals has officially taken a bold step into PVE territory with its new Marvel Zombies mode, and it’s a reminder that sometimes less hype means more fun. Developed by Netease, the mode drops four players into chaotic, wave-based battles against hordes of zombies. Finishing a wave gives players the...

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Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Review – A Spooky Trip Down Memory Lane

Richard Bailey Jr. — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:11:32 +0000

Plants vs. Zombies is one of many games that I didn’t get to play when it dropped in 2009. Developed and published by PopCap Games, this tower defense strategy game received critical acclaim and spawned various sequels and spin-offs over the years. With the release of Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted,...

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Ninja Gaiden 4 Review – A Blood Splattering Sequel That Delivers

Richard Bailey Jr. — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Ninja Gaiden 4 was undoubtedly the best demo I played during an Xbox hands-on preview event in August. Developed by Team Ninja and Platinum Games with their publishing partner, Xbox Game Studios, this preview build only covered the first stage, but left me impressed and convinced that the final product...

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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Release Date Moved To November 19th

Richard Bailey Jr. — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:25:16 +0000

Earlier today, 11 bit studios and Digital Sun Games announced that Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will now release on November 19th. Originally scheduled for release this month, here is the full statement on why the upcoming sequel is moving to November: While our original plan was set for October...

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EA Sports FC 26 Xbox Series X Review – Year of the Keeper

Adam Vale — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:42:58 +0000

What’s up, fellow footballers? It’s that time of the year when our favorite teams from around the world hit the pitch for another season of the beautiful game. This also means it’s time to hit the virtual pitch in EA Sports FC 26! When it comes to yearly sports game...

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Annapurna Interactive Reveals Three Exciting New Games During Their Digital Showcase

Richard Bailey Jr. — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:01:13 +0000

Annapurna Interactive has revealed three new upcoming video games during their digital showcase. These titles are a mix of genres, including puzzle adventure, turn-based RPG, and action-adventure. Each of these games is listed below, along with trailers and descriptions. D-topia Assume the role of a resident maintenance worker (a “Facilitator”)...

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Borderlands 4 Xbox Series X Review So Far – Squad Goals

Adam Vale — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

By Adam Vale (OG Vault Hunter) There are a handful of games that, if a friend says “BRO! want to jump in?” I’m 100% onboard. The Borderlands series is on this short list. For me, Borderlands is one of the best co-op multiplayer series of all time. You can jump...

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