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
Outcast: A New Beginning Preview: Nostalgia reigns in this stunning sequel
Another return of a 90s classic, but this one could be special...
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Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Preview - Another Early Access gem makes its arrival
Move over Palworld, Funday Games' project is the latest Early Access title that you need to check out.
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Ben Lyons
Helskate Preview: Chaotic, gnarly fun for those who like to be challenged
Phantom Coast's action skating roguelike has entered Early Access, and we've had the chance to try our hand at defeating the gods of Vertheim.
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Ben Lyons
Homeworld 3 Preview: We become a War Games master
Space is cold, but the wars are intense and on a galactic scale.
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Kim Olsen
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
Nightingale Hands-On: Gaslamp, Gatekeep, Girlboss
We've spent some time wandering the Fae Realms in Inflexion Games' survival game.
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Alex Hopley
A Void Hope Hands-On Preview: The Mystery of Memories
We've checked out the first few levels from Elden Pixel's new mystery platforming adventure.
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Alex Hopley
Solium Infernum Multiplayer Hands-On: Solving Strategy's Biggest Pet Peeve
Controlling Hell can be tedious work, but Solium Infernum makes it almost impossible not to press that next turn button.
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Alex Hopley
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
Pacific Drive Preview: On the Highway to Hell
We've been hands-on with Ironwood Studios' upcoming survival adventure game to see how it is looking to slot into the roguelite space.
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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
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy - Preview
The jury is still out, but so far Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy doesn't seem guilty of being a lazy remaster.
Den of Wolves Preview - Walking the accessibility and hardcore tightrope
10 Chambers has presented its next project now that GTFO is wrapped up, and we've learnt more about it during a meeting with the Swedish developer.
GTFO Rundown 8.0 Preview - A Swansong for 10 Chambers debut project
We've had a taste of the final chapter of the horror game, ahead of its surprise arrival.
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
Void Crew Impressions: Our next sci-fi co-op obsession
Hutlihut Games recently delivered the game in an Early Access edition, and we took a closer look.
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.
Solium Infernum Next Fest Hands-On: Hell is a place on Earth
With an abundance of bureaucracy and political manoeuvres that serve no one but ourselves, Solium Infernum can at times feel like being in British government.
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
First impressions on Where Winds Meet: an epic open-world adventure that combines action with Chinese lore
We got to see Everstone's upcoming title in action and we're excited.
Reveil Impressions: A psycho-thriller with extra thrill
We've seen Pixelsplit's upcoming horror title in action during our time in Germany for Gamescom 2023.
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Ben Lyons
Parcel Corps Impressions: Crazy Taxi meets Sunset Overdrive
We've seen a look at BillyGoat Entertainment's upcoming delivery title, all during our time in Cologne for Gamescom 2023.
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Ben Lyons
Undisputed Impressions: A new contender enters the ring
We've been given a taste of how X will be looking to crack open the world of boxing video games, all during our time in Germany for Gamescom 2023.
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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.
Hexxen: Hunters Impressions: A board game adaptation with a lot of potential
We've taken a look at Ulisses Spiele Digital's upcoming strategy RPG, all during our time in Germany for Gamescom 2023.
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Ben Lyons
Songs of Conquest Impressions: For the lizard king!
Classic tactical strategy makes a return in this new game from Lavapotion and Coffee Stain.
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Alex Hopley
Total War: Pharaoh Campaign Preview: We attempt to conquer Egypt
We've been able to experience a selection of Creative Assembly's upcoming strategy game, in a preview session that allowed us to play 60 uninterrupted turns of the campaign.
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
Fretless Impressions: Live to shred
We've been hands-on with Ritual Studios' upcoming indie adventure, all during our time in Cologne for Gamescom 2023.
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Ben Lyons
New Cycle Impressions: For the optimistic Frostpunk fans
We've been given a deep look at Core Engage's upcoming city-building strategy game.
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Ben Lyons
SpellRogue Impressions: A deckbuilder with extra oomph
We've been hands-on with Guidelight Games' roguelike, deckbuilding, strategy game.
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Ben Lyons
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.
Solium Infernum Preview: The devil works hard, but we work harder
Welcome to Hell. It's full of bureaucracy, scheming, and backstabbing. Kind of like the real world, really.
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Alex Hopley
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.
Leximan Preview: The Wizarding Word
Bring out your thesaurus, it's time to learn some new words!
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Alex Hopley
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