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[SGF 2026] MEDIA Q&A – Capcom producer says “Resident Evil: Veronica” will respect the memories fans had of Code Veronica

by Danreb Victorio | Features PC PlayStation 5 Previews Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 10 Jun 2026

Resident Evil: Veronica one of the biggest announcements at SGF the day prior. An interview with the producer during SGF before being shown Onimusha was definitely something I didn’t expect.

[SGF 2026] VIDEO – Nintendo Direct Watchalong

by SmashPad Staff | Features Nintendo Switch 2 Summer Game Fest Videos | 0 Comments | 09 Jun 2026

Summer Game Fest Play Days is a wrap, and that’s why Danreb is back with Chris reacting to the Nintendo Direct, which was literally announced the morning before. Unfortunately, NateTheHate spoiled a lot of the fun with his leaks, but…

[SGF 2026] VIDEO – Summer Game Fest Showcase 2026 Watchalong + Podcast

by SmashPad Staff | Features Summer Game Fest Videos | 0 Comments | 07 Jun 2026

Join our Managing Editor, Chris Selogy, as he talks over the 2026 Summer Game Fest Showcase!

[SGF 2026] SmashPad’s favorite games from Day of the Devs

by Michael Fertitta | Features Summer Game Fest | 0 Comments | 05 Jun 2026

Summer Game Fest is off to a great start with the main show, but the fun is only just beginning, as the annual Day of the Devs showcase has just aired, showcasing what’s to come from developers all over the…

[SGF 2026] PlayStation State of Play Watchalong

by SmashPad Staff | Features PlayStation 5 Summer Game Fest | 0 Comments | 04 Jun 2026

It’s Summer Game Fest season, and the first big presentation is in the books! PlayStation came out firing with big exclusives bookending the presentation, along with some nice surprise reveals. We won’t spoil anything here, so watch along with Chris…

AAPI in Games Media: Culture, passion, and representation matter

by Danreb Victorio | Events Features Videos | 0 Comments | 03 Jun 2026

This is a bit of an “inside baseball” piece on the recent panel SmashPad Executive Editor, Danreb Victorio, hosted for AAPI in Gaming. If you haven’t seen it already, check it out above!

SmashPad is back at SGF 2026. Here’s all our coverage.

by SmashPad Staff | Events Features Summer Game Fest | 0 Comments | 01 Jun 2026

For the third straight year, we’ll be back at Summer Game Fest Play Days, a three-day media-only event where we’ll have access to a wide range of upcoming titles, so get ready for a whole bunch of hands-on previews and developer interviews over the next few weeks. It’s gonna be a fun time!

GUT REACTIONS – “He looks like he’s been awake for 96 hours straight!”: Dragon Quest Day 40th Anniversary announcements

by SmashPad Staff | Articles Features | 0 Comments | 27 May 2026

Dragon Quest XII was announced on May 27th, 2026 during the Dragon Quest 40th anniversary stream. Wait, that’s not right. Dragon Quest XII was announced on May 27th 2021, during the Dragon Quest 35th anniversary stream. But today is May…

DLC DEEP DIVE – The Thing and Cyclops run wild in “Marvel Cosmic Invasion”

by Leigh Lamb | Features Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 25 May 2026

Here’s a quick look at the new DLC characters in Marvel Cosmic Invasion, The Thing and Cyclops! And yeah, they’re pretty damn strong.

FEATURE – I confessed my sins to priests for “The Blood of Dawnwalker” at MCM Comic Con 2026

by Chris Penwell | Features PC PlayStation 5 Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 22 May 2026

Bandai Namco gets creative with its marketing for The Blood of Dawnwalker. So creative I went into a confessional booth for a video game.

VIDEO – Unboxing a “Jollibee x Final Fantasy XIV” mystery box

by Danreb Victorio | Features Videos | 0 Comments | 20 May 2026

It’s been a little over a month since the hype that was Final Fantasy XIV FanFest, and while we definitely felt the FOMO not getting invited, I was living my best life thanks to FFXIV’s out-of-nowhere collaboration with Jollibee. Leading…

INTERVIEW – “The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales” was heavily inspired by “Final Fantasy Adventure”

by Myles Obenza | Features Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 18 May 2026

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Square Enix offices in Los Angeles to play a couple hours of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, where I came away impressed and excited to finally explore the world of Philabieldia in full. You can read my full thoughts on my hands-on preview here, where I dive deeper into the game’s mechanics, structure, and time travel elements.

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[SGF 2026] MEDIA Q&A – Capcom producer says “Resident Evil: Veronica” will respect the memories fans had of Code Veronica

[SGF 2026] VIDEO – Nintendo Direct Watchalong

[SGF 2026] VIDEO – Summer Game Fest Showcase 2026 Watchalong + Podcast

[SGF 2026] SmashPad’s favorite games from Day of the Devs

[SGF 2026] PlayStation State of Play Watchalong

AAPI in Games Media: Culture, passion, and representation matter

SmashPad is back at SGF 2026. Here’s all our coverage.

GUT REACTIONS – “He looks like he’s been awake for 96 hours straight!”: Dragon Quest Day 40th Anniversary announcements

DLC DEEP DIVE – The Thing and Cyclops run wild in “Marvel Cosmic Invasion”

FEATURE – I confessed my sins to priests for “The Blood of Dawnwalker” at MCM Comic Con 2026

VIDEO – Unboxing a “Jollibee x Final Fantasy XIV” mystery box

INTERVIEW – “The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales” was heavily inspired by “Final Fantasy Adventure”

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