![[GDC 2018] “Headsnatchers” Hands-On](https://smashpad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-29-at-9.09.43-PM-278x206.png)
Local multiplayer party games have seen somewhat of a return to form as of late. After all, who doesn’t want to go back to the times when we went to our friends’ places and lied on our bellies playing Streets of Rage, Mario Kart, or GoldenEye? We got our hands on Headsnatchers at GDC this week and couldn’t help but burst out laughing and having fun like we were in grade school, and it was a fantastic feeling.
![[GDC 2018] “Guacamelee! 2” Hands-On](https://smashpad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-24-at-8.56.09-PM-278x206.png)
The announcement of Guacamelee! 2 was a bit of a surprise last year, and based on the demo we played at GDC, it’s shaping up to be every bit as good as its predecessor.
What? WAIT A MINUTE! That’s Danreb Victorio’s music! BAH GAWD!
![[SDCC 2017] “Marvel Powers United VR” Hands-On](https://smashpad.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Marvel-Powers-United-Preview-278x206.jpg)
Though it was officially unveiled at D23 Expo, Marvel Powers United VR wasn’t made playable until a few days later at San Diego Comic-Con, and while it’s definitely rough around the edges, there’s a decent action game to be found here.
![[SDCC 2017] “LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2” Panel Breakdown](https://smashpad.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/legopreview-278x206.jpg)
LEGO always has a strong presence at San Diego Comic-Con, with fans lining up in the early hours of each morning to win a chance at buying exclusives. This year, they brought out LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 to show off plenty of characters you’ll have the opportunity to build with later this year and a classic Avengers threat. The Trailer The latest trailer further sets up Kang the Conqueror as the main antagonist of the game: The Highlights Kang’s […]
![[SDCC 2017] “Crackdown 3” Panel Breakdown](https://smashpad.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Crackdown3Banner-278x206.jpg)
Microsoft had a decent presence at San Diego Comic Con 2017, including a dragon to take pictures with (you could sit on a dragon for Middle Earth: Shadow of War!). But even with a dragon photo op, arguably the most fun was Crackdown 3’s panel starring Terry Crews.
![[SDCC 2017] “Call of Duty: WWII Nazi Zombies” Panel Breakdown](https://smashpad.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/WWIIZombies-278x206.jpg)
San Diego Comic-Con tends to be a common home for the Call of Duty franchise. Despite what may have been revealed at E3 or anywhere else along the line, Activision always ensures that the Comic Con audience gets their fix. What better way in 2017 than to offer some of the first glimpses at Call of Duty: WWII Nazi Zombies? And man, does it look exciting.
We check out Theseus for PSVR to see how the story of Theseus and the Minotaur in Greek mythology is portrayed in VR.
We check out Superhot VR on PSVR to see how the awesome mechanics of Superhot work when you’re in VR.
We continue our exploration of the Destiny 2 Beta by playing what’s available with its two story missions, two Crucible modes, and the included Strike.
We check out the latest game from Supergiant Games, makers of Bastion and Transistor, to see what’s going on in their newest adventure.
![[SDCC 2017] “Lost Sphear” Hands-On](https://smashpad.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/LostSphearPreview-278x206.jpg)
Lost Sphear was a pleasant surprise at Square Enix’s booth at San Diego Comic-Con, because the game didn’t make an appearance at E3. Even more surprising was that the build featured at the booth was the Switch version. We got our hands on it and so far, so good.
