[SGF 2025] “Lumines Arise” Hands-On
It may not have as well known a name as Tetris, but if you mention Lumines around a crowd of gamers, you’ll probably get a head nod from all of them. It’s just one of those puzzle games that doesn’t…
Read moreIt may not have as well known a name as Tetris, but if you mention Lumines around a crowd of gamers, you’ll probably get a head nod from all of them. It’s just one of those puzzle games that doesn’t…
Read moreAs a ‘90’s gamer who chose the Genesis over the Super Nintendo in my childhood because black is cooler than gray and Sonic was cooler than Mario, you can bet I was over the moon when Shinobi: Art of Vengeance…
Read moreLooking back at the Summer Game Fest Showcase, while there were all sorts of awesome-looking video games, only one of them really made me pop with excitement, and it was because we saw that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds would really be…
Read moreJust as much as any genre in media, video games can be all about the vibes, and that’s exactly what I got when I first saw Mixtape during the Day of the Devs Showcase during SGF this year. That said,…
Read moreOscar Wilde once said “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery….” In the gaming industry, that’s definitely true. In fact, imitation is probably the biggest thing that creates competition. At the same time, creativity can get the best of game…
Read moreOnimusha: Way of the Sword was unveiled during The Game Awards late last year. Just six months later, Capcom invited us to check out a behind-the-scenes demo of the game, and it’s really shaping up to be another hit.
Read moreThe unveil of Resident Evil Requiem was undoubtedly the crown jewel of every announcement and trailer shown at the Summer Game Fest showcase, and we were lucky enough to catch the first bit of gameplay during SGF Play Days. It’s…
Read moreI probably say this more than anybody: Capcom does not miss. If there was any blemish they’ve had over the last five years, it’s been with Pragmata. The game has been delayed three times, with its latest delay being an…
Read moreRematch takes the kinetic energy and mechanical depth of their past combat-focused games and funnels it into a 5v5 competitive soccer experience.
Read moreWhile it was probably the most informal as it took place in a loud hotel lobby near the Moscone Center, our last GDC preview appointment was a great one. We sat down with Karen Mitchell, Senior Producer and Marketing Lead…
Read moreLet it be known now, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is anything but “Generic JRPG XVI.” During our brief, albeit extended, time with the game, this could very well be a hit for anybody that gives it a chance.
Read moreFeatured prominently at both ID@Xbox and Indie Media Connect during GDC, Hela is a game I had no idea about but now will definitely keep a watchful eye on as it continues development.
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