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[PAX East 2026] Hands-On: “High Times” brings the vibes one donut at a time

by Danreb Victorio | PAX East Previews | 0 Comments | 01 Apr 2026

At its core, High Times is a visual novel where all you really have to do is make donuts for your customers. It definitely has vibes similar to Coffee Talk, but the main difference is Coffee Talk is really all about you playing your role as a café barista while listening to everything your clientele has to tell you. In High Times, your customers expect you to make them feel better with the donuts you serve them.

[PAX East 2026] Hands-On: “GNAW” packs a prehistoric punch!

by Michael Fertitta | PAX East PC Previews | 0 Comments | 31 Mar 2026

PAX East never ceases to impress me with the sheer amount of indie titles on the show floor, and one of those that caught my attention was a dinosaur-themed Metroidvania called GNAW from Redstart Interactive. I was fortunate enough to play the demo for a half hour and talk with the developers about what compelled them to create this prehistoric adventure, and in the process, I was quickly taught how rusty I am with the genre.

[PAX East 2026] Hands-On: “Backyard Baseball” has the stuff for an epic comeback

by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch PAX East PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 30 Mar 2026

Backyard Baseball was easily one of the standouts at the PAX East 2026 convention floor.

Win PAX East 2026 Tickets!

by SmashPad Staff | Articles Events | 0 Comments | 27 Feb 2026

PAX East 2026 is right around the corner, and we’re working with our Penny Arcade friends to give away five (5) tickets to the show in Boston! Find out how!

[TGS 2025] “Pragmata” Hands-On

by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 5 Previews Tokyo Games Show Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 27 Sep 2025

During our recent visit to Capcom to try out their TGS 2025 lineup, they had yet another demo of Pragmata to play, and this build brought us closer to figuring out what this game might actually end up being.

[TGS 2025] Monster Hunter Wilds’ upcoming FFXIV collab should be a treat to veteran Hunters

by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 5 Previews Tokyo Games Show Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 24 Sep 2025

As overdone as they are today, Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy XIV Online is as ideal a match as you can have when it comes to video game crossovers. While Monster Hunter doesn’t have the buzzing world that Final Fantasy…

[TGS 2025] “Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection” Hands-On

by Danreb Victorio | Events Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Previews Tokyo Games Show | 0 Comments | 24 Sep 2025

When we were invited to Capcom to check out their Tokyo Game Show 2025 lineup, we were able to be one of the first people to get our hands on a demo for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and…

[TGS 2025] “Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection” Hands-On

by Danreb Victorio | Events Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Previews Tokyo Games Show Xbox One Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 24 Sep 2025

While we can’t be at Tokyo Game Show this year, Capcom was nice enough to invite us to their U.S. office in the Bay Area to get our hands on a bunch of the games they’re featuring at the event….

[PAX West 2025] “Little Nightmares III” Multiplayer Hands-On

by Myles Obenza | Events PAX West Previews | 0 Comments | 10 Sep 2025

Little Nightmares broke the platforming mold with the original game’s release in 2017. It expertly blended 2D and 3D platforming with horror elements, with developer Tarsier Studios releasing some DLC, a mobile entry, and a full on sequel over the…

[PAX West 2025] “Pokémon Legends: Z-A” Hands-On

by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PAX West Previews | 0 Comments | 08 Sep 2025

Despite some technical issues, Pokémon Legends Arceus represented the most exciting and meaningful changes to the Pokémon formula. Now it’s back in a post-modern setting, and after the 20-or-so minutes we had to play of it at PAX West, there’s…

[PAX West 2025] “Kirby Air Riders” Hands-On

by Danreb Victorio | Events Nintendo Switch 2 PAX West Previews | 0 Comments | 06 Sep 2025

The renaissance the pink puff ball has enjoyed with the popularity of the Switch is absolutely nothing to sneeze at, but there was never a point in time in which I thought this would result in the creation of Kirby…

[PAX West 2025] “Crimson Desert” Hands-On

by Danreb Victorio | Events PAX West Previews | 0 Comments | 05 Sep 2025

It’s one thing for a game demo to leave an impression, but it’s another thing to actually see the effort and appreciation from a staff with a game they’re promoting or representing. Crimson Desert is a game with dense gameplay…

Category: Events

[PAX East 2026] Hands-On: “High Times” brings the vibes one donut at a time

[PAX East 2026] Hands-On: “GNAW” packs a prehistoric punch!

[PAX East 2026] Hands-On: “Backyard Baseball” has the stuff for an epic comeback

Win PAX East 2026 Tickets!

[TGS 2025] “Pragmata” Hands-On

[TGS 2025] Monster Hunter Wilds’ upcoming FFXIV collab should be a treat to veteran Hunters

[TGS 2025] “Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection” Hands-On

[TGS 2025] “Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection” Hands-On

[PAX West 2025] “Little Nightmares III” Multiplayer Hands-On

[PAX West 2025] “Pokémon Legends: Z-A” Hands-On

[PAX West 2025] “Kirby Air Riders” Hands-On

[PAX West 2025] “Crimson Desert” Hands-On

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