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“Herdling” Review

author image by Chris Selogy | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 21 Aug 2025

Herdling is the newest game from Swedish studio Okomotive that feels like a successor to their previous games in Far: Lone Sails and Far: Changing Tides. All of them feature a silent protagonist making their way through a linear game…

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[Gamescom 2025] “Onimusha: Way of the Sword” Hands-On

author image by Danreb Victorio | Gamescom PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 20 Aug 2025

We’re not at Gamescom, but Capcom brought Gamescom to us with an invite to their San Francisco office for “Gamescom by the Bay” where we got to try their demo lineup for the biggest gaming show overseas. The first game…

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[Gamescom 2025] “Pragmata” Boss Fight Hands-On

author image by Danreb Victorio | Gamescom PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 20 Aug 2025

After getting my hands on Pragmata during Summer Game Fest a couple months ago, not only was it one of the biggest surprises of the show, I’d call it one of the best games and demos at the show.  This…

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[Gamescom 2025] “Resident Evil Requiem” Hands-On

author image by Danreb Victorio | Gamescom PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 20 Aug 2025

Resident Evil Requiem was easily the biggest title to come out of Summer Game Fest this year, and while it was great to be treated to a live demo during our first day at SGF Play Days, it just isn’t…

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“Is This Seat Taken?” Review

author image by Michael Fertitta | Android iOS Mobile Nintendo Switch PC Reviews | 0 Comments | 19 Aug 2025

We’ve all had those moments when we’re traveling and have silent expectations of how we want our experiences to go. Whether you’re going to a movie theater and want a good spot or just want to survive a multi-hour long…

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Review in Progress: “Sword of the Sea” stutters on Steam Deck

author image by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews | 0 Comments | 18 Aug 2025

Sword of the Sea is a game that’s very up my alley. Developed by Giant Squid, the studio behind Abzu and The Pathless, Sword of the Sea has that same vibe. There’s another seemingly empty world to explore that you…

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“Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree” Preview

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 18 Aug 2025

SmashPad recently had the pleasure of being invited to a private, press and creator-only demo session for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, and after our four hours with the game, I’ll go as far as saying Brownie…

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[EVO 2025] “Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls” Hands-On

author image by Danreb Victorio | Evo PC PlayStation 5 Previews | 0 Comments | 07 Aug 2025

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls being the “one more thing” in PlayStation’s most recent State of Play left me the most excited I’ve ever been in a long time for a fighting game. While fighters are far from my main genre,…

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[EVO 2025] “Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection” Hands-On

author image by Danreb Victorio | Evo Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 07 Aug 2025

For better or for worse, Mortal Kombat is one of the most iconic video games in history. It’s more than just a brutal fighting game. We’re talking about the series that really warranted the formulation of the Entertainment Software Ratings…

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[EVO 2025] “Invincible VS” Hands-On

author image by Danreb Victorio | Events PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 07 Aug 2025

Invincible VS was easily the second most hyped unreleased game to play at Evo, as plenty of the tens of thousands of attendees went back to the booth repeatedly to play a few rounds–myself included. Luckily for me, I didn’t…

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[SDCC 2025] “Little Nightmares III” Hands-On

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Previews SDCC Xbox One Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 06 Aug 2025

Bandai Namco and Little Nightmares III had quite the show at San Diego Comic-Con this year. In addition to a huge wrap along the Hilton Bayfront, they also had a nifty speakeasy and scavenger hunt at the Gaslmap that I…

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[SDCC 2025] “Digimon Story: Time Stranger” Hands-On

author image by Danreb Victorio | Events PC PlayStation 5 Previews SDCC SDCC Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 06 Aug 2025

Bandai Namco had quite the presence at San Diego Comic-Con (which SmashPad wasn’t invited to this year, but you know, I have ways) this year. In addition to being one of the hosts of this year’s Fandom Party (another thing…

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