[SGF 2026] FIRST LOOK – “The Lost Wild” bares its fangs
by Michael MurphyMy hands-off session with The Lost Wild shows promise for the dinosaur-filled title and left me hungry for more.
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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “Rayman Legends Retold” is setting up a new foundation for Rayman
by Danreb Victorio
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Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Previews Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X |
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25 Jun 2026
The game is exactly what its title says. It’s Rayman Legends… Retold. The game isn’t a remaster. It’s a fully remade in 3D platformer from the ground up, and while its visuals were definitely a point of conversation online, the animation using Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine was as smooth as it gets.
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[SGF 2026] FIRST LOOK – “Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3” still leaves fans confused despite them knowing what this series is
by Danreb Victorio
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PC PlayStation 5 Previews Steam Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X |
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23 Jun 2026
One of the most anticipated but mysterious showings at Summer Game Fest was Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. What we thought would be hands-on time turned out to be hands-off, which is strange, since the Xenoverse series is hardly anything new. We’ll definitely give it credit for introducing new ideas, and for telling an untold story we’ve never seen in that universe before, but as someone that considers himself a Dragon Ball fan, I don’t understand why Bandai Namco is being so cagey about this game.
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DLC DEEP DIVE – Omnissiah be praised, the Skitarii bring fanatical technicality and deep customization to “Warhammer 40,000: Darktide”
by David RodriguezI found I was struggling with getting into a groove and finding a cool playstyle that fit me and was fun to grind with in this brutal game. No longer am I lost in that regard – the Skitarii have shown me the way.
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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “Stranger Than Heaven” is not what I expected
by Adriana Rodriguez
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PC PlayStation 5 Previews Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X |
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22 Jun 2026
We’ve known about Stranger Than Heaven for almost two years now. With every trailer and every announcement since its reveal at The Game Awards in 2024, we still don’t know much about the game itself. That is, up until last…
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[Steam Next Fest] HANDS-ON – Playing “The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest” is no curse
by Filippo Dinolfo
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Nintendo Switch 2 PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X |
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22 Jun 2026
As a long-time Castlevania fan, I have seen the series evolve and have its fair share of ups and downs. For me, the best eras the franchise has ever known are the early 8 and 16-bit titles. Granted, 1997’s Symphony…
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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “Escape Academy 2: Back to School” is a shaky puzzle experience
by Michael Fertitta
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Epic Games Store PC Previews Steam Summer Game Fest Xbox One Xbox Series X |
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19 Jun 2026
If you’ve ever done an escape room, you’ll know the fun comes from putting everyone’s heads together to brainstorm solutions using the limited environment around yourselves. In Escape Academy 2, this core component of collaborative puzzle solving gets blown wide…
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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – Nothing but good things to say about “Out of Words”
by Danreb Victorio
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Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Previews Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X |
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19 Jun 2026
Summer Game Fest, and the Nintendo Switch 2 booth in particular, offered a lot of fun cooperative experiences, but one game stood out for its beautiful art style and lasting appeal. If you’re looking for a cooperative sidescrolling experience that…
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[Steam Next Fest] HANDS-ON: “Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!” Yes, Truck-kun is supporting you from another world!
The art is colorful and pristine, the gameplay and premise beckons comparisons to games like Crazy Taxi, the Katamari series, and another indie darling Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom. This is worth checking out for the absurdist anime slant alone.
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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “Among Us Story: On Guard” is laughably self-aware
by Danreb Victorio
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Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC Previews Summer Game Fest |
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18 Jun 2026
Of all the Summer Game Fest announcements, hearing that we’ll be getting story-based content in the Among Us world definitely got a smirk out of me. Seeing as how the Among Us series on Paramount+ went the extra mile with…
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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON & INTERVIEW – Too big for DLC, “Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok” looks to bring progression gameplay to bigger heights
When Granblue Fantasy: Relink came out in 2024, I thought it was a really solid title with plenty of potential after rolling credits because of a solid endgame structure. The best part was that it didn’t take too long to…
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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “Crimson Moon” is an engaging blend of Soulslike and roguelike mechanics
by Michael Fertitta
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PC PlayStation 5 Previews Steam Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X |
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17 Jun 2026
One such combination that I did not expect to encounter at SGF was a crossover of soulslike and roguelike gameplay styles. Crimson Moon sets out to do just that and blend together the consequential difficulty of soulslikes with the replayability of roguelikes. After playing a demo at SGF, I’ve got to say that this combination absolutely works!
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