[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Akatori” still needs polish
This feels like a demo for a game that still has a lot of work to go before it’s ready for launch, so I hope the developers get the time this demo needs to fulfill its potential.
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[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Wax Heads” captures the communal connection music has through a slice-of-life narrative sim
by David Rodriguez
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22 Feb 2026
As someone that prides himself on being able to recommend new, cool music to my pals, Wax Heads just hits all the right buttons so far.
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REVIEW — “Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition” is a slightly bittersweet love letter to fans
by Tanay SharmaThese edition(s) of Rayman come with limitations that will easily be noticed by someone who has played the games on their original platforms and knows what it’s like to journey through the platformer through different accessibility options. “Old is gold” only applies to experiences that are worthy of shining, but not all that glitters is gold.
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REVIEW – “Under the Island” is a fun, cozy take on Zelda’s 2D formula
by Chris Selogy
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16 Feb 2026
Under the Island is presented as a cozy version of that style of action adventure game, which doesn’t really result in the sort of game that comes to mind as a cozy game. It’s more like a Zelda game that isn’t super aggressive to challenge your skills and has a lot of variety to its dungeons to subvert your expectations.
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[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: I had to hold myself back from playing too much “Fallen Tear: The Ascension”
by Danreb Victorio
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12 Feb 2026
I first saw Fallen Tear: The Ascencion after I received a press release promoting a trailer for the game. When I found out it was being developed by a studio in the Philippines, it had my full attention. My roots are important to me.
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REVIEW – “Escape From Ever After” is the Paper Mario We’ve Needed for Years!
by Michael Fertitta
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11 Feb 2026
In 2000, Nintendo released the original Paper Mario, an instant hit for RPG and Nintendo fans alike. While recent entries have left many fans disappointed, its legacy has spawned several titles from indie devs that have attempted, and generally succeeded,…
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REVIEW – “Nickelodeon Splat Pack” is a nice trip back to when we had lower expectations
by Kayla Merritt
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11 Feb 2026
Sometimes it’s worth it to just feel like a kid again who doesn’t have strong opinions about intuitiveness and just loves cartoons because they exist. Despite the four games in Nickelodeon Splat Pack being of mixed quality, if you grew up with the classic Nickelodeon cartoons then you really should get this game.
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REVIEW – “4PGP” is a tribute to arcade racing through a very console lens
by Patrick MifflinThe state of the arcade racing genre in 2026 is fascinating to say the least. Founding fathers Sega and Namco have been on a milk carton, apart from the surprising inclusion of Virtua Racing in the Sega Ages lineup over on Nintendo Switch, or the random Ridge Racer drop on Hamster’s Arcade Archives or the PlayStation Classics line. This has left the genre to a bunch of indie studios that have done a great job paying tribute to those old classics with games like Formula Retro Racing: World Tour, DDI Rally Championship, and most recently, Super Woden: Rally Edge. Tribute and succession are two different things, however, and as fun as a lot of these games can be, there’s a certain noticeable gap between them and the games that inspired them.
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REVIEW – “Cozy Caravan” is a sweet deal at MSRP
by Theresa Samons
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03 Feb 2026
Cozy Caravan is only US$19.99, and I can’t stop thinking about that nearly every time I play. Driving the caravan along, looking at the scenery: “I can’t believe this is only $19.99.” Getting literally lost in the larger towns (and…
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REVIEW – Despite divisive changes on a divisive classic, “Dragon Quest VII Reimagined” is a fascinating modern take
by Leigh Lamb
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02 Feb 2026
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a fascinating game to review because it takes modern sensibilities that players have come to expect and applies them to the most divisive entry in the series. I do think the game loses something in…
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REVIEW – “Seafrog” shreds onto the Switch!
Metroidvanias are a genre that always scratched a certain part of my brain. The gameplay concept of gradually opening up a world to explore with skills you gain over time is incredibly entertaining to me. Imagine my surprise when I…
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REVIEW – Patient people with big brains will get the most out of “Big Hops”
The best platforming games usually a have a fantastic sense of momentum during traversal, creating a feeling of nonstop action. Other stalwarts in the genre replace that momentum with weapons and power ups that help make the impossible seem possible. Big Hops does a little of both in very enjoyable ways, but its focus on puzzles heavily bogs down the experience.
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