Category: Console

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REVIEW – Despite some hangups and baffling design choices, “NBA THE RUN” charms with its culture-first, fun iteration of basketball

author image by David Rodriguez | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 12 Jun 2026

If there’s one thing I know about the NBA and basketball, it’s that there’s a curious amount of dudes named Ja(y)len in the league. If there are two things I know, the second is that it’s a culture in addition…

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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “Alien: Isolation 2” is spectacularly frightening

author image by Michael Fertitta | Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Previews Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 11 Jun 2026

Alien: Isolation is a game that hardly needs an introduction. Easily one of the most well-known horror experiences featuring the iconic Xenomorph killer, Alien: Isolation had people shivering in their boots for years since its release in 2014. When the sequel was finally announced at SGF this year, to say the energy in the room was electric was an understatement.

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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis” is a gorgeous game that still needs time before its debut

author image by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 11 Jun 2026

For the most part, I’m rather pleased to confirm that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis plays pretty similarly to those last few games, but if there’s anything this demo has to go by, it’s definitely more on the puzzling side.

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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “N Plus Infinity Times Two” is as wacky as its title

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Previews Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 10 Jun 2026

As soon as I was pitched to preview an “unannounced game from the creators of N+,” I was in. I didn’t have to watch a trailer, even though I ended up seeing it at Day of the Devs. The Newgrounds OG was definitely peak when it came to flash precision platforming, and now seeing it go multiplayer is absolutely nuts, and I’m glad I made time for it at the show floor.

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[SGF 2026] MEDIA Q&A – Capcom producer says “Resident Evil: Veronica” will respect the memories fans had of Code Veronica

author image by Danreb Victorio | Features PC PlayStation 5 Previews Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 10 Jun 2026

Resident Evil: Veronica one of the biggest announcements at SGF the day prior. An interview with the producer during SGF before being shown Onimusha was definitely something I didn’t expect.

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[SGF 2026] VIDEO – Nintendo Direct Watchalong

author image by SmashPad Staff | Features Nintendo Switch 2 Summer Game Fest Videos | 0 Comments | 09 Jun 2026

Summer Game Fest Play Days is a wrap, and that’s why Danreb is back with Chris reacting to the Nintendo Direct, which was literally announced the morning before. Unfortunately, NateTheHate spoiled a lot of the fun with his leaks, but…

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HANDS-ON – “Moss: The Forgotten Relic” could use a little more guidance

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 08 Jun 2026

The Moss games are among the most celebrated titles in VR gaming. Knowing that, these were games I definitely bought for my PSVR. That being said, I was “that guy.” Despite shelling out for a PSVR, I only really played…

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REVIEW – “LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight” feels like a kiss from a rose on the grey

author image by Alex Quevedo | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 05 Jun 2026

Bruce Wayne, you really are the most devious bat in Gooooothaaaam Citaaaaay. With so many references in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, I figured why not kick off this review with such a reference. Luckily, though, the game isn’t all about references. There’s a whole lot of excellence that makes the game a must-play.

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[SGF 2026] PlayStation State of Play Watchalong

author image by SmashPad Staff | Features PlayStation 5 Summer Game Fest | 0 Comments | 04 Jun 2026

It’s Summer Game Fest season, and the first big presentation is in the books! PlayStation came out firing with big exclusives bookending the presentation, along with some nice surprise reveals. We won’t spoil anything here, so watch along with Chris…

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REVIEW – “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” is a handheld marvel that still has no respect for your time

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 02 Jun 2026

It’s absolutely wild that we live in a universe where a more than competent remake of Final Fantasy VII exists, but what’s even wilder is that the universe of Final Fantasy VII was also completely remade in such a way that even those who enjoyed the originals can’t tell you what’ll happen next, and it’s all the better for it. Now that it’s also available on Switch 2 and Xbox Series X, more people get to experience it before its epic conclusion now in development.

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REVIEW – The kids are not ready for “Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next!”

author image by Chris Penwell | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 28 May 2026

Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next! brings the Nicktoons we know and love from Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Aang to the titular CatDog duo. While some of the graphics can be impressive, it is quite obvious that this is a port of the mobile game. Don’t expect anything as lavish or impressive as the Mario Tennis series with this one, despite its obvious inspiration.

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REVIEW – No complaints: “Mina the Hollower” exceeds all expectations

author image by Brandon Perkins | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 27 May 2026

Mina the Hollower is a game I’ve been anticipating ever since it was first premiered over four years ago. Even when Yacht Club Games went dark for a couple of years, I didn’t give up hope. These were the guys behind Shovel Knight, after all, and that was basically the perfect game–a generation-defining title, I’d even say.

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