[GDC 2025] “despelote” Hands-On
I’m not gonna lie. When I first saw despelote, I didn’t care for it. I wasn’t one for the art style, and I’m not a big soccer guy. So if we’re judging a book by its cover, this game would…
Read moreI’m not gonna lie. When I first saw despelote, I didn’t care for it. I wasn’t one for the art style, and I’m not a big soccer guy. So if we’re judging a book by its cover, this game would…
Read moreIf there’s any game that really left a lasting impression at Day of the Devs, it was Big Hops.
Read moreAs I’ve gotten older I’ve come to realize that, when it comes to stories, some of the best ones ever told are the small personal ones: The conversations in coffee shops, the happenings of a small town, the drama of…
Read moreWe’re coming up on WrestleMania, and the new entry in the WWE 2K franchise is here to help build the hype. Over the past two years that I’ve been looking at these games, I’ve seen the series getting better in…
Read moreOne of the stupidest demos in video games graced the floor of the Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition at GDC, and this is not a negative statement at all. If this game actually reaches the light of day,…
Read moreIf you’re looking for something cute, cozy, and crazy, look no further than to a T. First unveiled at the Annapurna Showcase, we were able to go hands-on with the first 30 minutes and there was nary a moment where…
Read moreSince our attention right now is on GDC, our full review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows isn’t ready yet, but here’s what we think of the game so far.
Read moreOverall, Mandragora has potential. I like the world they’re building, and I can see the vision behind the combat. I love the voice acting and art design. However, the pacing issues, lack of enemy density, and sluggish attack animations hold it back from being as engaging as it could be.
Read moreLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth was one of the best games of 2024, so the fact that the developers at RGG Studio turned around a follow-up in little more than a year is simply incredible. While it doesn’t make the…
Read moreEver since it was unveiled at the end of The Game Awards 2023, Monster Hunter Wilds consistently made players’ jaw drop. Every time new footage was unveiled, it looked better and when I took another look at the game behind…
Read moreLife after Life is Strange has been a little spotty for Don’t Nod. The five games they’ve released since Life is Strange 2 have seen mixed reviews. Despite this, people generally agree that Don’t Nod is in a class of…
Read morePikselnesia did a fantastic job, and Mohammad Fahmi would definitely be proud of the effort.
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