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HANDS-ON – “NBA The Run” could be the streetball game fans have been waiting for as long as it stops setting a screen on itself

by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 19 May 2026

As sports games grow ever closer to fully adopting a freemium model, people continue to long for the good old days of arcade sports. I’m a huge NFL fan who got into it by playing countless games of NFL Blitz, then NFL Street a few years after that, and I’m sure there are hardcore NBA fans out there who got their start on NBA Jam and NBA Street. We need those games back, and NBA The Run seems like we’re almost there.

PREVIEW – “The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales” is shaping up to be a wonderful new HD-2D action RPG

by Myles Obenza | Articles Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 18 May 2026

This summer, Square’s H2-2D styles makes its first foray into real-time RPG gameplay with The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. A mouthful of an endearingly odd title Square’s been known for over recent years, Elliot takes the HD-2D visual style and moves the action from turn-based to reactionary real-time combat. Myles recently had the opportunity to play about an hour of the game during a visit to Square Enix’s offices in Los Angeles and came away excited for the gameplay, but slightly worried about the story.

INTERVIEW – “The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales” was heavily inspired by “Final Fantasy Adventure”

by Myles Obenza | Features Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 18 May 2026

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Square Enix offices in Los Angeles to play a couple hours of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, where I came away impressed and excited to finally explore the world of Philabieldia in full. You can read my full thoughts on my hands-on preview here, where I dive deeper into the game’s mechanics, structure, and time travel elements.

REVIEW – Despite sizable flaws, “STARBITES” enthralls with great combat and characters in a ruined, desperate world

by David Rodriguez | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 18 May 2026

STARBITES has a lot going for it. The things that bothered me with this game were not fundamental enough to keep me from playing to the very end, and that makes for an overall, convincing win. It has ample charisma, a good message, and plenty of heart.

INTERVIEW – “Fishbowl” team talks about how their heartfelt shelter-in-place cozy title was inspired by Ghibli, “To The Moon” and more

by Danreb Victorio | Features PC PlayStation 5 | 0 Comments | 15 May 2026

Last month, Fishbowl from imissmyfriends.studio came out with high marks, including a 4 out of 5 from yours truly. I recently had the time to talk with the members of the two-person studio, based in India, and I left the interview with a smile.

REVIEW – “Forza Horizon 6” is a game-changer for accessible gaming

by Filippo Dinolfo | PC Reviews Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 14 May 2026

This is a review that I wasn’t actually expecting to write. I mentioned in passing to our editor that I was interested in Forza Horizon 6, but sort of forgot about it amid a whole lot of other unrelated stuff in my life. Well, a couple of weeks back, I got a DM with a Steam code, and here we are now.

HANDS-ON – The title says it all with “Disgaea Mayhem”

by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PAX East PC PlayStation 5 Previews | 0 Comments | 14 May 2026

Just take one look at Disgaea Mayhem, and you already know what you’re getting. The game is being marketedlike an action spinoff to their marquee, prinny-filled SRPG, but it’s obviously a musou, and so far, it’s pretty fun.

REVIEW – “Clockwork Ambrosia” is an absolute blast!

by Michael Fertitta | PC Reviews Steam | 0 Comments | 12 May 2026

Clockwork Ambrosia is a game that takes that concept and goes in a fascinating, different direction, focusing instead on letting the player modify their weapons. To put it simply, I absolutely enjoyed my time with this game and its weapon mod mechanics.

REVIEW – “Directive 8020” goes above and beyond before crashing on impact

by Chris Penwell | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 11 May 2026

Directive 8020 is worth the journey, despite a few rough detours. The performances are superb, and most of the writing is effective. However, there are way too many stealth sections.

REVIEW – “Mixtape” is an instant classic that truly delivers only the hits

by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 07 May 2026

When I first got my hands on a demo of Mixtape at Summer Game Fest last year, I knew it was going to be special. I knew it as soon as I put on the headphones and started vibing to…

GAAS UPDATE – “Apex Legends” is making things exciting again with the new Overclocked seasonal update

by David Rodriguez | Epic Games Store Features Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Steam Xbox One Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 06 May 2026

I’ve been playing Apex Legends since the day it launched and I will say the new Overclocked update for season 29 is probably the most excited I’ve been for more Apex in over a year or two.

REVIEW – “inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories” is so cozy, it might be too cozy

by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 06 May 2026

inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a game that had my attention as soon as I laid my eyes on it. I vividly remember the game at the corner of the room at Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition in 2025 with a line that would never end, but I was fine with not playing it because it just wasn’t the right atmosphere for it. Luckily for me, it was featured at the first Steam Next Fest this year, and I loved what I played in the demo, despite it toying with my anxiety.

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HANDS-ON – “NBA The Run” could be the streetball game fans have been waiting for as long as it stops setting a screen on itself

PREVIEW – “The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales” is shaping up to be a wonderful new HD-2D action RPG

INTERVIEW – “The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales” was heavily inspired by “Final Fantasy Adventure”

REVIEW – Despite sizable flaws, “STARBITES” enthralls with great combat and characters in a ruined, desperate world

INTERVIEW – “Fishbowl” team talks about how their heartfelt shelter-in-place cozy title was inspired by Ghibli, “To The Moon” and more

REVIEW – “Forza Horizon 6” is a game-changer for accessible gaming

HANDS-ON – The title says it all with “Disgaea Mayhem”

REVIEW – “Clockwork Ambrosia” is an absolute blast!

REVIEW – “Directive 8020” goes above and beyond before crashing on impact

REVIEW – “Mixtape” is an instant classic that truly delivers only the hits

GAAS UPDATE – “Apex Legends” is making things exciting again with the new Overclocked seasonal update

REVIEW – “inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories” is so cozy, it might be too cozy

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