[Steam Next Fest] HANDS-ON – Playing “The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest” is no curse

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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – Nothing but good things to say about “Out of Words”

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Previews Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 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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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – Razer rewrites the game with new hardware experiences

author image by Michael Fertitta | PC Previews Summer Game Fest | 0 Comments | 19 Jun 2026

From their distinct green headphones to their well-regarded peripherals, Razer is one of the most recognizable brands out there. At Summer Game Fest, I was invited to check out their latest hardware. Among the products shown were their flagship Razer…

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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!

author image by David Rodriguez | PC Previews Steam Steam Next Fest Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 18 Jun 2026

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

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC Previews Summer Game Fest | 0 Comments | 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] MTG OP-ED – “Marvel Super Heroes” looks to make up for a certain other disappointing set

author image by Cameron Hawkins | Features Magic: The Gathering Previews Summer Game Fest Tabletop | 0 Comments | 18 Jun 2026

After getting to check out some of the new cards that are coming to the Super Heroes set, I am optimistic that Wizards of the Coast has course-corrected on the direction of the ongoing Marvel collaboration while also highlighting the biggest issue that Universes Beyond has presented over the past few years. 

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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

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Previews | 0 Comments | 18 Jun 2026

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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[Steam Next Fest] HANDS-ON: “BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER BEFORE 4” reminds that sometimes games just need to be fun, ridiculous, and Brazilian

author image by David Rodriguez | PC Previews Steam Steam Next Fest | 0 Comments | 17 Jun 2026

This is obviously not going to be for everyone, but developer Joeveno has earned a cult following with this rambunctious, vivid, trippy, and esoteric look into a very minutely pinpointed aspect of Brazil’s cultural history. That it’s in the form of a boomer shooter just makes it potentially enjoyable by more people who are into that sort of thing (me!).

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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “Sonic Pico Park” is best enjoyed playing with pals at a party

author image by Danreb Victorio | PC Previews Summer Game Fest | 0 Comments | 17 Jun 2026

At events like Summer Game Fest, it’s too easy for those in games media to get caught in the bottleneck and grind of previewing certain games for work. Whether it’s for the clicks, something you’re contracted to do, or to…

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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “Crimson Moon” is an engaging blend of Soulslike and roguelike mechanics

author image by Michael Fertitta | PC PlayStation 5 Previews Steam Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 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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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “CONTROL Resonant” shifting genres could make it the best game of 2026

author image by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 5 Previews Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 17 Jun 2026

CONTROL: Resonant was the very last game I got my hands on at Summer Game Fest. It was also the very last game I scheduled an appointment for. Little did I know that I was saving the best for last…

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[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “Valor Mortis” is a fascinating first-person take on the soulslike genre

author image by Michael Fertitta | PlayStation 5 Previews Steam Summer Game Fest Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 17 Jun 2026

Dark Souls has inspired countless games that have taken its hardcore gameplay structure and iterated on its high skill ceiling and item scarcity. Regardless of whether some enjoy such mechanics, the gameplay has become highly influential for studios of all sizes when creating their own experiences. One such game that excels in this is the upcoming first-person soulslike, Valor Mortis. I was fortunate enough to play through a couple of levels during my demo session, and I came away thinking it was one of my highlights of the show.

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HANDS-ON – “Star Fox” demo promises a stellar adventure to come

author image by Dylan Lahaise | Nintendo Switch 2 Previews | 0 Comments | 17 Jun 2026

Developed by Velan Studios, this new take on the series looked very impressive upon its reveal. A free demo was announced in the latest Nintendo Direct and immediately became available to download from the Nintendo eShop. I recently had the chance to play it, and I came away eager to play more.

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