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REVIEW — “Resident Evil Requiem” is a thrilling and chilling dual-sided romp

by Jon Yelenic | Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 25 Feb 2026

With grotesque scares as potent as its pulse-pounding action and puzzle-box level design as engaging as any given combat scenario, Resident Evil Requiem is an engrossing thrill ride throughout that hooked me from the start, and in true Resident Evil fashion, has kept me on that hook long after the credits rolled the first, second, and even third time.

REVIEW – “Disney Afternoon Collection” is out again for people who are Bonkers about having these games on Switch

by Kayla Merritt | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC Reviews Xbox One | 0 Comments | 25 Feb 2026

Two new games, Bonkers and Goof Troop from the SNES, headline this release of Disney Afternoon Collection. Is it worth potentially double dipping if you already own this compilation on another platform just to get these two additional games? That depends on your nostalgia for the cartoons these games are based on. For everyone else, Disney Afternoon Collection is a great compilation of classic 8-bit games.

REVIEW – “Avowed” on PS5 is still a magical RPG despite initial reception

by Chris Penwell | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 24 Feb 2026

I’m glad I was able to ignore the overall negative sentiment around the game and play the PS5 version of Avowed, which now has the anniversary update. The reason? Avowed is a unique RPG with thrilling combat and an intriguing storyline that features a God in your head.

REVIEW – “MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice” doesn’t do a meaningful series much justice

by Adriana Rodriguez | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 24 Feb 2026

I really enjoyed my time with this. On the other hand, I’m not sure if I’d be able to recommend this if it wasn’t a game based on one of my favorite anime. It’s definitely for the diehard fans that know the source material and have been keeping up with the series for years. If it weren’t for some of the balancing issues, I wouldn’t have minded some of the painful flaws. Sadly here, if you remove one issue, another two grow in its place.

[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Akatori” still needs polish

by Chris Selogy | Nintendo Switch PC Previews Videos | 0 Comments | 23 Feb 2026

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.

[SmashPad Demo Fest] SP Plays – “Titanium Court” Demo

by Chris Selogy | PC Previews Videos | 0 Comments | 23 Feb 2026

Out Steam Next Fest demo let’s plays continue with Titanium Court!

Everything we played during Steam Next Fest

by SmashPad Staff | Features Steam | 0 Comments | 23 Feb 2026

This virtual festival of sorts on Steam has been going on forever, but this year, we’ll cover it in ways we’ve never done before. Over the past couple years, we’ve bolstered our staff a bit to put out more content, and this year throughout every Steam Next Fest event, we’ll bring you hands-on impressions for the games that really speak to us.

[SmashPad Demo Fest] SP Plays – “Blossom: The Seed of Life”

by Chris Selogy | PC Previews Videos | 0 Comments | 22 Feb 2026

Chris Selogy spent some time on the demo for Blossom: The Seed of Life

[SmashPad Demo Fest] SP Plays -“Replaced”

by Chris Selogy | PC Previews Videos Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 22 Feb 2026

Let’s spend the next half hour trying out this demo of Replaced.

[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Wax Heads” captures the communal connection music has through a slice-of-life narrative sim

by David Rodriguez | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Previews Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 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.

FEATURE – Love, Loss, and What Comes After “Dear me, I was…”

by Tanay Sharma | Features | 0 Comments | 21 Feb 2026

Dear me, I was… is a tale of a woman who, through the many chapters of her life, has experienced the different textures of human nature. Through sublime visuals and heartfelt soundtracks, the game plays the role of an interactive story lived through the eyes of someone who is, by all means, a human being.

[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Armatus” promises a darkened, kinetic shooter experience for the roguelite landscape

by David Rodriguez | Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Previews Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 20 Feb 2026

We’re not particularly starving for roguelites. Now a favorite of indie developers the world over for around a decade, it takes a lot for a new one to stand out among the crowd in gameplay, but also in art style. The ones I usually play tend to be on the brighter, sillier side with levity or at least a sense of humor to balance out the drama a la both Hades games. Armatus dares to be a little different with a dark, apocalyptic take for the setting while retaining a gameplay loop that makes genre fans ravenous.

REVIEW – The return of “City Hunter” is welcome and historically meaningful, but lackluster for what’s on offer

REVIEW — “Resident Evil Requiem” is a thrilling and chilling dual-sided romp

REVIEW – “Disney Afternoon Collection” is out again for people who are Bonkers about having these games on Switch

REVIEW – “Avowed” on PS5 is still a magical RPG despite initial reception

REVIEW – “MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice” doesn’t do a meaningful series much justice

[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Akatori” still needs polish

[SmashPad Demo Fest] SP Plays – “Titanium Court” Demo

Everything we played during Steam Next Fest

[SmashPad Demo Fest] SP Plays – “Blossom: The Seed of Life”

[SmashPad Demo Fest] SP Plays -“Replaced”

[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Wax Heads” captures the communal connection music has through a slice-of-life narrative sim

FEATURE – Love, Loss, and What Comes After “Dear me, I was…”

[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Armatus” promises a darkened, kinetic shooter experience for the roguelite landscape

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