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

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.

[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “Super Yooka-Laylee Kart” is a little too different for its own good right now

by Danreb Victorio | PC Previews Summer Game Fest | 0 Comments | 09 Jun 2026

Super Yooka-Laylee Kart was easily one of the standouts from this year’s Day of the Devs presentation after Summer Game Fest, but after we spent some time with it, it’s hard to gauge whether this game will appeal to anybody but Yooka-Laylee’s biggest fans.

[SGF 2026] VIDEO – Nintendo Direct Watchalong

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…

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

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…

Patrick Sounds Off: One Foot Out The Door

by Patrick Mifflin | Patrick Sounds Off | 0 Comments | 08 Jun 2026

It’s easy to be discouraged by ballooning prices and diminishing ownership that plagues the game industry today, to the point that it feels as if the entire medium is being closed off to you. However, while the economics of the…

[SGF 2026] VIDEO – Summer Game Fest Showcase 2026 Watchalong + Podcast

by SmashPad Staff | Features Summer Game Fest Videos | 0 Comments | 07 Jun 2026

Join our Managing Editor, Chris Selogy, as he talks over the 2026 Summer Game Fest Showcase!

[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “lily’s world XD” thrives in cringe and discomfort

by Danreb Victorio | PC Previews Summer Game Fest | 0 Comments | 06 Jun 2026

You pretty much get an idea of it all through the trailer, but if you haven’t heard of lily’s world XD, it’s basically a psychological thriller about a girl named Lily, who went missing in the early 2000s. After finding her laptop, you snoop around and see if you can discover clues to figure out what happened to her.

[SGF 2026] SmashPad’s favorite games from Day of the Devs

by Michael Fertitta | Features Summer Game Fest | 0 Comments | 05 Jun 2026

Summer Game Fest is off to a great start with the main show, but the fun is only just beginning, as the annual Day of the Devs showcase has just aired, showcasing what’s to come from developers all over the…

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

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.

[SGF 2026] PlayStation State of Play Watchalong

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…

AAPI in Games Media: Culture, passion, and representation matter

by Danreb Victorio | Events Features Videos | 0 Comments | 03 Jun 2026

This is a bit of an “inside baseball” piece on the recent panel SmashPad Executive Editor, Danreb Victorio, hosted for AAPI in Gaming. If you haven’t seen it already, check it out above!

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

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.

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

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