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Infinity Nikki: The First Hands-On Preview

As she digs through her attic in search of an outfit for the ball, titular heroine Nikki is thrown headlong into adventure when she finds an enchanted red and purple…

Destiny 2: The Final Shape – First Hands-On Impressions

It has been a long journey for Destiny over the last decade (that’s right: Destiny turns 10 years old in September!). It’s a journey that spanned two console generations and…

Greedfall 2: The Dying World – The First Hands-On Preview

We went hands-on with Greedfall 2: The Dying World and have lots of thoughts about its new semi-real-time combat system.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet, Twilight Masquerade: Hands-On Preview

Take a first look at the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet - Twilight Masquerade Expansion in our hands-on preview of new cards, boosters, and more.

Another Crab’s Treasure hands-on report: a playful Soulsike tribute with fresh ideas

Developer FromSoftware minted a new genre when Demon’s Souls first released on PlayStation 3 back in 2009. The “Soulslike” genre was born, inspiring developers across the globe with its risk/reward…

Visions of Mana: The First Hands-On Preview

If our two-hour hands-on preview is any indication of the rest of the game, then Visions of Mana's fresh take on battle and class systems not only gives it the…

Visions Of Mana Is A New And Vivid Take For The Series | GameSpot Hands-on Preview

The first original entry in the Mana franchise in 15 years makes a solid impression with its dazzling art-style and flexible combat.

Hyper Light Breaker Preview – Hands-On With The Not Quite-A-Sequel To Hyper Light Drifter

Platform: PC Publisher: Gearbox Publishing Developer: Heart Machine In my review for 2016’s Hyper Light Drifter I wrote about how it was a game I created excuses for myself to…

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Hands-On Preview – Revving Up An Old Engine

Publisher: SNK Developer: SNK An entire generation of fighting game fans have been born, hit puberty, graduated college, found a career, and possibly started a family in the time between…

Hyper Light Breaker Exclusive First Hands-On Gameplay Preview: Dreaming a Tangerine Dream

Hyper Light Breaker is mysterious and colorful, movement feels good and combat satisfying, enemies are challenging, customization holds promise, and the music belongs on vinyl. Above all, the sheer vibes…