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Second Hands-On Preview: Rayman Legends Retold Keeps Getting Better
I've got good news and bad news for you. On the one hand, Rayman Legends Retold, the forthcoming reimagining of the classic Ubisoft platformer, just recently got delayed from October 1, 2026, to December 3, 2026. But the positive side of this two-month delay is that from what I've been able to play of the game so far, Rayman Legends Retold is going to be worth the wait entirely.
Asetek Racing Fall 2026 News: XBOX, New Peripherals, Virtual Buttons & More
I hadn't worked with Asetek Racing prior to May of this year, but since then, I've steadily grown more and more impressed with both their line of sim racing products, as well as their team and company in general. This is a sim rig company that has the gear to appeal to the highest end consumers, as well as one that's continued to make conscious decisions to cater to those with a small budget or that simply might not have the time investment to dive in as hard into the medium as others.
Preview: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Looks Fun, But I Have Two Concerns
Last month at gamescom 2026, I was able to go behind closed doors to preview a number of upcoming titles that I'm now very excited about. Most of my appointments were hands-on, meaning I actually go to pick up a controller and test out the action. There were a couple exceptions, however, one of which was Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, which was instead a hands-off look at the game and a quick Q&A session with the team.
gamescom 2026 Preview: Hacking and Slashing With Gundam Rogue Orbit
I'm not a kid that grew up heavy into the world of Gundam and all the vast array of media that surrounds it. Of course, there's something pretty universally cool about piloting a giant mech to help save the world, but for whatever reason, this genre of entertainment still wasn't on my radar much as I grew up.
gamescom 2026 Preview: Final Fantasy VII Revelation Seems Freaking Huge
If you've never been to gamescom, believe me when I say that the entire week ends up a total blur. The show is so insanely massive, and even if you're someone that's trying to maximize your time in Cologne, there still aren't enough hours in the day to stop and try everything that teams have on offer on the floor. That said, of course I made sure to take the time go hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Revelation at the Square Enix booth, because... well, it's Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
gamescom 2026 Preview: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Feels Breezy
You must forgive me, as prior to gamescom 2026, I'm not actually someone that was extremely familiar with the Monsters offshoot of the legendary Dragon Quest IP. Sure, I'd heard of the creature collecting spin-off series, but it wasn't one I'd ever jumped into myself, despite being a massive fan of the other comparable games in the genre (insert Pokémon reference here).
Gamescom 2026 preview: Monster Hunter Outlanders brings the IP to the masses
Ah, the Mobile game iteration of a beloved IP or gaming franchise. Spin-offs of our favorite series coming to our smartphones aren't at all a new idea, and frankly, it's something that can often lead to a mixed reception from diehard supporters of a property at best. I'm a huge fan of Nintendo games myself, but sadly, I never caught the fever for Super Mario Run, Mario Kart Tour, or Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, for example.
gamescom 2026 Preview: Monster Hunter Outlanders Brings the IP to the Masses
Ah, the Mobile game iteration of a beloved IP or gaming franchise. Spin-offs of our favorite series coming to our smartphones aren't at all a new idea, and frankly, it's something that can often lead to a mixed reception from diehard supporters of a property at best. I'm a huge fan of Nintendo games myself, but sadly, I never caught the fever for Super Mario Run, Mario Kart Tour, or Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, for example.
gamescom 2026 Preview: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is Whipping Into Shape
In a world currently brimming with stellar Metroidvanias to choose from and enjoy, Castlevania is obviously still one of the most important. I mean, duh. The "vania" in "Metroidvania" obviously comes from something. That said, it's also a genre in recent years that's seemed mostly fine to pass the torch along to the new age of creators.
gamescom 2026 Preview: ONTOS Made Me Question My Own Moral Compass
If you're in the know regarding Frictional Games, you surely know about SOMA, the 2015 horror/sci-fi title that thrives on getting extra existential, thought-provoking, shocking, and horrifying all in its own specific ways. It's a very beloved game by those who have experienced it, and one that really sticks with you for years, perhaps even a decade at this point, after completing it. Related Enter, ONTOS, the next game from Frictional.
gamescom 2026: Fable is My Most Anticipated Game of 2027 After Going Hands-On
The 2026 gamescom event was personally my first time at the storied show, and as I was crunching dates and times to flesh out my busy schedule in Germany, I honestly wasn't sure if I needed to keep time free for any XBOX appointments. No, DualShockers is not a PlayStation-exclusive website anymore (though I understand if there's confusion on that front with our legacy name), but you never know.
Orbitals Review: Out of This World Couch Co-Op
As the middle child in my family, I think I have a special sort of soft spot for co-op games. My brother is five years older than me, and was already a pretty experienced gamer once I was ready to hold a controller too. But once that age hit, we were off and running, playing anything and everything together on the NES, SNES, Genesis, and N64 we grew up with.
Hands-On Preview: Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake Still Feels Like a Classic
I recently got to go hands-on with an early build of the freshly revealed Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake, and I gotta say, I didn’t see this one coming. Much like Ubisoft surprising us by going back to give Rayman Legends another chance at modern success, HoMM 3 is now getting this same opportunity. Related Nothing Can Ever Top Heroes of Might and Magic 3 For Me For anyone that isn’t aware of this IP, it’s a very classic and iconic strategy/RPG franchise.
Hands-On Preview: Roco Kingdom is Ready to Be Your Next Monster Collecting Fix
Back in early July, I was invited to the FortySeven offices in Los Angeles to be part of the first group of journalists in North America to be able to go hands-on with the upcoming global version of Roco Kingdom. If you haven’t heard of this one yet, it’s easy to look at a trailer and think, “Oh, it’s open-world Pokémon.” Related 10 Best Game Freak Games That Aren't Pokémon And well, that’s only partially true.
Hands-On Preview: Roco Kingdom is Ready to Be Your Next Monster Collecting Fix
Hands-On Preview: Roco Kingdom is Ready to Be Your Next Monster Collecting Fix Back in early July, I was invited to the FortySeven offices in Los Angeles to be part of the first group of journalists in North America to be able …
VITURE Pro 2 XR Glasses Review: Even Cooler Than You Could Expect
As gamers, we live in a world where it sometimes feels like we've kind of maxed out our setups. Sure, more powerful, new consoles come and go, and bumps in TV screen resolution give us the upgrade itch every now and then. Even so, everything also just kind of feels incremental at times. The massive leaps of the PS2 to PS3 don't exist anymore, as exciting as those days used to be. Related That's why I get particularly excited about new tech that feels like a shift.
Krispy Kreme x Pokémon Collaboration Donuts, Ranked
I wanna eat the very best, like no one ever ate. To try them all is my real test. To chew them is my cause. I will travel 1.3 miles away, digesting far and wide, each Pokémon to understand the flavor that's inside. Pokémon (donuts)! Related Wearing Pokémon Merch Will Get You Free Donuts on August 22 Two days ago, on August 18th, 2026, Krispy Kreme launched their new line of six Pokémon-themed donuts at participating brick-and-mortar locations.
LiberNovo Omni Pro Dynamic Ergonomic Chair Review: When a Chair Deserves to Go Viral
I recently moved across the country. Previously, I had a really nice desk setup, and another chair that I'd become quite attached to. Unfortunately, in my move, I didn't have the space to load up my former chair, so I reluctantly gave it to my next-door neighbor and waved goodbye as I watched, misty-eyed, as it faded into the distance of my rearview mirror.
KTC 24.1" Gaming Monitor | 25M1 Review: A Small Footprint with Solid Performance
If you haven't been paying attention, KTC has been becoming a pretty big player in the world of gaming monitors, and they're absolutely a company you should be taking a look at if you're in the market. I've been using their H49S66 Ultrawide monitor (and previously reviewed it), and it's been awesome. Related My personal issue, however, is that I now have the Ultrawide firmly mounted to my Asetek sim racing rig, so I was back on the market again for a gaming monitor for my desk.
MelGeek Centauri80 Rei Evangelion Edition Keyboard Review: A Shiny Anime Coat on an Amazing Unit
As a PC gamer and also just a nerd in general, I'm finding myself investing more and more into getting my whole desk setup to look as cool as possible. Of course, performance is what matters most to me, but if you can collect gear that fits both style and substance, you know you've got something special on your hands.
MelGeek Centauri80 Rei Evangelion Edition Keyboard Review: A Shiny Anime Coat on an Amazing Unit
Ahsoka Tano Now Ahsoka Season 2 Trailer: The New Republic Star War Begins empireonline.com - Ben Travis • 2m Ever since the first season of Ahsoka ended, Star Wars fans have been left on a series of major cliffhangers: Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren are stranded … entertainment news 4 hours ago The First Trailer for 'Ahsoka' Season 2 Is Finally Here Gizmodo - Germain Lussier • 4h Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and others return to Disney+ January 20, 2027.
VITURE Pro 2 XR Glasses and Mobile Dock Mini Bring the Big Screen Anywhere for Switch 2 and More
As gamers, a lot of us are always looking for that new piece of tech that can take our sessions to the next level. Whether it's a just-released console, some exciting accessory, a forthcoming title, or something in between, we're the type of audience that wants to know what is going to make our favorite hobby even cooler moving forward. Related How Does VR Ever Get to Where It Wants to Go? To this point, XR glasses haven't really been on my radar, to be totally transparent.
VITURE Pro 2 XR Glasses and Mobile Dock Mini Bring the Big Screen Anywhere for Switch 2 and More
7 hours ago Apple today updated its U.S. trade-in estimates, raising values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models and adding several Android phones to the list for the first time. As first noted by 9to5Mac, some devices gained nearly 30% in estimated value compared to the last update in May. The …
Halo: Campaign Evolved Review: Still Iconic, But With Several Caveats
It's an unusual time to be alive right now. It doesn't take much effort to glance around the world and start to think everything feels like it's a bit turned on its head these days, and the world of video games isn't excluded from the constant cycle of (at the very least) weird news. Need an example? Well, Halo is on PlayStation now.
D-topia Review: A Cozy, Sci-Fi Puzzle Journey Worth Embarking Upon
I'm someone that wants to like puzzle games, but can also admit to you that several of the big ones in the genre can end up being a bit too much for me. Once it's time to break out the real life graph paper, it's time for me to move onto something else. I don't need easy answers, but I do want to be able to find a solution that makes me feel smart, but that also gives me all the information on screen to figure something out.
D-topia Reviews
While it's not particularly complex, D-Topia offers a decent narrative experience rounded out by good characters and fun little puzzles. Read full review D-topia's narrative is intriguing. It's uncommon to see a futuristic story with an optimistic outlook, and while the plot is relatively short, its memorable cast of varied characters leaves a lasting impression. The puzzles add welcome variety, even if only a small handful provide a meaningful challenge for casual puzzle fans.
Best Video Game From Every World Cup Quarter-Finalist's Country
Even if you aren't a sports fan, it's hard not to get swept up in the current World Cup hype. With the Knockout Round well under way, we're now down to eight quarter-finalists, each representing their home country and fighting for global glory. Related FC 26: 11 Best World Cup Players As a games writer, this got me thinking about things in a different way. What if there was a World Cup for video games, and which nations would have the best title to put forward as their representative?
Best Characters in Slay the Spire 2, Ranked
Picking a favorite Slay the Spire 2 character feels like what I imagine it's like for a parent to pick a favorite child. You don't really want to do it, but also...you know, right? Come on, you can say it. Related The reason for this with Slay the Spire 2 specifically is because truly, all five characters in the game are fantastic. In fact, when I've played multiplayer with friends, I just let everyone else pick their character first, because I will be fine with anyone.
EA Sports College Football 27 Review: Not Moving the Chains
Like every gamer/sports fan, I was part of the crowd that was absolutely elated to learn EA Sports was coming back to college football a couple of years ago. Upon release, I spent a lot of time with EA Sports College Football 25, and though I wasn't totally thrilled with every choice and decision the game made, it was still just great to have these titles back.
EA Sports College Football 27 Review: Not Moving the Chains
Instead of the state determining what will be taught in university classrooms, students must be free to hear and consider even officially disfavored …
KTC 49" DQHD Curved Gaming Monitor | H49S66 Review: Ultrawide At A Great Entry Point
Maybe it's just me, but the world of computer monitor shopping can almost feel like an afterthought at times when you're putting together a new PC build. You spend so much time researching and picking out every single piece of your computer that you'll house in your case, that sometimes, anything else on the periphery can feel less important, or like something you can just upgrade later down the road. Be it time, money, or simple mental-bandwidth restraints, I know I was in this boat before.
Indie Icon Phoebe Bridgers Launches Itch.IO Game to Celebrate New Single
If you're plugged into the highly emotional side of the modern indie music scene, then you probably know Phoebe Bridgers, who has become a bit of an icon in recent years after massive success from albums "Stranger in the Alps" and "Punisher." Or perhaps you know her from the indie women supergroup, boygenuis, featuring fellow incredible artists Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.
Among Us Story: On Guard Preview: The Pulpy Bean Murder Mystery Seems Great
Among Us Story: On Guard was officially revealed earlier in June during the Summer Game Fest Showcase, and it was one that seemed to leave viewers a little taken aback initially. A single-player, story-based version of Among Us? Could that really be a worthwhile thing to explore for a series so well-known for its multiplayer/social aspects?
Asetek's New Initium DD10 Wheelbase Brings Seamless, High Quality Sim Racing to Xbox
Sim racing is an incredible subworld of video gaming to get into if you haven't yet made the jump. However, it's also a very intimidating one at the same time. New gear, high prices, and entire new ecosystems and platforms to learn keep the barrier of entry high in many cases. Related Interview: Asetek CEO André Eriksen on Sim Racing, Affordability, Access, and Xbox One company I spoke to at the SimRacing Expo in Charlotte, however, wants to shake things up in this regard.
Gamescom 2026 Leans Into Conservation, Accessibility, and Democracy
Giant conventions in big cities will naturally have some pretty big footprints. There's really no avoiding that hard truth. At the same time, that's what makes it so important for the people in charge of big events to have good heads on shoulders that are willing to do their part to chip in for important causes and become greener and greener with each passing year as well.
Gamescom Dev Event For 2026 Begins to Take Shape
Somehow, August is already just around the corner. And while that means a lot of things, like the dog days of summer winding down, and American football coming back soon on the horizon, in Germany, it means something else. That's right, ladies and gentlemen. It's just about time for the world's largest gaming convention to convene in Cologne. Gamescom 2026 is nigh.
Live Your FIFA World Cup Dreams With CleanSheet Soccer 2 on PSVR2
Even if you aren't a football fan, or even a sports fan in general, it's difficult not to get swept up in the current FIFA World Cup hype. There's really nothing else quite like the spectacle and competition that this event brings to the entire world once every four years.
Hands-On Preview: MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is Electric, Dynamic, and Fun
Over the weekend, I was able to attend EVO 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center to watch tons of thrilling fighting game tournaments, browse an amazing selection of gaming-related merch and crafts, as well as go hands-on with a few games on the show floor. Most exciting to see was that MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, the latest game from fighting game masters Arc System Works, was available to demo not only to the press, but also to the entire public crowd at the show.
Roblox: Fruit Battlegrounds Codes (July 2026)
Roblox: Fruit Battlegrounds players, it's time to check your monthly codes for one of your favorite experiences in the game! That's right, more and …
Roblox: Fruit Battlegrounds Codes (July 2026)
Released September 1, 2006 ESRB Teen / Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact Developer(s) Roblox Corporation Publisher(s) Roblox Corporation
Cookie Run Kingdom Codes (July 2026)
You're still playing Cookie Run Kingdom, right? I mean, if you're here, I imagine it's your favorite mobile game out there, and we all know there's never too much of a good thing! Related Star Fox Review: It's Not Perfect, But Star Fox 64 Has Never Felt Better Speaking of good things, Cookie Run Kingdom typically has a new code or two each month for players to use, you just need to know where to look for them.
10 Weirdest Upcoming Video Games to Keep an Eye On in 2026
I love video games (as you should expect), but sometimes, everything can kind of start to feel a bit... same-y. Sure, we have plenty of genres to bounce around these days, but even so, I'm sometimes looking for a title a bit more unconventional. Related 10 Most Exciting Indie Games Still to Come in 2026 I'm also someone who's been known to Google "Weirdest movies on Netflix," then just watch whatever pops up in some messed-up type of indie film Russian Roulette.
10 Most Exciting Indie Games Still to Come in 2026
If you haven't been paying attention, 2026 has already been a bangin' year for indie video games. Between titles like Mina The Hollower, Mewgenics, Esoteric Ebb, Mixtape, Cairn, Slay the Spire 2 Early Access, and legitimately many more, those looking for some amazing breaks from AAA gaming action have been eating well. Related 50 Best Indie Games of All Time What's even better is that as we approach the midpoint of the year, there are still dozens of promising-looking indies on the horizon.
10 Players Who Deserved the Madden 27 Cover Over Caleb Williams
We've officially reached that summer lull in American sports where the only major leagues we have going on are the MLB and the WNBA (thank God for the World Cup this year, too). During this time, a lot of sports fans are already starting to look forward to the upcoming season. Before we know it, the NFL will be back, and we'll all start having our fantasy drafts imminently.
12 Players Who Should Be On the Cover of NBA 2K27
The NBA offseason is here, and as such, one of the things that basketball fans that also happen to be gamers look forward to is debating who should be on the cover of the next iteration of NBA 2K. Of course, it's also a topic where you really need to put personal biases aside. For example, I'm a huge Indiana Pacers fan, and as much as I'd love to see Tyrese Haliburton or Pascal Siakam on the cover, that's...
Nintendo Swoops in with Mario x Crocs Collab to Overshadow PlayStation’s State of Play
Today was supposed to be all about PlayStation's big June 2026 State of Play showcase, but at the last second, Nintendo came in to say "Not so fast." Truly sending shockwaves throughout the Games Industry at large, it's now been revealed that a Mario x Crocs collab has taken place, and fans can pre-order their own pair of clogs right now.
Until Dawn 2 Makes Up for Bland Title with Mysterious Setting
In 2015, Sony found a bit of a surprise hit on their hands when exclusive title Until Dawn from Supermassive Games dropped into the narrative, "choose your own adventure"-type horror genre and captivated a large number of players who were determined to try to figure out how to save (or kill off) every character in the game.
Until Dawn 2 Makes Up for Bland Title with Mysterious Setting
God of War 2 hours ago God Of War, Wolverine, And Everything Else We Saw At State Of Play Kotaku - Kenneth Shepard • 2h It’s Summer Game Fest week, and that means we get a bunch of showcases as the industry fills the E3-sized void in its June.
First-Look: Rayman Legends Retold Impressions, Release Date, and More
One of 2013's best platformers, the original Rayman Legends honestly holds up extremely well to this day for anyone that still pops in now and then or is considering going back for it. The game is still beautiful, plays very well, and has enough content to keep players hooked and engaged throughout the entirety of their time in the lovely Glade of Dreams.
Ace Combat 8 Gets More Mature Rating and Fake Release Date in Europe
Last year at The Game Awards in Los Angeles, California, fans of the long-running Ace Combat series were treated to something special. It was here that the next installment in the franchise, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, was finally shown off to the public via a new announcement trailer.
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