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I Love How Music Makes Soulframe Feel Like A Folktale Original
Soulframe still isn’t out yet, but its Preludes were finally publicly opened on November 6, giving me my first chance to try it out. I was expecting “Warframe but fantasy,” and to be fair, a lot of Soulframe is like that, but so much of Digital Extremes’ new action-role-playing game feels very different.
My Most-Anticipated Game Was Delayed, But Its New Demo Has Proven A Fantastic Consolation
Originally slated for this year, At Fate’s End has been delayed to 2027. And while I’m bummed that the next game from Spiritfarer studio Thunder Lotus is now months (maybe even a year) away, the new Steam demo that dropped alongside the delay announcement has been an excellent consolation prize.
You’re Likely Playing Star Wars: Galactic Racer All Wrong, Like I Did For My First 16 Hours
I’ve been loving Star Wars: Galactic Racer–I still cannot believe that a silly racing roguelite is one of my favorite games this year. But as it happens, I could have been enjoying it way more this entire time, because for the first 16 hours or so I’ve played, I’ve been playing all wrong: in third-person perspective. I’m still not sure how I didn’t know that Galactic Racer allows you to race from the perspective of your pilot, Shade. Like, obviously, it would.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Continues The Hilarious Running Gag That Anakin Is The Boogeyman Original
Anakin Skywalker’s purpose in the more recent Star Wars video games has continuously been hilarious to me. For years, Anakin, who eventually became series antagonist Darth Vader, was characterized as something of a superhero who fell to darkness and became a supervillain. He was stronger than the typical guy, but we didn’t see many examples of how that strength might be perceived outside of the scope of above-average combat prowess and reflexes.
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Played Star Wars: Galactic Racer
4 hours ago While fans certainly have mixed feelings about Star Wars movies and TV series in recent years, one thing they can all agree on is that Star Wars video games are on a roll. In 2026, two of the best Star Wars games were released within six weeks: Star Wars Zero Company and Star Wars: Galactic Racer. …
I Can’t Believe A Silly Star Wars Racing Roguelite Is One Of My Favorite Games This Year Original
I felt such a sense of whiplash jumping into Star Wars Galactic Racer after playing Zero Company. Unlike Zero Company–and plenty of the other Star Wars games we’ve gotten in recent years, like Survivor and Squadrons–Galactic Racer isn’t trying to emulate the science-fantasy drama that defines the majority of the Star Wars movies and other assorted fiction. Instead, it’s silly. We’re not making morally gray decisions in a fight against an evil empire here.
I Can’t Believe A Silly Star Wars Racing Roguelite Is One Of My Favorite Games This Year – Review
I never would have guessed that putting roguelike elements into a racer would create a winning formula. I felt such a sense of whiplash jumping into Star Wars Galactic Racer from Zero Company. Unlike Zero Company–and plenty of the other Star Wars games we’ve gotten in recent years, like Survivor and Squadrons–Galactic Racer isn’t trying to emulate the science-fantasy drama that defines the majority of the Star Wars movies and other assorted fiction.
Rayman Legends Retold Feels Like A Remake That Didn’t Need To Happen
I’ve felt off about Rayman Legends Retold since its announcement. It’s a remake of Rayman Legends, the best game in the platforming series, but the original game still holds up surprisingly well 13 years later. I can’t help but compare Retold to Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced–another remake of a 13-year-old Ubisoft title–in that neither feel necessary. And having now played Retold for just under three hours, that feeling isn’t going away.
I’ve Become An Awful Jerk Whenever I Play This Haunting Sledgehammer Game, But It’s Not My Fault Original
I had only played about an hour of Virtue and a Sledgehammer prior to sitting down to speak with a few of the game’s devs. The third-person, narrative-driven exploration game is essentially a walking simulator, in that you methodically explore a space and slowly uncover a story.
Here’s The Great New Tactics Game You Should Be Playing–And I Don’t Mean Fire Emblem Or Zero Company Original
I’ve been loving Star Wars Zero Company, especially for how it builds on my favorite story arc from The Clone Wars animated series. But whereas I was positive that Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave would be the title to finally pull me away from Zero Company, it’s another tactics game that has captured my attention: Ex Sanguis. It’s no real surprise why I’m enjoying Lightbulb Crew’s Ex Sanguis.
Gears Of War: E-Day Seems To Miss The Point Of Prequels – Preview
Having now played about two hours of Gears of War: E-Day, I’m not impressed. The upcoming third-person cover shooter handles fine and the demo I played through checked all the hits you’d expect from the genre–intense action, cringy one-liners, lots of blood, a desperate gamble to cross a bridge while being peppered by sniper fire. But of what I’ve seen, it seems like E-Day misses the mark that all prequels should try to hit.
Gears Of War: E-Day Seems To Miss The Point Of Prequels Original
Having now played about two hours of Gears of War: E-Day‘s story campaign, I’m not impressed. The upcoming third-person cover shooter handles fine and the demo I played through checked all the hits you’d expect from a story in the genre–intense action, cringy one-liners, lots of blood, a desperate gamble to cross a bridge while being peppered by sniper fire. But of what I’ve seen, it seems like E-Day’s story misses the mark that all prequels should try to hit.
Rainbow 6 Tactics Looks Like If Siege And XCOM: Chimera Squad Had A Baby
During Gamescom Opening Night Live, Ubisoft announced the next game in the long-running Tom Clancy series: Rainbow 6 Tactics. The announcement trailer showcased how the turn-based tactics game will play–it looks pretty much like Rainbow Six Siege and XCOM: Chimera Squad had a baby. And it’s entirely single-player, which is great! I love playing Siege, but after years away, I simply cannot enjoy it anymore.
Way More Work (And Money) Went Into My Favorite Voice Mod Than I Thought Original
As I mentioned when writing about how cool voice-dubbing mods are for Cheap Week, I love vocalized mods. Also called voice mods, these community-made projects add voice acting to otherwise-silent games, or redub games that have voice acting in a gibberish language (like Hollow Knight) with English. My favorite of these mods is Stardew Voices, which adds voice acting for 12 of Stardew Valley‘s love interests: Abigail, Alex, Elliot, Emily, Haley, Harvey, Leah, Maru, Penny, Sam, Sebastian, and Shane.
Voice Mods Can Make Your Favorite Games Feel Brand New Again
Gaming has never been more expensive. We’re here to investigate why, and help you play more while spending less. Welcome to GameSpot Cheap Week. There are countless types of video game mods out there, but my favorite by far are those that add voice acting to games that had none (or very little) to begin with.
You Have Some Homework To Do To Make The Most Of Star Wars Zero Company Original
Star Wars Zero Company takes place right at the end of The Clone Wars, my favorite period in Star Wars’ huge timeline. That conflict begins with the Battle of Geonosis in Attack of the Clones and concludes with the deaths of the Separatist leaders in Revenge of the Sith, but a vast majority of the galaxy-spanning war is covered in the seven seasons of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. As such, Zero Company makes several references to the earlier seasons of the TV show that debuted in 2008.
Ignore Your Growing Backlog–It’s Time To Play South Of Midnight On Steam Original
Look, it’s no surprise to anyone for me to admit that I like South of Midnight. I’ve written about it being a love letter to the American Deep South, noted how it was one of the best Xbox games of 2025, and talked about how much the game’s story, characters, and setting have meant to me on video podcasts for both GameSpot and IGN. I want everyone to play this game, and there’s never been a better time to do so on Steam.
Star Wars Zero Company Is Good But Seems To Play Things Too Safe – Preview
I was hoping “XCOM but Star Wars” would have been a little bit more than just Star Wars painted over XCOM. Featured In This Story Star Wars Zero Company First Released Dec 31, 2026 Platforms PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
Star Wars Zero Company Is Good But Seems To Play Things Too Safe
I’m a bit bummed that I don’t like Star Wars Zero Company more than I do. The upcoming turn-based-tactics game is set during my absolute favorite moment in the Star Wars’ timeline, The Clone Wars, and games that are just like it–like XCOM: Chimera Squad and Marvel’s Midnight Suns–are some of my most-played games in recent years. If pressed, I’d tell you that Zero Company is a good game (or at least, the four hours of it I’ve played are good).
It Feels Wrong For Halo To Feel Better Than Ever On PS5 Original
There’s something that almost feels sacrilegious about playing Halo on a PlayStation console. The sci-fi shooter franchise feels quintessentially Xbox, and while you’ve been able to play Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC with a DualSense controller, there’s something extra odd with playing a version of Halo covered in a PlayStation-oriented UI and seeing PlayStation Trophies pop with every completed in-game accomplishment.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Video Review
Halo: Campaign Evolved is the best way to play through Master Chief’s first game. Featured In This Story Halo: Campaign Evolved First Released Dec 31, 2026 Platforms PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
Black Flag Resynced Hides Its Connection To Assassin’s Creed Shadows, And That’s A Shame
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced isn’t just a remake of the sixth mainline game in Ubisoft’s historical fantasy action-adventure series: It’s a sequel. And, surprisingly, it’s not a sequel to Assassin’s Creed III like the original Black Flag was back in 2013. Instead, Resynced is a sequel to 2025’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Bizarrely, however, Resynced hides this fun little tidbit away. And that’s a shame, because I really like how Resynced continues Shadows’ story.
Black Flag Resynced Is A Bad Remake Of Peak Assassin’s Creed Original
I’ve been conflicted about Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced since it was announced. The original 2013 pirate action-adventure is one of my favorite games ever, so my immediate reaction to hearing it was getting a remake for current-era consoles was excitement. In that very first announcement video, Ubisoft said that Resynced would not reinvent protagonist Edward Kenway’s tale, but that there would be large changes to combat, parkour, stealth, and the structure of the overall story.
Black Flag Resynced Is A Bad Remake Of Peak Assassin's Creed
1 hour ago Critics are unanimous: Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, first released in 2013, is a great game, one of the very best in Ubisoft's massively popular series. And most of them are happy to have it back in a new remake, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. But they're divided on the quality of the …
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Ended Up Great–If You Played All The DLC
Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ story has come to an end with the release of Black Tides, the game’s final narrative expansion and a tie-in to Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Black Tides is surprisingly very good. It’s not perfect (it’s got some extremely annoying boss fights) but its story missions and animations and pacing and structure are all leaps and bounds ahead of the base game for Shadows.
A Plague Tale Is Becoming A Top-Tier Assassin’s Creed, And I Love That Original
I adore the first A Plague Tale, and while the second game, Requiem, did not grab me as much as the first, I do have a soft spot for it. A huge part of my love for these games is its protagonist, Amicia de Rune, who undergoes this incredible transformation from countryside noble to hardened espionage agent.
The Most Conspicuous Non-Discount In Steam’s Summer Sale Original
With Assassin’s Creed Shadows‘ final update released and Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced‘s launch date coming next month, you may be wanting to take this chance to jump into Ubisoft’s nearly 20-year franchise. And thanks to Steam’s Summer Sale, you can do so for a significantly cheaper price than normal, as every game in the franchise has been heavily discounted. Well… almost every game. There is one notable exception. Yes, it’s the one you’re probably thinking of.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Combat and Exploration Gameplay
Check out over 20 minutes of gameplay from Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy showcasing the combat and exploration in the game. Featured In This Story Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy First Released Dec 31, 2026 Platforms PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
Snowpiercer’s Whole Shtick Makes For An Interesting Shooter
Snowpiercer is a fun watch, but I don’t think I ever would have thought to use the concept of the movie for a PvPvE first-person shooter. But that’s what Enginefall feels like, and it makes for one of the more interesting shooters I’ve previewed over the past year, especially with how it uses mechanics and features from the extraction subgenre.
You Are Everyone’s Intrusive Thoughts In Citizen Sleeper Dev’s Upcoming Fungal RPG Original
The next game from Gareth Damian Martin, the lead developer for Citizen Sleeper and its sequel, is a drastic shift away from playing as a sentient android desperately trying to survive while managing resources and relationships. Called Signet City, the first-person fungalpunk RPG sees you play as a sentient spore who must spread itself through a city by secretly infecting new individuals.
Destiny 2’s Story Doesn’t Have To Be Over For TTRPG Players Original
With the release of Monument of Triumph, Destiny 2’s story has finally come to some semblance of a conclusion. Now that the limited-time event is officially live, players are jumping into the game to celebrate a final hurrah, and pay their respects to a game that has been getting steady updates since 2017 yet won’t be getting any more presumably ever again.
If You’re Not Ready For A Showcase, Nintendo, Don’t Force It
Nintendo’s decision to host a Nintendo Direct this June befuddles me. The virtual showcase wasn’t terrible, but it certainly didn’t wow me either. Deltarune is very cool, so it was nice to see a release date for Chapter 5, and I’m sure plenty of folks are thrilled to jump back into Pokemon Pokopia with its new expansion pass.
The 20-minute gameplay reveal for God of War Laufey puts a lot of focus on protagonist Faye’s new sword. And while we don’t yet know what the sword is called or where it originally came from, I’ve already got so many questions about the blade. Most pressing, I want to know how Faye’s new weapon will act as a thematic mirror for her, much as the Blades of Chaos and the Leviathan Axe acted as narrative reflections for Faye’s husband, Kratos.
New Hellblade Game Already Coming, But Is Just Called “Senua”
During Summer Game Fest, Xbox unveiled what’s coming to Microsoft’s console in 2026 and the immediate future during its Xbox Game Showcase. Among the announcements was a surprise reveal trailer for the next Hellblade game, which is just called “Senua,” instead of Hellblade III. “The title of just Senua really reflects that this is something fresh and new and different,” Ninja Theory studio head Dom Matthews said in an interview for Xbox Wire. “It is a different style of game.
Anakin Skywalker Joins Star Wars Zero Company In New Gameplay Trailer
A brand-new story and gameplay trailer for Star Wars Zero Company was shown during Summer Game Fest Live, giving us our first real look at the turn-based-tactics game’s narrative and its cast of original characters. The trailer showcased gameplay for the upcoming Star Wars game as well, including how your choices can shape the roster of your squad.
PlayStation State Of Play June 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games Original
Ahead of Summer Game Fest 2026, PlayStation is hosting its next State of Play to showcase what its first-party studios and select third-party developers have cooking up in 2026 and beyond for the PlayStation 5. The 60-minute event should be filled to the brim with announcements of new games and updated looks at previously revealed titles–don’t know about y’all but I have my finger’s crossed for more info on Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine and Ember Lab’s Kena: Scars of Kosmora.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Might Be Adding As Many Problems As It's Fixing
There are always the usual questions when a remake for an already-beloved game gets announced. What about it is actually new beyond the visual upgrade? Why is this specific title getting the remake treatment and not another game in the same series? And, most importantly, why remake this older game in a different engine, with new recorded voice lines, different gameplay, and reimagined characters and storylines, when all of the time and resources to do all of that could be used on a brand-new game?
I'm Deeply Upset Subnautica 2 Won't Let Me Mutate Into A Little Aquatic Freak Original
Ahead of Subnautica 2's launch in early access, I spoke to a few of the developers in a Group Q&A as part of a media conference presentation. And, of course, as GameSpot's resident enthusiast of mutating our heroes for the betterment of horror, I used the chance to ask whether the underwater survival-adventure game will use its new adaptation feature to transform the protagonist into an aquatic mutant over time. The answer was disappointing, but completely understandable.
Rude For Apex Legends To Tease Me With A Cool Battle Racer Idea Just For New Hero Reveal Original
Destruction AllStars and Onrush were deeply underappreciated games that deserved way more players than they each got, and I have held fast that the continued lack of the "hero" formula in racing/derby games is a crime. So you can imagine my anguish when Apex Legends Season 29, titled Overclocked, teased its next playable character with a cinematic trailer that reveals her racing origins before reiterating that she's being added to a battle royale, not a battle racer.
Stalking Other Players Is The Best Part Of This Consequence-Driven Game | Tides Of Tomorrow Review
Tides of Tomorrow is the first single-player game I've played that desperately wanted me to stalk other human-controlled characters, and that sentiment alone was a compelling enough gimmick for me to jump into its consequence-driven story.
10 Ways Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Differs From Ubisoft's Original Pirate Adventure Original
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Edward's adventure returns after 13 years Unlike Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Revelations, III, Liberation, and Rogue, Black Flag is getting the full remake treatment--this is the first re-release of an Assassin's Creed game that isn't just a port or remaster. As such, Resynced makes several changes to what Black Flag is.
To Stand Out, This TTRPG Podcast Network Chose The Risky Route Of Avoiding D&D Original
Glass Cannon Network has been a name in the tabletop roleplaying game actual play space since 2015, acting as one of the first major channels in a space that's barely 10 years old. According to Glass Cannon Network co-founder Troy Lavallee, a big part of that success comes down to one decision: avoiding Dungeons & Dragons.
Doki Doki Literature Club Removed From Google Play Store After Already Being There For Months Original
Doki Doki Literature Club has been pulled from the Google Play Store, just a few months after its release on the mobile storefront back in December 2025. In a statement from Serenity Forge, the studio cites that Google chose to remove the game from the Google Play Store as its content violates the storefront's terms of service in "its depiction of sensitive themes." "DDLC is available on many different major platforms, including iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and more," Serenity Forge writes.
This Turn-Based RPG Musical Is Fun But Drags A Bit In Act 3 | People Of Note Review
People of Note was clearly made with lots of love, but it is also a deeply silly game. Conflicts are resolved between musicians flinging music at each other, a simple country-wide road trip transforms into a battle to save all of reality, and somehow everyone is convinced that the power of friendship will somehow overcome an ancient eldritch-like power. If I didn't know any better, I'd think this game was an old-school role-playing game.
By Giving Players A Choice, Assassin's Creed Shadows Undermined Its Best Idea Original
Assassin's Creed Shadows is celebrating its 1-year anniversary today, March 20. Below, we look back at how its dual protagonists could have made an even more meaningful impact. It's been a year since Assassin's Creed Shadows launched, and I'm still thinking about it.
Planet Of Lana II: Children Of The Leaf Review - A Cinematic Odyssey
There aren't alien robots descending from the sky in Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf. Instead, the opening of this sequel is much more somber than the first game, beginning with the exploration of a crashed spaceship and the discovery of a more human-driven enemy. Protagonist Lana and her cat-like companion Mui don't seem like they're standing against an impossible threat this time around. They're older, and the world around them feels a bit smaller.
One Of My Favorite TTRPGs Is Kicking Butt On Kickstarter Original
Dungeons & Dragons is practically synonymous with "tabletop role-playing games," but sometimes you want something a little different. Or at least I do. And in the wake of Wizard of the Coast's 2023 OGL fiasco, a ton of TTRPGs that are D&D-like but different in their own way popped up--Critical Role's Daggerheart, Kobold Press' Tales of the Valiant, The Arcane Library's Shadowdark, Gila RPGs' Dragon Slayers, and MCDM Productions' Draw Steel, just to name a few.
After Two Great Single-Player Games, This Dev Is Trying Something Totally Different
Surgent Studios has revealed its next game: FixForce. Sticking to the studio's pattern, FixForce is completely different from what Surgent has done before--unlike grief-driven metroidvania Tales of Kenzera: Zau and surreal first-person horror game Dead Take, FixForce is a chaotic cooperative game in which you play as a team of robots charged with repairing a post-post-apocalyptic world.
Discord's Fall Would Suck For TTRPGs
Given how often I've had to pick up shop and move to another social media site, you'd think I'd be used to online spaces sunsetting or changing so completely that they're unrecognizable. But here I am, anxiously waiting to see how Discord's upcoming worldwide implementation of age-verification might affect the platform and whether or not that means having to move again. It's entirely possible that nothing changes.
This Hero Action PvP Game Demands You Earn Your Favorite Character Every Match Original
I've never played a hero shooter or character-driven multiplayer online battle arena game in which you don't get to pick the hero you control from the jump. But that's pretty much exactly the conceit of Arkheron--this player-versus-player, strategy-driven action game doesn't let you just pick your hero from a roster.
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