Category: Previews

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles brings one of the most beloved tactical RPGs back into the spotlight for PlayStation 5, and it’s a reminder of just how influential the original was. While this edition is faithful to its roots, it doesn’t settle for being a simple remaster – it expands and modernizes without losing the political intrigue and strategic depth that defined the original. From the opening moments, the game makes it clear that it isn’t just telling a fantasy tale of knights and monsters, but weaving a complex narrative about loyalty, ambition, and betrayal that remains engaging decades after its debut. Continue reading “Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles review (PS5)”

Wargaming has long been synonymous with World of Tanks, a game that’s become a cornerstone of online armored combat. With World of Tanks: HEAT, however, the studio is taking a bold step in a new direction. Positioned as a free-to-play spinoff, this new entry aims for faster matches, ability-driven combat, and a distinctly modern edge. It’s not a replacement for the original, but rather an attempt to broaden the series’ reach and explore a different flavor of tank warfare. Continue reading “World of Tanks: HEAT preview (Gamescom)”

Retro-inspired survival horror is enjoying a resurgence, and Ground Zero looks to be one of the most striking examples of the genre’s revival. Developed by Malformation Games and published by Kwalee, this is a game that proudly wears its inspiration on its sleeve, evoking the PS1 era of Resident Evil while layering in unique mechanics and a distinctive setting. Set in post-apocalyptic South Korea, it brings together fixed camera angles, pre-rendered backgrounds, and tense combat in a package that feels both nostalgic and fresh. We had the chance to see the game at Gamescom, and it left a strong impression. Continue reading “Ground Zero preview (Gamescom)”

Narrative-driven experiences have always been Digixart’s specialty, with Road 96 standing out as a bold experiment in player choice and consequence. With Tides of Tomorrow, the Montpellier-based studio is once again pushing boundaries, this time by blending story-driven decision making with a shared, social layer that directly links players’ adventures. Published by THQ Nordic, this upcoming release aims to break new ground in how multiplayer storytelling can unfold – though whether its experimental ambitions will fully pay off remains to be seen. Continue reading “Tides of Tomorrow preview (Gamescom)”

Few RPGs are remembered as fondly as Gothic, a title that helped shape the early 2000s landscape of open-world role-playing with its dark atmosphere, unforgiving combat, and richly interactive world. More than twenty years later, THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive are bringing the cult classic back with Gothic 1 Remake, a project that aims to faithfully preserve the spirit of the original while updating it for a modern audience. With the game now nearing release, we took a closer look at how it’s shaping up. Continue reading “Gothic 1 Remake preview (Gamescom)”