Category: Previews

The medieval period is often portrayed in games through the lens of war, plague, and religious struggle, but few projects dare to weave all of these threads into a single, character-driven tale. With 1348 Ex Voto, developer Sedleo and publisher Dear Villagers are attempting just that. It’s a third-person action-adventure that puts players in the shoes of a young knight errant during one of Europe’s most turbulent times, blending cinematic storytelling with historically inspired combat and a personal quest for survival and love. Continue reading “1348 Ex Voto preview (Gamescom)”

For over two decades, the Tropico series has offered players the chance to slip into the polished boots of El Presidente and run their own island paradise – or dictatorship, depending on how you look at it. With Tropico 6 now more than six years old and expanded through a steady flow of DLC, the time feels right for a new chapter. Tropico 7, developed this time by Gaming Minds Studios and published by Kalypso Media, looks set to bring both new systems and a fresh coat of paint to the beloved formula, while still delivering the satirical charm the series is known for. Continue reading “Tropico 7 preview (Gamescom)”

Sharkmob is venturing into new territory with Exoborne, an open-world tactical extraction shooter that blends high-stakes player-versus-player encounters with unpredictable forces of nature. At first glance it sits alongside a growing number of extraction-style shooters, but its storm-battered world, exo-rig customization, and strong narrative backdrop suggest something that could stand apart from the pack. Continue reading “Exoborne preview (Gamescom)”

Tindalos Interactive, the studio behind strategy-driven experiences like Battlefleet Gothic: Armada, is taking a bold new step with Eversiege: Untold Ages. Published by Dear Villagers, the game mixes roguelite structure with elements of base defense, real-time tactics and RPG progression. That may sound like an unusual blend on paper, but after our first hands-on with the PC version at Gamescom, we walked away with the sense that this fusion of genres could be the secret to its appeal. Continue reading “Eversiege: Untold Ages preview (Gamescom)”

It’s been more than twenty years since Aardman’s feathered escape artists first plotted their way to freedom, and after last year’s Netflix sequel Dawn of the Nugget, they’re not quite done yet. Outright Games, known for family-friendly titles based on popular franchises, is now teaming up with Aardman Animations to bring Chicken Run: Eggstraction to life. The result isn’t a platformer or a party game as some might expect, but a co-op stealth adventure that puts a playful spin on sneaking past danger – all while staying true to the claymation charm of its source material. Continue reading “Chicken Run: Eggstraction preview (Gamescom)”