Category: Previews

VR has had its fair share of action roguelites by now, but Soul Assembly’s Street Gods takes a particularly bold swing. By colliding Norse mythology with a fractured, urban New York setting, it sets itself apart right from the start. The big hook, of course, is Mjolnir itself – the hammer of Thor, placed in your hands with convincing physicality. After going hands-on with the game at Gamescom, it’s clear this one has both spectacle and ambition, though it might also ask players to get over a bit of a learning curve before it really clicks. Continue reading “Street Gods preview (Gamescom)”

With John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment are looking to combine the pulpy fun of 80s action horror with the kind of large-scale co-op chaos that made games like World War Z so addictive. It’s a premise that sounds tailor-made for Carpenter’s legacy – equal parts gruesome horror, tongue-in-cheek humor, and cinematic explosions – and our hands-on at Gamescom showed us how those elements are shaping up. Continue reading “John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando preview (Gamescom)”

Capcom’s Onimusha franchise has been dormant for well over a decade, but with Onimusha: Way of the Sword the series is making a striking return. We had the chance to go hands-on with the game at Gamescom, and what we experienced suggests this is more than just a nostalgic revival. It’s shaping up to be a dark, cinematic action-adventure that feels modern in its execution while still honoring the series’ roots. Continue reading “Onimusha: Way of the Sword preview (Gamescom)”

After years of anticipation, delays, and the eventual release on PC and Xbox last year, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is finally making its way to PlayStation 5. For fans of the genre, this isn’t just another former Xbox exclusive arriving on Sony’s platform – it’s one of the most ambitious survival shooters of recent years, steeped in atmosphere and notorious for its blend of realism, horror, and non-linear storytelling. The PS5 version doesn’t just bring the full package of updates and fixes that followed its initial launch, but also adds DualSense integration and Tempest 3D Audio support, promising what could be the most immersive way yet to experience the Zone. Continue reading “S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 – Heart of Chornobyl PS5 preview (Gamescom)”

With My Hero Academia: All’s Justice, Bandai Namco and developer Byking are looking to deliver the definitive adaptation of the anime’s climactic final arc. Following the massive success of earlier games based on the series, this new entry promises both a cinematic retelling of the Final War saga and an expanded arena fighter that lets players step into the shoes of their favorite heroes and villains at their most powerful. We had the chance to see the game at Gamescom and try an early demo, giving us a taste of what fans can expect when this long-awaited clash comes to consoles and PC. Continue reading “My Hero Academia: All’s Justice preview (Gamescom)”