Sony’s newest handheld gaming device is called the PlayStation Portal, and I got to play an early version at a private demo. I also tried out the matching earbuds, now called the Pulse Explore, an updated headset called the Pulse Elite, and a new wireless connectivity feature that all three of these devices will use:… Continue reading PlayStation Portal Hands-On: I Played Sony’s New PS5 Handheld
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Black Myth: Wukong – The First Hands-On Preview
Since Black Myth: Wukong released its first trailer three years ago, every year on August 20th, the developer Game Science has shown something new about the development progress of the game. However, what’s different this year is that we finally got to play it. Game Science held a large-scale Black Myth: Wukong hands-on event in… Continue reading Black Myth: Wukong – The First Hands-On Preview
Tintin Returns in His Most Faithful Adaptation Yet: Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh Hands-On
It’s pretty surprising that it’s been over a decade since the iconic comic series, The Adventures of Tintin, has appeared in games – the goofy characters, larger-than-life adventures, and adorable sidekick dog seem like they’d make for the ultimate all-ages adventure game. But this is a missed opportunity that developer Pendulo Studios plans on correcting… Continue reading Tintin Returns in His Most Faithful Adaptation Yet: Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh Hands-On
Deceit 2 Hands-On Preview: Mixing Social Deception With Eldritch Monstrosities
Our small group of survivors enters the medical room together. “I’ve never seen how the testing machine works,” I say to the others in the room, my words piped into their ears by proximity voice chat, “is it alright if I try it out?” One of the more experienced group members says, “Sure,” then another… Continue reading Deceit 2 Hands-On Preview: Mixing Social Deception With Eldritch Monstrosities
Hands-On With Overwatch 2: Invasion’s Fun New Hero and Game Mode
Overwatch 2 launched in early access last October, but the new season, titled Overwatch 2: Invasion, is arguably the game’s biggest and most pivotal moment. This season brings the long-awaited story missions to Blizzard’s popular online shooter, alongside a new hero, a brand-new permanent game type, hero mastery missions and updates to the training range.… Continue reading Hands-On With Overwatch 2: Invasion’s Fun New Hero and Game Mode
Lords of the Fallen: Hands-On Preview
The original Lords of the Fallen holds the distinction as being one of the first non-From Software developed Soulslikes to put its own unique stamp on the genre. It’s a stamp that, nearly ten years later, is very faint and hard to make out, and also has itself been stamped over many times. That said,… Continue reading Lords of the Fallen: Hands-On Preview
Hands-On With Insta360 X3 and Invisible Dive Case
A baby stingray swims by, filmed on Insta360 X3 with Invisible Dive Case Jesse Orrall/CNET Divers, rejoice! Insta360’s new Invisible Dive Case makes the company’s X3 camera a much better tool for capturing underwater video. It’s difficult to film underwater, especially with a small action camera, because it’s hard (if not impossible) to see the… Continue reading Hands-On With Insta360 X3 and Invisible Dive Case
Flashback 2 Hands-On: Move Over, Monkey Island! Another 30+ Year-Old Game is Finally Getting a Sequel
I don’t know if there’s something in the water causing developers to dust off franchises that were around when I was still in diapers and start developing sequels, but if last year’s Return to Monkey Island is anything to go by, I’m thankful for whatever mysterious powers are at work. And just like Ron Gilbert’s… Continue reading Flashback 2 Hands-On: Move Over, Monkey Island! Another 30+ Year-Old Game is Finally Getting a Sequel
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Hands-On Preview
When Square Enix originally announced Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, I thought that creating a streamlined experience of the Final Fantasy VII compilation seemed like a great idea. The main question that came to my mind, however, was how a game like that was going to work. Over the course of each Final Fantasy VII… Continue reading Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Hands-On Preview
Warhaven Hands-On: Finding Joy in the Mayhem
In a bid for the growing number of warfare-centric multiplayer games with massive numbers of combatants taking to the field all at once to impale one another, Warhaven hopes make a name for itself with large maps, an impressive roster of warriors, and objective matches that have armies scrambling to overrun one another in an… Continue reading Warhaven Hands-On: Finding Joy in the Mayhem