Video Game Previews

Wreckfest 2 is the sequel to the successor of the iconic FlatOut, which not only retained the key merits of the first part but also followed its fate: the game was released in early access as a rough draft, featuring only a framework of gameplay mechanics and an engine demonstration. Undoubtedly, fans of the first part will immediately appreciate the improved track design, physics, sounds, and driving sensations, but for regular players, this will not be enough. What the developers are currently offering on Steam can hardly be called even a demo version — the content is that sparse. In this review, we'll figure out whether it's worth buying Wreckfest 2 now or better to wait for the full release, which will take place in a couple of years.

One of last week’s most unexpected announcements was a new action game by Japanese studio FromSoftware titled The Duskbloods. The project is personally helmed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, and the game is set to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2026. In this article, we’ve compiled everything currently known about The Duskbloods.

A new player has entered the so-called "life simulation" market — inZOI. The game launched in early access on Steam on March 28 and immediately attracted massive attention: it skyrocketed to the top of the sales charts and earned thousands of rave reviews. The developers from Korea, Krafton, shook up the industry by promising realistic graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, deep customization, advanced AI, and three large cities with unique atmospheres. And, as it turns out, these weren’t empty promises. However, calling inZOI the "killer of The Sims" still seems premature. Why? Let's break it down in our preview.

Last week, a new trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was released, finally revealing some gameplay details. As of now, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the most anticipated game in Nintendo’s lineup — at least among those officially announced. Still, if you’re not familiar with the GameCube and Wii classics, you might be puzzled by all the excitement. Let us explain what’s behind the hype.

R.E.P.O. has been released in early access — a game about androids exploring deserted locations in search of valuables. We decided to find out why the game became popular, what can be done there without a storyline, and what does Alyonka have to do with it?

Pathologic 3: Quarantine has been released on Steam—a peculiar demo for the next installment of the cult series. However, the developers position it as both a prologue to the main story and a standalone experience. And not without reason.

Last year, Half-Life 2 celebrated another anniversary. The sequel, mind you, is already 20 years old! During the year of celebration, NVIDIA announced a remaster, which was supposed to update all the art content along with the addition of the trendy ray tracing. Unfortunately, the developers didn't quite hit the release date, and Half-Life 2 celebrated its birthday without a major update. Only six months later, we finally received a tiny portion of the promised remaster in the form of an hour-long demo. We couldn't ignore such a release and tested the «modernized» Half-Life 2 on an RTX graphics card. Does the game need a remaster? How much has the visual changed? And is it worth buying a GeForce RTX 5090 for a 20-year-old game?

Today marks the start of alpha testing for Shadow of the Road, a tactical role-playing game developed by the small studio Another Angle Games. The publisher, however, is none other than Owlcat Games — the team behind Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Last week, we had the chance to play the game, and now we’re ready to share our first impressions and highlight its most intriguing features.

Editor-in-chief Rodion Ilin just attended a closed gameplay session of NCORE, a free PvPvE shooter about gladiators on high-tech floating arenas called Hexadromes. Here are his "on-the-go" impressions.

Gothic 1 Remake is the long-awaited remake of the cult RPG that captured the hearts of millions of players over two decades ago. For many of us, Gothic is not just a game but an entire era, memories of the first steps in the RPG genre, the dark world under the magic dome, and the Nameless Hero who became a symbol of freedom and struggle. THQ Nordic's unexpected decision to reinterpret the classic stirred both excitement and skepticism among fans of the series. We couldn't skip the demo and played it in one go to share our impressions and analyze what the new authors managed to achieve and what still needs work.

Recently, the gaming press shared their first impressions of FromSoftware's next project. There's plenty of new information, and we finally have a clear understanding of what kind of game Elden Ring Nightreign is shaping up to be. This article gathers the key features.

On January 28, the closed stress test for Patch 8 of Baldur's Gate 3 began on PC and consoles. According to Larian, this will be the final major update for the game. Let’s break down what makes Patch 8 exciting and how it will change one of the most acclaimed RPGs in recent years.

IGN has published the first preview of Dragon Age: The Veilguard after several hours of gameplay. Let us remind you that Electronic Arts recently held a closed presentation, during which bloggers and journalists could try out the demo version of the game.