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Cronos: The New Dawn - The Next Evolution of Survival Horror from Bloober Team

A chilling glimpse into a post-apocalyptic world where survival is the only option.

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Another Day, Another Apocalypse in the Sun-Fried World of StarRupture's Playtest

For those who enjoy exploring and building everything a game has to offer, the StarRupture playtest can already consume a good number of hours.

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Shrinking to Success, Grounded 2 is Bigger and Better

We shrink down to a miniature size and explore the vast new world Obsidian and Eidos Montreal have created.

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Returning to the Depths of the New Underworld in Neon Abyss 2

The new gods are acting up again so it's back into the pit, grabbing every relic and weapon you can find in a side-view roguelike run & gun adventure.

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BioShock Fans Should Keep an Eye on Crisol: Theater of Idols

Blumhouse Games' Crisol: Theater of Idols is a blood-fueled chase through the streets of Spain.

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Farming Games and Supernatural Horror Finally Meet in Grave Seasons

One of our favorite surprises at Summer Game Fest Play Days was this cozy horror title from Blumhouse Games.

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Yooka-Replaylee Isn't That Much Bettter (Yet)

The upcoming remake of the kickstarter phenomenon still has some Chameleon-sized bugs to squash before it's ready.

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Reach Brings Hollywood Action to Virtual Reality

The new VR title from nDreams is an action-packed rush of adrenaline.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Boasts Hardcore Katana Battles in Modernized Take on Original Series

The long-awaited return of the classic PlayStation 2 franchise won't be letting anybody down.

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Bandit Trap Brings Home Alone Antics to Online Multiplayer

The Bandit Trap hands-on gameplay demo at Summer Games Fest was a boobytrap-filled blast.

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Deadpool VR is the Merc with a Mouth's Explosive Return to Gaming

Hardcore Gamer's first impressions of the fourth-wall-breaking antihero's return to video games.

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Get Ready to Go Bananas for Donkey Kong Bananza

With less than a month to go, Nintendo has dropped a treasure trove of information about the hotly anticipated Donkey Kong Bananza.

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King of Meat Brings Co-op, Creativity to the Dungeon Crawler

Our hands-on Summer Game Fest Play Days demo was full of skeleton archers, stylish sneakers and custom-made mayhem.

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Presentation Highlights Including Time of Day, Drone Shows, More Introduced for EA Sports College Football 26

With new intros and lighting changes to broadcast overlays and a more pleasant font, there are a ton of aspects being added to CFB 26 presentation.

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College Football 26 Gameplay Deep Dive Hits with Power

The big aspect that many will notice about the gameplay for College Football 26 is the amount of customization and adjustable options.

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Ambrosia Sky Brings Emotion, Beauty to the Immersive Sim

Our Summer Game Fest preview of Ambrosia Sky combined satisfying cleaner simulation with a powerful sci-fi tale of loss and grief.

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Indie Job Sim Petal Runner Shines in Delightfully Cozy Experience

The upcoming cozy title from iam8bit took us by surprise during our Summer Game Fest demo.

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Crimson Desert Gameplay Stuns; Best Title at Summer Game Fest Play Days

The upcoming open-world game contains a mind-blowing level of detail, freedom and possibilities.

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Borderlands 4 Evolves the Borderlands Experience with Mobility, Versatility, Lots of Guns

Does Borderlands 4 right the ship and evolve the Borderlands experience? We got to go hands-on for a handful of hours to see what Gearbox is cooking.

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Madden NFL 26 Gameplay Deep Dive Defines Deep

The team wants Madden to be the best sports simulation ever as the team incorporates more and more into the series that can be witnessed on Sundays.

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