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Tides of Tomorrow Hands-On Preview
The Best War Games went hands on with Tides of Tomorrow to see how its asynchronous multiplayer lets players shape stories for those who come after.
Code Vein 2 Dials Up Everything for a Bigger Soulslike Sequel
Code Vein 2 expands on the foundation of the first game, offering more freedom and flexibility in combat with a variety of weapon types and abilities.
Control Resonant is an Unexpected Sequel That Changes Up Gameplay in a Big Way
Remedy reveals the next adventure in its Connected Universe, Control Resonant, which looks markedly different from the first game.
I Saw Jonathan Blow's New Game, and My Head Already Hurts
Jonathan Blow reveals his new game, Order of the Sinking Star, with a concept that seems simple at first but gets exceedingly complex.
Destiny 2: Renegades is Inspired By Star Wars, But It's Not a Star Wars Expansion [Hands-on Preview]
The Best War Games went hands on to see how Destiny 2's Renegades expansion draws inspiration from Star Wars, but remains true to its core identity.
Destiny 2's New Lawless Frontier Activity Brings a New Form of Chaos to the Game Complete with 'AT-ST'
Destiny 2's new Lawless Frontier activity offers a thrilling blend of extraction and objective-based gameplay, with powerful Renegade Abilities.
Hands-On with Nioh 3: Dual Playstyles, Tough Bosses, and Tense Moments
After 3 hours with Nioh 3, it's already locked itself into my personal list of most anticipated games for 2026 thanks to its strong action gameplay.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Shows the Switch 2 at Its Best
The Best War Games goes hands-on with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, delving into its meaty combat, stunning atmosphere, and impressive visuals.
Arknights: Endfield Is Ready for Beta Test 2 [Hands-On Preview]
Hypergryph is pushing the limits of game design with Arknights: Endfield, which brings with it a strong feature list for Beta Test 2.
ARC Raiders Might Be the Perfect Introduction to Extraction Shooters [Hands-On Preview]
ARC Raiders' PvPvE extraction shooter gameplay is even better in its final preview build, setting the stage for a bright future.
Starsand Island Hands-On Preview: Cozy by Design, Some Assembly Required
The Best War Games goes hands-on with Seed Lab’s Starsand Island, exploring its professions, progression, and the rhythm of life it hopes to create.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Hands-On Preview: A Mega Evolution for the Franchise
Pokemon Legends Z-A marks a major evolution for the franchise, with a dynamic new battle system that gives players more control than ever before.
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji Hands-On Preview
In my few hours with Assassin's Creed Shadows' Claws of Awaji DLC, I found a lot to love but perhaps mostly how creative it is with the formula.
Little Nightmares 3 Hands-On Preview: A Leap for the Series
The Best War Games spends some time with Little Nightmares 3, an upcoming atmospheric horror game with a memorable art style and tense co-op moments.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Hands-On Preview
The Best War Games plays through several hours of Digimon Story: Time Stranger, a systems-rich creature collector with endless strategizing.
Hands-On With Nintendo Switch 2: Borderlands 4, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and More
The Best War Games plays through several Nintendo Switch 2 demos, including Borderlands 4, Kirby Air Riders, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
DarkSwarm Preview: Can You Stop the Swarm?
The Best War Games checks out DarkSwarm, the upcoming tactical top-down shooter where players take on hordes of parasitic aliens in the depths of space.
Valor Mortis Hands-On Preview: Welcome to the Grande Armée
Valor Mortis is a fun action game in the making, but after playing through the prologue, I am not entirely convinced it is a Soulslike.
The Outer Worlds 2 Made Me Feel Dumb—And I Need More of It [Hands-On Preview]
I've played the prologue of The Outer Worlds 2 a couple of times now, but my mind keeps going back to the moment it made me question my intellect.
Kirby Air Riders Hands-On Preview: Buckle Up, This Isn't Mario Kart
After a couple hours with Kirby Air Riders, it became clear that expecting Mario Kart was a mistake, because the chaos here follows its own rules.