Video Game Previews

Previews based on hands-on demos, media events and early looks at video games.

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Tides of Tomorrow Hands On Preview
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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