DENNIS GAGLIARDOTTO
Dreamcore Review – Liminal Spaces and Worn-Out Faces
Dreamcore turns liminal‑space unease into a full‑blown psychological maze, wrapping you in a dream state that constantly feels psychedelic in a fight of what’s real and what’s not, and its gorgeous environments and disorienting navigation create a surreal, maddening, and deeply rewarding journey for players who love atmospheric exploration.
Coffee Talk Tokyo Review – A Perfect Third Roast
Coffee Talk Tokyo shifts the series from rainy Seattle to a vibrant Tokyo summer, delivering a fresh cast, deeper social mechanics, and some of the most emotionally resonant storytelling yet. It’s a cozy, beautifully written visual novel disguised as a barista simulator that proves the franchise’s signature warmth didn’t just survive the change of scenery, it flourished in it.
REPLACED Review — Science Fiction Bliss
REPLACED delivers a brutal, atmospheric plunge into a decaying cyberpunk America, driven by jaw‑dropping 2.5D pixel art and a gripping AI‑in‑a‑human‑body narrative, and with visceral combat and world‑building that crawls under your skin, REPLACED delivers one of the most standout experiences of 2026.
AION 2 Is Coming In 2026
NCSoft has announced that AION 2 launches globally in 2026—set 200 years after the original AION as the Daevas fight to rebuild their world under Balaur oppression. The game will feature servers across North America, South America, Europe, and Japan with full language support from English to Chinese, with more developer updates arriving in May.
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow - Officially Launching on April 20th
The DRAGON QUEST series is back with Smash/Grow, a fast‑paced roguelite RPG arriving on mobile April 20. Watch the Kamikaze Douga opening trailer in the article and pre‑register to snag bonus Premium Transmuter pulls on day one!
PRAGMATA — A Fresh Foray into World Building
Pragmata marks Capcom’s bold return to original world‑building, blending RE Engine spectacle with the experimental sci‑fi energy of the Xbox 360 era. With its mysterious premise, striking atmosphere, and clear franchise potential, it stands out as one of Capcom’s most exciting new IPs in years.
Planet of Lana II Review
Planet of Lana II doesn’t try to reinvent what made the first game special. Instead, it deepens it and feels like a continuation not just of a story, but of a philosophy—one that believes games can be quiet and still speak loudly, that simplicity can be profound, and that side‑scrolling narratives can carry the weight of entire worlds as much as AAA blockbusters.
Nova Antarctica Review
Nova Antarctica is imperfect, yes, but it’s quietly compelling in a way that lingers after the credits, and its imperfections oddly give it more charm than not, even when you know there’s potential for something so much greater.
Cozy Caravan Review
Ever wanted to pack up a wagon and travel the world just to make people happy? Cozy Caravan is a delightful road trip that warms the soul with cute animals and a never-ending stream of feel-good moments.
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International Review
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International is a fiercely nonlinear JRPG that embraces the series’ trademark freedom, letting players shape the world while offering little in the way of guidance, with combat and mechanics that remain uniquely satisfying, and the remaster’s quality-of-life enhancements make the experience far more approachable than past versions, creating a much more palatable adventure than ever before.
Out and About Review
Out and About is an edutainment game before anything else that successfully bridges the gap between a foraging simulator and a cozy adventure. However, this is not a game for those that need constant dopamine hits or complex management systems—it is a slow, methodical experience designed for people who want to take a breather.
Apartment No. 129 Review
Apartment No. 129 on Xbox delivers a moody, folklore‑driven horror experience with flashes of genuine tension, but it struggles to maintain that momentum due to uneven pacing, clunky mechanics, and a narrative that never fully capitalizes on its eerie premise.
“DokeV: Vaporware or Vision?” — A Tense Conversation With a Pearl Abyss Developer
“Is DokeV real?”
We sat down with a developer at Pearl Abyss who agreed to speak with us about the game’s long silence, the team’s ambitions, and whether fans should still believe in DokeV.
UNYIELDER Review
UNYIELDER is a blisteringly fast, boss-rush FPS roguelite that rewards precision, aggression, and adaptability—perfect for players who crave high-octane challenge and replayability.
Enshrouded: Building A Legacy In The Fog
Enshrouded has come a long way since its debut in early 2024, and the changes made to the game since then - despite still being in an Early Access state - are rather substantial. It’s been a treat for players of all kinds to watch it evolve, and there’s still so much more to view and do as the developers continue to grow its potential even further.
10 Films to Watch like Silent Hill f
Silent Hill is back and better than ever with Silent Hill f, and though it’s flipped the formula of Silent Hill’s history on its head, its core DNA is still present and remains hauntingly beautiful after over a decade of radio silence. With its illustrious tone and forever inspiring groundwork responsible for so many other pieces of media, we wanted to create a list of films to watch that carry on that atmosphere of Silent Hill so you can experience further dread outside of the game.
Chivalry 2 — A Look Back at Medieval Mayhem
There’s no denying the impact Chivalry had when it came out and that it continues, even now with a sequel, to hold onto a market of its own, but Chivalry 2 stands as a worthy successor to its predecessor, improving on nearly every aspect while carving out its own identity.
The Conjuring: Last Rites Review — A Culmination of James Wan's Decade With The Paranormal
It's bittersweet to see The Conjuring come to a close, and though that doesn't necessarily mean the universe won't continue to expand or Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson can't reprise their roles elsewhere, The Conjuring: Last Rites, while will likely be a divisive entry in the franchise, is still an emotional goodbye to a corner of horror that understood the psychological as well as the supernatural.
Ritual of Raven Review
With charming visuals, a snarky raven companion, and a unique card-based automation system, Ritual of Raven is a refreshing twist on the genre that rewards curiosity, creativity, and compassion.
The Alters Review
The Alters is a tense, emotional sci‑fi survival tale where alternate versions of yourself hold the key to hope, heartbreak, and humanity’s fate. With its emotional storytelling, moral dilemmas, and inventive gameplay, The Alters is a deeply human experience beneath sci-fi decor.