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Sand: Raiders of Sophie Early Access Impressions
July 6, 2026
Sand: Raiders of Sophie Early Access Impressions
July 6, 2026

Sand: Raiders of Sophie is an exhilarating cinematic experience of an extraction shooter that will have you dominating the dunes and ruins of Sophie! Group up as a squad of up to six players, or ride solo, and make your mark.

July 6, 2026
Warhammer 40K Darktide: Skitarii Class Impressions
June 29, 2026
Warhammer 40K Darktide: Skitarii Class Impressions
June 29, 2026

The Skitarii is a standout and likely my favorite class in the game. However, that does come with some bias as I am a massive mark for the Adeptus Mechanicus. And, to be honest, this is likely my favorite method of inclusion for this class across any Warhammer 40K game; it's just that good.

June 29, 2026
Street Fighter 6: Year Three Character Impressions
June 10, 2026
Street Fighter 6: Year Three Character Impressions
June 10, 2026

On May 28th, 2026, Ingrid finalized the third season of Street Fighter 6, and while the reveal of Season Four was highlighted with the reveal of Final Fantasy 7’s Tifa Lockhart, we still were treated to four great, and partially classic, assortment of the characters.

June 10, 2026
Far Far West Early Access Impressions
May 21, 2026
Far Far West Early Access Impressions
May 21, 2026

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been playing Far Far West, a new co-op shooter that’s currently available in early access. Thus far, I’ve had a fun time with the game, but it still has some way to go before it’s ready for prime time.

May 21, 2026
City States: Medieval Early Access Impressions.
April 22, 2026
City States: Medieval Early Access Impressions.
April 22, 2026

It’s very likely that surviving in the medieval era was far from easy. From bandits, the plague, and war-torn cities, it was never easy to survive as a peasant. However, do we ever wonder what it’s actually like being a part of the Lords that try and run these towns? This is where City States: Medieval comes in, to give us this experience and insight as to what it was like trying to be a Lord in these times.

April 22, 2026
Wolfhound Demo Impressions.
April 21, 2026
Wolfhound Demo Impressions.
April 21, 2026

Even as a demo, a small slice of what's to come, Wolfhound is shaping up to be a really great throwback to an iconic era. Its enemies are deadly, but the environments are a far more threatening force, filled with dangers that can feel like you are running the gauntlet.

April 21, 2026
Windrose Early Access Impressions
April 19, 2026
Windrose Early Access Impressions
April 19, 2026

Sometimes you will unearth a diamond in the rough and find absolute joy in that discovery. For me this happens to be Windrose, a high seas pirate adventure that has been a blast to play. From land to sea there is a ton to explore in this adventure, and loads to do. So, let’s fire off the cannons, and set sail ye’ landlubbers.

April 19, 2026
Mega Man: Star Force Legacy Collection Preview
March 4, 2026
Mega Man: Star Force Legacy Collection Preview
March 4, 2026

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection features all seven games with visual upgrades, and a whole ton of additional enhancements and bonus materials. With a release later this month, this preview details what you should expect from the full release.

March 4, 2026
Nested Lands Early Access Impressions
February 25, 2026
Nested Lands Early Access Impressions
February 25, 2026

Nested lands takes place in a medieval world riddled with plague, and yet you task yourself with rebuilding a village in these lands. It will be a tough task, but if you keep your head about you, you can make it happen.

February 25, 2026
Monster Lab Simulator Early Access Impressions
February 22, 2026
Monster Lab Simulator Early Access Impressions
February 22, 2026

Monster Lab has a very simple premise that reminds me a bit of Cash Cleaner for some reason. With clean graphics and cute monsters, it has good potential to be a fun time. And, with some things being teased in the game currently, I look forward to what this team will add to in the future.

February 22, 2026
Pioner Early Access Impressions
January 3, 2026
Pioner Early Access Impressions
January 3, 2026

There are also some UI and quality of life improvements that would help make the game a little easier to understand. But even then, the game definitely shows great potential and is still a fun time to play. I look forward to seeing how PIONER grows and develops, and seeing what kind of new features the devs have in mind.

January 3, 2026
Beastro Demo Impressions
December 21, 2025
Beastro Demo Impressions
December 21, 2025

Beastro is a fun and refreshing take on the typical Roguelite genre, as instead of going out on the runs yourself, you make the meals that the caretakers eat before they head out on their mission. In Beastro, you are not a fighter; you are a chief who runs the local eatery.

December 21, 2025
RTS Hero Early Access Impressions
December 16, 2025
RTS Hero Early Access Impressions
December 16, 2025

RTS Hero is a refreshing take on the real-time strategy genre. Instead of just building up your home base and ordering your troops into battle. You can take control of your hero and fight alongside your men.

December 16, 2025
Operation Purge Demo Impressions
November 18, 2025
Operation Purge Demo Impressions
November 18, 2025

Operation Purge is a single-player, sci-fi survival game set on Titan,, one of Saturn’s moons. You’re an astronaut who survives a crash after responding to a distress call in the deep reaches of space. You’ll then survey the wreckage, repair key systems to your survival, and attempt to get to the bottom of the distress call that sent you here in the first place. 

November 18, 2025
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Impressions
November 17, 2025
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Impressions
November 17, 2025

The loop, loot, and shopkeeping are top-notch and ever more addictive than the original game. Moonlighter 2 offers up a compelling reason to jump in now, despite the nature of what Early Access can mean at the start of its journey. 

November 17, 2025
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