Summer Game Fest 2026 delivered exactly what showcase season always promises: surprise reveals, long-awaited sequels, unexpected revivals, and enough trailers to make your backlog feel completely unmanageable. Between Geoff Keighley’s main show, publisher showcases, and a week packed with announcements, there was no shortage of games fighting for attention. Some arrived with years of anticipation…

Games that have you banging your head against the wall have a sort of universal appeal, whether that be in the form of actually playing it for yourself or witnessing someone lose it. Personally, one series that perfectly defines that notion is Hotline Miami, an arcade-like series of games with simple controls and single-hit deaths [...]

May is coming in a bit calmer before the summer schedule starts piling up, and honestly, that’s not the worst thing. After a busy start to the year, a month with a little more breathing room makes it easier to notice the stranger, smaller, and more specific games that might otherwise get buried. There’s still [...]

I wouldn’t say April 2026 is stacked with new video game releases, but this month does have some surprises. There are a few bigger releases here, sure, but most of the month is carried by smaller titles that have been quietly building momentum for a while now. You know, the kind of games that have [...]

What’s up, Nerds? March is doing that thing where it pretends to be calm while quietly stacking your backlog anyway. Between remakes, handheld era throwbacks, experimental oddities, and a few earnest story-driven adventures, this month refuses to stick to one lane. Budgets are tight, time is limited, and the wishlist tab is already judging you. [...]