This smash-hit game is finally coming to the U.S., and you should take notice
This story is part of our Summer Gaming Marathon series.
Jess Reyes in gaming news
Yars Rising is the comeback an Atari 2600 classic deserves
Despite being a certified classic, I never played the original Yars’ Revenge on the Atari 2600. It was well before my time. However, Yars Rising caught my eye as a newcomer with its bright visuals and Metroidvania label. The radical reimaging is built just as much for old-school fans of the classics as it is for new players who have never even heard of the series. In a hands-on demo at Summer Game Fest, I played through an opening chunk of the game, fought my first boss, and even tried a handful of new abilities that show just how deep the Metroidvania goes.
Palworld’s first big update is the perfect excuse to jump back in
Today’s Summer Game Fest live stream revealed that Palworld, aka Pokémon with guns, will get an update later this month. Pocketpair’s Sakurajima Update introduces new settings, Pals, factions, and more to explore in the so-called Pokémon killer. It’s named after a real island in the Kyushu region of Japan.
Quidditch Champions is the Harry Potter game you’ve been waiting for
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions just announced its fall 2024 release date at Summer Game Fest 2024. Unbroken Studios is developing the Harry Potter sports game for Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey label.
This upcoming PC game brings Lego building to the real-time strategy genre
When asked about his inspiration for Cataclismo, Game Director Vicent Ramirez has a simple reply: “Legos.”
Dustborn’s stylish action and political edge make it a breath of fresh air
When I first saw Quantic Dream’s Dustborn, its comic book art style had me expecting some kind of superhero game. It technically is, but I soon learned that its dystopian “Divided States of America” setting pointed toward a more personal story that mirrors reality. As I played through the 30-minute demo, I absorbed the road stops and memories of an action-packed narrative that seemed to dig deeper into the game’s colorful cast of characters. It stood out enough to make it one of our favorite games of PAX East 2024– and for good reason.
Mecha Break’s robot customization shakes up the battle royale formula
Mecha Break isn’t the kind of multiplayer game you can master right away.
Visions of Mana paints a promising picture of the RPG series’ return
The vibrant settings and character designs in Visions of Mana instantly alerted me that I’d be knee-deep into fantasy, riding on the back of a giant black wolf into the grassy plains of Fallow Steppe. A lush landscape welcomed me as I chatted with my teammates on top of my mount and tussled with little woodland monsters.