The two reasons why Park Beyond has a storytelling campaign mode
The recently-acquired studio behind Tropico talk about this and different types of players.
Sci-fi action-adventure Hubris will launch on PS5's PS VR2 after its PC VR release
Cyborn's first entry into a new franchise will first land on major headsets in 2022.
The Jackbox Party Pack 9 launches and its creators share its new features with us
In addition to the new languages, Jackbox Games tells us about their favourite mini-games in this party game for all ages.
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is all about respect for the franchise and a good multiplayer system
We spoke to Illfonic's CEO about their upcoming multiplayer title based on the world's favourite paranormal exterminators.
Marauders reveals its secrets and early access begins today
Small Games Impact's Team 17 title is getting closer, and we were able to try it out for ourselves at Gamescom.
The Last Alchemist shows us a reimagining of how modern science came to be
From obscurantism and religious persecution to becoming the foundation on which our knowledge of the world is built, that is the story Vile Monarch wants to tell.
Tunic takes advantage of PlayStation 5's unique features to enhance gameplay
Andrew Shouldice talks about how they've utilised Game Help on Sony's console during an interview at Gamescom.
Armello creators announce Solium Infernum reboot and we've got exclusive details
We talk with League of Geeks' Trent Kusters to learn more the "strategy game from hell" and its reimagining.
Here's why Tomas Sala wanted to make the city-building game, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles
We spoke with the developer behind the solo project The Falconeer, to learn about his upcoming work.
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Isonzo improves with fidelity and realism from Tannenberg and Verdun
We spoke to the director and founder of Blackmill Games about the World War I shooter at Gamescom.
In Moonbreaker "every unit's position affects basically every other unit"
We talk with Charlie Cleveland about tactical and slightly randomised combat in one of the most unique and convincing games at Gamescom.
More on The Callisto Protocol's difficulty, puzzles and off-the-path secrets
Glen Schofield's new horror "doesn't mean that you only have one bullet. It might be one clip".
Why there are no humans in Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms
We talk with OG Games to learn more about the narrative aspect of the imminent release and about its ability-based gameplay.
The JBL Quantum 910 is "finally a wireless spatial headphone with headtracking"
Announced at Gamescom and now available, we've taken a closer look at the new gaming headset.
Lies of P's director thinks its an honour being called "Bloodborne meets Pinocchio"
A sleepy Choi Ji-Won felt "touched" and "bad" following Gamescom.
Parallel Studio tells us about Under the Waves' environmentally-friendly focus
The ocean-based adventure game is being published by Quantic Dream and will debut next year.
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Why Gerda: A Flame in Winter might be "an actual brutal game" despite little graphical violence
We also learned why hard mechanics are not always needed to create a difficult game.
Why Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova might be the ideal "my first co-op adventure" for ages 7-11
We talked with Outright Games at Gamescom to learn all about the new game releasing in a month's time.
The truth about Nakoruru in Smash Bros. and why KOF XV isn't coming to the Switch
Yasuyuki Oda laughs recalling the rumour about seeing the Kamui warrior as an Ultimate fighter and admits that they're "always thinking" about King of Fighters for the Switch.
Taking a closer look at HyperX's "armed" monitors
The new Armada line of screens by HP's recently-acquired accessories & peripherals brand comes with a sturdy arm in the box.
We learn more about medieval but mecha-filled Warlander
The free-to-play MMO will gather 100 players in third-person battles and we talked with its director at Gamescom.
Oda on the mysterious silhouettes behind Rock Howard in Fatal Fury's teaser
SNK's chief producer talks to Gamereactor about the new Garou's reception, coming back after 20 years, and the specific artwork they used to unveil the project.
KoF XV's Team Samurai brings "cool moves you couldn't do" in Shodown
The King of Fighters XV will sign Haohmaru, Nakoruru, and Darli Dagger in the autumn to increase the roster to 53 characters. We talk balance with Oda-san.
Here's Gamereactor's Gamescom Games of the Show
Our four correspondents have seen, played, and interviewed a lot, and here are their daily and overall picks for the best and the worst in Cologne.
Neill Blomkamp is finding game development to be "creatively quite cool"
The District 9 director tells us about his experience working on Gunzilla Games' Off The Grid.
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The two secrets 'hidden' in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's name
Team Ninja gave us clues of the plot during their interview with us at Gamescom.
Distant Bloom lets you create a thriving ecosystem
The botanical life-sim management game is set to arrive next year.
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Gorgeous metroidvania Teslagrad 2 unveils trailer featuring protagonist Lumina
Almost 10 years after the release of the first game, Rain Games presents the sequel with a new heroine, new puzzles and new enemies.
Glen Schofield: The Callisto Protocol has "like 87 cameras right now"
Legendary action horror game director recalls "we learned a lot on Dead Space" and talks to us about the cam work done for Striking Distance's anticipated title.
A Plague Tale: Requiem supports 60-times more rats than Innocence
Game director Kevin Choteau told us about how the performance has elevated in Asobo Studio's adventure sequel.
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The main differences in combat between Nioh 2 and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
We had an interview with Team Ninja team to tell us all about their upcoming Chinese dark fantasy game.
Modus wants God of Rock to look like "a Las Vegas laser light show"
We spoke with the developer behind the title to learn all about the rhythm-fighting game.
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Sloclap explains to us how the Summer Update improves Sifu
Between gameplay modifiers, better scoring, and some new outfits, fans of the martial arts game have a lot to look forward to.
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Alone in the Dark remake creators already planning on releasing the Grace demo
Only available at last week's Gamescom, THQ Nordic is looking at making Grace in the Dark available to all players eventually.
Dead Island 2's zombies have individually modelled skin, fat, muscles, bones, and more
The FLESH system is so detailed that players don't need a HUD to get an idea of how they're doing.
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Nostalgia and skills: Sonic Frontier's producer on why the Cyber Space is based on the hedgehog's memories
We talk to Iizuka-san at Gamescom 2022 to learn more about both the open-zone mechanics and the linear, traditional levels.
Dungeons 4 announced with a first trailer
It'll be a Day One Game Pass title when it launches next year.
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You can ride sandworms in the upcoming MMO Dune: Awakening
FunCom is turning Fran Herbert's iconic sci-fi epic into an "open world survival MMO".
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Move out again with Moving Out 2
Check out this party game sequel next year.
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AEW: Fight Forever shows full match between Kenny Omega and Adam Cole
We're still waiting to hear when the game will release.
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Blacktail gets new trailer and will be released this winter
It's based on the tale of the Baba-Yaga.
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Cartoon card game shooter Friends vs Friends announced
We're waiting to hear more about a release date.
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New Hogwarts Legacy trailer unveiled at Gamescom
Following its recent delay, Warner and Portkey Games has shown the upcoming magical title again.
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Goat Simulator 3 shown off in crazy new trailer
The sequel will be coming in just a few months.
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The Outlast: Trials gets new trailer and closed beta in October
Release is planned for 2023.
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New gameplay from The Expanse - A Telltale Game
The narrative heavy adventure game is slated to arrive next year.
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Lords of the Fallen 2 revealed with release date of 2023
Little else is known of the game.
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Check out the new trailer for Sonic Frontiers
The Sonic Team developed platformer will be debuting this November.
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Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game announced
Expect the horror game to land sometime next year.
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NHL 23 revealed with official trailer
It launches on October 14 and sports a female hockey player for the first time ever on the boxart.
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