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Stranger Than Heaven hands-on preview impresses thanks to innovative combat
We took Stranger Than Heaven for a first spin and walked out surprised by its innovative approach to brawling.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis hands-on previews proves that delay was necessary
Out first hands-on demo of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis made it clear why Crystal Dynamics chose to delay the game to 2027.
Echoes of Aincrad Hands-On Preview
We had the chance to go hands-on with Echoes of Aincrad on PC ahead of its launch next month worldwide.
Hands-On Preview: Echoes of Aincrad Is Shaping Up to Be a Standout JRPG
I got the chance to play three hours of Echoes of Aincrad, and so far, I am very impressed.
Echoes of Aincrad Hands-on Preview: Beneath a Floating Castle
Thanks to the wonderful team at Bandai Namco, I recently had the opportunity to go hands-on with Echoes of Aincrad, the upcoming action RPG set within the world of Sword Art Online. I wasn’t exactly the target audience going into the preview, and I was admittedly a bit skeptical. I watched the...
Echoes of Aincrad Hands-On Preview
We had the chance to go hands-on with Echoes of Aincrad on PC ahead of its launch next month worldwide.
Alien Isolation 2 (Switch 2) Hands-on Preview
Your chest might burst with excitement over the early buzz on this survival horror game. Like the original film on which it’s based, Alien: Isolation was a paragon of its respective genre. The 2014 survival horror game blended incredible art direction, a story that organically built off the films,...
Out of Words (Switch 2) Hands-on Preview
I have no mouth and I must play this artistic co-op platformer. Since Mario took that faithful first step into World 1-1, one could argue that platformers were the distilled gaming experience. It was often just the player, precision timing, and some unique art direction. But slowly we’ve seen the...
Madden NFL 27 (Switch 2) Hands-on Preview
They say the biggest leap is in year two and with the jump to 60 fps on Switch 2 in 2026, it might be true. NFL football finally came back to the world of Nintendo last year after a 13-year gap. For EA Sports’ sophomore effort on Switch 2, this marks the first time a Nintendo console has gotten a...
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Hands-On Preview
GameRant went hands-on with the next Plague Tale entry, and it's a bold and beautiful step in a very new direction for the franchise.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy: From Stealth to Near-Soulslike Combat - Hands-On Preview
When Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy had first announced that it was moving away from its stealth-heavy gameplay, we were a bit skeptical. But now that we've had the chance to give it a try, has our opinion been swayed? Can Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy land with the same audience that loved the...
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Valor Mortis Is a Stunning Lovechild of Lies of P and BioShock [Hands-On Preview]
Game Rant went hands-on with upcoming Soulslike Valor Mortis, and while it's always had promise, it's now clear that it's something truly special.
Penguin Colony (Hands-on Preview)
The Narrative Indie Game of 2026 Lies Dormant in the Antarctic It’s rare you get to experience an extended demo for a game alongside the developer at an event such as BitSummit. It’s even more rare that the developer in question is the creator of one of your favorite games from the last decade or...
Control Resonant Hands-On Preview: No Guns, No Problem for This Melee-Action Sequel
Control Resonant is shaping up to be exactly what it looks like: more Control, only designed as a melee action game as opposed to physics-driven third person shooter. And so far, that’s an incredibly potent mix.
CONTROL Resonant Dives DEEP Into Character Action - Hands-On Preview
After 3 hours with Remedy's latest game, Anthony gives us the whole scoop on what he played, what he thinks of the new ARPG direction and if Control fans are going to enjoy this sequel. The game takes bold chances, but can it stick the landing?
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Hands-On Preview - More Welcoming, More Punishing
GameRant's own Josh Cotts got to play nearly six hours of the latest Ace Combat game, and one thing is clear: this is everything Ace Combat 7 was reaching for. With intense combat, a more believable world and varied missions, fans of the series will want to keep an eye out for this one.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Hands-On Preview
GameRant went hands-on with Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and found a familiar sequel made bigger, sharper, more cinematic, and harder to put down.
Hands-On Preview: The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu - An Eldritch Nightmare with Friends
A hands-on preview of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a new co-op horror game coming soon.
Rayman Legends Retold Preview: Revitalizing a 2D Classic with 3D Art and New Content
This is a hands-on preview of Rayman Legends Retold to see what new things it brings to the table to update the beloved platforming game.
Rayman Legends Retold hands-on preview: first impressions of the platformer remake
Very few platformers have a reputation that can compare to Nintendo’s own Mario collection of games, but Ubisoft’s Rayman series has consistently delivered across consoles and time. After spending some hands-on time with Rayman Legends Retold, it’s incredibly easy to see why the choice was made to...
Rayman Legends Retold (Switch 2) Hands-On Preview
Now with polygons Last week Ubisoft invited me to try out a very early build of Rayman Legends Retold, which is coming to Switch 2 on October 1st. Rayman Legends Retold is a 2.5D remake of 2013’s Rayman Legends, a game very familiar to Nintendo fans as it was originally announced as a Wii U...
LEGO Pokemon Smart Play Hands-On Preview: What Smart Play Was Made For
GameRant attended a LEGO Pokemom reveal event, and after just a few minutes with the new sets, it's clear this is what Smart Play was meant for.
Star Fox Hands-On Preview: Like ‘A New Hope’ for the Franchise
Star Fox on Switch 2 is shaping up to be a significantly expanded and surprisingly cinematic retelling of the Lylat Wars, thanks to an overhauled script that’s brought to life by some of the strongest voice acting and cutscene direction I’ve ever seen in a Nintendo game.
Hands-On Preview: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Campaign Returns the Franchise to Darker, Grittier Storytelling
This is a hands-on preview to see if Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign will be worth the price of admission alone.
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