The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Released: June 18th, 2026 Developer: Team Asano, Square Enix, Claytechworks Publisher: Square Enix Systems: PC, Switch 2 (reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series “Let’s see, where are we?” “Let’s see, where are we?” “Let’s see, where are we?” “Let’s see, where are we?” More than half the time you open your map, the vocal equivalent of pubic lice repeats a single phrase. “Let’s see, where are we?” “Let’s see, where are we?” “Let’s see, where

Slots & Daggers Released: October 24th, 2025 (PC), May 15th, 2026 (Switch) Developer: Friedemann Publisher: Future Friends Games Systems: PC, Switch/Switch 2 (reviewed) Despite my rather outspoken opinions on monetized gambling, I must confess my susceptibility to the slot machine’s colorful dopamine promise. I have for a long time wanted to work on an ethical slot machine concept, and now I have to be mad because Slots & Daggers is a significantly better idea than any I’ve h

007: First Light Released: May 27th, 2026 Developer: IO Interactive Publisher: IO Interactive Systems: PC, PS5 (reviewed), Switch 2, Xbox Series 007: First Light has the best tutorial I think I’ve ever seen, certainly the only one I’d be happy to play through multiple times. A slickly edited training montage garnished with fun character development, it perfectly sets the tone for what’s to follow in a campaign that expertly balances style and substance. Taking place in its o

Bubsy 4D Released: May 22nd, 2026 Developer: Fabraz Publisher: Atari Systems: PC, PS5, Switch/Switch 2 (reviewed), Xbox Series I’ve always guessed that past perpetrators of Bubsy games have used the series’ embarrassing reputation as a reason not to care, trying to get away with churning out hack garbage because “that’s the joke.” Bubsy is memes, so why even try to make a credible game? Shockingly, the latest installment takes a different tack - putting in a shred of effort,