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Posted by Ashley Williams SQUARE ENIX announced today that its officially licensed cafe location with attached merchandise shop space in Los Angeles is opening this weekend, bringing fans an immersive dining and shopping experience inspired by beloved SQUARE ENIX titles. The cafe will begin with a soft opening on Saturday, June 13, featuring a limited menu item selection of themed drinks, entrees and desserts inspired by fan-favorite SQUARE ENIX franchises, including FINAL FA

By Justin D Williams As part of my coverage of Tribeca Games 2026, I had the opportunity to chat with the developer behind There Are No Ghosts at The Grand and get some insight into the creative vision behind this unique upcoming title. In this video, I share my impressions of the demo, discuss what makes the game stand out, and talk about its intriguing blend of hotel restoration, supernatural mystery, exploration, humor, and musical elements. It's one of the most original g

By Justin D Williams At Tribeca Games, I got to check out Rockbeasts and speak with the team behind it. Rockbeasts is a rock-and-roll band management RPG where you guide a 90s grunge band from garage obscurity to stadium glory, managing gigs, egos, choices, and the brutal side of the music industry. In this video, I share my impressions of the game, what stood out from the interview, and why Rockbeasts feels like one of the more unique indie games to keep an eye on. From its

By Justin D Williams Coffee Talk Tokyo is calm, emotional, stylish, and confidently simple. This sequel preserves what worked, moves the cozy formula to Tokyo, adds new characters and drinks, and refreshes the atmosphere, letting the series' heart shine. Here, "if it’s not broke, don’t fix it" defines the approach—and that restraint earns respect. Coffee Talk Tokyo still feels like sitting in a quiet café late at night while the world outside keeps moving. People walk in, ord

By Justin D Williams With 007 First Light bringing James Bond back to gaming on May 27, 2026, we’re going back into the archives to revisit 007 Agent Under Fire and Nightfire. The Bond game era on PS2, Xbox, and GameCube was something special. Before modern cinematic shooters took over, EA gave us original James Bond adventures that mixed gadgets, stealth, explosive action, and classic 007 style. In this retrospective, we revisit 007: Agent Under Fire and 007: Nightfire to ex

By Justin D Williams Tribeca Festival 2026 is bringing another exciting lineup to its Games section, and this year’s selection looks packed with creative, emotional, weird, and story driven experiences. From CONTROL Resonant: Beyond the Oldest House to Kidbash: Super Legend, ROCKBEASTS, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, Truck-Kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!, Forever Ago, and more, Tribeca Games continues to show why interactive storytelling belongs next to film, TV,

By Justin D Williams Some RPGs become legends, while others quietly slip under the radar. In this video, Imaginative Visions counts down 10 underrated RPGs you should play, from forgotten handheld gems to console cult classics that still deserve more love.

By Justin D Williams With 007 First Light bringing James Bond back to gaming on May 27, 2026, we’re going back into the archives to revisit Daniel Craig’s first Bond game: 007 Quantum of Solace. Released in 2008, Quantum of Solace adapted moments from both Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, with Daniel Craig lending his likeness and voice to the role. But here’s the real question: which version was actually the best? In this retrospective, we compare the PlayStation 2, Play

By Justin D Williams Mixtape, the newest narrative-focused adventure from Beethoven & Dinosaur and Annapurna Interactive, grabs attention right away with its style. From the first trailer, it looked like it had everything needed to stand apart: eye-catching animation, a powerful licensed soundtrack, a coming-of-age premise, and that bittersweet mood of friends dealing with the close of an important chapter. Since I enjoy story-driven experiences like Until Then, I went into M

By Justin D Williams In the gaming landscape often dominated by high-octane action or open worlds, Magical Princess arrives with a refreshing reminder that sometimes quiet and intimate storytelling still holds weight. Developed by Neotro Inc. and published by MAGI Inc, this is a character raising simulation that launched on Steam on April 27, 2026, and has captured success with over 100,00 units sold, and it's well deserved. Magical Princess tells the touching tale of fatherh

Posted by Ashley Williams The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is a story-driven action-RPG set in the universe of the same name, with a focus on companions, player choices, and dynamic third-person combat. As a Pinkwater Security mercenary who survives a catastrophic incident on Eros, players must build a team to fight back against Protogen and their deadly experiments. While the game is set in the same universe as the books and show, it focuses on its own story and characters. In the

Posted By Justin D Williams IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios revealed today the title sequence of 007 First Light, during the BAFTA Game Awards ceremony held in London, United Kingdom. The title song is performed by multi-platinum selling and award-winning singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, written and composed by Lana Del Rey & David Arnold, marking the return of the composer to the

By Justin D Williams 2nd EVE launched into Early Access on April 14th, 2026, developed and published by a small self-funded indie studio, Gamer Cloud. Priced at $14.99 on Steam and Epic Games Store. This is a narrative-driven sci-fi action RPG presented as a 2.5D side-scroller with heavy souls-like and tactical combat influences, set aboard the doomed colony ship Argos. The early access has the first three chapters playable at the moment, roughly the opening arc, with a full

By Justin D Williams Romeo Is a Dead Man is one of the wildest action games in recent memory. In this video, we break down the full experience including story, combat mechanics, graphics, soundtrack, and replay value. From its multiverse chaos and over the top sci fi narrative to its brutal melee and gunplay combat system, Romeo Is a Dead Man delivers a fast paced character action experience that refuses to play it safe. We talk about how the progression system works, how the

By Justin D Williams Like it or not, my friends, A.I. is not going anywhere for the time being. Google, which is responsible for such A.I. such as VEO 3, has released its latest ambition, Project Genie 3. The concept of the Genie 3 is to generate explorable, real-time interactive worlds from simple prompts. The concept is great, but the execution is another story. At its strongest moments, Project Genie feels like a real technical feat. The idea of creating an entire world fr

By Justin D Williams Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pixar’s Toy Story with a look back at its ambitious 16-bit video game adaptations...

When Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound was first announced, longtime fans of the franchise had reason to be worried. The series is famous for its...

By Justin D Williams Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses. Also seen on our other site OtakusandGeeks.com

A First Glimpse of Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi – A Work-in-Progress Fantasy Adventure Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi brings us a future indie action-adventure game that already made a lasting impression through its playable demo. It was created by MarsLit Games and takes inspiration from popular fantasy hits such as The Legend of Zelda, along with the atmospheric magic of Studio Ghibli. In its initial form, the game exposes players to a world that is enchanted with puzzles, corr

By Justin D Williams "LumenTale: Trey's Memories" is a coming indie monster-catching RPG that pulls its players into a lively, emotional world of adventure and intrigue. It is clear from the demo that this game has the potential to succeed with gamers who enjoy titles like Pokémon or Temtem. The one thing you'll see first as a player is just how attractive the game is. The 2D-3D blended graphics provide you with a world that's rich in color and detail. From peaceful villages