Gaming

By Justin D Williams Security 51, an indie security simulator that mixes document checking, observation, science fiction, and horror inside one of the most secretive locations imaginable: Area 51. Your job may sound simple. Check credentials, inspect employees, follow security procedures, and decide who gets through. But when strange experiments, suspicious behavior, infections, and possible non-human threats enter the picture, every decision becomes a little more stressful.

By Justin D Williams Fantasy Network is the kind of indie game that immediately grabs your attention with its colorful presentation and unusual social media-inspired concept, but after spending time exploring Holua, I found that its greatest strength was not necessarily the story it tells. What kept me interested was everything happening around that story. Raven Travel Studios has created a world that rewards players who stop, explore, talk to people, and interact with its di

Posted By Ashley Williams Today, Yasmine becomes the first Filipino martial artist to join the Street Fighter™ roster with her arrival in Street Fighter™ 6 Year 4 across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch™ 2. Yasmine learned the art of Eskrima alongside her Kuya (older brother) under the guidance of her Lolo (grandfather). Dice up the competition with her Karambit knife in Fighting Ground and the Battle Hub, as Yasmine sets out to find her

By Justin D Williams Disaster Report and Raw Danger are two of the strangest, roughest, and most memorable survival games ever released on the PlayStation 2. In this retrospective, I look back at how Irem created a survival series where the environment itself became the enemy. I break down the production history, stories, gameplay systems, graphics, awkward controls, memorable characters, and the strange B movie energy that gives both games so much personality. These are not

By Justin D Williams Time Crisis is one of Namco’s greatest arcade shooter franchises, and in this retrospective, we look back at how the series changed light gun games forever. From the original Time Crisis and its famous foot pedal cover system to Time Crisis II bringing in co-op action, Time Crisis 3 adding weapon switching, Time Crisis 4 pushing the series into HD, and spin-offs like Crisis Zone, Project Titan, and Razing Storm, this franchise gave arcade fans some of the

Posted by Justin D Williams Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Gust are pleased to announce that digital pre-orders for BLUE REFLECTION Quartet are now open in preparation for its release on July 30, 2026 for PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC via Steam®. In celebration, a brand-new trailer and new illustration from character designer and General Supervisor Mel Kishida have been unveiled. In anticipation of reliving the magical world of B

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