Summer Game Fest Coverage

01

Jul

By Seasoned Gaming

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Phasmophobia : Developer Interview w/ Kinetic Games

The team at Kinetic Games just released the latest update for Phasmophobia : Chronicle. At Summer Game Fest we had the pleasure of chatting with Managing Director, Daniel Knight, alongside Artist, Corey Dixon, on the update and roadmap for the popular horror title. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piob3AKmnvI

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30

Jun

By Alejandro Segovia

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Preview : Bandit Trap : Home Not Alone

Cops and robbers may be common fodder in real life, but it's a concept that’s not usually exploited in videogames. Bandit Trap, from developer PICOMY, is certainly trying to give their spin with a more family friendly take on the concept. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gUWTHbcIjU For the uninitiated, Bandit Trap is a 3v1…

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30

Jun

By Ray

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Preview : Crisol : Theater of Idols

Crisol: Theater of Idols was the surprise highlight of my Summer Game Fest schedule, a hybrid of Resident Evil and BioShock. Developed over the past five years in Madrid by Vermila Studios and published under Blumhouse Games, this first-person action-horror asks you to literally bleed for each shell spent. Every.…

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28

Jun

By Ains

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Preview : ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard

Yet another title we got to check out at Summer Game Fest was ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard. Sometimes described as "Portal with paint," ChromaGun released in 2016 to fair reviews and was later followed by ChromaGun VR in 2019. With the sequel, a pleasant surprise given a near decade since…

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26

Jun

By Alejandro Segovia

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Preview : Pragmata : Hack N’ Shoot

Originally revealed during the Future of PlayStation Showcase before receiving an indefinite delay back in 2022, Capcom re-unveiled their new IP Pragmata during the latest PlayStation State of Play, and it's now slated to release during 2026, alongside other big hitters like Resident Evil Requiem and Onimusha: Way of the…

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26

Jun

By Alejandro Segovia

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Preview : LEGO Party : Everything Is Awesome

Announced during Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest Showcase, LEGO Party is exactly what it says it is: a LEGO themed-variation of Mario Party. At Summer Game Fest, we had the opportunity to play a 6-round demo match for the game. If you have played Mario Party before, you know what…

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24

Jun

By Ains

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Preview : Mouse P.I. for Hire

One of the titles I was most looking forward to at Summer Game Fest was Mouse P.I. for Hire. Originally shown in late 2023, developers Fumi Games and Playside Studios brought the latest trailer to the Summer Game Fest Showcase, and I was fortunate to get a behind-the-doors look at…

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24

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

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Crisol Theater of Idols : Developer Interview

Crisol Theater of Idols is a horror-themed FPS from Spanish developer Vermila Studios and publisher Blumhouse. After an extensive play session, we had the pleasure of speaking with Game Director David on what inspired the studio and what players can expect when it launches later this year.

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18

Jun

By Ray

Summer Game Fest Coverage

Preview : Petal Runner : A Cozy Slice of Life RPG

Petal Runner is shaping up to be a delightful cozy adventure that focuses on making players feel good rather than offering any true challenge. Its Game Boy-style pixel art is incredibly charming, and the soft, pastel color palette gives the world a soothing, inviting vibe. Petal Runner is developed by…

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14

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

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Pathfinder Abomination Vaults : Developer Interview

Abomination Vaults is the latest title in the Pathfinder series and the first ARPG using the IP. At Summer Game Fest we caught up with BKOM Studios Creative Director, Wyatt Gray, to chat about the design of the game and what players can expect from the co-op, hack-and-slash title.

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13

Jun

By Elliot Porter

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Summer Game Sequel Fest

An interesting trend I noticed at Summer Game Fest 2025 was the amount of direct sequels coming from a whole host of developers. Personally, I love to see developers get the chance to make a direct sequel and be able to continue improving and exploring themes, worlds, and mechanics. Some…

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12

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

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Last Flag from Night Street Games Aims for Multiplayer Fun

The team at Night Street Games is a big fan of classic capture the flag multiplayer matches. So much so, they're building an entirely new game around it. Enter Last Flag, a game that's aimed on re-creating the hide-and-seek experience many of us played as children. At its core, the…

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11

Jun

By Alejandro Segovia

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Resident Evil Requiem : Changing the Perspective

Capcom officially announced the next mainline entry in the Resident Evil franchise at the end of this year’s Summer Games Fest Showcase. Titled Resident Evil: Requiem and releasing on February 27, 2026, it is the official follow up to 2021’s Resident Evil Village and the latest Resident Evil game since…

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10

Jun

By Alejandro Segovia

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Exoborne : Preview and Developer Interview

The “extraction shooter” genre is quickly growing in numbers by the day. Once a niche type of game only seen in the likes of Hunt Showdown and, more importantly, Escape from Tarkov, in 2025 alone we are getting a few new titles with their unique spin on it, including Exoborne…

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09

Jun

By Patrick Shields

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Preview : Ninja Gaiden Ragebound

The last time a proper 2D Ninja Gaiden game was released, it was back in 1991 with Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom. Thirty four years later, we finally have word from publisher Dotemu that a new 2D Ninja Gaiden game is being developed by The Game Kitchen,…

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