Everything We Played at Anime Expo 2026 – Hands-On Impressions
Last week, MonsterVine attended Anime Expo. Of course, the convention was filled with anime news breaking every other minute; there were a couple of other things for people to enjoy. Although the name...
View ArticleGears of War: E-Day Preview – Horde Siege Reinvents Gears Co-op
The Gears of War franchise has always had many things that made it special. This includes the over-the-top gore we’ve come to expect. The Coalition’s upcoming game, Gears of War E-Day, is shaping up to...
View ArticleSilver Palace Preview – Silver Sibs
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve played a bit of the “Dichotomy” test for the open-world RPG Silver Palace to see what it’s all about. Given it’s set to be free-to-play, I’m impressed with how...
View ArticleBattlefield 6 Top Gun Preview – Carrier Strike Steals the Show
Since its 2025 release, Battlefield 6 has received a steady stream of content. The game has experimented with various modes, including Battlefield Labs and even introduced Redsec, a Battle Royale. Now,...
View ArticleThe Duskbloods Preview – Dusk to Dusk
My experience with “Soulsborne” games is pretty much just the Demon’s Souls remake from 2020, but I keep trying to remember to play Bloodborne once this year slows down with all its massive releases....
View ArticleMega Man: Dual Override Preview – Chipsets Change the Classic Formula
Mega Man: Dual Override marks the Blue Bomber’s return with familiar platforming, challenging boss fights, and a chipset system that gives players greater control. My hands-on demo was the first...
View ArticleGame of Thrones: War for Westeros Preview – An RTS Built for Constant War
If you don’t know what Game of Thrones is at this point–between the bestselling series of books, the shows that were everywhere, the spinoff shows that were and are airing, and so forth–I’m going to...
View ArticleMarvel’s Wolverine Hands-On Preview – Scratches the Itch
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to take Marvel’s Wolverine for a spin in Toronto ahead of the game’s September 15 launch. As a huge fan of the X-Men and, as such, Logan himself, I’ve been...
View ArticleWarhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster Preview – Skaven Stealth Done Right
Warhammer video games have a long history of varying quality. After initially delivering bona fide classics that helped define eras, the brand developed a nasty habit of being slapped onto anything....
View ArticleLong Rest Tavern Preview – The D&D Tavern Simulator We’ve Been Waiting For
Dungeons and Dragons video games have covered a lot of ground: the city of Baldur’s Gate multiple times, the Neverwinter Nights series, arcade beat-em-ups, the upcoming game based on a warlock, but...
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