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Here you can find the entire collection of our pre-release coverage. Hands-ons, hands-offs, materials from conferences and industry events. Previews of PC and console games can be sorted by date.

Divinity: Original Sin II hands-on – maturation of the great RPG

Divinity: Original Sin II hands-on – maturation of the great RPG

game preview28 September 2016

It was enough to spend just a few moments with Divinity: Original Sin II to realize that it's going to be much better than its predecessor.

Divinity: Original Sin II hands-on – maturation of the great RPG
Divinity: Original Sin II hands-on – what’s new in the sequel of one of the best recent RPGs?

Divinity: Original Sin II hands-on – what’s new in the sequel of one of the best recent RPGs?

game preview25 August 2016

Larian Studio has reminded the world about Divinity: Original Sin II by bringing the game to gamescom 2016. A half-hour presentation was enough to convince us that this could be the dark horse among 2017’s RPGs.

Divinity: Original Sin II hands-on – what’s new in the sequel of one of the best recent RPGs?
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Hands-on – Adam Jensen is getting more upgrades

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Hands-on – Adam Jensen is getting more upgrades

game preview18 July 2016

After spending six hours with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, I was able to develop a preliminary opinion about the new part of the classic series. The sequel is immersive, visually amazing, and manages to mend the shortcomings of Human Revolution.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Hands-on – Adam Jensen is getting more upgrades
Mass Effect: Andromeda is on its way – what do we know so far?

Mass Effect: Andromeda is on its way – what do we know so far?

game preview14 July 2016

In theory, there’s about 9 months until the release of the new Mass Effect, but the new chapter in the space series is still shrouded in mystery. Still, we know enough to see what Mass Effect: Andromeda is shaping up to be.

Mass Effect: Andromeda is on its way – what do we know so far?
Tyranny Hands-on – new RPG from the creators of Pillars of Eternity

Tyranny Hands-on – new RPG from the creators of Pillars of Eternity

game preview24 June 2016

A new classic RPG is in development at Obsidian, and at first glance it looks like a cork that’s going to be plugged into the hole between the first and the second part of Pillars of Eternity. The devil, however, is in the detail.

Tyranny Hands-on – new RPG from the creators of Pillars of Eternity
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord First look at E3 – Sieges, realism and staying true to the original

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord First look at E3 – Sieges, realism and staying true to the original

game preview19 June 2016

TaleWorlds showed us how to conquer strongholds in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord while they visited E3. The game will introduce lots of novelties, but it will stay true to the spirit of the original game.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord First look at E3 – Sieges, realism and staying true to the original
Vampyr First look – RPG, vampires and lots of choices is exactly what we need!

Vampyr First look – RPG, vampires and lots of choices is exactly what we need!

game preview17 June 2016

E3 is not only about AAA titles, the display halls are also filled with games like Vampyr from the creators of Life is Strange. This game has a chance of becoming the most original RPG in recent years.

Vampyr First look – RPG, vampires and lots of choices is exactly what we need!
Elex Hands-on – the most ambitious game from creators of Gothic and Risen

Elex Hands-on – the most ambitious game from creators of Gothic and Risen

game preview13 June 2016

Elex, the new game from Piranha Bytes, combines elements of Gothic with a completely new universe. We’ve had the opportunity to see and try out the game for ourselves.

Elex Hands-on – the most ambitious game from creators of Gothic and Risen
The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine hands-on – the ultimate expansion crowning The Wild Hunt experience

The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine hands-on – the ultimate expansion crowning The Wild Hunt experience

game preview10 May 2016

We’ve embarked on a quest leading to CD Projekt RED’s HQ in Warsaw, Poland, to play the final expansion to The Witcher 3. Will Blood and Wine provide a solid portion of content, giving the players a satisfactory conclusion of The Wild Hunt?

The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine hands-on – the ultimate expansion crowning The Wild Hunt experience
SEVEN: The Days Long Gone Hands-on - intriguing mix of Assassin’s Creed, Thief and isometric RPG

SEVEN: The Days Long Gone Hands-on - intriguing mix of Assassin’s Creed, Thief and isometric RPG

game preview23 April 2016

The last several years have seen an abundance of classic isometric RPGs. IMGN.PRO went a step further and based their work on a unique setting and movement mechanics that resemble Mirror’s Edge rather than Baldur’s Gate.

SEVEN: The Days Long Gone Hands-on - intriguing mix of Assassin’s Creed, Thief and isometric RPG
Torment: Tides of Numenera impressions – will it be the best RPG game of all times?

Torment: Tides of Numenera impressions – will it be the best RPG game of all times?

game preview27 January 2016

After spending a dozen or so hours with the beta of Torment: Tides of Numenera, all I can say is that inXile Entertainment caused me a true torment. It is the torment of waiting for the release of the sequel to the cult Planescape: Torment.

Torment: Tides of Numenera impressions – will it be the best RPG game of all times?
Torment: Tides of Numenera – the alpha version reveals a hardcore RPG with great potential

Torment: Tides of Numenera – the alpha version reveals a hardcore RPG with great potential

game preview04 November 2015

Tides of Numenera, the spiritual successor to the iconic Planescape, shows great promise. We can’t wait to share our first impressions from an early version of the game containing the basic gameplay elements.

Torment: Tides of Numenera – the alpha version reveals a hardcore RPG with great potential
The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone hands-on: Expanding Witcher universe

The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone hands-on: Expanding Witcher universe

game preview28 September 2015

We spent several hours with the first full-fledged expansion set for Witcher 3 entitled Hearts of Stone. Is the October release enough to make us want to walk in Geralt's shoes once again?

The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone hands-on: Expanding Witcher universe
Divinity: Original Sin 2 hands-on – Sequel to One of The Best RPGs in Years

Divinity: Original Sin 2 hands-on – Sequel to One of The Best RPGs in Years

game preview26 August 2015

Larian Studios is back on Kickstarter with a sequel to one of the best RPGs of 2014.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 hands-on – Sequel to One of The Best RPGs in Years
The Surge: futuristic Dark Souls by the creators of Lords of the Fallen

The Surge: futuristic Dark Souls by the creators of Lords of the Fallen

game preview14 August 2015

We’ve spoken with the game’s lead designer Timo Treffer and today we can share what we know concerning the differences, initial concepts and the plot of the recently announced science fiction action-RPG – The Surge.

The Surge: futuristic Dark Souls by the creators of Lords of the Fallen
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord First Look. Could it be the perfect sequel?

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord First Look. Could it be the perfect sequel?

game preview12 August 2015

The development of Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord began five years ago, and its creators have finally shown us the game in action. It looks much better, especially during town sieges, and features a brilliantly simple terrain builder.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord First Look. Could it be the perfect sequel?
First Look at Elex - The Science Fantasy RPG from The Creators of Gothic

First Look at Elex - The Science Fantasy RPG from The Creators of Gothic

game preview06 August 2015

Narrative, environment, exploration and simulation – these are the key elements of Piranha Bytes’ newest game. The details revealed on the gamescom 2015 make a strong case for Elex being the best game in their career.

First Look at Elex - The Science Fantasy RPG from The Creators of Gothic
First Look at Dark Souls III: Where Is the Cult Series Heading?

First Look at Dark Souls III: Where Is the Cult Series Heading?

game preview23 June 2015

Although Dark Souls III isn't shaping up to be a game-changing installment in the series, From Software is expanding upon the proven formula using solutions introduced in Bloodborne.

First Look at Dark Souls III: Where Is the Cult Series Heading?
Darkest Dungeon – A Roguelike Hard as Hell

Darkest Dungeon – A Roguelike Hard as Hell

game preview13 February 2015

Darkest Dungeon is one of the biggest surprises of the beginning of 2015. Even in the Early Access phase, it manages to intrigue and make an impression. We can’t wait for the full version!

Darkest Dungeon – A Roguelike Hard as Hell