George Yang

George is a freelance writer specializing in video games and other entertainment.

Previews

TechRadar •

Silent Hill: Townfall goes retro with analog horror

Having been put on Konami’s backburner for over a decade, Silent Hill’s resurgence has been nothing short of extraordinary.

A tepid start with Ascension and The Short Message was counterbalanced by the excellent Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober Team and the homegrown Japanese horrors of Silent Hill f from NeoBards. The series seems like it’s now heading further in the right direction with the next game, Silent Hill: Townfall.
Fangoria •

THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER Could be 2026's Surprise Hit

Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 are among the best games released in the past decade, giant RPGs with plenty of content and replayability. Now, the team behind them and their new studio, Rebel Wolves, are creating The Blood of Dawnwalker, a medieval RPG featuring vampires and other night horrors.

Admittedly, I was a bit skeptical before diving into my 3-hour gameplay session, but I came out astounded. Coen is a likable protagonist, and the worldbuilding is sublime. It could be 2026’s surprise hit, and that’s saying something considering all of the incredible games we’ve gotten so far.
Kotaku •

Marvel Tokon Hands-On: Gorgeous Fighter With Novel Mechanics

I’m not going to pretend that I’m a good fighting game player. But, I will admit that if there’s some sort of cool crossover with a fighting game, I’m down to try. After all, I love Dragon Ball FighterZ and Super Smash Brothers, as nostalgia has a chokehold on me. I grew up watching Dragon Ball Z on Toonami, and I spent hours in FighterZ just reliving my favorite moments from the show. As a Game Boy kid, I almost exclusively played Pokémon, and Pikachu was my first-ever Super Smash Bros. main.

Now it’s Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls’ turn to grab me by my nostalgia and hold me hostage. I loved the Marvel and X-Men cartoons on Fox when I was growing up, and I was super excited when it was announced. I wasn’t the best FighterZ player, and I’m certainly not going to be the best Marvel Tokon one either, but it looks like it’s shaping up to be one of the most approachable fighting games out there.
Space •

'Control Resonant' takes inspiration from 'Devil May Cry', 'Neon Genesis Evangelion', and 'Inception' to craft a trippy sci-fi action game

You certainly can't accuse Remedy Entertainment of playing it safe and sticking to what they know.

2019's Control was a third-person shooter, last year's multiplayer spin-off, FBC: Firebreak, was a first-person shooter, and now this year's direct follow-up, Control Resonant, is a melee-focused action game. Despite the genre flip, though, it's undeniably Control — a freaky sci-fi horror mash-up that's dripping with atmosphere.
Crunchyroll •

The Developers Behind Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok on How the Game Was Born From Fan Enthusiasm

Even developer Cygames was surprised at how successful Granblue Fantasy: Relink was. What started as a mobile IP transitioned into a popular fighting game, Granblue Fantasy Versus, as well as one of the best Japanese RPGs of 2024. Since then, it has sold over two million copies across PC and PlayStation. The franchise’s mobile roots also made Relink stand out amongst the traditionally single-player crowd. The mobile game had players work together to take down bosses and participate in guild events, and Relink implemented four-player online co-op where friends and strangers can tackle quests together Monster Hunter-style.
Anime News Network •

Hands-On Preview: You Can't Play Stranger Than Heaven Like a Yakuza Game

Despite not having the title “Yakuza” or “Like a Dragon” in its title, Stranger Than Heaven takes place in the same universe as those games. It's actually a prequel, detailing the origins of the Tojo Clan, which is prominently featured through the series. The game takes place across five different districts and eras in Japan. Its story follows a young man named Makoto Daito who travels from San Francisco to Japan in order to start a new life.
Space •

'Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2' upgrades the sci-fi action shooter to the state-of-the-badass art

The Alien franchise is doing pretty well right now, and its future looks even stronger for gamers. With Alien Isolation 2 serving the horror-oriented side of the fanbase right now, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is bringing the action. Its predecessor set the foundation for some good old multiplayer fun as you and your buddies shoot down Xenomorphs. Now, the sequel is in a good position to take things even higher with meaningful changes.

At Summer Game Fest 2026, I played about an hour of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 and spoke with Cold Iron Studios director Chris Cross about all of the new additions in this sequel, including four-player co-op, new Xeno beasties, and the new Specialist class.
Nintendo Life •

Preview: Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Sees An "Unfettered" Lara Put The Survivor Era Behind Her

The Tomb Raider series is one of the longest-lasting in the video game industry, going all the way back to 1996. It has graced many different platforms, including Nintendo ones. And with the increased power of the Switch 2, lots of others are coming over too, including the recently released Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration.

But now, a new remake of the first game, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, is coming to Switch 2 next year. At Summer Game Fest 2026, I got to play about 40 minut...
TechRadar •

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Wants to be a Beacon of Hope

A lot has happened since the release of 2019’s Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. Of course, the elephant in the room is the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of which on the video games industry is still being felt today. From the explosion in engagement when many people were forced to stay inside and quarantine, to the massive contraction with seemingly endless studio layoffs and closures happening now.With the world as isolated as it was, there was a need for human connection. That became the underlyin...
Restart.run •

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Will Please Old and New Fans Alike | Hands-On Preview

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is one of the franchise’s most beloved entries. With a focus on pirate culture and naval battles, it quickly stood out. Now, Ubisoft is revisiting those shores with a remake called Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, which aims to be the next big game in the series, linking with the most recent adventures starting with 2018’s Assassin’s Creed Origins.
MMORPG.com •

The Adventures of Elliot Feels like an HD-2D Evolution With a Zelda Twist | Preview |

Ever since Square Enix introduced the HD-2D games, the eye-catching art direction has been used in a variety of ways, including creating new IP like Triangle Strategy and Octopath Traveler, as well as remaking older games like Live a Live and the first three Dragon Quest entries. This art style lets these games retain their charming old retro visuals while giving them a modern shine.
Epic Games Store Blog •

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight pays tribute to the hero's iconic history

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is facing some lofty expectations, but TT Games is ready to meet the moment. The developer has extensive experience working on LEGO games featuring such fabled properties as Harry Potter, Star Wars, and of course, Batman. With Batman: Arkham developer Rocksteady's next project shrouded in secrecy, players are hungry for a new adventure featuring the caped crusader, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight looks like it's going to give it to them.
MMORPG.com •

Hands-on Preview: 007 First Light has one of the Best Openers in Recent Memory

It’s been a while since I’ve been enamored with an opening sequence as clever as 007 First Light’s. It starts with James Bond before he joins MI6 on an aircraft over Iceland, when the plane gets hit and he crash lands on the shore. Surviving the fall, he makes his way towards the center as he avoids guards, and his comms randomly get intercepted by MI6, with the organization helping guide his way to safety.
MMORPG.com •

Hands-On Preview: Waiting 6 Years for Pragmata Was Worth It

When Pragmata was announced back in 2020, it became one of my most anticipated games. It was initially slated for a 2022 release, but it kept getting delayed, eventually landing on a 2026 release. Pragmata’s unique blend of real-time puzzle solving and shooting mechanics drew me in, while the father-daughter-like relationship between the two main characters, Diana and Hugh, kept me engaged for the long-term.
Epic Games Store Blog •

Crimson Desert wants to transcend genre boundaries

Crimson Desert is poised to be one of 2026’s biggest games. Social media posts about the game have been increasingly going viral due to the sheer amount of activities included in it. There are your typical gameplay pillars like combat, side quests, and cooking, but Crimson Desert also includes pastimes like fishing and even arm wrestling! It's an ambitious game, filled with numerous interlocking systems, and the developers at Pearl Abyss are holding nothing back when it comes to making Crimson Desert the most enjoyable action-adventure game they’ve ever released.
Mashable •

'Marathon' game hands-on: Bungie shooter goes back to the future

When it comes to first-person shooters, Bungie — from Halo all the way to Destiny — has long been in a class of its own. Now the studio is returning to an older game — Marathon, originally released in 1994.

Having played the 2026 version of Marathon for 6 hours, my first impressions are positive. The gunplay is impressive, the art direction is enticing.

The game's slower pacing may not be for everyone — but personally, I’m hungry for more.
Fangoria •

I Played 3 Hours Of RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM And Its New Screaming Enemies Frighten Me

We’ve had monsters chasing us in Resident Evil games, such as Mr. X and Nemesis in Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes, respectively. In 2021’s Resident Evil Village, the towering Lady Dimitrescu followed players throughout the castle portion of the game. Capcom has confirmed that the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem’s stalker monster, a grotesque female creature of some sort (which can be seen in the initial reveal trailers), will be more like Lady Dimitrescu, only being a “small part” of the game.
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