While this year’s show floor felt like a mix of "quiet energy" and low-key reveals, the sheer variety of experiences made 2026 one of my best PAX years ever.
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‘Aether & Iron’ Review: ‘Disco Elysium’ Meets ‘Bioshock’ in a Stunning Noir Adventure
I'm thoroughly impressed by the art style, narrative depth, and character writing, even if I occasionally found myself wishing for a bit more gameplay variety.
Read More »‘Disciples: Domination’ Review — A Dark Fantasy Strategy RPG with Royal Ambition
With the release of Disciples: Domination, developer Artefacts Studio attempts to bridge the gap between legacy lore and modern mechanics.
Read More »Videogame Review: ‘ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN’ – Suda51’s Most Insane and Addictive Trip Yet
'ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN' is Suda51 in his purest, most evolved form. It’s a stylish, blood-soaked, and utterly bizarre adventure that rewards exploration and demands your attention
Read More »Videogame Review: ‘Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition,’ a ‘God of War’ Clone with Icelandic Soul
The enhanced edition looks and sounds great, with a terrific fantasy world and genuinely interesting characters. But it lacks the depth and groundbreaking combat 'God of War' mastered.
Read More »Videogame Review: ‘Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault’ Early Access – A Must-Play Roguelite That Makes Shopkeeping Fun
Literally every aspect is improved since the original 'Moonlighter,' delivering a game that is 'Hades 2'-quality and incredibly fun to play.
Read More »MIGS25 Interview: Capturing Performance, Elevating Story – A Conversation with Rouge Studios’ Jenna Melfi
For Melfi, Rouge’s mission goes beyond pixels and pipelines. It’s about preserving emotion, collaboration, and storytelling at the heart of interactive entertainment
Read More »MIGS25 Interview: Steering a Galactic Phenomenon – A Conversation with Arrowhead’s Linda Tiger
“There was no playbook. I expected damage control – but instead it was: go, go, go.”
Read More »Videogame Review: ‘Demonschool’ – A Kooky ‘Persona’-Like Tactics RPG That Needs More Depth
Demonschool, a highly anticipated school-life tactics RPG with hints of Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, has finally released after numerous delays. From developer Necrosoft Games, this title has some really interesting ideas, characters, and story beats, but ends up barely scraping the surface of all it might have to offer. …
Read More »MIGS25 Interview: Crafting Worlds Through Sound – A Conversation with Pixel Audio’s Eric Shaw
At MIGS25 I had the pleasure of chatting with Eric Shaw, co-founder and composer at Pixel Audio, to talk about his 12-year journey blending music, technology, and storytelling.
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