Within the "Game Previews and Reviews" sub-category of "PC Gaming", readers are ushered into a comprehensive analysis zone. Here, they can get an early glimpse into the most awaited upcoming titles through our expertly crafted previews, ensuring they're up-to-date with what's next in the world of PC gaming. Additionally, our detailed game reviews shed light on the latest releases, dissecting gameplay mechanics, graphics, storylines, and overall playability. Each review is designed to guide readers in making informed decisions about which games are worth their time and investment.
Pinetrail brings a peaceful twist to the delivery genre with a winged rickshaw truck, hookshot climbing, and boat mode for river traversal. The game launches on PC in Q2 2027 and is available to wishlist on Steam now.
IGN editor Michael Higham went hands-on with an early alpha build of State of Decay 3 at gamescom 2026 and found a survival experience that builds meaningfully on the series' fundamentals. The 30-minute demo showcases improved gunplay, deeper character systems, and expanded base management mechanics. A closed playtest is scheduled for late 2026 ahead of a 2027 release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Capcom confirmed at Gamescom that Mega Man: Dual Override is a mainline series entry celebrating the franchise's 40th anniversary with a new segmented stage structure and the titular Dual Override mechanic. The game features returning bosses like Astro Man R alongside new foes such as Twinkle Girl, while its story stands alone in the canon so newcomers can jump in without playing the previous 11 titles.
Netflix's extended gameplay reveal for Grand Theft Auto 6 answered plenty of questions but left the biggest ones untouched. From the future of GTA Online to whether you can romance your co-protagonist or adopt a pet alligator, here's what Rockstar still hasn't told us ahead of the November 19 launch.
Ubisoft showed a hands-on demo of Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake at Gamescom 2026, revealing a top-to-bottom visual rebuild that keeps the 1999 strategy classic's gameplay intact. The remake features entirely new 3D graphics, a modernized UI, and full support for original and community-made maps dating back 25 years.
IGN's latest weekly preview roundup covers four major upcoming titles, with Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine taking center stage. The linear action game impressed with violent combat and a clever Rage Meter system during two and a half hours of hands-on time. Star Wars Zero Company, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Job Simulator: Human Relations also received significant preview coverage ahead of their releases.
Withering State puts players in the shoes of Alexander Sants, the Sudlivian Premier thrust into a caretaker leadership role after the General Secretary's unexpected death. The preview covers Chapters II and III of this narrative-driven political simulation from solo developer Ed V., a lawyer and political scholar who has built a fictional nation with remarkable depth. Early impressions suggest a game where every choice carries weight and the path forward is never clear.
IGN previewed Swords of Legends at Summer Game Fest 2026, spending over an hour with Aurogon Shanghai's wuxia-inspired soulslike. The demo showcases stylish martial arts combat, summonable boss allies, and a mythical hero progression system rooted in the Gujian series.
Polydin Studio has announced Black Lake, a first-person psychological horror game set in an abandoned orphanage drifting on an endless black ocean. Players control Elena as she searches for her missing twin sister Rita, using light-based mechanics to survive creatures formed from vanished children and staff. The game launches on PC in Winter 2027 with console versions following in mid-2027.
Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman return to Krynn with Dragonlance: War Wizard, a prequel novel exploring the early friendship of Huma Dragonbane and Magius during the Third Dragon War. The book launches August 4, 2026 from Random House Worlds, and we have an exclusive excerpt revealing the magical persecution that shaped their bond.
