Aphelion Preview (PC)
It has been a long time since I left a preview immediately wanting more, but here we are. Aphelion from developer and publisher DON’T NOD is an interesting survival adventure game that takes the best of what has been done with Horizon Zero Dawn and Tomb Raider, and wraps it in a gorgeous winter, science fiction backdrop. In addition, the narrative seems rich with promising details and well-defined...[Read More]
Aphelion announced from DON’T NOD
New official information and trailer are below. Enjoy! Paris, France – June 8, 2025 | French developer and publisher DON’T NOD today revealed Aphelion, a brand-new cinematic third-person action-adventure. The game has been developed internally and will launch in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass, Steam, and PlayStation 5, and the reveal trailer premiered today at the Xbox Games Showcase. Set i...[Read More]
Jusant Review (PS5)
Way back in September, we were privy to a preview of developer DON’T NOD’s game Jusant. The game was a gorgeous example of how well the Unreal Engine could be used, a clever collective of climbing puzzles to figure out, and a wonderous world of what once was and what could be. The concept of the game was simple, and the execution was nothing short of breathtaking, even in the short amount of time ...[Read More]
Jusant Preview (Xbox Series X)
I have very weak arms, but legit legs. It has been that way forever, and we’re talking about 40-plus years. While I will occasionally get baby-bulging triceps thanks to moving lights in class, for the most part, I’m noodle arms and unable to truly put them to good use. I know what you’re thinking, “Thanks for the update, Nathan. Did we really need that?” Nah, but it was a great introduction to my ...[Read More]
Harmony: Fall of Reverie Review
Throughout my tenure as a video game writer, spanning over 20 years, one of the more delightful elements of choice for me in gameplay design has been branching narratives. While I think this harkens back to my enjoyment of Choose Your Own Adventure books in the 1980s, where you get to choose the fate of the character you’re reading about, I think it goes deeper than that where I need to be in cont...[Read More]
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden gameplay trailer released
I actually really like that name. That should be a movie title somewhere. Anyway, check out the goods below. PARIS — June 8, 2023 — Today Focus and DON’T NOD shared the captivating new gameplay reveal trailer for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the poignant action RPG where you hunt and battle supernatural horrors to alter a tragic fate. Coming at the end of this year to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series ...[Read More]