Fresh off the XP Game Summit, we attended the 2026 Canadian Game Awards in Toronto. Discover the big highlights from an epic night, including hilarious Mass Effect riffing by hosts Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer, a heartwarming win for Femme Gaming, and Montreal’s Compulsion Games absolutely sweeping the awards categories.
Housemarque returns to the cosmic bullet-hell genre with Saros, a high-octane evolution of the Returnal formula. Led by Rahul Kohli and shrouded in Soltari Corp intrigue, Saros introduces the Carcosan Modifiers, a brilliant system that lets you tune the difficulty to your liking. Between the risk-heavy Eclipse mechanic and a deep, permanent progression system, is this the most accessible (and addictive) Housemarque title yet? Read our full breakdown of the mission on Carcosa.
Blue Prince isn't just a puzzle game, it’s a living blueprint. With a shifting floorplan that requires a physical notepad and a keen eye for detail, this architectural roguelite offers a cerebral mystery worth the grind—even when the RNG floorboards start to creak.
What happens when you mix Chinatown with 1930s rubber-hose animation and high-octane FPS combat? You get MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. Join detective Jack Pepper as he navigates the corruption of Mouseburg in a boomer shooter that is as stylish as it is violent.
Beyond the demos, PAX East 2026 was a celebration of community. From TennoVIP and the Red Bull Tavern to President Loki cosplay and tabletop freeplay, here is our look at the PAX East Experience.
Evil Empire brings its Dead Cells magic to Ubisoft's iconic franchise. Read our 4-star Rogue Prince of Persia review covering the 1.0 release, combat, and PS5 performance.
From Napoleonic "Souls-like" terror in Valor Mortis to the cinematic survival of Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game, we go hands-on with two of the most ambitious titles from the PAX East 2026 show floor.
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