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PAX East 2026 Day 2: Cyberpunk Cosplay, Time Crisis Revivals, and Netherworld Mayhem

Friday at PAX East 2026 shifted the energy from "quiet discovery" to full-throttle excitement. Between roaming the halls in Cyberpunk 2077 cosplay and dodging bullets in a high-tech Time Crisis revival, the day was defined by immersive experiences. From the meticulously themed Red Bull Tabletop Tavern to the surprisingly fluid "snack 'n' slash" combat of Disgaea Mayhem, here are the standout moments from day two on the Expo floor.

PAX East Features: Rain98 and Dreadmoor

From the melancholic, world-ending streets of '90s Tokyo in Rain98 to the post-nuclear, demon-infested waters of Dreadmoor, this year's PAX East delivered some truly haunting indie standouts. We dive deep into the immersive audio of a "psycho-romance" thriller and the survival mechanics of a sunken nautical apocalypse to see why these two titles were the talk of the show floor.

PAX East 2026 Day 1: Magic The Gathering TMNT, Tiny Metal 2, and Canvas City Hands-On

While the massive Nintendo booth drew the crowds with Pokémon Pokopia and Super Mario Wonder, the true magic of PAX East 2026 was found in the unexpected. From a cooperative Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles twist on the Magic: The Gathering formula to the tactical skating rebellion of Canvas City, this year proved that the best convention experiences often happen away from the main stage. Dive into our hands-on impressions of the titles that made Day 1 unforgettable.

Aether & Iron Review: Disco Elysium Meets Bioshock in a Stunning Noir Adventure

Aether & Iron is a stylish, gravity-defying triumph that reimagines 1930s New York as a vertical metropolis fueled by mysterious tech. While the turn-based vehicle combat offers a steady challenge, the real star is the narrative—a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, wisecracking protagonists, and high-stakes dice rolls that make every conversation feel like a gamble.

Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson Review

Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson is a game that has caught my eye at the last couple of PAX East conferences and I was excited to take the final game for a spin. Everything I liked from the demoes…

Avowed Review: Obsidian Brings the Joy of Exploration Back to RPGs.

Legendary developer Obsidian Entertainment has been on a roll making well received games that they seem to genuinely want to make. From the crowdsourced Pillars of Eternity, to the evil tinged Tyranny and wacky The Outer Worlds Obsidian has been…

Serious/Gamer presents – The Top Ten Games of 2024

It is that time of year when we reflect on the year, our experiences and of course the mountains of games we played and added to our backlog. Despite a year of studio closures, massive layoffs and turmoil 2024 had…

Neon Blood Review: A Pixelicious Cyberpunk Noir Adventure.

When I booted up Neon Blood I was immediately impressed. The Pixel graphics on sharp cyberpunk backgrounds, the music, the predictable but solid story promised a great adventure ahead. In the end this short adventure had some bright spots, but…