PAX East 2026 is officially on the horizon! As of November 6th, badges and hotels for the Boston-based convention are live, marking the start of the annual scramble to plan one of New England's most beloved gaming events. Whether it’s your first time attending or you’re a seasoned veteran, here’s a breakdown of badge prices, hotel details, and a few insider tips to make your trip smoother.

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“From the first step into its dark corridors, Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition grips you with tension, terror, and a desire to explore the franchise further.” As someone who has never played an Alien game but is familiar with the movies, I was immediately drawn to Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition. Having played through the 

Attention, Warriors of Light — it’s time to glam up IRL! ✨

Interviewing the Ravenwood Academy Team at PAX West Ravenwood Academy was one of those games at PAX West 2025 that just seemed to find me. I didn’t have a reserved time to speak with KingsIsle, but one of the gaming journalists at the convention invited me to be a part of their Ravenwood Academy PAX West interview session. The Ravenwood Academy PAX West invitation came from fellow gaming journalists who noticed my interest in the booth throughout the weekend.

Peanut Button invites players into a haunted house full of deadly secrets, twisted humor, and more than a few bitey dolls with the launch of Riddlewood Manor, now available on PC via Steam. Equal parts comedy and horror, this puzzle adventure transforms a cursed mansion into a 360° playground of doom — and laughs. Players step into the eerie halls of Riddlewood Manor, a possessed estate where every new room could lead to a clever puzzle… or an untimely death.

A heartwarming adventure that gives back — one paw print at a time. Some games provide comfort on a tough day, and A Corgi’s Cozy Hike is a perfect example. I first discovered this adorable adventure at PAX East 2024, and it immediately captured my attention. After finally getting the chance to play it, I can confidently say the wait was worth it.

Sega takes the kart racing crown with variety, chaos, and charm. In a world where one family-friendly racing game has dominated for decades, a new contender has sped onto the scene. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is everything you’d expect from a Sega racing title—fast, chaotic, hilarious, and fun from start to finish. Just a week after launch on September 25, 2025, the community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with players excited to join the fray.

2017 can be seen as the year of the revival of 3D platformers. From indie darlings like A Hat in Time to juggernaut triple-A releases such as Super Mario Odyssey; a genre once thought to be a relic of the past has made a triumphant return! That same year, Playtonic Games’, a studio founded by seven former Rare employees, released their first title, …

Gaming glasses are nothing new, but finding a pair that actually combines style, comfort, and performance is rare. Gunnar Optiks has been a leader in the space for years, and their collaboration with Blizzard — the Diablo IV Sanctuary Glasses — caught my attention. After wearing them daily for a week, here’s how they stack up. Watch my full review on YouTube:

Who’s ready for another round of PAX Unplugged? This year’s show hits Philly November 21–23, 2025, and it’s looking stacked. We’re talking more than 300 exhibitors, endless freeplay, panels, tournaments, merch, dice, and probably way too much caffeine.

At PAX West 2025, there was a wide variety of games that you could see on the showfloor, ranging from Indie to AAA; in fact, we would state that there was almost a game for everyone in every type of genre except one, a pure city builder. Yes, there was a city builder called Once Upon a Kingdom, but it is a card-based city builder.

Dating sims have always found creative ways to explore relationships, but Date Everything takes that idea to an entirely new—and hilariously unexpected—level. Developed by Sassy Chap Games and published by Team17, this sandbox dating simulator invites players to find love (or hate) without ever leaving the comfort of their own home. Instead of meeting people, you’ll be building connections with everyday household objects, each brought to life with unique personalities, dialogue, and charm.

For a while, many believed handheld gaming was dead. The success of Nintendo's Switch family of consoles, as well as the multitude of portable PC options, proves that to be false. The folks over at My Arcade have been creating retro handheld devices for over a decade, ranging from micro-sized arcade machines to pocketable portables. The company has previously collaborated with Atari to release a line of Atari Pocket, Micro, and Nano Players in celebration of Atari's fiftieth anniversary.

After spending all four days at PAX West 2025, I can confidently say that Borderlands 4 dominated the convention floor. Gearbox Entertainment's booth (#403 in Hall 4EF, Arch Building Level 4) drew massive crowds throughout the weekend, making it clear this was one of the most anticipated demos at PAX West this year. As someone whose heart still belongs to…

Lepro, a global leader in AI-driven lighting, has launched LightGPM 4, its next-generation Personalized AI Lighting Designer. Alongside this, the company unveiled a range of new AI-powered smart lighting products. These innovations combine artificial intelligence, intuitive controls, and immersive aesthetics to deliver a fully personalized lighting experience.

At Marooners’ Rock, we love our GUNNAR glasses. Most of us have at least one pair that are our go-to for computer work and gaming. However, sometimes we don’t want to look like the EXTREME!!! Gamers that we think we are, and something a little more subtle is called for.

Logging into Final Fantasy XIV can feel overwhelming with all the content and rewards waiting for you. The good news? You don’t need to do everything at once to stay on track. Here’s a simple daily routine I follow to stay on top of my game, keep progressing, and still have fun. 1. Check Your Retainers Start your session by visiting your retainers:

Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames Reveal DLC The Order of Giants for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Plus Nintendo Switch 2 Release News Bethesda Softworks and developer MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, are excited to announce that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. This news was revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live alongside the world premiere gameplay trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™: The Order of Giants, the first story DLC launching on September 4, 2025 for existing platforms.

Everbloom Games, the team known for crafting Minecraft’s Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom DLC, is officially stepping out from the blocks and into the indie spotlight with their first original title: Nullpoint Protocol. It’s a co-op roguelite that channels the thrill of MMO raid bosses — without the grind — and it’s targeting a 2026 release. A playable demo will be at…