Fresh Look: Neal Sayatovich’s Early Picks for Gaming in 2026
With 2025 winding down, Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich looks ahead to the upcoming games he’s most excited to play in 2026. From long-awaited sequels and tactical RPGs to surprise racers and delightfully odd simulations, this Fresh Look proves there’s new releases in 2026 for all kinds of gamers.
Save State: Escaping the 9 to 5 by Working Other 9 to 5s
Neal Sayatovich temporarily takes over Save State this week to explore the oddly comforting world of simulations. From building cheap gaming PCs to renovating and running a medieval fantasy tavern, this week’s column looks at why cozy sims are the perfect escape from demanding lives.
Fresh Look Levels Up: Neal Builds His First Real Gaming PC
Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich finally takes the plunge into high-powered PC gaming, building his first full desktop rig with help from friends and fellow GiN contributors. The results transformed his favorite games and winter plans, although the shocking price of RAM nearly derailed the whole train.
Save State Levels Up With Vincent’s All-Time Favorite RPG Developers
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney takes a break from year-end lists to journey back through decades of RPG greatness. In this first half of his two-part feature, he highlights three powerhouse studios that shaped his love of role-playing games.
Fresh Look’s Neal Sayatovich Picks His Top Five Games of the Year
Awards season is here, and Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich is counting down his top five games of the year. These picks come straight from the titles he’s played and reviewed, from surprise hits to new personal favorites.
Save State Tracks Bigger Beasts in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Final Fantasy collaboration brings new beasts to Monster Hunter Wilds. Save State’s Vincent Mahoney breaks down the new Omega fights, the Savage version and why tanking it yourself might just save the day.
Fresh Look Examines if the Remasters Rush Is Happening too Quickly
Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich this week enjoys the PlayStation 5 remastered version of Horizon Zero Dawn. He finds a thrilling journey through a vivid landscape, but also a chance to ask if too many titles are being remastered too soon.
Save State Celebrates the Spooky Season With Two Unique Horror Adventures
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney writes about two quirky and unsettling horror adventures just in time for Halloween. From avoiding accidents in Don’t Pee to surviving suspicious guests in No, I’m not a Human, this Save State entry serves up thrills, chills and a healthy dose of paranoia.
From 2012 to Today: Tales of Graces f Still Holds Its Charm
Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich gave his first perfect review score to Tales of Graces f in 2012. This week, he takes a look at Tales of Graces f Remastered to see if that perfect score for the action JRPG still applies in 2025.
Save State Deals a Winning Hand With the Voice of Cards Trilogy
From the mind of Yoko Taro and the art of Kimihiko Fujisaka comes an RPG series that feels like a tabletop session brought to life. Save State’s Vincent Mahoney writes about Voice of Cards this week, and how the trilogy’s world is depicted through the medium of cards.