At PAX West 2026, NIS America brought forth several unique titles, all hand-crafted in Japan!

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is shaping up to be the best Ace Combat yet, as a fantastic aerial combat game for those who dare to take to the skies.

While short, SPRAWL zero is a great complement to the preceding game SPRAWL, with kinetic and chaotic gameplay reminiscent of early 00s shooters.

Cultic is an excellent retro first-person shooter with survival elements, bursting with atmosphere and crunchy shooting action.

Free from VR headsets and now a cohesive adventure, Moss: The Forgotten Relic is a remarkably heartwarming and adventurous quest that is great for everyone.

The Rogue Prince of Persia is one of the stronger roguelites in the genre, with incredible movement and solid combat, all set against a genuine presentation filled with Middle Eastern music and art.

The Green Light is a psychological horror centered around Fred, who, stuck in a dead-end job, seeks freedom and learns the cost by following the green light.

Combining a tried-and-true gaming foundation with modern formulas, BALL x PIT is an evolution of the brick breaker genre and a great game filled with surprises.

Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent is a reachable adaptation of the tabletop game with strong combat and a solid presentation, but it needs more magic to be truly great.

Two Point Museum is yet another fantastic addition to the Two Point series of management simulations. It's well worth checking out, whether you're familiar with Two Point games or you just enjoy a good time playing management games.

With strong gameplay and a rewarding amount of perks, Deadzone: Rogue is an excellent roguelite first-person shooter, especially on Nintendo Switch 2.

First-person horror adventure Necrophosis: Full Consciousness is a horrifically delightful experience from developer Dragonis Games.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a unique Lovecraftian adventure that doesn't quite hit its mark.

ChainStaff is a hard rock journey through a war against an alien invasion, featuring super powers, a hard rock soundtrack, and an artstyle that is out of this world.

Developer: 3DClouds Publisher: 3DClouds Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Reviewed on: Xbox Series X As a Formula racing super fan, this review hurts my heart to write. Also, a bit of a Need for Speed junkie, I like to think I know my way around a race track. With more hours in Gran Turismo than I am ready to admit, a new racing experience had me giddy like a kid in a candy store. Formula Legends was rocky from start to finish. You play as a racer, establishing yo

Sektori is a tough game, but beneath its challenge lies an exciting and colorful twin-stick shooter with plenty of replay value.

Featuring a stellar presentation and a timely story, Replaced is an unforgettable narrative adventure that portrays AI and humanity with a keen eye.

There were many games to play at PAX East 2026 in Boston. Here are twenty games that our Deputy Editor, Roberto Nieves, checked out at the event and wanted to highlight.

Lillymo Games developers, Barry Johnson, Joshua Gossage, Colin Moriarty, and Josh Davis sat down for an interview with Stack Up Deputy Editor Roberto Nieves to talk about their upcoming game Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege.

People of Note is a triumphant, proud, and exciting RPG musical with great combat, great art style, and fantastic music!