SmashPad

SmashPad originated as a commentary extension for Gamer 2.0, which was previously known as Inside Gamer Online before being acquired by an eSports media company called Amped News. This venture was initiated by Amadeo Plaza and Anthony Perez. Plaza and Perez assembled a team under various names, such as Gaming-Nation, Inside Gamer Online, Amped IGO, Amped News, Gamer 2.0, and now SmashPad. After facing challenges to regain stability as Gamer 2.0 dealt with funding issues, the SmashPad blog ultimately became the primary platform for the editorial team. Currently led by senior members Chris Selogy, Danreb Victorio, and Filippo Dinolfo, SmashPad has gradually reestablished itself as a credible source in the realm of independent gaming journalism.

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[SGF 2025] “Yooka Replayee” Hands-On

3 days ago | smashpad.com | Danreb Victorio

Title: Yooka-Replayee Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 Publisher: PM Studios Developer: Playtonic Games Genre: Platformer Release Date: 2025 Developer's Twitter: [SGF 2025] “Yooka Replayee” Hands-On This was an appointment I don’t know why I made at Summer Game Fest, as I very well could’ve done without it. Let me come clean. I was one of the backers of the original release of Yooka-Laylee having been… This was an appointment I don’t know why I made at Summer Game Fest,...
Let’s Weekend #470 - Under The Heat Dome

5 days ago | smashpad.com | Chris Selogy

Let's Weekend Let's Weekend #470 - Under The Heat Dome Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 10 seconds 00:00 / 1:22:27 Subscribe Share...
[SGF 2025] “Marvel Cosmic Invasion” Hands-On

1 week ago | smashpad.com | Danreb Victorio

Since I was a Genesis kid in my early formative years as a gamer, sidescrolling beat-em-ups, no matter how good or bad, were essential to me. Whether it was Streets of Rage or Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: The Movie, beat-em-ups were part of my fondest memories. Unfortunately, I wasn’t the biggest Marvel fan growing up, but now that I am, it really looks like Marvel Cosmic Invasion is singing all the right tunes. At SGF Play Days, we were given a chance to play two levels.
Day 0 Update #534 - SmashPad’s Demo Fest

1 week ago | smashpad.com | Chris Selogy

In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about many impressions of demos we’ve played, the new Splatoon game, and the aftermath of Splitgate 2’s CEO wearing a dumb hat during Summer Game Fest. All this and more, up next!IntroWhat Are We Playing?
Let’s Weekend #469 - The LA Situation

1 week ago | smashpad.com | Chris Selogy

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[SGF 2025] “Dosa Divas: One Last Meal” Hands-On

1 week ago | smashpad.com | Danreb Victorio

Dosa Divas was one of the SGF Play Days appointments I was most looking forward to as I finalized SmashPad’s schedule. Developed by Outerloop Games, known for last year’s unique and stylish Thirsty Suitors, Dosa Divas looks like another winner of an indie title with Indian inspirations. As someone that strives to champion diversity and representation in video games, especially within the Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (ANHPI) diaspora, this is one I definitely had to have my hands on.
[SGF 2025] “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2” Hands-On

1 week ago | smashpad.com | Adriana Rodríguez

I had the power of Tanjiro Kamado and anime on my side last week, thanks to SEGA bringing Demon Slayer: -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 as a part of their Summer Game Fest lineup. Announced at the end of 2024 and with a fast approaching release date, we needed to know if it would be able to satisfy the anime and CyberConnect2 fans alike. If you’re an anime fan in any sense of the word, you’ve probably seen or heard of 2019’s internet phenomenon known as Demon Slayer.
[SGF 2025] “Lumines Arise” Hands-On

2 weeks ago | smashpad.com | Danreb Victorio

It may not have as well known a name as Tetris, but if you mention Lumines around a crowd of gamers, you’ll probably get a head nod from all of them. It’s just one of those puzzle games that doesn’t need to have anything done to it. Just release it periodically, and it’ll get the attention from its fans and new ones alike. That said, we’re glad Enhance is going the extra mile with Lumines Arise, and we left our demo appointment at SGF as mesmerized as we thought we’d be.
[SGF 2025] “Mixtape” Hands-On

2 weeks ago | smashpad.com | Danreb Victorio

Just as much as any genre in media, video games can be all about the vibes, and that’s exactly what I got when I first saw Mixtape during the Day of the Devs Showcase during SGF this year. That said, I jumped at the chance to demo Mixtape at Summer Game Fest, and I can’t wait to get back into it when it finally ships. Developed by Beethoven and Dinosaur (of The Artful Escape fame), they’ve really nailed the aesthetic with Mixtape.
[SGF 2025] “Lego Party” Hands-On

2 weeks ago | smashpad.com | Danreb Victorio

Oscar Wilde once said “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…” In the gaming industry, that’s definitely true. In fact, imitation is probably the biggest thing that creates competition. At the same time, creativity can get the best of game developers when it comes to trying to not rip something off (I’m looking at you, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale). After getting our hands on LEGO Party, it’s unapologetically Mario Party, and that’s fine with us.