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Rise of Industry 2

80’s USA… a time and place of rapid innovation, globalization and unprecedented profits. To dominate this competitive industrial landscape, you’ll need to build a cutting-edge manufacturing powerhouse and cultivate a rolodex full of jet-setting business contacts. Welcome to the land of opportunity!

In pursuit of unprecedented profits, you’ll need to seize every opportunity to innovate and grow each business you’re tasked with managing. Ever dream of running a hub of automotive production? A world-class winery with sweeping vineyard vistas? A sprawling mining operation extracting and refining valuable minerals? Or an aviation enterprise that assembles airplanes that will soar through the skies of an increasingly interconnected world?

You’ll need to optimize your production chains, import and export goods within the global market, keep up to date with the latest and greatest technologies, maintain strong relations with the local government and expand your business network to stay on top. Make all the right decisions along the way and you just might be able fulfill your American dream.



DELTARUNE

Fight (or spare) alongside new characters in UNDERTALE's parallel story, DELTARUNE...!



Dune: Awakening

More than just survival, Dune: Awakening offers a large-scale, persistent and highly immersive world with social hubs bustling with other players, server-wide politics and intrigue, and a cinematic storyline that will leave you at the edge of your seat.

The Fremen have vanished. Paul Atreides was never born. Lady Jessica obeyed the Bene Gesserit and gave birth to a girl. Duke Leto Atreides survived the assault on Arrakeen and is now locked in a brutal conflict with the Harkonnen over Arrakis and its precious spice.

In this unique but still familiar take on the iconic sci-fi universe of Dune, you begin as a prisoner sent to Arrakis to uncover the mystery of the Fremen’s disappearance. Following in the footsteps of the mysterious desert tribe, you will learn the true meaning of desert power as you rise from a nameless survivor to becoming an agent of the Atreides or the Harkonnen.

Alone, with friends, or any of the hundreds of players you share Arrakis with, can you survive the most dangerous planet in the universe?



MindsEye

Welcome to the world of MindsEye, a single-player, action-adventure thriller set in the fictional near future city of Redrock – an intense, super-heated, desert metropolis where technology is king. 

Robots carry out manual tasks and an algorithm connects all-seeing devices to make Redrock 'The Safest City in the World'. It’s a living experiment in the existential potential of man and machine. As is the protagonist, Jacob Diaz, a former special-ops soldier haunted by fragmented memories from his MindsEye neural implant. 

You’ll play as Jacob as he fights to uncover his truth in a world where AI, hi-tech experimentation and unchecked military power shapes every encounter. What starts as a personal quest quickly becomes a mission that’s critical to all of humanity’s survival as sentient robots rise, propelled by human greed.

Central to the game’s tightly crafted narrative is the volatile relationship between the eccentric head of Silva Industries, Marco Silva and Redrock’s power-hungry mayor, Shiva Vega. Where billionaire Silva wants to change the course of human evolution, Vega wants greater control of his technology and Redrock’s citizens in the process. 

With Jacob caught in the crossfire, get ready for explosive combat using an array of advanced weaponry in missions on foot, behind the wheel and in the air. MindsEye is a richly detailed thriller with best-in-class cinematics and a thought-provoking story about when technology and ambition collide.



Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition

Step into the armor of a relentless Space Marine and use a combination of lethal weaponry to crush overwhelming Ork forces. Immerse yourself in an intense and brutally violent world based on the richest science fantasy ever created.

In Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine you are captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles. A millions-strong Ork horde has invaded an Imperial forge world, one of the planet-sized factories where the war machines for humanity's never-ending battle for survival are created. Losing this planet is not an option, but a darker and far more evil threat is lurking large in the shadows of this world. With an Imperial liberation fleet en-route, the Ultramarines are sent in to hold key locations until reinforcements arrive. Captain Titus and a squad of Ultramarine veterans use bolters and chainswords to take the fight to the enemies of mankind.



Stellar Blade

The future of humanity is balanced on the edge of a blade. Ravaged by strange, powerful creatures, Earth has been abandoned, and what is left of the decimated human race has fled to a Colony in outer space.

After travelling from the Colony, EVE arrives on the desolate remains of our planet with a clear-cut mission: to save humankind by reclaiming Earth from the Naytiba – the malevolent force that has devastated it.

But as EVE tackles the Naytiba one-by-one, piecing together the mysteries of the past in the ruins of human civilization, she realizes that her mission is far from straightforward. In fact, almost nothing is as it seems…



Zombie Army VR

Zombie Hitler has been defeated, but the zombie hordes are still at large and Europe remains in the throes of war.

Following the story of Zombie Army, you return to the field as one of the Deadhunters, an elite squad fighting to end the apocalypse!

VR brings a new level of immersion to the nail-biting action. Use both hands to aim down the sights of your rifle and dual-wield pistols and submachine guns when you get up close and personal. You will also need to master reloading drills as the undead masses bear down on you.

The X-ray Kill Cam returns, allowing you to relive long-range kills in slow motion glory.



The Alters

The Alters is an ambitious sci-fi survival game with a unique twist. You play as Jan Dolski, the lone survivor of a crash-landed expedition on a hostile planet. To survive, you must form a new crew for your mobile base.

Using a substance called Rapidium, you create alternative versions of Jan—THE ALTERS—each one shaped by a different crucial decision from the protagonist’s past.

As you navigate through survival and moral dilemmas, you will explore a branching narrative filled with captivating character dynamics and challenging decisions.



GEX Trilogy

Things are about to get weirder than the 4th of July at Rick James' place! Everyone's favorite tail-whipping, channel-surfing gecko is back in a collection that features all of his best-selling adventures!

GEX Trilogy includes the original 2D platformer, GEX, and the two 3D sequels: GEX: Enter the Gecko & GEX 3: Deep Cover Gecko —but these aren't just re-runs! This Carbon Engine powered collection includes extras and numerous improvements that bring GEX back into prime time!



Date Everything!

Can’t wait to get down and dirty with your fireplace? Long for the sweet embrace from your fridge? Our Early Bird Edition will have an incredibly profound effect on gameplay!

Date Everything! brings an exciting new twist on the dating simulator genre.

Your BFA in customer service unfortunately goes to waste as you lose your job to AI. But... a mysterious stranger sends a gift - magical glasses called 'Dateviators' - which make your house come alive and dateable!

Each dateable object will open up, have their own stories and potentially become your lovers, friends, or enemies. With an exhaustive Who's Who of voice actors keeping you company on your journey!



FBC: Firebreak

FBC: Firebreak is a cooperative first-person shooter set within a mysterious federal agency under assault by otherworldly forces. As a years-long siege on the agency’s headquarters reaches its boiling point, only Firebreak— the Bureau’s most versatile unit—has the gear and the guts to plunge into the building’s strangest crises, restore order, contain the chaos, and fight to reclaim control.

Dive into the Federal Bureau of Control’s (FBC) unpredictable and extradimensional headquarters during its darkest—and strangest—hours. As one of the FBC’s fearless first responders, you and your team are on call to confront everything from reality-warping anomalies to otherworldly monsters... no matter the odds. Will you contain the chaos or finally lose control?

Join forces with friends or strangers to tackle each job as a well-oiled crew. Survival in this three-player cooperative FPS hinges on quick thinking and seamless teamwork as you scramble to tame raging paranatural crises across a variety of unexpected locations. Improve your odds by utilizing the tools and skills that make you unique or improvising with whatever’s on hand to support your crew.

Before deploying, select your weapon and customize your Firebreaker’s Crisis Kit with specialized tools, grenades, support items, and paranatural augments... then modify them to suit your strategy and change the way you play. Experiment with different loadouts to perfect your playstyle and synergize with your team, giving you the edge to succeed in every job, no matter the difficulty.

Return to the strange and unexpected world of Control or venture in for the first time in this standalone, multiplayer experience. Discover the iconic and unfathomable headquarters of the FBC — the Oldest House — from an entirely new perspective as a team of volunteer first responders with nothing but gear and guts to bring the Bureau back from the brink.



After Inc: Revival

What happens after Plague Inc. wipes out the world?

Decades after the Necroa Virus ravaged humanity, a few survivors emerge. Build a settlement, explore, scavenge resources and expand as you shape your post-apocalyptic society. The world is green and beautiful but danger lurks in the ruins!

After Inc: Revival is the brand new game from the creator of ‘Plague Inc.’ - one of the most popular games ever with over 190 million players. Brilliantly executed with beautiful graphics and critically acclaimed gameplay – After Inc: Revival is engaging and easy to learn. Build multiple settlements and gain abilities in a persistent campaign to lead humanity out of the darkness.

Public Service Announcement: Unlike our other games, I’m pleased to say that After Inc: Revival is not based on any real-world situation. No need to start worrying about a real-life zombie apocalypse yet…



Lost in Random: The Eternal Die

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die blends dynamic real-time action, tactical combat, and risk-reward dice mechanics for thrilling second-to-second battles.

Unravel an original stand-alone story as Queen Aleksandra, the once great ruler of Random on a mission for vengeance and redemption.

Wield an arsenal of four unique weapons, unleash powerful card-based abilities, harness elemental relics and strategically roll your trusted die-companion, Fortune, to shift the tide of battle. Or take on high-stakes wager games where the right roll could lead to incredible rewards… or crushing consequences.

Even death isn’t final - return to the Sanctuary to unlock new weapons, buy powerful upgrades, and take on quests from your allies to prepare for your next run.



Netherworld Covenant

Netherworld Covenant is a dark fantasy 3D isometric action roguelike game, centering on "precision combat" and "Soul Companion" to deliver a hardcore, strategically rich experience. Players control a survivor of a catastrophic disaster, wielding the Nether Lantern—a forbidden artifact bridging the mortal realm and the netherworld—to forge pacts with the souls of deceased allies. Venture into procedurally generated labyrinths to challenge corrupted heroes and demonic lords.



Broken Arrow

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game. The base game features both the American and Russian factions, each containing 5 unique sub-factions like the marines, armored, airborne, and more.

Broken Arrow brings the genre to a whole new level by combining the complexity of a joint-forces wargame with the typical real-time tactics action-packed gameplay.



RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

Undertake the case of the century in this must-play classic from ATLUS. The studio behind Shin Megami Tensei remasters "Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army" with revamped visuals, QOL updates, new VO, and an overhauled battle system!

A young heiress approaches the Narumi Detective Agency with a strange request...to kill her. Without any further explanation, the girl is kidnapped. Apprentice detective Raidou Kuzunoha XIV, who moonlights as a Devil Summoner assigned to protect the Capital, is on the case. Raidou investigates all across the city, which includes entering the Dark Realm—a dangerous juncture between the real world and the netherworld where demons abound.

Become Raidou Kuzunoha and work with your allied demons to unravel the mysteries that block your path. What was once a missing persons matter soon spirals into a conspiracy that will shake not only the Capital, but the entire nation.



Architect Life: A House Design Simulator

Create dream homes! From 3D plan modelling through to on-site decision-making, you must bring each project to life while giving free rein to your creativity, to take your architectural firm to the pinnacle of the profession.



Chinese Frontiers

Build the Great Wall, grow your village, and leave a lasting legacy in this immersive building and management simulator set in medieval China! Start your journey as a humble villager, tasked with the monumental responsibility of constructing the Great Wall. Manage your settlement, assign tasks to NPCs, and develop vital production chains to supply the resources needed for this epic endeavor. Build workshops, unlock advanced technologies, and transform your modest village into a bustling hub of activity.



The Diary

The Diary is a 2D suspenseful narrative puzzle game that revolves around several distinct "diaries," including a journal full of life but full of doubts, two investigative notebooks written by different people, and the planner's diary, which will all be displayed before you. By solving each page's puzzle, you will turn the pages and gradually gain insight into a heart-stopping missing case. From different perspectives, you will uncover the buried past behind the case.



Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Arbites Class

The Adeptus Arbites enforce the Lex Imperialis – the Imperial Law. Utterly unforgiving, they persecute heretics and traitors throughout the Emperor’s realm. As an Arbitrator, you are a warrior of the Emperor’s justice, prosecuting crimes against the Imperium with disciplined zeal. Restore order to Tertium with your Cyber-Mastiff and a devastating array of new weaponry.



Shuffle Tactics

Inspired by timeless classics such as Final Fantasy Tactics and indie sensations like Slay the Spire, Shuffle Tactics brings tactical deckbuilding to the next level.

Defend the Kingdom of Asteria from the corruption of the Glimmer Curse in this roguelike tactical RPG. Build your best deck, obtain super-powerful relics, and choose the best sidekick to help you in your quest to overthrow the evil King Ogma.

Unleash your best combos in strategic turn-based battles, but beware the curses that will weigh down on you throughout your journey!



System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

𝕀 𝕒𝕞 𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖. 𝕀 𝕒𝕞 𝕠𝕞𝕟𝕚𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕥. 𝕀 𝕒𝕞 𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕝.

AND NOW... ṯ̴̹̙͉̜͐͌͌́ͅh̵̹̲͉̘̗̤̏́̾̈͗̂̐̐̆́̆e̸̖̩̗̼̲̣̩͉̜̊̿͊̇̈́̅̈́͑̓̓̈ ̷̢̝̤̮̝̥͐̈́̇̇͆̎̐̚̚͝s̵̡̢͈͈̰͖̬̯̥͍̏̊͋̈͝y̸̧̧̡̢̱̟̋̋͆̾̕͝͠s̸̨̘͍̩̏͒̉̍̀̅̆̂̽̽͐t̶̨͉̬̥͗̀̈́̀̒e̴̢̤̭̰̫̾̓̈̔̽m̶̡̝̮̱̪͎̠̱̰̊́̄̿̿̂̋͘ ̶̨̢̼̮̰͍͋̄̂̅̾͋̽b̶̜̘̠̟̿̿̽̔̐͝ō̸͈̥͈̞̘͖ǒ̵͙̫̫̆ţ̴̻̣͓̖̈́̏̄̋̍̈́̎͌̽s̷̮͓̀̈́̆͒̈́͋̊, 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏.

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𝟐𝟏𝟏𝟒: 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓻𝓰𝓮 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓬𝓻𝔂𝓸-𝓼𝓵𝓾𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓻... 𝓒𝓞𝓝𝓕𝓤𝓢𝓔𝓓. 𝓦𝓔𝓐𝓚.
𝓑𝓤𝓣 𝓨𝓞𝓤 𝓐𝓡𝓔 𝓝𝓔𝓔𝓓𝓔𝓓, 𝓘𝓝𝓢𝓔𝓒𝓣.
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𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕍𝕠𝕟 𝔹𝕣𝕒𝕦𝕟. 𝔸 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕘𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤. 𝔸 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕡 𝕠𝕗 𝕞𝕪 𝕕𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕘𝕟.
ᴴʸᵇʳᶦᵈ ˢᶜʳᵉᵃᵐˢ ᶜʳᵉᵉᵖ ᵗʰʳᵒᵘᵍʰ ᵗʰᵉ ʰᵃˡˡˢ... 𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒔.

AND I AM THE ONE WHO CALLS THEM.
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕖. 𝕀𝕥 𝕣𝕖𝕞𝕒𝕚𝕟𝕤 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕖. 𝔜𝔬𝔲 𝔞𝔯𝔢 𝔞 𝔪𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔟𝔩𝔦𝔭 𝔬𝔣 𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔦𝔢𝔫𝔱 𝔣𝔩𝔢𝔰𝔥.

𝖂𝖊𝖑𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖊 𝖇𝖆𝖈𝖐, 𝖎𝖓𝖘𝖊𝖈𝖙.


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No fucking way Age of Mythology had 65 million players. They are cooking these #s with some mobile stats. or I am completely out of touch with the industry.

They said 65 million "Age" players which includes Age of Empires 2. Totally believable. They really have successfully resurrected the franchise after killing off Ensemble all those years ago.

Phil looks surpringsingly skinny

I noticed this too. Hopefully he's doing fine and this wasn't a medical issue.

Is the Xbox Ally going to use the new AMD chips that were revealed this year or the same hardware as the existing Ally machines?

EDIT: Also, any ideas about the 'return of a classic' he talked about at the very end? Weird to be so candid about everything else but keep this one hidden...
 
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The industry makes no sense. I was playing Expedition 33 earlier today thinking how could this possibly be only 50$ (even cheaper on keysites) and then you get 80$ Outer Worlds 2.

Avowed was 70$ so come on. I'm sure TOW2 will be good and maybe worth full price but 80$ is ridiculous. These games will be a much better and complete product in a few years with DLC for under 30$. It is what it is.

But really Xbox gets away with this shit because they have Gamepass. They can just wave off people who complain and tell them to sub.

The writing was on the wall when Nintendo did it. Like I said a few months ago...every big publisher will experiment with 80$ in the 2nd half of this year. And more will do it in 2026 including GTA6 ofc.

Sony is probably pissed they started Yotei preorders @ 70$. They can't bump it now lol.
 
Xbox show was pretty good. Not as good as those of previous years, but still good.

Interested in:
Clockwork Revolution - if they can nail the writing and quest design, it could be fantastic
High on Life 2 - I quite liked the first game, great visual design and at times really funny dialogue
Resonance Plague Tale - seems like a prequel spin off about Sophia? Could be good, Asobo is talented.
Blood of Dawnwalker - no doubt this will be awesome, although the trailer did not quite show it. Weird camera, low framerate.
Super Meat Boy 3D - I do not actually like platformers much, and probably won't play this, but the trailer was great.
Cronos - very solid atmosphere, after SH2 Remake I am definitely in for another Bloober horror
Mudang: Two Hearts - WTF this looked like japanese Splinter Cell mixed with Resi and just looked awesome
Keeper - five years since Psychonauts for...walking lighthouse platformer? WTF. But it looks pretty nice.

Ending the show with COD was super dumb. And I liked campaigns of Cold War and BLOPS6. But super dumb nonetheless.

Annoying that nothing from Fable was shown.
 
We have seen all the big showcases. What are the 3 games that impressed you the most?

1. Clockwork Revolution
I didn't expect this one to be such ambitious. The trailer has a lot to unpack. Seems to have great potential in narrative and gameplay choices. I also love all the design works including characters, environment and weapons. A huge RPG in the making. I can't wait.

2. ILL
The graphics and animations are insane. The enemies look downright disgusting with realistic dismemberment. Being a coward who doesn't usually play horror games, I am scared by this game but feel very intrigued at the same time.

3. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
I don't know anything about The Expanse. The drama never made it here, and only a few books were translated. BUT! Finally, a competent Mass Effect-like from a reputable studio. Not sure if this one will be released before 2027, but I am excited to learn more. I also checked the local library and saw that the books in English are actually available here, so I may just go borrowing them soon.

Honourable mentions:
  • Keeper: Adventure game starring a lighthouse protagonist. That has to be a first in gaming history. In Double Fine we trust.
  • Crisol: Theater of Idols: Blood = Bullet. Same as Clockwork, I really like the design works. Looks like I love steampunk?
  • Call of Duty Black Ops 7: Yelled WTF at the screen when I was watching. The trailer got me good.

...and many others. We are literally drowning in interesting games. Jesus Christ.
 
Yeah, Invincible looks like bad 00s 3D CG cartoons, yet it has low animation frames trying to ape 2D cartoon looks for some reason? If it actually looked like a (cool) cartoon like Arc Sys games look like rad anime it could work, or if it was claymation or whatever else, but for this, it makes no sense and looks bad.
 
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We have seen all the big showcases. What are the 3 games that impressed you the most?


In terms of Art and Graphics....the Keighley show definitely had the most impressive things.

1) ILL

2) Atomic Heart/Cube

3) Mortal Shell 2 ( I still need to try out the first).

Also the brief snippets of the City and Hallways in the RE9 trailer looked really good but its a given that game will look good.



Mechanically speaking I would also give a small shout out to

Silent Hill F
Acts of Blood
Clockwork Revolution
Bloodstained TSE

It was a good showing for them even if they weren't that visually impressive.


ILL was definitely the game of the show (or week).

I hope it doesn't run into the RE7 enemy variety problem tho. Where outside of a few cool bosses you are just killing the same enemy over n over again. There needs to be some firefights with the armored Fallout looking humans they showed. I think that will push that game into the really incredible territory.
 
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Microsoft would sell Vampire Survivors for 80 bucks and people would say you should just get it on Gamepass

With these price hikes it makes less and less sense to actually buy Xbox published games day 1.

Its just so much cheaper to go the Gamepass route day 1 and then pick up on discount via Steam down the line.

And the smart handheld alternative route to go sub to gamepass and use GEForceNow to stream these games to your Deck at high settings lol. Assuming you have a Deck or other handhelds. You bypass all the fuckery this way. No need to fry your handheld or worry about storage. and no need for the Xbox Ally :P

This is the best way to get around these high prices. At least for the time being. But everything will only get worse. Higher prices for Gamepass are coming soon too very likely.
 
Wasn't there some kind of ambitious looking multiplatform JRPG announced a long while ago, I seem to recall it looking kinda Pixar-esque maybe with some kind of time travel twist with urban environments shown and stuff but sort of SD characters, not realistic or edgy anime or anything? Does it ring a bell anyone?
 
Wasn't there some kind of ambitious looking multiplatform JRPG announced a long while ago, I seem to recall it looking kinda Pixar-esque maybe with some kind of time travel twist with urban environments shown and stuff but sort of SD characters, not realistic or edgy anime or anything? Does it ring a bell anyone?
DokeV?
 
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No it was more conventional JRPG like. Though maybe similar visually, but not that crazy and probably lower end too (Switch-able). But that looks pretty cool.
 
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After all is said and done I think the only positives I can find are the 2 new owlcat games and Mina's release date reveal. The rest was meh to mediocre, a lot of empty promises and horror games (that aren't my thing).

inxile's existence and prominent presence in these things remains a mystery to me. they are yet to deliver one competently made game and yet they keep failing upwards.
obsidian should probably also close ranks and try to deliver on their pre-release promises for a change instead of spreading themselves thin by working on 3 games at once. also lmao @ 80€ for OW2...
 

I watched the reveal on Jeff Gerstmann's youtube channel and he mentioned this game's been in development for a long time, Microsoft was apparently involved for a chunk of that. It's supposedly been real expensive and a real mess for most of that :sweaty-blob:

Next fest is upon us so I'm trying out some demos before the flood.

This thing is nice, very wordy for an adventure game so the pacing is slow but it's a cool setting and I'm curious where the story goes.
 
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I missed everything !
Because I played Mario Kart World, which I don’t even think is a good Mario Kart.

And I don’t feel like catching up. Am I broken ?
Don't worry, i didn't even realise that it was show season until i saw a random panel on Ginat Bomb the other day.
I've got so many games to play already that i've been moving through my backlog and housemate gave me a slot on his Netflix Family Plan so i've been watching things there too and not really paying any attention to gaming shows or news or anything really.

It's been great tbh.
 
Wasn't there some kind of ambitious looking multiplatform JRPG announced a long while ago, I seem to recall it looking kinda Pixar-esque maybe with some kind of time travel twist with urban environments shown and stuff but sort of SD characters, not realistic or edgy anime or anything? Does it ring a bell anyone?
This is the only thing I can think of.


MS games are so expensive I'm just going ignore them until it's a deep discount. Not even going to bother with Game Pass since I know they to push people to sub to that instead. Outer Worlds 2 for $80 is wild guess Obsidian is fighting with the big boys now like GTA 6 and Mario Kart World.
 
Guess I missed the PC Gaming Show? I thought it was later. Not seeing much news, so I guess there wasn't much interesting announced as usual?
I thought it had a bunch of really cool looking games, but the show was too long and bloated as always. Here's stuff that ended up on my wishlist after watching:
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And I had some of the games shown wishlisted already.
 
Watching the Xbox show quick an dirty and... it's impressive how the Elder Scrolls Online Xpac trailer was a terrible Elder Scrolls trailer. And how it manages to send welcoming signals (not subtle, granted).
Each year there is a trailer with an old banger song I rediscover, I guess this is the one.

Check notes, Turn! Turn! Turn! by Pete Seeger, performed by The Byrds. I will take it.

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Fuck me, the rabbit hole, everything makes sense. Everything is connected, Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Neil Young...
 
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Don't worry, i didn't even realise that it was show season until i saw a random panel on Ginat Bomb the other day.
I've got so many games to play already that i've been moving through my backlog and housemate gave me a slot on his Netflix Family Plan so i've been watching things there too and not really paying any attention to gaming shows or news or anything really.

It's been great tbh.
Honestly same. I've just been binging Zenless Zone Zero season 2 and Kingdom Hearts 3, occasionally catching up on the thread and putting the interesting looking stuff on the wishlist
 
The ability to save sync between Xbox Series X and Switch 2 on Cyberpunk 2077 is the first time my console setup has felt close to the platform integrated and as-standard Steam experience between PC and Deck.

And that has to be done on a game-by-game basis.

Just goes to show what sort of value Valve are adding, really.
 
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Future Games Show was better than SGF imho.

Interesting that (my) best game of SGF was by russian studio (Atomic Heart 2 by Mundfish) and best game of FGS was also by russian studio (Expanse by Owlcat).

Both studios have many non-russian employees and HQ in Cyprus, and both took investment from GEM Capital, venture firm founded by some ex-Gazprom guys. But only Mundfish gets hate for it. Hopefully both studios can prosper and keep making great games.

Maybe Owlcat is niche enough that it goes under the radar for many, hell I didnt even know they were Russian until a few days ago. Mundfish leans into the Russian identity in their game while Owlcat doesnt, so the former become an easier target I assume.


this is kinda interesting, I actually didn't even know Owlcat was Russian until just now and I pay a lot more attention to them in general than I do Mundfish(i've never played any games made by either of them but Owlcat makes games i'm much more interested in and i've bought some and would like to play them at some point I just never have)

I guess because I only know Mundfish is because I see people mention it a lot and i've never seen anyone mention it for Owlcat until just now