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Nintendo Indie World roundup for 3rd March, 2026
Nintendo's Indie World Showcase revealed numerous upcoming indie titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems, with many launching throughout 2026. Several games, including Rotwood, Minishoot’ Adventures, and Blue Prince, were available immediately after the presentation. The showcase featured a wide range of genres and gameplay styles from various independent developers.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is now in Early Access, offering a 3D isometric take on the shop management and dungeon crawling loop of its predecessor. Developed by Digital Sun, the game features roguelike elements in its dungeons and a shop system for selling salvaged loot. While the core gameplay is satisfying and more refined than the original, players may encounter performance issues and some underdeveloped features due to its early access state.
"Climate change isn’t about AI itself, it's about progress" - 11 Bit talk Frostpunk: 1886 and questions of scale
11 bit studios game director Maciej Sułecki discusses Frostpunk: 1886, a remake plus plus of the original Frostpunk, and the studio's approach to scale and player empathy across their games. He also touches on the use of AI in development and the broader implications of progress and climate change, drawing parallels to the themes explored in the Frostpunk series.
Death Howl Brings Its No-Mercy Deckbuilding to Consoles
The soulslike deckbuilder Death Howl, developed by The Outer Zone and published by 11 bit studios, has launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (day one with Xbox Game Pass), and Nintendo Switch. The game features grid-based tactical combat with over 160 cards and a narrative centered on a mother's journey to reclaim her son. An expansion titled 'Rebirth' is planned for March 2026.
Clair Obscur wins Game of the Year at DICE Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive won Game of the Year at the 29th annual DICE Awards, alongside four other accolades including Role-Playing Game of the Year. Ghost of Yōtei received four awards, including Adventure Game of the Year. The event also saw Evan Wells inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.
Secret Mode busted out of the Tencent-owned Sumo Group last year. Now what?
Secret Mode, an indie publisher owned by Sumo Group (which is in turn owned by Tencent), has successfully gained independence with the help of investment firm Emona Capital. This move came after Sumo Group announced a shift to exclusively focus on development services. Secret Mode's CEO Ed Blincoe and chief publishing officer James Schall detail the rapid acquisition process and the publisher's subsequent growth, including new hires and ambitious projects like Star Wars: Galactic Racer.
The 10 Best Video Games of 2025
This article ranks the 10 best video games released in the first half of 2025, highlighting titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Elden Ring Nightreign. The list features a diverse range of genres, from action RPGs and JRPGs to kart racers and survival games, praising innovation, storytelling, and gameplay mechanics.
