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Kiln Launch Next Month; Playtest Signups
Xbox Wire announced that Kiln, a multiplayer pottery-party brawler from Double Fine Productions, will launch on April 23rd for PC and consoles. The game will also feature an open beta prior to its release.
Double Fine’s Kiln Launches on April 23rd, Open Beta Announced
Double Fine Productions' multiplayer brawler Kiln is launching on April 23rd for $19.99 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with cross-play support. An open beta for the PC version will run from April 9th to 11th on Steam. The game features a unique sculpting system for players to create pots that engage in 4v4 objective-based battles.
Indie är mer än retro och pretto – det är allt!
The article argues that indie games are more than just retro or pretentious titles, encompassing a wide range of genres and ambitions. It highlights how crowdfunding and digital distribution platforms like Steam have fostered independent creation, leading to innovative titles that challenge traditional gaming norms and expand the definition of what an indie game can be.
Expedition 33 Wins Yet Another GOTY--See All The Winners From The 2026 Game Dev Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the big winner at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards, taking home Game of the Year, Best Visual Art, Best Narrative, Best Audio, and Best Debut. Blue Prince also received multiple awards, including Best Design and Innovation. Don Daglow was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rebecca Ann Heineman received the Ambassador Award posthumously.
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announced
The winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced. Several titles were recognized across various categories, including Best Audio, Best Debut, Best Design, Innovation Award, Best Narrative, Best Technology, Best Visual Art, Social Impact, and Audience Award. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince were among the most nominated games.
Phil Spencer Was Good for Xbox, but His Legacy Is Complicated - IGN
Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years with Microsoft, concluding a 12-year tenure as Head of Xbox. His legacy is viewed as complicated, with shareholders seeing massive stock growth while some hardcore gamers point to increased subscription prices, fewer exclusives, and studio closures. Despite these criticisms, the article argues Spencer was a net positive, crediting him with saving Xbox during the Xbox One era, championing features like backwards compatibility and cross-play, and building a strong portfolio of studios and games.
GeForce NOW Raises the Game at the Game Developers Conference
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is introducing several updates at the Game Developers Conference, including smoother virtual reality streaming at 90 fps and improved game discovery with labels for Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ subscriptions. New titles like Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and CONTROL Resonant are being added to the library, with Fortnite's "Save the World" mode becoming free-to-play. Account linking with GOG is also planned.
GeForce Now adds GOG syncing and 90fps game streaming in VR headsets
NVIDIA's GeForce Now cloud gaming service has received several updates, including 90fps streaming for VR headsets like Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro for Ultimate members. The platform is also adding GOG syncing, in-app labels for Xbox and Ubisoft accounts, and expanding its Install-to-Play library with select Xbox titles and new cloud-native games.
Highlights from Day of the Devs 2026
Day of the Devs 2026, organized by Double Fine Productions and iam8bit, showcased a variety of indie games at The Midway in San Francisco as a prelude to the Game Developers Conference. Featured titles included the spy thriller For Dead Spies, the musical beat 'em up Dead as Disco, the arcade space combat game Rogue Eclipse, and the chaotic party game Pro Jank Footy. The event also served as a networking opportunity for developers and attendees.
Nintendo, Blumhouse Games, Double Fine Productions Join PAX East 2026 Lineup
PAX East 2026 has revealed its full exhibitor lineup, featuring over 300 companies including Nintendo, Blumhouse Games, and Double Fine Productions. The event will take place from March 26-29, 2026, at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston. The expo floor will showcase video games, technology, and tabletop industries, with special panels and events planned.
