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Indie Selects for July 2026: Gameplay That Will Make Summer Pop
Xbox highlights five indie games for July 2026: Mina the Hollower, Realm of Ink, Bellwright, Coffee Talk Tokyo, and NBA The Run. These selections feature strong personalities, rewarding progression, and distinct worlds, offering a variety of genres from action-adventure and roguelites to survival and visual novels.
ID@XBOX Indie Selects Demo Fest Is Here!
The ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest is now live, featuring over 30 game demos available to play on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC until June 30. The event also announced 18 new games coming to Xbox, including titles like Akatori, Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, and Surfpunk.
GamesRadar+ and The MIX to Premiere Two New BitSummit Showcases
BitSummit, Japan's premier indie game festival, announced its 14th edition, "PUNCH," concluded with record attendance and will return in May 2027. In the interim, GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, and The MIX will broadcast two new showcases on May 26th, featuring world premiere trailers and developer spotlights. The BitSummit PUNCH Steam event, offering game demos and sales, remains live through May 28th.
ID@Xbox Director Says XBOX is Preparing For its Next 25 Years, Not Going Through a “Midlife Crisis”
Xbox director Guy Richards stated that the company is focused on its next 25 years rather than a "midlife crisis," emphasizing adaptation to evolving player behavior and business models. Recent leadership changes under CEO Asha Sharma aim to accelerate innovation and community connection, including retiring features like Copilot on mobile and console.
Women-Led Games and Latin American Games Showcases Return This Summer with a Sizzling Display of Updates and Reveals
The Women-Led Games and Latin American Games Showcases will return on June 4th, ahead of Summer Game Fest, to reveal updates and news for various indie titles. The Latin American Games Showcase will feature 80 titles including Shade Protocol and Colorbound, while the Women-Led Games Showcase will highlight games like Soulframe and We Were Here Tomorrow, hosted by Briana White, Rebecca Ford, and Megan Everett.
Control Resonant: Remedy on the Exciting Sequel, Xbox Play Anywhere, and Self-Publishing
Remedy Entertainment is self-publishing the upcoming sequel, Control Resonant, set to launch in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game will feature a new playable character, Dylan Faden, and an expanded open-world city environment. Remedy aims to provide a seamless experience across platforms, including handheld devices.
ID@Xbox & Black Flag Resynced – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #227
The latest episode of TheXboxHub Official Podcast covers the ID@Xbox showcase, highlighting upcoming indie games like Golf With Your Friends 2, Echo Generation 2, and Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School. The hosts also discuss recent changes in Xbox's mission statement and the upcoming remaster of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
IGN Live 2026 Partner Lineup to Include The Legend of Vox Machina and More
IGN Live 2026 has revealed its partner lineup for the June event, featuring titles such as The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and PowerWash Simulator 2. The convention will also showcase new trailers and demos for games like ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies and Deep Dish Dungeon, with the latter launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. The event will take place from June 6 to June 7 in Los Angeles.
ID@Xbox Spring Showcase – Check Out All of the Amazing Games Announced and Revealed
The ID@Xbox Showcase featured numerous indie game announcements, release date reveals, and upcoming Game Pass titles for Xbox Series X|S and PC. Many showcased games will support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing players to buy once and play on both platforms. Titles like Albion Online, Aphelion, and Crashout Crew were among the many games highlighted.
Skystone Games and Bellring Games Unveils Treacherous New 'Solemn Needles' Map for Mistfall Hunter at the ID@Xbox x IGN Preview Event
Bellring Games and Skystone Games revealed the 'Solemn Needles' map for their upcoming dark fantasy extraction RPG, Mistfall Hunter, during the ID@Xbox x IGN Preview Event. The new biome features towering rock formations and deadly enemies within a corrosive mist. Mistfall Hunter is a third-person PvPvE looter coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
Deep Dish Dungeon Gets A New Gameplay Trailer, Releasing Fall 2026
Deep Dish Dungeon, a survival exploration adventure game, revealed a new gameplay trailer during the ID@Xbox Showcase. Players will explore a dungeon, gather ingredients to craft food items that boost stats, and ultimately aim to craft the Deep Dish Pizza. The game is set to release in Fall 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud, PC, and Steam.
ID@Xbox Showcase Officially Announced
Microsoft, in collaboration with IGN, has officially announced an ID@Xbox Showcase set for April 23. The event will feature new trailers, gameplay, and first looks at independent titles such as Solo Leveling: ARISE, Mistfall Hunter, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, and Aphelion. The showcase will be streamed across multiple platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and IGN's website.
"BitSummit PUNCH" Official Supporting Streamers Announced!
BitSummit PUNCH has announced its official supporting streamers and creators, including notable figures like FB777 and eoheoh from MSS Project. The event will feature live-streamed programs such as "Creators Talk" and "PUNCH PLAY LIVE," showcasing indie game development stories and gameplay. The BitSummit Game Jam 2026, with the theme "Punch: Break Through," will also introduce an XR category for submissions.
Morning Gatherings and Events
ID@Xbox and IGN are hosting a joint showcase in April 2026. The event will reveal new game announcements and provide details on upcoming titles.
New ID@Xbox showcase in collaboration with IGN set for 23rd April
IGN is collaborating with ID@Xbox for a new showcase on April 23rd, featuring reveals and updates for indie and mid-sized games on Xbox and PC. The event will include titles like Mistfall Hunter, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, Aphelion, and Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive. This showcase follows a similar event in October 2025 which highlighted games such as Vampire Survivors.
ID@Xbox Showcase set for April 23
Microsoft, in partnership with IGN, will host an ID@Xbox Showcase on April 23 at 10:00 AM. The event will feature announcements and updates related to independent games published through the ID@Xbox program.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in late April and early May, including Little Rocket Lab, Vampire Crawlers, Kiln, Aphelion, Trepang2, Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, Sledding Game, TerraTech Legion, and Final Fantasy V. Several games are also leaving the service on April 30.
ID@Xbox Presented by IGN April 2026 Showcase Announced: Here's How to Watch and What to Expect - IGN
IGN and ID@Xbox have announced an upcoming showcase event scheduled for April 23, 2026. The event will feature a variety of indie games coming to Xbox and PC, including confirmed titles like Mistfall Hunter, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, Aphelion, and Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive. Viewers can tune in via IGN's platforms and other partner sites.
ID@Xbox Presented by IGN April 2026 Showcase Announced: Here's How to Watch and What to Expect
IGN and ID@Xbox have announced a showcase event scheduled for April 23, 2026, which will feature upcoming indie games for Xbox and PC. The showcase will include titles such as Mistfall Hunter, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, Aphelion, and Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive.
ID@Xbox Showcase Announced for April 23rd, Features Mistfall Hunter, Aphelion, and More
Microsoft and IGN will host an ID@Xbox Showcase on April 23rd, featuring new trailers and gameplay from upcoming indie titles like Mistfall Hunter and Aphelion. The event promises exclusive looks at several games, including a potential surprise, and may reveal release dates for some titles. This showcase precedes the larger Xbox Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct scheduled for June 7th.
