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PAX Aus 2026 wrap up: The Aussie indie devs to watch
PAX Aus 2026 highlighted a diverse range of Australian indie developers showcasing unique titles. Games like Schrodinger's Cat Burglar, On the Hearth, Terramystra, Lorenz Fries, Nuko, Penguin Colony, Brave Cart, Multi-Merge Mayhem, My Arms are Longer Now, Tank Society, and Ranger were featured, with many aiming for PC and Nintendo Switch releases.
Zelda symphony, Street Fighter movie, Bluey’s Happy Snaps and more! Pure Nintendo Podcast E185
The Pure Nintendo Podcast E185 covers the latest Nintendo news, including a trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and discussions about orchestra events. The hosts also recap PAX Aus, discuss indie games like Tom the Postgirl, and highlight titles such as Metaphor: ReFantazio, Bluey's Happy Snaps, and Jackbox Party Pack.
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 Is Out Now – Five New Ways To Ruin Game Night
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 has been released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. This latest collection from Jackbox Games features five new party games designed for group entertainment, encouraging creativity and questionable answers. Players can use their phones as controllers, making it accessible for gatherings.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 12 to 16
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between October 12 and 16. Titles include Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Planet Zoo 2, Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, and various other indie and family-friendly titles.
The Science Behind Best Friendship in The Jackbox Party Pack 12
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 introduces MegaPals, a new party game designed by Liz Anderson and Chase McClure that focuses on identifying the closest friends within a group through word association and personality matching. The game rewards both group thinking and individual creativity, with two winners crowned as "MegaPals." It is set to release on October 15 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Jackbox Games bringing Fakin’ It XL to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Jackbox Games has announced Fakin’ It XL, a standalone version of its popular party game, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, launching in 2026 for $8.99. This new iteration includes enhanced remote play options, support for up to eight players, and new question types like 'Emojinal Damage' and 'Thumb Luck'.
Trivia Murder Party 3 slashes onto Steam Early Access in September
Jackbox Games announced that Trivia Murder Party 3 will launch on Steam Early Access on September 17, with a full release planned for 2027. This standalone title introduces online multiplayer for the first time, alongside new mini-games and character accessories.
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 is set to launch on October 15, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The latest installment will feature five new party games: We Forgot a Card, MegaPals, Debate and Switch, Idol Factions, and Hyperface. Players can use their phones or web-enabled devices as controllers, with only one person needing to own the game for everyone to play.
How Jackbox Games navigated the post-pandemic sales slump
Jackbox Games CEO Mike Bilder discusses how the company navigated the post-pandemic sales slump by moderating headcount and sticking to its strengths, unlike other companies that experienced mass layoffs. Despite a decline in sales following a 2020 boom, Jackbox Games has maintained a solid position and is launching a new publishing division.
Fool Your Friends with Jackbox Games' Fibbage Board Game
Jackbox Games, in partnership with Wilder Toys, has announced a physical board game adaptation of their popular trivia game Fibbage. The game is designed for 3-6 players and involves creating believable fake answers to trivia questions. This marks Jackbox Games' second board game adaptation, following Fakin' It, and is available now at Target for $19.99.
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 Unveils This Year’s Five New Games
Jackbox Games has revealed the five new titles included in The Jackbox Party Pack 12, set to launch later this year. The collection will feature We Forgot a Card, MegaPals, Debate and Switch, Idol Factions, and Hyperface. The pack is confirmed for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Apple TV, iPad, and Mac, with an Android version not yet announced but considered likely.
All Five Games in The Jackbox Party Pack 12 Announced
Jackbox Games has announced all five new games included in The Jackbox Party Pack 12: We Forgot a Card, MegaPals, Debate and Switch, Idol Factions, and Hyperface. The collection will launch later this year on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Apple TV, iPad, and Mac. The party game series has entertained tens of millions of players globally.
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 game list revealed
Jackbox Games has revealed the full lineup of five new games for The Jackbox Party Pack 12: We Forgot a Card, MegaPals, Debate and Switch, Idol Factions, and Hyperface. The collection is set to release on Nintendo Switch in 2026, and a trailer showcasing the new titles has also been released.
Introducing the five new games of Jackbox Party Pack 12
Jackbox Games has revealed the five new titles included in The Jackbox Party Pack 12, set to release this fall for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The pack focuses on fostering human connection through games like We Forgot a Card, MegaPals, Idol Factions, Debate and Switch, and Hyperface, which utilize word association, team-based sorting, debate mechanics, and photo editing.
XSOLLA TO CO-HOST GAMESBEAT ENGAGE CHICAGO. CURATING DEBATE ON THE FUTURE OF USER-GENERATED CONTENT IN GAMES
Xsolla is co-hosting GamesBeat Engage Chicago 2026, an event focused on the future of user-generated content (UGC) in gaming. The event will feature debates and discussions on how UGC platforms are reshaping the industry and fostering a new generation of game developers. Xsolla's Chief Marketing & Growth Officer, Berkley Egenes, highlighted the growing importance of UGC as a commercial force.
Trivia Murder Party 3 announced for Nintendo Switch
Jackbox Games has announced Trivia Murder Party 3 for the Nintendo Switch, set to release in 2027. This installment in the multiplayer trivia series will feature online matchmaking for up to eight players for the first time, alongside traditional local multiplayer and solo play options. The game promises more trivia questions and new minigames compared to its predecessors.
Jackbox Games' Upcoming Release Is Basically An Aussie 'Thank Goodness You're Here'
Jackbox Games has announced My Arms Are Longer Now, a new puzzle and stealth game developed by Melbourne-based studio Toot Games. The game is scheduled for a PC release this year, with a console launch planned for 2027. It features an absurd comedy style and art direction reminiscent of Thank Goodness You're Here and Untitled Goose Game.
2D Stealth-Comedy My Arms Are Longer Now Is an Aussie Thank Goodness You’re Here
My Arms Are Longer Now, a 2D stealth-comedy game from developer Toot Games and publisher Jackbox Games, is set to launch on PC later this year. The game features environmental puzzles, physics-based mechanics, and Australian internet humor, with console versions planned for early 2027. Players control a thief with long, snake-like arms to steal items and interact with the environment in various Melbourne locations.
Jackbox's first externally published game looks like the shot in the arm the stealth genre needs, and it'll be…
My Arms Are Longer Now, a stealth-comedy game developed by Toot Games and published by Jackbox Games, was previewed at PAX Australia. The game features a unique mechanic where players control long, wiggly arms to perform stealthy actions and comedic thefts. It is set to release this year and is available to wishlist on Steam.
My Arms are Longer Now announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Jackbox Games and Toot Games have announced My Arms are Longer Now, a 2D stealth-comedy game set for a 2026 release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Players control a thief with extendable arms to pull off heists. The announcement coincides with news of The Jackbox Party Pack 12.
