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Paris Games Biz showcased a guarded optimism in the face of turmoil, both locally and in the industry at large | Opinion
Despite civil unrest and industry-wide financial turmoil, the Paris Games Biz event showcased a guarded optimism among French game developers and publishers. Many smaller studios credited government funding initiatives with keeping them afloat, while discussions also touched on the potential of existing IP and the evolving role of marketing. Concerns were raised about the generosity of French government support compared to the UK, and the struggles of larger companies like Ubisoft were acknowledged.
Disco-Punk Space Horror RetroSpace Launches on PC and Consoles
RetroSpace, a disco-punk space horror game, has launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by The Wild Gentlemen and published by Kwalee, the game features a janitor on a space station swallowed by a black hole, who can mutate into a tentacle-armed menace. Players can utilize stealth, hacking, and environmental hazards, with Mutamods offering unique character transformations.
RetroSpace Sends A Very Strange Janitor Into A Black Hole
RetroSpace, an immersive sim with sci-fi horror and dark humor elements, has been released on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Developed by The Wild Gentlemen and published by Kwalee, the game puts players in the role of a janitor on a space station consumed by a sentient black hole, offering multiple approaches to survival including stealth, combat, and environmental manipulation.
RetroSpace offers a huge sci-fi playground for inquisitive space janitors, but I'm not that System Shocked by the tools at your disposal
RetroSpace, an immersive sim from The Wild Gentlemen, offers a vast sci-fi playground where players act as janitors exploring a space station affected by a black hole and temporal anomalies. While the game excels in its secretive level design and world-building, the available tools and mechanics feel overly familiar and less innovative compared to its inspirations like System Shock and Prey.
This week in PC games: new Ace Combat, Transport Fever 3, and a System Shock-alike set on a disco space station
This week in PC games sees a variety of new releases including the pixelart horror RPG Camp Whittlewood, the cyberpunk restaurant sim Nivalis Nights, and the infrastructure management title Transport Fever 3. Other notable launches include the retro-styled immersive sim RetroSpace and the tactical shooter prologue Intravenous 3: Borderline.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 28 to October 2
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between September 28 and October 2. Titles include Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, and a remastered The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, among many others across various genres.
lily’s world XD Is a Psychological Horror Game about Investigating a Teenager’s Computer
SonderingEmily has released a new PC psychological horror game titled lily's world XD, which incorporates personal childhood photos and early internet artifacts. Players investigate a teenager's disappearance by exploring her digital life, encountering fourth-wall breaks and psychological horror elements. The game is available on Steam with a launch discount.
lily’s world XD Review – My space, your investigation
lily's world XD is a short investigation game played on a virtual desktop, recreating the early 2000s internet aesthetic. The game delves into serious themes like body image and emotional manipulation, offering an engaging mystery with a strong sense of nostalgia. Despite underdeveloped horror elements and an abrupt, unsatisfying ending, its raw and personal narrative makes it a worthwhile experience.
Mixtape and Bits & Bops dominate the AGDAs 2026 nominated finalists
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs), celebrating Australian games released between July 2025 and October 2026. Mixtape and Bits & Bops lead the nominations across multiple categories, including Game of the Year, Excellence in Visual Art, and Excellence in Sound Design.
SPRAWL zero Launches With Gravity Guns, Bullet-Time And Serious Y2K FPS Energy
SPRAWL zero, a new first-person shooter from Kwalee and MAETH, has launched with a distinct early 2000s cyberpunk aesthetic and gameplay inspired by Y2K-era shooters. The game features fast combat, gravity manipulation abilities, and over 40 weapons, available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Welcome to Elderfield Review – Welcome to my cozy nightmare
Welcome to Elderfield is a cozy RPG life horror sim that blends pixelated, retro 90s aesthetics with Lovecraftian themes. Players explore the town of Elderfield, engaging in activities like farming and cooking, while uncovering unsettling secrets and battling monsters. Despite some minor issues with explanation and difficulty spikes, the game's impressive worldbuilding, humor, and unique blend of genres make it a highly engaging experience.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 7 to 11
This week's Xbox releases include NHL 27, Halloween: The Game, Mewgenics, and Train Sim World 7, among many others. Several titles are optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available on Game Pass, including The Royal Writ and Dumb Ways to Build.
Immersive sim Retrospace, aka '70s System Shock, gets an October release date plus a trailer full of funky guns and sentient black holes
The space horror immersive sim RetroSpace, developed by The Wild Gentlemen and published by Kwalee, is set to launch on October 1st, 2026. Players will take on the role of a clone janitor on a space station consumed by a sentient black hole, utilizing stealth, combat, and unique 'mutamods' to survive against mutated creatures and security systems.
RetroSpace gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Kwalee and The Wild Gentlemen have announced that RetroSpace will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1. This disco-punk space horror game allows players to choose between stealthy survival or action-hero mutant gameplay aboard a space station consumed by a black hole. A new trailer was also released alongside the announcement.
Welcome to Elderfield Looks Like Stardew Valley Went Very, Very Wrong
Welcome to Elderfield, a cosmic horror farming simulation game developed by Chris Cote and published by Kwalee, is set to release on PC via Steam on September 10th, 2026. The game blends traditional farming mechanics with Lovecraftian elements, featuring turn-based RPG combat against eldritch horrors. A demo is currently available on Steam, offering a portion of the full game's content.
Shift At Midnight Turns A Routine Night Shift Into A Fight For Game Pass Survival
Shift At Midnight, a co-op horror and simulation game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, and is available on Day One with Game Pass. The game challenges players to manage a gas station while identifying and surviving against non-human customers. It features investigation mechanics, survival horror elements, and multiplayer with proximity chat.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 20 to 24
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 20 and July 24. The lineup includes titles like Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, The Planet Crafter, and CULTIC, with several optimized for current-gen consoles.
Talespinner announced for Nintendo Switch
Publisher Kwalee and developer Flash Cat Games have announced that the deck-building roguelike adventure Talespinner will be released on Nintendo Switch on August 6. The game features a narrative shaped by player decisions and deck construction, inspired by Japanese mythology, with three playable characters and over 200 battle cards.
Deck-Building Roguelike Adventure Talespinner Comes to PC & Switch This August
Kwalee and Flash Cat Games announced that their deck-building roguelike adventure, Talespinner, will launch on August 6, 2026, for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features a narrative shaped by player decisions and deck construction, drawing inspiration from Japanese mythology with unique heroes, scenarios, and yokai encounters.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 2 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. The event features speedrunners tackling various games, with a detailed schedule provided for Day 2, including titles like Dragon Quest 11, Super Mario Odyssey, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart across multiple platforms.
