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What does the future of external development look like?
Industry leaders discuss the evolving landscape of external development in the gaming industry, predicting a shift towards more strategic, integrated partnerships rather than simple outsourcing. Factors like AI, increasing game complexity, and publisher budget pressures are driving this change, leading to a more specialized and collaborative approach.
Ben Kvalo’s vision for a sustainable game industry
Midwest Games CEO Ben Kvalo discusses his vision for a more sustainable game industry, focusing on rethinking financial structures and elevating developers from underrepresented regions. He draws parallels to Hollywood's model of multiple production entities sharing financial risk, suggesting the game industry could improve upon this to mitigate the impact of underperforming titles.
Clemmy's Best Indie Games Summer Showcase Returns Tomorrow, June 2nd!
Clemmy's Best Indie Games will host its Summer Showcase on June 2nd, featuring world premieres, release date reveals, and updates for numerous indie titles. The event will be broadcast on YouTube and accompanied by a Steam sale featuring participating games.
Nordic Game 2026 was full of smiles, but they hid a very tough reality | Opinion
The Nordic Game 2026 conference highlighted a difficult transition period for the game industry, marked by challenges in funding and evolving publishing models. Despite a friendly atmosphere, discussions focused on the harsh realities of securing investment, the decline of traditional VC exits, and the need for developers to adopt self-reliant strategies in a fragmented market.
Critically Acclaimed 2D Wild West Soulslike Tombwater Reveals Major Post-Launch Update Plus Accolades Trailer; Celebrates with 20% Off Sale
Midwest Games and developer Moth Atlas have announced a major post-launch update for their critically acclaimed 2D Wild West soulslike, Tombwater. The update focuses on balance improvements and bug fixes, with full patch notes available on Steam. The game is also currently 20% off until May 19.
The 2D Western Soulslike, Tombwater, is now available via Steam
The 2D Western Soulslike game Tombwater, developed by Midwest Games and Moth Atlas, is now available on PC via Steam. The game combines elements of the Soulslike genre with a Western theme.
Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the precision platformer Super Meat Boy 3D, the roguelike deckbuilder Raccoin, and the eldritch horror Soulslike Tombwater. Other featured titles span genres like village building, home renovation, survival extraction, and narrative adventure, with many available on PC and consoles like PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Tombwater Released
Tombwater, a 2D soulslike action RPG developed by Moth Atlas and published by Midwest Games, is now available on Steam for PC. The game is set in a wild west environment influenced by Eldritch horrors.
The Shadows of Tombwater Beckon You — the 2D Western Soulslike Is Available Now on PC
The 2D Wild West Soulslike game Tombwater, developed by Moth Atlas and published by Midwest Games, is now available on PC via Steam. The game features 25 bosses, 95 enemy types, and a 20-25 hour gameplay experience, drawing inspiration from titles like The Legend of Zelda and Hollow Knight.
Original founders of Bossfight Entertainment re-launch studio as Bossfight
Several companies within the game industry have announced new leadership appointments and expansions in March 2026. ProbablyMonsters added three executives to its leadership team, Kasedo Games appointed Timea Edvi as publishing director, and Sixteen Tons named Sebastian Nußuam as CCO. Microsoft Gaming, Midwest Games, and Escape Velocity Entertainment also saw new hires in key roles.
Jobs Roundup: March 2026 | ProbablyMonsters expands its leadership team
Several gaming companies have announced new executive appointments. ProbablyMonsters added Jonathan Lander, David Reid, and Mark Subotnick to its leadership team. Kasedo Games appointed Timea Edvi as publishing director, Sixteen Tons named Sebastian Nußuam as CCO, and Microsoft Gaming welcomed Alison Zeng as strategic partner manager. Additionally, Adam Orth has become COO at Midwest Games, and Arah Collins joins Escape Velocity Entertainment as senior narrative designer.
