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Round Up: Mina The Hollower Gets Glowing Comparisons To Zelda & Soulsborne In Final PreviewsMina the Hollower is set to release on May 29th, with previews highlighting its similarities to The Legend of Zelda and FromSoftware's Bloodborne. Developers at Yacht Club Games have refined the game, which features punishing yet empowering combat and extensive customization options. The game will also feature difficulty modifiers and a 120fps boost on the Nintendo Switch 2.- Noisy Pixel @ PAX East 2026 – Day 1 Developer Interviews and ImpressionsNoisy Pixel conducted developer interviews at PAX East 2026, focusing on upcoming indie titles such as Mina the Hollower, Fractured Bloom, and We Were Here Tomorrow. The coverage highlights the developers' perspectives on their game design, gameplay systems, and player expectations. The event showcased a diverse range of indie projects, with updates shared directly from the show floor.
- Horror Life Sim RPG 'Neverway' Shadowdrops Prologue With New Trailer; Launches October 2026The horror life simulation RPG 'Neverway' has shadowdropped its prologue and revealed an October 2026 release window for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game, featuring talent from Celeste and music by Disasterpeace, blends life simulation, action RPG combat, and a creeping supernatural horror narrative. A playable prologue is available now on Steam.
- Long Gone Revealed as 3D Pixel Narrative Adventure with Platforming and No Combat; New Trailer Streaming NowLong Gone, a 3D pixel narrative adventure with platforming elements and no combat, was revealed during the Triple-i Initiative 2026 showcase with a new trailer. Developed by the two-person team Hillfort Games, the game is set in a post-apocalyptic suburban neighborhood and focuses on exploration and environmental storytelling, with a planned 2027 release window for PC via Steam. Music for the game will be provided by Frida Johansson, known for her work on Unravel and Unravel Two.
Spook-a-Boo & Grim Trials Preview – 2 Standout Indie Games From PAX EastPAX East showcased two distinct indie titles: Spook-a-Boo, a chaotic cooperative ghost-catching game, and Grim Trials, a dark action roguelite. Spook-a-Boo focuses on physics-based multiplayer fun, while Grim Trials offers a Hades-like gameplay loop with satisfying combat and build customization. Both games are slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, with demos available on Steam.- Scrapped Alien vs. Predator Arcade Game Concept Shared by Artist David Liu and the Story Behind ItArtist David Liu shared details about a scrapped side-scrolling, arcade-style Alien vs. Predator game concept that was pitched after the release of the Prey (2022) film. Despite significant early development work, including key art and concept pieces, the project never moved forward due to communication issues and a shift in publisher expectations towards playable prototypes. Liu noted that much of his work in game development, like this concept, remains unseen.
- Sunday Gatherings and EventsNoisy Pixel announced the Gayming Pride Parade as part of the Summer Game Fest, highlighting LGBTQ+ games. This event aims to showcase titles and developers within the LGBTQ+ community.