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Creating the card-based RPG Battle Suit AcesTrinket Studios, the developer behind Battle Chef Brigade, discusses the creation of their new card-based RPG, Battle Suit Aces. The interview covers the challenges of game development, including recovering rights from a collapsing publisher, and the process of creating a compelling anime-inspired story.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase partnering with Summer Game FestThe Southeast Asian Games Showcase will take place on June 6th, 2026, featuring new announcements and updates from developers in the region. This year's event will partner with Summer Game Fest, which occurs the day prior. Several games, including TCG Card Shop Simulator, Montabi, and No Straight Roads 2, are confirmed to be shown, with hosts from various gaming outlets and studios participating.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase Returns June 6 With Summer Game FestThe Southeast Asian Games Showcase will return on June 6, 2026, in partnership with Summer Game Fest, to highlight games developed in Southeast Asia. The digital broadcast will feature exclusive announcements, updates, and world premieres, with the first five teased games including TCG Card Shop Simulator, Montabi, Building Relationships, No Straight Roads 2, and Am I Nima. The event aims to promote regional developers and connect the Southeast Asian games industry with a global audience.
Meet the indie studios funding other indie studiosSeveral successful indie game developers, including Innersloth, Landfall, and Kinetic Games, have launched initiatives like Outersloth, Evil Landfall, and a new publishing business to financially support other independent studios. These funds aim to provide crucial investment, ranging from $50,000 to $2 million, to help indie developers bring their projects to fruition, especially during a period of low overall investment in the video game industry. The transparency of these funding models, including contract terms and recoup percentages, has been positively received by the development community.- INDIE Live Expo Showcased 200+ Titles, Returning for Winter Showcase Q4 2026INDIE Live Expo's latest digital event showcased over 200 indie titles, including world premieres and new trailers. The next showcase is scheduled for Q4 2026. A Steam sale featuring many of the showcased games is also underway.
INDIE Live Expo April 2026 Recap Highlights 200+ Games and AnnouncementsThe April 2026 INDIE Live Expo showcased over 200 indie games, featuring world premieres, trailers, and release dates. Notable announcements included Crymelight, Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King’s Castle LOL, In Us, and Feather’s Edge. The event also highlighted upcoming titles and a concurrent Steam sale featuring over 700 games.- Souls-like 'Memoirium' Release Date Set for August 13, 2026 on PCPublisher Outersloth and developer GoldenGratus announced that their souls-like game Memoirium will launch for PC via Steam on August 13, 2026. The game features a collapsing dream realm, equipment that affects abilities and enemy behavior, and a fully interconnected world with multiple paths and eight distinct dungeons. Developed as a solo project, Memoirium explores themes of dreams and identity.
Long Gone Lets You Explore a Post-Apocalyptic World, But Without ViolenceLong Gone is an upcoming adventure game from Hillfort Games and Outersloth, set for release on PC in 2027. The title features a lo-fi 3D pixel style, blending point-and-click elements with modern exploration and platforming in a post-apocalyptic setting where players solve puzzles instead of engaging in combat. A companion cat named Mavis assists the player throughout the journey.
Dosa Divas Review — Spicy, tasty RPG goodnessDosa Divas is a narrative-focused RPG from Outerloop Games that explores themes of family, food, and culture. Players step into the shoes of siblings Samara and Amani as they fight against a corporation that has streamlined cooking and bridge familial divides. While the combat and cooking minigames are simplistic and lack challenge, the game's strong narrative, voice acting, and unique South Asian-inspired presentation make it a memorable experience.- Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking outThis article rounds up recent and upcoming indie game releases and showcases. New titles like Replaced, Gecko Gods, Mouse: PI for Hire, Dosa Divas, and A Storied Life: Tabitha have launched, with Hades 2 also arriving on consoles. Upcoming games mentioned include Agefield High: Rock the School, The Backworld, A Study in Blue, and Elementallis.
Dosa Divas review: "I came for the culinary mechs and Jet Set Radio vibes, I stayed for the emotional rollercoaster"Dosa Divas is a charming game that skillfully blends culinary arts with a story about family, community, and memory. Despite its so-so combat, the excellent writing, art, and soundtrack create an emotional and meaningful experience. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Triple-i Initiative Showcase had some really incredible announcements - a roundupThe Triple-i Initiative Showcase featured numerous announcements for indie games, including new reveals, release dates, and DLC. Several titles like Alabaster Dawn, Alkahest, and Away Team were highlighted, with many set to enter Early Access or launch in the coming months. The showcase also included updates for existing games such as Barotrauma and Brotato.- Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking outThis article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting titles like the roguelite Minos, the CloverPit DLC Unholy Fusion, and the battle royale typing game Final Sentence. It also features previews for People of Note, Tamashika, Nippets, Dead As Disco, Call of the Elder Gods, and Long Gone, covering their gameplay, platforms, and release details.
Neverway Gets October Release Window as Free Steam Prologue LaunchesNeverway, a life sim RPG with psychological horror elements, is slated for an October 2026 release on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. A free playable prologue is now available on Steam, offering an hour of gameplay that introduces the protagonist Fiona and hints at the game's darker themes. The soundtrack is by Disasterpeace, and the development team at Coldblood Inc. has ties to games like Celeste and TowerFall.- Nightmarish Life Sim RPG Neverway Unearths October Release Window in a Gorgeous New Trailer & Drops Free Playable Prologue on Steam - Available NowDeveloper Coldblood Inc. announced that its life-simulator RPG Neverway will launch in October for PC and Nintendo Switch, with a free playable prologue now available on Steam. The game features a monochromatic pixel-art style and a soundtrack by Disasterpeace, and is funded by Outersloth.
- A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap BelowThe Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.
- Neverway Preview – A Life-Sim Horror RPG!Neverway is an upcoming RPG that blends life simulation and horror elements, following protagonist Fiona as she rebuilds her life on an island after losing her job and connections. The game features inventory management, daily planning, and surreal combat, enhanced by music from Disasterpeace and pixel art from Pedro Medeiros. It is set to release in October for PC and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Neverway launches on Nintendo Switch in October, new trailerNeverway is set to launch on Nintendo Switch in October, as confirmed by a new trailer. The game is co-directed by Pedro Medeiros and Isadora Sophia, with funding from Outersloth, the funding arm of Innersloth. Composer Disasterpeace is handling the soundtrack for the psychological horror title.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Will Appear at 45+ Minute Triple-i Initiative Showcase on April 9thCastlevania: Belmont's Curse is confirmed to be featured in the upcoming Triple-i Initiative Showcase on April 9th, which will run for over 45 minutes and include titles from Evil Empire, tinyBuild, Devolver Digital, and more. The event promises world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release date announcements for various indie games.- Outersloth has rejected every generative AI pitch it has receivedIndie fund Outersloth has rejected all pitches that involve generative AI technology. The company reportedly turns down approximately 50 percent of all developer pitches it receives.