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Secret Door business and news from across the web.- Betawatch: Shadowstone kicks off playtesting, EVE Frontier plods onwardThis week's Betawatch covers numerous games entering playtesting phases, including Secret Door's Shadowstone and Dreamhaven's Sunderfolk. EVE Frontier continues development with new features, while Swordeye, Scars of Honor, and MapleStory Classic World are also highlighted for upcoming tests. The article also provides a comprehensive list of games currently in open or closed testing, differentiating between the two and noting those that appear to be malingering.
Project Helix dev kits not going out until 2027 | TAGMicrosoft has revealed that developer kits for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, will not be released until 2027, featuring custom AMD chips with advanced ray tracing and upscaling capabilities. Separately, a surprise public playtest for Secret Door and Dreamhaven's Shadowstone has launched, Nintendo is preparing an update for Pokémon Pokopia, and Square Enix has surprise-launched Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD on Xbox Series X/S and PC. Additionally, Jeff Kaplan explained his departure from Blizzard, and deals for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles and games are available.
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announcedThe winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced. Several titles were recognized across various categories, including Best Audio, Best Debut, Best Design, Innovation Award, Best Narrative, Best Technology, Best Visual Art, Social Impact, and Audience Award. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince were among the most nominated games.
Shadowstone, the new game from Secret Door and Dreamhaven, kicks off a surprise public playtest at the Future Games Show…Secret Door and Dreamhaven have launched a surprise public playtest for their upcoming tactics roguelike game, Shadowstone. The playtest, which runs until the game's early access release in 2026, allows players to experience solo or multiplayer matches on PC. Progress made during the playtest will not carry over to the full release.- Preview: Sunderfolk’s 2.0 update is live with a new hero, new PC controls, and new game modesSunderfolk's 2.0 update is now live, introducing a new hero called the Vanguard, enhanced PC controls with mouse and keyboard support, and new game modes like Arena Rumble and Sacred Sand. The update aims to improve the digital board game experience, offering more replayability and smoother online multiplayer, though it now requires each player to own a copy of the game.