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Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches across the galaxy on October 6th
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a new racing adventure game developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode, is set to launch on October 6th, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Pre-orders for Standard, Deluxe, and Collector's Editions are available now, with pricing starting at $59.99 for the Standard Edition. The game features both singleplayer and multiplayer modes, with various repulsorcraft and customization options.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Officially Launches on October 6th
Secret Mode and Fuse Games have officially announced that Star Wars: Galactic Racer will launch on October 6th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The Standard Edition is priced at $59.99, with a Deluxe Edition available for $79.99, which includes additional vehicles, cosmetic packs, and exclusive arcade events.
TIGA GAMES INDUSTRY AWARDS 2026 OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS – CELEBRATING THE BEST IN UK GAMES
TIGA, the trade association for the UK games industry, has opened nominations for the 2026 TIGA Games Industry Awards. The awards celebrate excellence in creativity, innovation, and business success across UK game developers, publishers, educators, and service providers. The ceremony will take place in London in November 2026, with categories including 'Games Awards' and 'Business of Games Awards', alongside special accolades for Outstanding Individual and Game of the Year.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Release Date Accidentally Revealed on Steam, Out on October 6th
Star Wars: Galactic Racer's release date was accidentally revealed on Steam as October 6th, along with details for its Deluxe Edition. The publisher has since removed the information, but a reveal is anticipated around Summer Game Fest or Star Wars Day. The article also briefly mentions other Star Wars titles like Grand Theft Auto 6, Star Wars Jedi 3, and Star Wars Eclipse.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer got rid of Denuvo before the game even launched, and I hope more publishers take note of the outpouring of support
Star Wars: Galactic Racer has removed the Denuvo DRM before its launch, a move praised by players and seen as an inspiration for other publishers. This decision is likely due to recent Denuvo cracks and aims to improve game performance and player experience. The article advocates for publishers to drop aggressive DRMs that negatively impact paying customers.
Secret Mode Strips Denuvo DRM From Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Secret Mode has removed Denuvo DRM from the PC version of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. This move is celebrated by the PC gaming community for potentially improving performance, reducing loading times, and enabling modding. The quiet removal suggests the developer is aware of community sentiment against DRM.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Epic Games continues to add shotguns to Fortnite, potentially creating its best meta yet. Separately, Secret Mode has removed the Denuvo anti-tamper technology from STAR WARS- Galactic Racer.
Combing through a house full of a dead loved one's possessions to figure out who they were feels like the…
A Storied Life: Tabitha is a cozy narrative puzzle game where players piece together the life of a deceased relative by sorting through their belongings. The game encourages thoughtful decision-making as players choose which items to keep, auction, or discard, with kept items contributing to shaping the deceased's story. It offers a slow-paced, endearing experience with a distinctly British charm, available now on Steam with a demo.
GamesIndustry.biz to host The Games Investment Panel at MCM Comic Con's Indie Game Summit
GamesIndustry.biz will host The Games Investment Panel at Game Republic's Indie Games Summit during MCM London Comic Con. Editorial director Jon Hicks will moderate the panel on May 22, featuring industry professionals discussing investment and funding options for game developers. The summit includes various talks, roundtables, and networking opportunities.
A Storied Life: Tabitha launch trailer – wholesome narrative puzzle experience released on Nintendo Switch
A Storied Life: Tabitha, a wholesome narrative puzzle experience developed by Lab42 Games and published by Secret Mode, has been released on Nintendo Switch. The game centers on piecing together the life of a recently deceased loved one by sorting through her belongings and filling in her damaged memoirs.
A Storied Life: Tabitha Lets You Sort Through the Home and Belongings of a Lost Loved One
A Storied Life: Tabitha, a casual indie puzzle game developed by Lab42 and published by Secret Mode, is now available on PC and Nintendo Switch. Inspired by games like Unpacking, it features a watercolour art style and a narrative focused on reconstructing the life story of a deceased relative named Tabitha by sorting through her belongings and damaged memoirs.
A Storied Life: Tabitha review – a cosy yet pensive puzzler where the biggest challenge is getting someone else's story straight
A Storied Life: Tabitha is a cozy yet pensive puzzle game where players tidy a deceased friend's cottage and use found objects to rewrite her memoirs. While the game can sometimes force contradictory narrative choices, its replayable structure and thematic mechanics allow for player-defined characterization. The presentation balances comforting domesticity with melancholy, making it a respectable experience despite its flexible approach to storytelling.
A Storied Life: Tabitha available now on Steam and Nintendo Switch
The wholesome narrative puzzle game A Storied Life: Tabitha is now available on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Lab42 Games and published by Secret Mode, the game allows players to piece together the life of a recently deceased loved one by sorting through their belongings and filling in gaps in their memoirs. It features a cozy aesthetic and encourages players to make choices about how the deceased will be remembered.
DreamHack 2026 – Indie Playground Highlights
DreamHack 2026 in the UK featured an "Indie Playground" showcasing numerous independently developed games. Highlights included "The Drifting Crown" by Sponge Hammer Games, a roguelike action-adventure; "Character Limit," a fast-paced word game from Hotel Outlaw; and "Chronicles Reborn," an open-world survival adventure by Brightwyn Games. Other featured titles were D’Avekki Studios' full-motion video murder mystery "The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker 2," Galatico Studios' retro shooter "Galatico," and "Everything is Crab," an animal evolution roguelite published by Secret Mode.
PONCLE KEYNOTE LEADS EXPANDED B2B PROGRAMME AT LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL
The London Games Festival has expanded its B2B program, featuring a keynote from Poncle, the studio behind Vampire Survivors. The event includes a two-day Games Finance Market with £247 million in potential investment, a Self-Publishing Toolkit live session, and the first Games For Change London Summit focused on social impact through games. A 'Games meets film' convergence event, Screen Play, will also explore collaborations between creative industries.
Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the multiplayer shooter Terminal War inspired by The Last of Us Factions, the rhythm-based dungeon crawler GridBeat, and the card-battling soccer sim Nutmeg. Other featured titles include the metal-themed roguelite Devil Jam, the stock market simulator Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and the co-op tower defense game Salvation Denied.
Retro Football Management Card Game Nutmeg Launches on Steam
Nutmeg, a retro football management card game, has launched on Steam and is fully playable on Steam Deck. Developed by Sumo Digital studios and published by Secret Mode, the game simulates a 20-year journey through English football divisions in the 1980s and 1990s, featuring a fast-paced card system for matches and club management elements. A portion of sales will be donated to the Joey Beauchamp Foundation and the Dalian Atkinson Legacy Trust.
NUTMEG! A Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager Now Available
NUTMEG!, a nostalgic deckbuilding football manager from Sumo Digital and Secret Mode, is now available on PC via Steam. The game tasks players with managing a fourth-division English team through the 1980s and 1990s, featuring card-based gameplay and the ability to recruit legendary players. A portion of sales through November will benefit the Joey Beauchamp Foundation and the Dalian Atkinson Legacy Fund.
Diva Agency Launches New Creator And Community Division Dedicated To Fan Engagement, Creator Partnerships And Community Building
Diva Agency has launched a new Creator and Community engagement division to focus on fan engagement and influencer marketing for its entertainment clients. The new team, led by Charlotte Willis, aims to build authentic connections between brands and their audiences across online niches. This expansion follows a significant growth year for Diva's PR and Comms business.
Fear Not, Collectors, PS5's Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Getting a Physical Release
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games, will receive a global physical release for the PlayStation 5 later this year. Publisher Secret Mode has partnered with Plaion for distribution of the boxed copies. The arcade-style racing game is also available to wishlist on the PlayStation Store.
