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Shadowgate 64 Chaos Magic Edition Randomizer ReleasedGrayson Wendell has released an open-source item randomizer for the Nintendo 64 game Shadowgate 64, titled the Chaos Magic Edition. The randomizer includes various shuffling modes and ensures items are available before progression is blocked. The article also briefly mentions new demos and releases for other games like LUCID, MINOS, Armatus, Tales of Berseria Remastered, WWE 2K26, and Samson: A Tyndalston Story.
“Celestoidvania” LUCID Steam Next Fest Demo LiveThe "Celestoidvania" game LUCID, developed by The Matte Black Studio and Apogee Entertainment, has released a new demo for Steam Next Fest. This demo offers three hours of gameplay, featuring a crystal-punk world with pixel art, unique biomes, enemies, and boss encounters. Players can utilize crystal arts to phase through barriers and enhance combat abilities.
LUCID composer David Wise discusses the project in a video interviewLegendary composer David Wise discusses his work on the upcoming action-platformer LUCID in an interview with developer Eric Manahan. Wise and Manahan explore the emotional intent behind the soundtrack, how music shapes worldbuilding, and compare composing for modern indie games to his SNES classics. LUCID is a 2D action-platformer inspired by titles like Hollow Knight and Celeste, featuring pixel art and an emotional story, and is planned for a Nintendo Switch release.