Kingmakers
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Now that Subnautica 2 is out, Valve's own Deadlock tops Steam's most wishlisted chartSubnautica 2 has launched into early access on Steam, achieving significant player interest. Following its release, Valve's unreleased multiplayer shooter Deadlock has reclaimed the top spot on Steam's most wishlisted games chart. Other notable titles on the wishlist include Forza Horizon 6, Light No Fire, and Fable.
Kingmakers shows signs of life with a few development videos, but I'm still a little concernedKingmakers, a time-travel action game, has received a development update from Game Director Paul Fisch, addressing concerns about its prolonged silence. The update shared details on animation work, including parries and a wall-building system, and emphasized ongoing balance work and AI behavior tweaks. While a release date remains unannounced, the developer's continued activity suggests the project is still active, alleviating fears of it becoming another "The Day Before" situation.
"There was that period in time, pre-Sonic, where it was, 'You're so lucky that Hollywood is even looking at you'"Story Kitchen, a production company specializing in video game adaptations, discusses the booming Hollywood interest in gaming IPs. Co-founder Dmitri M. Johnson highlights the intense bidding wars for titles like Split Fiction and the evolving relationship between game companies and studios, noting that game developers now have more leverage due to the success of major game-based films and shows. The company mediates between the two industries, ensuring deals are made while respecting both creative visions.- TINYBUILD’S CHAOTIC PARTY-RACER SPEEDRUNNERS 2: KING OF SPEED LAUNCHES THIS JULY ON PC & CONSOLEStinyBuild and Fair Play Labs announced that SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed will launch in July on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game will also be available on Day One with Xbox Game Pass for PC and consoles. This sequel to the 2013 indie hit features up to eight-player online and local races with new mechanics and vibrant graphics.
SGJ Podcast #507 – The Games We’re Looking Forward To in 2026The SGJ Podcast returns with hosts discussing their most anticipated games for 2026. The episode features a wide array of titles, including Taxinaut, Underspace, and various entries for the Nintendo Switch, with hosts sharing their personal wishlists.