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Betawatch: Shadowstone kicks off playtesting, EVE Frontier plods onward
This 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.
Temtem developer Crema Games unveils Project Downbelow, confirms its arrival to Kickstarter soon
Temtem developer Crema Games has unveiled its next project, Temtem: Project Downbelow, a new experience set in the Temtem universe. The studio confirmed that the game will be funded through Kickstarter and is described as an Action RPG and Creature Collector with co-op features. This announcement comes as Temtem Swarm prepares for its 1.0 release and the original Temtem shifts to maintenance mode.
Multiplayer bullet heaven Temtem Swarm confirms 1.0 release date of April 2 in new trailer
Crema Games has announced that its multiplayer bullet heaven title, Temtem Swarm, will launch its 1.0 version on April 2nd. The game will be available on PC via Steam and Steam Deck, with cross-platform play also supported on PlayStation 5. A Nintendo Switch version is planned for a later release.
Feature: "The Single Best Game Concept Ever" - Pokémon-Inspired Devs Talk The Series That Started It All
Developers from studios creating Pokémon-inspired games discuss the enduring appeal of the franchise's creature-collecting and battling mechanics. They highlight the series' impact on their own designs, praising its core loop of collecting, battling, and micro-rewards as a foundational concept in game design.
Pokémon turns 30 but is Winds and Waves the evolution the series needs?
This article discusses the current state of the Pokémon video game franchise, questioning if recent titles like Pokémon Winds and Waves represent a necessary evolution. It highlights the series' immense popularity across various media while criticizing the stagnation and technical issues in its core games, contrasting them with the innovation seen in other Nintendo franchises like The Legend of Zelda. The piece also examines the business reasons why Game Freak and Nintendo may have little incentive to change their development and release cadence, despite fan complaints.
