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How to Watch Triple-i Initiative Showcase on April 9 | Console Creatures
Evil Empire's third annual Triple-i Initiative Showcase will take place on April 9th, featuring 40 indie games over 45 minutes. The presentation will include deep dives into titles like Risk of Rain 2 and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, alongside new announcements from developers of 1000xRESIST and Buckshot Roulette. The showcase will be streamed in 4K/60FPS on platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and Steam.
After five hours with highly anticipated pirate survival game Windrose, I can see why it's one of Steam's most wishlisted games
The highly anticipated pirate survival game Windrose, developed by Windrose Crew and published by Pocketpair Publishing, is generating significant buzz on Steam. The preview highlights its engaging survival mechanics, satisfying third-person combat, and streamlined resource gathering, all set within a procedurally generated archipelago. The game aims to offer a polished and respectful player experience, with a focus on accessible sailing and ship combat that evolves from castaway survival to full-blown piracy.
"It would just be Palworld 2": Pocketpair lead says adding a best-in-class feature from the viral pirate game…
Pocketpair's head of publishing, John Buckley, stated that incorporating Windrose's building system into Palworld would essentially require remaking the game. While Pocketpair is handling Japanese publishing for Windrose, Buckley praised its building mechanics as the best in the survival genre. He also teased that Palworld's upcoming 1.0 release will be the "survival crafting game everyone always wanted."
Open-world pirate games are so back: Windrose hits 1.5 million Steam wishlists as 800,000 players convince devs to leave…
The open-world pirate survival game Windrose has achieved 1.5 million Steam wishlists and had over 800,000 players try its demo during Steam Next Fest. Developer Windrose Crew is using player feedback to refine the game for its upcoming Early Access launch, with planned improvements including enhanced co-op features and more loot variety.
Pirate survival hit Windrose charts course for major quality-of-life improvements after 1.5M wishlists
The developers of the pirate survival game Windrose have announced upcoming quality-of-life improvements following a successful demo that garnered over 1.5 million wishlists. Planned updates include enhanced co-op features for up to eight players, varied loot drops, a hold-to-gather mechanic, FOV slider, DLSS/FSR support, and controller improvements. The game is expected to release in 2026 on PC.
Triple-i Initiative 2026 Set for April 9 With World Premieres, New Reveals
Evil Empire announced the Triple-i Initiative 2026 digital showcase will air on April 9, featuring over 45 minutes of content including eight world premieres and new reveals. Publishers like Devolver Digital and tinyBuild will present titles such as Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Risk of Rain 2, with a post-show segment offering deeper dives into select games.
The Best Of Triple-i Returns: The Third Triple-i Initiative Showcase Airs on April 9 Promising All Killer, No Filler Triple-i Vibes
The third Triple-i Initiative Showcase will air on April 9, featuring 45 minutes of trailers and announcements for over 40 indie games. Developed by Evil Empire, the event will include eight world premieres and updates on titles like Katana ZERO, Vampire Survivors, and Risk of Rain 2. The showcase will be available on platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and Steam, with post-show deep dives also planned.
WRUP: Pangolin goes to the big city edition
The Massively OP community and staff share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokemon Go, Nightingale, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft: Midnight. The discussion also touches on personal preferences for numbers and the nature of game marketing.
MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes Midnight
This week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.
As the current Steam Next Fest wraps up, the 10 most-played demos might surprise you
The Steam Next Fest is showcasing numerous game demos, with Marathon, Burglin' Gnomes, and Windrose topping the play hour charts so far. Other popular titles include Vampire Crawlers, Far Far West, Outbound, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Wanderburg, Fate Trigger, and Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite.
Here's some of the most-played demos during Steam Next Fest - February 2026 edition
Valve has revealed some of the most played game demos during the Steam Next Fest event, which concludes on March 2nd. Popular titles include Marathon, Burglin' Gnomes, Windrose, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, and Wanderburg. Some games will retain their demos after the event concludes.
IGN Fan Fest 2026: Every Announcement From Day 1 & Day 2 | Invision Game Community
IGN Fan Fest 2026 showcased over 80 reveals across video games, expansions, film, and streaming series over two days. Highlights included new titles like LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Mortal Kombat II film trailer, Crimson Desert featurette, and updates for games such as Street Fighter 6 and ARK: Survival Ascended. The event also featured announcements for various indie games, horror titles, and retro revivals.
2026 Upcoming Games Release Schedule
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a significant one for video game releases, with numerous titles slated for launch across various platforms. This includes highly anticipated games like Grand Theft Auto 6, alongside many sequels and new IPs. The article provides a month-by-month breakdown of confirmed release dates and general 2026 windows for games on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.