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Every Nintendo Direct Game That You Can Play Right Now
During a recent Nintendo Direct presentation, several games were announced and made available for immediate download. These surprise launches include ports of existing titles, additions to Nintendo Switch Online, and demos for upcoming games on the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Our fave Nintendo 64 memories! Pure Nintendo Podcast E168
The Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts Jemma, Trev, and Kirk reminisce about their favorite memories of the Nintendo 64 in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The episode also touches on the anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, discusses new demos available on the Nintendo Switch, and covers various games the hosts have been playing, including Dave the Diver and Untitled Goose Game.
Try Intriguing New PS5 Adventure Games for Free via PS Store
Two new adventure games, 'What Have You Done, Father?' and 'Salvation: Echoes of War,' are available with free demos on the PlayStation 5. 'What Have You Done, Father?' is a murder mystery visual novel priced at $14.99, while 'Salvation: Echoes of War' is a third-person action game set in purgatory, slated for release later this year.
Steam Next Fest demos, a Virtual Boy-inspired shooter and other new indie games worth checking out
Steam Next Fest is featuring demos of new indie games, including a shooter inspired by the Virtual Boy. This event highlights upcoming titles available for PC players to try.
What We Played – The Adventures of Elliot, Control Resonant & Cat Quest 3
This week's gaming experiences include The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Control Resonant, and Cat Quest 3. Other titles played include Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Tour de France 2026, Lost Castle 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Witchspire, Destiny 2, Copa City, Bellwright, Crimson Desert, The Necromancer's Tale, 007 First Light, Gothic Remake, God of War HD, Umineko: When They Cry, Touhou: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom, Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, Starseekers, and 33 Immortals.
Even more games on Steam are using AI: there are over 8,600 demos in this week's Next Fest event, and nearly 1,700…
The Steam Next Fest event features over 8,600 game demos, with nearly 1,700 disclosing the use of AI in their development. This surge in AI-generated content raises concerns about discoverability and the potential for low-quality shovelware flooding the platform, making it harder for players to find genuine gems.
Evening Multiplex
This article rounds up various trailers released during Steam Next Fest, including those for Bus Simulator 27, Echoes of Aincrad, Edge of Memories, The Guild - Europa 1410, and OFFBEAT. The trailers showcase gameplay and reveal new details about upcoming titles.
Nintendo Download: Definitively Feeling It!
Nintendo's latest download update features Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, and new game bundles. Several demos are available, including for Star Fox, and pre-orders are open for ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, Minecraft Dungeons II, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and Orbitals. The update also highlights new music playlists, in-game events for Donkey Kong Bananza, and ongoing eShop sales.
ID@XBOX Indie Selects Demo Fest Is Here!
The ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest is now live, featuring over 30 game demos available to play on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC until June 30. The event also announced 18 new games coming to Xbox, including titles like Akatori, Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, and Surfpunk.
Morning Multiplex
New trailers have been released for several games, including a walkthrough trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Vast and a trailer for Dark Reaper Shoots! 2. Additionally, Exovia has launched its June demo.
Kingdom Hearts Cloud Version demos have now been removed from eShop
Demos for the cloud versions of Kingdom Hearts games have been removed from the Nintendo Switch eShop in the US and Japan. The reason for this removal is unclear, though some fans speculate it could be a precursor to native versions of the games being released for a future Nintendo console.
A Packed Day Of Game Reveals Just Ended With A Wave Of New Demos
The Six One Indie Showcase featured over 60 game reveals, many accompanied by new demos available on PC and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include the action game Anomalith, the brawler Re:Rite, the puzzle game Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To, and the city-builder Cutout Village. The event also highlighted games like Aikyam, Mouseward, and lunr.rdio.taxi, with many demos coinciding with the upcoming Steam Next Fest.
Steam Ocean Fest
The Steam Ocean Fest is currently live on Steam, featuring a variety of seafaring games. The event includes numerous game demos and a significant sale on related titles.
Morning Multiplex
Several new game trailers and a demo have been released. The Alley has a demo available now, featuring "Don't Trust What You See." Granblue Fantasy: Relink released its second trailer, "Strength & Darkness," and Warhammer 40,000 Mechanicus 2 also has an official trailer.
How Free-to-Try Gaming Culture Changed What Players Expect from Bonuses - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
The gaming industry's normalization of free-to-try models, including demos and free-to-play, has shifted player expectations towards transparency and fairness, influencing other digital entertainment sectors like casino bonuses. This principle of proving value before commitment has led to the rise of no-wagering bonuses in casinos, mirroring gaming's approach to building player loyalty through trust and generosity. The article argues that this gaming-influenced demand for fairness and value is becoming the baseline expectation for consumers across various digital platforms.
Indie Game The Missing Threads Drops Demo, Asks for Steam Wishlists
Indie game The Missing Threads has released a demo on Steam, with developer windiedev actively encouraging players to wishlist the game. This strategy highlights the growing importance of demos and direct community engagement for indie developers in a crowded marketplace. The developer's honest appeal aims to cut through marketing noise and secure visibility on the platform.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream 'Welcome Version' Bug Causes Demo To Crash
Nintendo is investigating a bug in the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 'Welcome Version' demo that causes it to crash when the console is woken from sleep mode between 9pm and 10am after the main content has been cleared. The issue does not appear to affect save data transfer to the full game, and Nintendo plans to provide an update.
List of all Nintendo Switch demos
This article provides a comprehensive list of available game demos for the Nintendo Switch. It includes titles from Nintendo and third-party developers, focusing on demos available in English.
Almost all the cozy games of March have demos to try and I've been snapping up as many as I can
March is a busy month for cozy game releases on PC, with many titles offering demos during Steam Next Fest. The article highlights anticipated games like The Legend of Khiimori, Cupiclaw, The Abbess Garden, Bubblegum Galaxy, and Collector's Cove, discussing their unique mechanics and appeal.
