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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)
Several Nintendo staff members shared their weekend gaming plans, including playing demos for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Call of the Elder Gods. Other titles mentioned include Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pentiment, Blasphemous II, and Alien: Isolation. The article also notes the ongoing Golden Week holiday in Japan and a Pokémon YouTube channel's closure due to copyright strikes.
Eight Indie Games Offer Free Steam Demos for Wishlist Wednesday | HappyGamer
Eight new indie game demos are available on Steam for Wishlist Wednesday, showcasing a variety of creative concepts from nostalgic revivals like Backyard Baseball to experimental genre fusions such as Keeb Quest, where typing becomes combat. This event highlights the innovation within the indie scene and encourages players to try games before wishlisting them.
INDIE Live Expo 2026 Spotlights In Falsus With Steam Demo | HappyGamer
INDIE Live Expo 2026 has announced 'In Falsus' as one of its featured titles, with a playable demo now available on Steam. The expo highlights promising indie games, and the availability of a demo allows players to experience 'In Falsus' firsthand. This exposure is significant for indie developers, as demos are increasingly seen as a crucial tool for player engagement and game sales in the current market.
NIGHTMARE OPERATOR playable at BitSummit PUNCH
A new demo of the action horror third-person shooter NIGHTMARE OPERATOR, featuring the "Nakano" stage, was playable at BitSummit PUNCH. This allows attendees to experience a portion of the game's gameplay.
Valor Mortis, Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat Will Have Demos at Summer Game Fest: Play Days 2026
Valor Mortis and Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat will be featured with demos at Summer Game Fest Play Days, taking place from June 6th to 8th. Xbox is also hosting demos for several indie titles, including Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Don't Fret, Erosion, Way to the Woods, and My Arms Are Longer Now. Grounded 2 will also have a demo available, potentially tied to a larger announcement.
Hotel Barcelona: Late Check-Out DLC Out Now, Demo Available on Steam
The "Late Check-Out" DLC for the horror roguelite Hotel Barcelona is now available on Steam, introducing new story content, enemies, and environments. A free demo for the base game has also been released on Steam, with console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S planned for a later date.
Nexon Announces New MMORPG, Embers Of The Uncrowned | Console Creatures
Nexon has revealed Embers Of The Uncrowned, an upcoming isometric MMORPG with a dark fantasy setting. The game features tactical combat, companion recruitment, and co-op battles against powerful bosses. A demo will be available during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to 22, though a full release date has not yet been announced.
Hotel Barcelona Gets Late Check-Out DLC and Steam Demo Today
The horror roguelite Hotel Barcelona has received its first major expansion, 'Late Check-Out,' featuring two new story stages, enemy types, and boss encounters. A new, improved demo is also available on Steam, alongside a 35% discount on the base game for a limited time. The DLC is currently Steam-exclusive, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions planned for a later, unannounced date.
Eastwynne, a Fantasy CRPG Kickstarter Has Launched with a Demo Available on Steam
Eastwynne, a fantasy isometric CRPG developed by solo developer Dee (WTS₂), has launched a Kickstarter campaign and released a demo on Steam. The game features player choices that shape the narrative, turn-based combat, and a magic system. Early access is planned for later this year.
Halloween feels like a refined version of the asymmetric multiplayer formula
The game Halloween offers a refined take on the asymmetric multiplayer genre, as experienced during a PAX East demo. Players can take on the role of either the iconic killer Michael Myers or a survivor.
Morning Multiplex
This article highlights recent trailer releases and developer updates for several games. It features a dev diary for Aether & Iron discussing player choice, a launch trailer for Dying Light: The Beast's Restored Land Update, and mentions a demo for Grave Seasons at PAX East 2026.
Sega Announces Shares Updated DLC Roadmap For Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Sega has updated the post-launch roadmap for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, detailing upcoming paid and free DLC content. A demo update has also been released for select platforms, adding Extreme Gear Machines, though the Nintendo Switch version of the demo does not include this feature.
SKINFACE – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
SKINFACE is a stealth game where players assume the role of a faceless hitman who steals identities to gain trust and complete targets within Soviet-era apartment complexes. An expanded demo, building on the original Global Game Jam concept, has been released due to community interest, offering a new level and target.
Rhythm-Action Title Alpha Nomos Steam Demo Live
A new Steam demo for RibCage Games' rhythm action title Alpha Nomos is now available. The demo features new arenas, a branching power-up evolution system, and narrative elements, allowing players to experience the game's music-driven combat.
Xbox Confirms Yet Another Phil Spencer-Era Initiative Is Dead
Xbox has confirmed that Project Moorcroft, an initiative designed to support game demos for developers through Xbox Game Pass, will not be moving forward. The program, first teased in June 2022, aimed to help indie developers gain visibility and analytics. Xbox now focuses on other demo-related features and festivals.
Capcom's Demo For Its New IP 'Pragmata' Has Now Hit Two Million Downloads
Capcom's new intellectual property, Pragmata, has achieved two million downloads for its demo and two million wishlists. The game is now slated for release on April 17, 2026, with the demo available on platforms including the Nintendo Switch.
Missed Steam Next Fest? Don’t worry, some of its best demos are still available for you to try – GTOGG
Although Steam Next Fest has concluded, many of its game demos remain available for players to try. The article highlights several notable demos, including Altered Alma, DownSouth, Iron Blight, Follow Us, The Occultist, REPLACED, and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, which offer a variety of genres and experiences.
The Epic Games Store Has Another Double Shot of Free Stuff
The Epic Games Store is offering free games, with details to be announced. Separately, Steam Next Fest featured a large number of game demos, with some being highlighted as particularly noteworthy.
Capcom's New Game Pragmata Is Now Releasing A Little Earlier Than Expected
Capcom announced that its upcoming puzzle-shooter Pragmata will now release on April 17, 2026, a week earlier than its previously scheduled April 24, 2026 date. New gameplay footage showcasing a 'Shelter' feature and a trailer were also revealed. A demo for Pragmata is currently available on the Nintendo Switch.
Monowave Announced for PC and Nintendo Switch in 2026, “Panic Jungle” Demo Now Live
Indie developer Studio BBB announced that its puzzle-adventure platformer Monowave will launch in 2026 for PC and Nintendo Switch. A playable demo, "The Panic Jungle," is now available on Steam, showcasing the game's emotional mechanics and scratch-art visual style.
