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Denshattack! An Off-The-Rails Review
Denshattack! is a stylish and ambitious indie game that blends arcade gameplay with anime dynamics and a vibrant Y2K Sega Dreamcast-inspired aesthetic. Players control a ramen delivery driver who uses gravity-defying trains to perform tricks and race across a dystopian Japan, fighting against a tyrannical megacorporation. The game features fast-paced action, impressive boss fights, and a memorable soundtrack, making it a delightful and surprising experience.
Fanatical Is Giving Away Another 2TB Steam Machine, And It Only Takes A $1 Mystery Key To Enter
Fanatical is hosting a giveaway where customers can enter for a chance to win a 2TB Steam Machine and Steam Controller by purchasing a $1 mystery key. Each key also provides a Steam game, with potential for grand prizes like $1,000 worth of games or keys to new releases.
Remote work as a worm, colorful platformers and other new indie games worth checking out
This article highlights several new indie games worth checking out, including a title featuring a cat attempting to thwart an AI office takeover and an early look at shipbuilding mechanics. It also mentions DLC for the game I Am Your Beast.
Escape from Tarkov's Battlestate Games is now a publisher, and it wants games that others deem "too risky"
Battlestate Games, the developer behind Escape from Tarkov, has launched a new publishing division called Battlestate Games Publishing. The new arm aims to support ambitious, niche, and risky game projects across all genres and platforms, allowing developers to retain full IP ownership.
Double Fine Shadowdrops Former Xbox Excluisve Game Keeper On PS5
Double Fine has surprise-released the former Xbox exclusive game Keeper on PlayStation 5. The quirky lighthouse adventure game is intended to boost the studio's revenue, and they are also running a Kickstarter campaign for future projects.
Double Fine Flexes Its Independence With Price Cuts And A New PS5 Release
Newly independent Double Fine Productions has announced a surprise PlayStation 5 release for its game Keeper, along with a price cut for both Keeper and Kiln. The studio also revived its Amnesia Fortnight game jam and is crowdfunding its next title, with a stretch goal for Brutal Legend 2.
I sucked at About Fishing, but the PS1-style mystery game had me feeling more chill than frustrated
Despite initial struggles with its physics-based fishing mechanics, the PS1-style mystery game About Fishing proved to be a surprisingly calming experience. The game features real actors scanned into its lo-fi graphics and a narrative that blends fishing with a murder mystery, aiming for a release in 2026 on PC and PlayStation 5.
PlayStation State of Play live report - all of today's news from Sony's September 2026 showcases
Sony held two State of Play showcases, one focusing on upcoming PlayStation 5 titles and another dedicated to Japanese games. The events revealed new trailers and release dates for titles including Marvel's Wolverine, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Grand Theft Auto 6, and Until Dawn 2.
Peak studio Aggro Crab establishes publishing label for "intense, stylised games with an attitude"
Developer Aggro Crab, known for Peak and Another Crab's Treasure, has launched a new publishing label to support intense, stylized indie games. The label will offer up to $500,000 per project for games that can be completed within two years, providing marketing support and flexible agreements. They have already signed two titles: Rebounder and Subway Midnight.
Evening Reading - September 2, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game announcements and updates, including a sequel for Lollipop Chainsaw set for a TGS 2026 premiere, CD Projekt RED's project allocation update, and the upcoming release of SpeedRunners 2. Other news includes Nexus Mods acquiring SteamDB and mentions of Cassette Beasts 2, LEGO Skylines, Star Wars Zero Company, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a new Street Fighter movie trailer.
Here are the PAX Aus 2026 Indie Showcase winners
The winners of the PAX Aus 2026 Indie Showcase have been announced, featuring six digital and six tabletop games. These titles were selected for their creativity and innovation within Australia's gaming industry and will be playable at the convention.
Keeper PS5 Trophy Listing Indicates Impending Release – Rumor
A PlayStation Trophy listing for the adventure game Keeper suggests an impending release on PlayStation 5, following its original launch on PC and Xbox Series X/S. The article also touches on Double Fine Productions' recent independence from Microsoft, the studio's subsequent layoffs, and the positive reception of Keeper despite its niche appeal.
Dwarf Fortress co-creator says his life as a millionaire is 'basically like reattaining what my parents could do…
Dwarf Fortress co-creator Tarn Adams discussed his life as a millionaire, stating that his current financial security is akin to regaining what his parents could achieve with regular jobs. Despite the game's success, selling over a million copies and enabling this lifestyle, Adams confirmed that development on the game, including the upcoming Myth and Magic update, continues unchanged.
Indie Selects for September 2026: Genre Mashups & Fresh Takes
Microsoft's Indie Select Hub for September 2026 highlights six diverse indie titles across various genres, including superhero management, isekai truck driving, retro FPS horror, 3D platforming, real-time strategy, and historical multiplayer shooters. The curated collection aims to offer fresh takes on familiar genres with unique mechanics and perspectives.
GamesRadar+ Fall Preview 2026: Your next favorite games make up our hefty Most Wanted list
GamesRadar+ has released its Fall Preview list for 2026, highlighting anticipated games across various genres. While Grand Theft Auto 6 is mentioned, the list focuses on other titles like Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Gears of War: E-Day, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, among many others.
Over 700 games launched on Steam in one week for the first time, though 74% had fewer than 10 reviews
Steam saw over 700 game launches in a single week for the first time, though a significant majority received fewer than 10 reviews. Separately, Supercell's acquisition of Metacore is nearing completion, with Merge Mansion being integrated into Supercell's portfolio.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 211 - Skyland
This week's Indie-licious stream features Skyland, an FTL-inspired game developed by Evan Bowman. The game, which started development for the Game Boy Advance, is now in early access beta on Steam and is currently free to play. The stream will showcase the modular castle gameplay as it navigates pirate-infested skies.
Double Fine will finally make Brutal Legend 2, but only if its new Kickstarter campaign reaches an almost impossible $100m
Double Fine has announced plans to develop Brutal Legend 2, contingent on their new Kickstarter campaign for 'Amnesia Fortnight 2026, Indie Reboot' reaching an ambitious $100 million goal. The studio recently regained independence after being acquired by Xbox. The campaign aims to fund a two-week game jam and documentary, with Brutal Legend 2 serving as a highly improbable stretch goal.
Aggro Crab launches publishing label to splash that Peak cash
Aggro Crab, the developer behind Peak and Another Crab's Treasure, has launched a new publishing label called Aggro Crab Presents. The initiative will support indie games requiring $500,000 or less to launch within two years, with a focus on "intense, stylized games with an attitude" and a strict rejection of "generative AI slop." The success of their game Peak has enabled this expansion, allowing Aggro Crab to leverage its experience and community to help other developers.
Gamezebo At Gamescom 2026 – Indie Spotlights and Highlights!
This article highlights several promising indie games showcased at Gamescom 2026, including the survival sandbox God Save Birmingham, the atmospheric visual novel Rain98, and the cozy farming sim Delphinium. Other featured titles include the roguelike deckbuilder Reply All, psychological horror Fractured Blooms, bullet hell Deesicks, habitat restoration sim The Regreening, and the poetry experience Oku, all presented by developer Byterockers.
