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Nintendo Indie World’s Weirdest Game Got Me To Relax
My Arms Are Longer Now, a comedic adventure game featured in Nintendo's Indie World stream, offers a rare opportunity to relax and explore. The game, developed by Toot Games, features a unique arm-extending mechanic and a humorous premise with a voice cast of Australian comedians. A demo is available on Steam, and the full game is set to release on March 11, 2027, for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC.
GOG's getting into publishing in its new, post-CD-Projekt life, and it already has games on the way
GOG, now independent from CD Projekt and under original co-founder Michał Kiciński, is entering the game publishing business. In partnership with Retrovibe, which Kiciński also co-founded, GOG will support independent developers in bringing their games to PC and consoles. The initiative has already announced two titles: Cop Bastard and Project Warlock: Lost Chapters.
Everything We Saw at Nintendo Indie World Showcase October 2026, Including Witchbrook Release Date
Nintendo's Indie World Showcase for October 2026 featured several announcements, including the release date for the game Witchbrook. The event provided a roundup of various indie titles coming to Nintendo platforms.
Missa inte Nintendos Indie World Showcase i dag kl. 15.00
Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase happening today at 3:00 PM CET, featuring new announcements and updates for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The 15-minute broadcast will focus exclusively on indie titles.
Inside Buckshot Roulette developer Mike Klubnika's terrifically nasty horror universe of post-Soviet malaise
Developer Mike Klubnika discusses his unique brand of horror games, including Buckshot Roulette, S.p.l.i.t, and Machine Party, which are characterized by themes of smoking, club music, and firearms set against a post-Soviet malaise. Klubnika, who has achieved significant commercial success with his short, impactful titles, aims to balance arcade mechanics with narrative focus in his future projects, maintaining a hands-on, DIY approach to development.
Valve acknowledges Steam's AI problem as Next Fest exposes thousands of "low-quality games," but says it doesn't want to tell devs "which tools they should or shouldn't use"
Valve acknowledges a significant issue with AI-generated games flooding Steam, particularly during Steam Next Fest, describing the storefront as "overwhelmed by slop." While aware of the problem, Valve stated they do not want to dictate which tools developers can use, instead encouraging creativity and unique features to stand out. The company is considering solutions but emphasizes a philosophy of making Steam a smarter, more dynamic platform rather than limiting developers.
Evening Reading - October 27, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game-related news items including Pokemon Unite ending service in March 2027, Valorant's latest patch, and a cyberattack on Warhorse Studios. It also notes the announcement of a Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Capcom delisting Street Fighter 5, and Evo Brazil's confirmed dates. Business news includes investments from Nvidia and AMD into Facebook, and Seagate's earnings report.
ShackStream: Dead Reset on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 764
The Stevetendo Show will feature a playthrough of the spooky game Dead Reset, described as a "choose your own adventure" title reminiscent of Sega CD games. The stream will also include a look at Elden Ring later in the week, and a discussion about Nintendo's upcoming Indie World showcase.
Square Enix vets say devs of the future will need to 'master the use of AI', but the human touch will still be…
Veteran Square Enix developers Hiromichi Tanaka and Yoshinori Kitase believe future game creators must master AI, though human creativity remains essential for original ideas. They acknowledge the potential for AI to lower the barrier to entry for game development but also express concerns about idea theft and the proliferation of low-quality AI-generated content, particularly impacting indie developers.
Nintendo Indie World Showcase announced for October 28
Nintendo announced its next digital presentation, the Indie World Showcase, will take place on October 28. The 15-minute showcase will focus on independent games coming to the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo is hosting a new Indie World showcase tomorrow, featuring games for Switch and Switch 2, and it'll be 15 minutes long
Nintendo announced a new Indie World Showcase will take place tomorrow, October 28th, at 7 AM PT. The 15-minute presentation will feature games coming to both the original Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This follows a similar showcase in March that highlighted titles like Mixtape and Toem 2.
Nintendo announces October 2026 Indie World Showcase
Nintendo announced an Indie World Showcase will take place on October 28, featuring new indie games for the Nintendo Switch. The presentation is expected to be around 15 minutes long and will highlight upcoming titles for the platform.
UKIE calls on government to modernise Video Games Expenditure Credit ahead of Autumn Budget
UKIE is urging the UK government to modernize the Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) and establish a new fund to address the growth capital gap for domestic studios. The trade body argues that these reforms are crucial for the UK to remain competitive in attracting investment and talent against countries with more favorable tax incentives.
Så bra är ISK-titel #7 Toem 2! (Ni har röstat!)
The article discusses the community's reception of Toem 2, a photography-focused adventure game developed by Something We Made. Players have highly rated the game, with 4% of those who downloaded it having completed it. The game shares the top spot on the Indiespelklubben's rating list with a score of 4.3, praised for its charming campaign and positive impact.
Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced for October 28th
Nintendo has announced an Indie World Showcase for October 28th, featuring approximately 15 minutes of content on upcoming indie titles for the Nintendo Switch. The showcase will provide updates on previously announced games and potentially debut new titles.
A free 'micro' horror game from the maker of The Mortuary Assistant is basically if PT was an episode of Law…
DarkStone Digital has released Playable Archive, a free micro psychological horror experience that serves as a 'playable teaser' for a cancelled Silent Hill-inspired game. Developed by Brian Clarke, the game offers a creepy found-footage experience with a significant mid-game twist, playable in about 30-60 minutes. Publisher DreadXP supported the decision to release the project for free, allowing fans to experience a piece of the cancelled game.
What to play this Halloween, plus last-minute costume ideas and spooky movie recommendations
This article provides recommendations for games, movies, and last-minute costume ideas for Halloween. It highlights various horror game deals and lesser-known titles, alongside spooky film suggestions and creative costume concepts.
The GameMaker engine series behind Undertale, Hotline Miami and Spelunky is going free for commercial use on PC
Starting January 1, 2027, YoYo Games will make its GameMaker engine free for commercial PC game development, a significant shift from its previous licensing model. While console releases will still require an Enterprise license, this change aims to broaden accessibility for indie developers who have used the tool for titles like Undertale and Hotline Miami.
The Stream Team: Giving the Haunted Paws demo a sniff
Massively OP's MJ is previewing the demo for the upcoming horror game Haunted Paws during Steam's Next Fest. She is eager to explore the spooky mysteries and eerie interactions the game offers, with the big question being whether she will play as a dog or the newly released cat character.
PAX Aus 2026 wrap up: The Aussie indie devs to watch
PAX Aus 2026 highlighted a diverse range of Australian indie developers showcasing unique titles. Games like Schrodinger's Cat Burglar, On the Hearth, Terramystra, Lorenz Fries, Nuko, Penguin Colony, Brave Cart, Multi-Merge Mayhem, My Arms are Longer Now, Tank Society, and Ranger were featured, with many aiming for PC and Nintendo Switch releases.
