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Soar and Conquer in "Eternal Strands": New Trailer Reveals Fiery Foes and Aerial Combat!

Yellow Brick Games, an independent studio founded in 2020 by AAA industry veterans Thomas Giroux, Jeff Skalski, Mike Laidlaw, and Frédéric St-Laurent B., has just released a thrilling new trailer for their debut game, Eternal Strands, at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase. This latest trailer builds on the initial

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Squeakross: Home Squeak Home" – Puzzle Your Way to a Perfect Rodent Haven

A genre-bending game combining logic, house decoration, and rodents! Alblune, the developer of "The Spirit and the Mouse," has announced its new game, Squeakross: Home Squeak Home. This logic-picture puzzle game, featuring extensive house decoration and a customizable rodent pet, was exclusively revealed during the 2024 Summer Wholesome

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Paint the Town with Été: Coming July 23!

Impossible is excited to announce, as part of today's Wholesome Direct, that its debut release Été, will be coming to Steam on July 23. In Été, players bring color to a black-and-white coloring book neighborhood and create artwork using stamps inspired by objects around them. This painting game

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Dance Off the Dystopia: Mighty Yell Unveils 'All Systems Dance'

Mighty Yell, the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed THE BIG CON, have unveiled their latest venture into interactive storytelling with All Systems Dance. Debuting with a captivating trailer at GLITCH's Future of Play Direct 2024 during Summer Game Fest, this game promises a unique blend of expressive

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A Gaming Podcast Episode 39

‎A Gaming Podcast: State of Play Recap, PSVR2 PC Adapter, Summer Game Fest Predictions | A Gaming Podcast Episode 39 on Apple Podcasts‎Show A Gaming Podcast, Ep State of Play Recap, PSVR2 PC Adapter, Summer Game Fest Predictions | A Gaming Podcast Episode 39 - Jun 5, 2024Apple Podcasts In Episode

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Digging for Gems and Clues: The Crimson Diamond Launches on August 15

Julia Minamata, the developer behind the highly anticipated EGA (IBM's Enhanced Graphics Adapter) text parser adventure game The Crimson Diamond, is thrilled to announce that after more than six years of development, the game will launch on August 15 on PC! Check out the fantastic new trailer that

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Hack, Slash, and Conquer: Paper Cult Unveils 'Tears of Metal' at Summer Game Fest 2024

Montreal indie studio Paper Cult, creators of the acclaimed game Bloodroots, have unveiled their latest title, Tears of Metal, at Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest 2024. This medieval hack-and-slash roguelike invites players to battle through hordes of enemies to reclaim their homeland. Set for release on Steam in 2025,

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Get The Funselektor Debut Demo for ‘Golden Lap’ Today

Funselektor and co-development partner Strelka Games have released the first demo for their upcoming minimalist racing management simulator, Golden Lap, on Steam. The demo is available until June 17 as part of the Steam Next Fest digital event, offering players their first hands-on experience with the game since its announcement

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Dungeons & Dragons Meets Dead by Daylight in New Crossover Adventure

The stage is set, the die is ready to be cast, and players are invited to choose their roles as Killer or Survivor in the thrilling new crossover event, Dead by Daylight: Dungeons & Dragons. Now available on all supported platforms, this collaboration introduces fans to a deadly new adventure

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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour Coming to Toronto

Dates: THU, SEP 19 & FRI, SEP 20 Time: 7:30 PM Location: Roy Thompson Hall, Toronto 54 Entertainment and Kashamara Productions present the FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour, an exhilarating new concert celebrating the music of the iconic game from SQUARE ENIX. Hosted at Roy Thompson Hall

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Riot Games Announces VALORANT's Expansion to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 Consoles

At Summer Game Fest, Riot Games revealed that VALORANT, the highly acclaimed, free-to-play, 5v5 character-based tactical shooter, will soon be accessible on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5 (PS5®) consoles. This marks a significant expansion for the franchise, which has been predominantly available on PC. The console versions will

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Echo Generation: Midnight Edition Arrives on Steam & Switch June 19th

The gang is back! Recently the studio Cococucumber announced that their game, Echo Generation: Midnight Edition, the acclaimed turn-based adventure game, is set to launch on Steam and Nintendo Switch on June 19th. Fans can wishlist the game now. Winner of ‘Best Indie Game’ at the 2022 Canadian Game Awards,

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Capcom Pro Tour World Warrior 2024: North America East Region Registration Now Open

In a recent announcement, Incendium announced its continued participation in the Capcom Pro Tour World Warrior for 2024, handling the prestigious event for the North America East Region. This exciting development means Incendium will now cover both Canada and the US East Coast, providing an expansive competitive platform for Street

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Gear Up for Battle: Concord Pre-Orders Open with Early Access and Beta Perks

Firewalk Studios has announced pre-orders for their highly anticipated multiplayer game, Concord, are now available. Players eager to dive into this new experience can also look forward to details about Early Access and an upcoming beta. Pam Piscitello, the Director of Marketing and Operations at Firewalk, shared this exciting news,

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Game Con Canada 2024: The Largest Gaming Expo in Canada

Game Con Canada 2024, the largest gaming expo in Canada, will be held at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, from June 14th to 16th. This three-day extravaganza promises a weekend full of gaming, entertainment, and new experiences, attracting gaming enthusiasts worldwide. Event Highlights Attendees can play hundreds of

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Toronto Games Week 2024: A Celebration of Gaming Culture

Toronto Games Week (TGW) is set to return from June 13-19, 2024. This vibrant celebration of gaming culture promises a diverse lineup of activities and experiences, organized independently by dozens of organizations, curators, companies, creators, and communities. About Toronto Games Week Coordinated by Marie LeBlanc Flanagan (formerly of A MAZE.

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IO Connect: Summer Mixer 2024 - Celebrating Ontario's Video Game and XR Industry

Interactive Ontario, in partnership with XP Gaming and Toronto Games Week, is excited to announce the return of IO Connect: Summer Mixer 2024. This event will be held on Thursday, June 13th, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 12:00 AM EDT at The Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West,

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XP Game Summit 2024: Unlocking the Potential of Game IP in Toronto

The XP Game Summit is back for 2024 on June 13 and 14 at the Hyatt Regency Toronto. Over two days, attendees can connect with global industry professionals to explore key trends, develop innovative business opportunities, and shape the future of gaming by unlocking the potential of game Intellectual Property

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PlayStation VR2 Expands Horizons: Steam VR Games Now Playable on PC

When PlayStation VR2 launched last year, it opened a new dimension of virtual reality for PS5 players, combining innovative gameplay with immersive sensory features. Driven by a passion to provide gamers with more content options, Sony has been hard at work to extend the capabilities of PS VR2 to PC.

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Ubisoft Toronto and Montreal Team Up for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake

Ubisoft Toronto is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal on the highly anticipated remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. This exciting partnership aims to breathe new life into the beloved 2003 classic, leveraging the combined expertise and creativity of both studios. Reviving a Classic “The

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Offline Mode for Nightingale and Islands of Insight, Everything from State of Play, and Call of Duty coming to Game Pass

Summer Game Fest is this week and podcast members will be down there! There will be a lot of gaming news so we hope you're ready. Check out the latest Episode. Feel free to contact us on X/Twitter to let us know what you think or hope

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Islands of Insight to Introduce Offline Mode: A New Era of Puzzle Gaming Flexibility

Lunarch Studios and Behaviour Interactive are thrilled to announce the development of an offline mode for their acclaimed game, Islands of Insight. Responding to player feedback and the growing demand for a more flexible gaming experience, this new mode aims to enhance the player experience by allowing them to enjoy

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XP GAME SUMMIT 2024: PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENT

XP Gaming has announced the detailed program schedule for the XP Game Summit 2024, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency on June 13-14, 2024. The event will feature a wide array of talks and masterclasses across three stages, covering tracks on business, development, IP, production, and the Indie

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Nightingale Update 0.3: Offline Mode, New Features, and a Special Community Event

Inflexion Studios released Update 0.3 for their popular survival crafting game Nightingale, bringing the highly-anticipated offline mode along with a host of other exciting new features. This update aims to enhance the player experience by adding options that make the game more accessible and engaging. Offline Mode: Explore the

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Warframe's "Jade Shadows" Update: Illuminating the Darkness

Warframe's next cinematic update, "Jade Shadows," is set to lift the veil of mystery surrounding a beloved character in a brand new single-player quest on June 18, available for free across all current platforms. In the latest Devstream, Digital Extremes delved deep into this highly anticipated