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June 9, 2025

Blumhouse Games Reveals ‘Grave Seasons’, ‘Eyes of Hellfire’ at PC Gaming Show [Trailer]

Blumhouse Games has announced two new titles: Grave Seasons and Eyes of Hellfire. Grave Seasons is a farming simulation game set in the mountain town of Ashenridge, where players engage in activities like fishing and farming while dealing with a supernatural serial killer. It is scheduled for release on Steam and consoles in 2026. Eyes of Hellfire is a cooperative horror game inspired by an Irish secret society, allowing up to five players to navigate a lodge while facing violent entities and breaking unique curses. It will be available in early access on PC via Steam this August.

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June 8, 2025

Former GTA and Red Dead dev’s ritualistic horror game is expanding on its planned PC-only launch, and is now releasing on consoles too

Ritual Tides is a horror game developed by a team with experience from Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Star Citizen. It features a mysterious island setting and a narrative involving a religious cult. The game was showcased at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, and its trailer includes a haunting narrator and unsettling visuals, complemented by disconcerting pencil-style artwork. More information can be found on the official website.

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June 7, 2025

Here’s how to watch the Future Games Show Summer Showcase

The Future Games Show Summer Showcase will feature over 50 upcoming games and will be live on June 7 at 1 pm PT/4 pm ET/8 pm GMT. It will be hosted by Matthew Mercer and Laura Bailey. The event will include world premieres, exclusive game demos, developer interviews, and trailers for various titles. Featured games include Directive 8020, Herdling, Crisol: Theater of Idols, and The Finals. The showcase will be available on platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTok, GamesRadar, Steam, PC Gamer, IGN, Gamespot, BiliBili, Ginx TV, and ESR. Localized subtitles will be provided in multiple languages, and viewers on YouTube can access ASL and BSL. An exclusive Twitch Drop for The Finals will be available for those who watch on the Future Games Show Twitch channel for over 15 minutes.

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June 2, 2025

This week in PC games: Rise Of Industry 2, dark fantasy Pokemonlikes and oh no it’s showcase season

The Summer Game Fest features multiple showcases this week, including the Access-Ability Summer Showcase at 8am PDT, Summer Game Fest Live at 2pm PDT, and Day of the Devs SGF Edition at 4pm PDT. Additional showcases include the Wholesome Direct at 9am PDT, Future Games Show at 1pm PDT, Xbox Games Showcase at 10am PDT, and PC Gaming Show at 12pm PDT. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and chaos as various events unfold, with notable characters like Geoff Keighley and Graham participating.

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May 30, 2025

Rematch: All the key details on the 5v5 football game from the masterminds behind Sifu

Sloclap, known for the game Absolver, is developing a new sports game titled Rematch, which is a five-a-side football game. It will be released on Steam, with the release date to be announced. The game features dynamic online multiplayer gameplay where players control a single character, and there are no fixed positions or complex statistics. The base game will cost £21, while the Pro Edition and Elite Edition will cost £30 and £39, respectively, offering early access and additional cosmetic items. The Captain Pass will function as a battle pass with seasonal content, focusing on cosmetics and in-game currency. Rematch does not include fighting elements, as it aims to be a football simulator. The minimum system requirements include Windows 10/11, an AMD Ryzen 5 3400G or Intel Core i5-9400 processor, 8 GB RAM, and a graphics card like the AMD Radeon RX 5500 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1060. Recommended specs include an AMD Ryzen 3700x or Intel Core 11600k processor, 8 GB RAM, and a graphics card like the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050.

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May 1, 2025

Ubisoft, Devolver Digital, and Failbetter Games Confirmed for PC Gaming Show 2025

The PC Gaming Show will take place on June 8th at noon PT, featuring over 50 titles, including world premieres, exclusive announcements, updates, and developer interviews. Confirmed developers include Ubisoft, Failbetter Games, Devolver Digital, and Astra Logical. Ubisoft is expected to present Assassin’s Creed Shadows and insights into its first story expansion, Claws of Awaji. Failbetter Games will showcase Sunless Skies, Devolver Digital will present Enter the Gungeon 2, and Astra Logical will introduce Castle Craft. Other upcoming showcases include Summer Game Fest on June 6th, Future Games Show on June 7th, and Xbox Games Showcase on June 8th at 10 AM PDT.

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March 23, 2025

A beta of backyard FPS Neighbors: Suburban Warfare is out now, and the balance discussion is hysterical: nerf trash can lids and children

Neighbors: Suburban Warfare is a new game that combines character shooter mechanics with whimsical suburban themes, reminiscent of Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare. It features eccentric characters and humorous gameplay, transforming suburban life into a battleground. An open beta is currently available on Steam, allowing players to experience its quirky mechanics. Community feedback includes humorous comments about character balance, such as a request to nerf a character named Kevin and criticism of using trash can lids as shields. The developer is Invisible Walls, and the game fosters a sense of community among players.

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March 21, 2025

Our all time top rated board game, Frosthaven, is coming to PC – and it looks magical

Frosthaven, a digital adaptation of the board game, will be available on PC in early access by the end of 2025, with a closed beta launching sooner. It is being developed by Snapshot Games, which has inherited part of the code from the Gloomhaven PC game. The adaptation aims to be 95% accurate to the original board game, featuring both single-player and cooperative online multiplayer gameplay for up to four players. The game will introduce new complexities, including changing seasons and multiple biomes, while maintaining a vibrant aesthetic. Currently, it is about 80% complete, with a team expansion from 20 to 55 staff members. Players can apply for the closed beta starting March 27, which will include six core starter classes and a structured tutorial.

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March 21, 2025

After suspending development in 2024, People Can Fly brings Project Victoria back to life as survival-extraction shooter Lost Rift

People Can Fly has revived its shelved Project Victoria, now called Lost Rift, which is a survival shooter featuring solo and cooperative PvE gameplay with base-building elements. The game will be set in an archipelago and include PvPvE challenges. Lost Rift was revealed during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase and will enter early access, offering several hours of gameplay. It features a dynamic weather system and allows groups of up to four players to compete for loot on dedicated servers. There is no specific release date yet, but players can wishlist the game on Steam.

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March 21, 2025

Painkiller is back, and maybe they’ll finally get it right this time

A new installment in the Painkiller series, developed by Anshar Studios and published by 3D Realms, was announced during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase. The original Painkiller, released in 2004 by People Can Fly, is recognized as a classic first-person shooter known for its level design, weaponry, and heavy metal soundtracks. The new game will feature four distinct characters with unique abilities, a collectible system with Tarot cards, and reimagined enemies, while retaining classic weapons like the Painkiller. The game is set to launch in the fall and is currently available for wishlisting on Steam.