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June 4, 2025

Massive Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Leak Reveals TMNT, SpongeBob, Avatar, and Minecraft Crossovers With Full Gameplay Footage

A leak regarding Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has revealed crossover content featuring franchises such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT), Avatar: The Last Airbender, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Minecraft. The TMNT content includes a "Pizza Van" in four color variants and a themed race track set in New York City. Avatar content features Aang on a hoverboard and a "Bending Gates" mechanic for elemental powers. Minecraft is represented with a character selection menu hinting at a Minecraft-style character and themed vehicles. SpongeBob SquarePants will also be a playable racer with a unique vehicle and track. The leaks confirm the presence of TMNT, Avatar, and Minecraft, with potential for more franchises to be announced. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is expected to launch later this year.

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June 4, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in June

June 2025 will feature several significant gaming events and PC game releases. Key dates include: - June 4: PlayStation's 40-minute State of Play showcase. - June 6: Summer Game Fest main showcase. - June 7: Latin American Games Showcase and Future Game Show. - June 8: Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, along with the PC Gaming Show. - June 9: Black Voices in Gaming showcase. - June 9-16: Steam Next Fest, leading into the Steam Summer Sale starting June 26. Notable game releases in June include: - June 5: Deltarune Chapters 3 & 4 and Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. - June 10: MindsEye. - June 11: Stellar Blade. - June 13: Five Nights At Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic. - June 16: Gex Trilogy. - June 17: FBC: Firebreak, Date Everything!, and Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond. - June 19: Broken Arrow. - June 20: BitCraft Online and Gold Gold Adventure Gold. - June 26: Persona 5: The Phantom X. - Dates TBD: Cast n Chill and Hell Clock.

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April 18, 2025

Marketing ‘A Minecraft Movie’: “blockifying’ the world” and …

Warner Bros. Pictures' marketing strategy for A Minecraft Movie focused on engaging the existing fan base and appealing to younger audiences. The campaign included interactive social media experiences, tactile billboards, and cast appearances at gaming events. The film grossed 0 million globally and over 0 million in North America within two weeks of release. The marketing involved collaborations with brands like McDonald's and Adidas, targeting Generation Z, which made up 64% of the audience during the opening weekend. Local-language influencers voiced characters in dubbed versions, and the campaign adapted based on audience feedback. The world premiere occurred in London on March 30, followed by a premiere in Mexico on April 3, generating significant excitement and engagement.

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April 2, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in April

The PC gaming landscape remains active in April, with notable releases scheduled. Key titles include: - April 1: Koira - Cute puppy adventure - April 2: Bugaboo Pocket - Entomology life-sim - April 3: Sand - Extraction shooter with giant walkers - April 8: South of Midnight - Action-adventure southern folktale - April 8: Burden of Command - Tactical leadership RPG - April 9: Descenders Next - Downhill snowboarding - April 9: Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days (early access) - April 10: Crashlands 2 - Open world crafting RPG - April 10: Hollywood Animal - Hollywood studio management - April 10: Steel Seed - Sci-fi stealth action adventure - April 10: The Talos Principle: Reawakened - Unreal 5 remake - April 10: Monaco 2 - Co-op heist sequel - April 14: Repose - Black and white adventure - April 14: Stygian: Outer Gods - Survival horror RPG - April 17: Mandragora - Side-scrolling, dark fantasy RPG - April 17: Phantom Breaker - Pixel art beat'em up - April 17: Tempopo - Rhythmic garden puzzler - April 18: Lunar Remastered Collection - '90s RPG classics - April 22: War Rats: The Rat em Up - April 23: Sunderfolk - Couch co-op RPG - April 23: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy - April 24: Detective Dotson - Crime-solving as a Bollywood hopeful - April 24: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - April 24: Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero - April 28: Badlands Crew - Offroad battles Additionally, various gaming events are scheduled throughout the month.

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March 4, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in March

February featured notable PC game releases including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Civilization 7, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds. In March, key releases include Assassin's Creed Shadows and Inzoi. Significant release dates for March are as follows: - March 3: Carmen Sandiego - She's back, but where? (Steam) - March 4: Grimoire Groves - Cozy dungeon crawler (Steam) - March 4: Merchants of Rosewall - Run a fantasy shop (Steam) - March 4: Knights in Tight Spaces - Close-quarters tactics (Steam) - March 5: Air - Visual novel classic (Steam) - March 6: Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone - Post-apocalyptic ARPG (Steam) - March 6: Book Bound - Run a bookshop (Steam) - March 6: FragPunk - 5v5 Valorant-style hero shooter (Steam) - March 6: MainFrames - Platformer set in an operating system (Steam) - March 7: Lost Lullabies (Early Access) - '80s inspired co-op horror (Steam) - March 7: Sugardew Island - Similar to a certain valley (Steam) - March 6: Suikoden 1&2 HD Remaster - A classic Konami remaster (Steam) - March 10: Rise of the Ronin - A PS exclusive comes to PC (Steam) - March 11: Wanderstop - An existential cozy game (Steam) - March 14: WWE 2K25 - Annual pro wrestling game (Steam) - March 14: Out of the Park Baseball 26 - Baseball management (Steam) - March 18: 33 Immortals - 33-player roguelike (Epic) - March 18: MySims - Updated Sims spin-off from 2007 (Steam) - March 20: Atelier Yumia - Open world crafting RPG (Steam) - March 20: Mudborne - Not a muddy Bloodborne, it's about frogs (Steam) - March 25: SOPA - Adventure in search of a potato (Steam) - March 25: Tales of the Shire - Hobbit life sim (Steam) - March 25: Nordhold - Tower defense (Steam) - March 26: Mother Machine - Co-op platformer (Steam) - March 26: JDM: Japanese Drift Master - Drift racer (Steam) - March 27: AI Limit - Post-apocalyptic, sci-fi ARPG (Steam) - March 27: As We Descend - Roguelike deckbuilder (Steam) - March 27: The First Berserker: Khazan - "Hardcore" ARPG (Steam) - March 27: Mini Royale - Green army men battle royale (Steam)

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February 3, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in February

February features several key gaming events and notable game releases for PC gamers. Gaming Events: - The Six Invitational Rainbow Six Siege tournament: February 3-16. - D.I.C.E. Summit in Las Vegas: February 11-13. - PGL Cluj Napoca CS2 tournament: February 14-23. - Steam Next Fest: Begins February 24. Game Releases: - February 3: Spirit Swap (Steam) - February 4: Blood Bar Tycoon (Steam) - February 5: Rift of the NecroDancer (Steam) - February 6: Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator (Steam) - February 6: Keep Driving (Steam) - February 6: Sworn (Steam) - February 7: Slender Threads (Steam) - February 7: A Game About Digging A Hole (Steam) - February 12: Legacy: Steel & Sorcery (Steam) - February 12: Urban Myth Dissolution Center (Steam) - February 13: Dawnfolk (Steam) - February 14: Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 (Steam) - February 14: Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Steam) - February 18: Lost Records: Bloom and Rage (Steam) - February 20: Era One (Steam) - February 20: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Steam) - February 21: Die in the Dungeon (Steam) - February TBD: Midnight Murder Club (Steam) - February TBD: Tiny Pasture (Steam)

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December 2, 2024

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in December

Path of Exile 2 is set to launch in early access in December 2024. The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted will be streamed on December 5, and The Game Awards will air on December 12. The Steam Winter Sale will begin on December 19 and run through January 2. Notable game releases in December include: - December 3: Antonblast (Steam) - December 3: Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age (Steam) - December 4: The Edge of Allegoria (Steam) - December 5: Entropy Survivors (Steam) - December 5: Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop (Steam) - December 11: Fairy Tail 2 (Steam) - December 12: Kletka (Steam) - December 12: The Spirit of the Samurai (Steam) - December 17: Flint: Treasure of Oblivion (Steam) - December 20: The Midnight Crimes (Steam)

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November 5, 2024

The Big Indie Interviews: Chorrus Games on their award-winning fantasy adventure game Radiant: Guardians Of Light

The Very Big Indie Pitch is a speed-dating style pitching event for indie developers held at Pocket Gamer Connects and other gaming events worldwide, where participants present their games to judges in five minutes. Chorrus Games, an indie studio from Madrid, Spain, developed the game Radiant: Guardians of Light, which won third place at the recent competition in Helsinki. The game blends 80s Beat 'Em Up gameplay with RPG elements, featuring fast-paced combat, a rich narrative, and a crafting system. The team, consisting of Oscar Ruiz and Roberto Martinez, focused on creating an engaging experience inspired by classic games while incorporating modern storytelling. They initially developed Radiant for PC but are exploring console opportunities. The pitching experience helped them refine their game and connect with industry professionals. The team aims to expand the Radiant universe through new titles and adaptations in various media.

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November 2, 2024

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in November

November features numerous notable PC game releases, including: - November 1: Elin (Steam) - November 5: Metal Slug Tactics (Steam) - November 6: Mirthwood (Steam) - November 6: Trash Goblin (Steam) - November 6: Brighter Shores (Steam) - November 7: Empire of the Ants (Steam) - November 7: Unrailed 2: Back on Track (Steam) - November 7: Atomic Picnic (Steam) - November 7: Goat Simulator: Remastered (Steam) - November 7: Metro Awakening (Steam) - November 12: Farming Simulator 25 (Steam) - November 12: Tetris Forever (Steam) - November 14: Follow the Meaning (Steam) - November 14: Lego Horizon Adventures (Steam) - November 14: Sorry We're Closed (Steam) - November 19: Towers of Aghasba (Steam) - November 19: Toads of the Bayou (Steam) Additionally, November will host various gaming events showcasing upcoming titles and celebrating gaming culture.

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October 8, 2024

10 mobile indie games we saw in Helsinki that you’ve got to check out

Ten games were pitched at The Very Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024. These games were created by studios all over the world and take on a variety of different genres and themes.