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Engadget
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
The spellbinding Ball x Pit will hit PC and consoles on October 15
Back in June, publisher Devolver Digital decided to switch up its usual Summer Game Fest showcase format and dedicate it to a single game, Ball x Pit by indie developer Kenny Sun and a few collaborators. The demo sunk its claws into me , and I've been looking forward to the full game ever since. During Nintendo's Indie World stream on Thursday, it emerged that Ball x Pit is coming to Switch, PC , PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass on October 15. A Switch 2 version will arrive later this year. Ball x Pit is a bit like if Breakout, Vampire Survivors and Space Invaders were blended together with a pinch of base building thrown in for good measure. Your character will (manually or automatically, it's up to you) fire destructive balls at waves of enemies that approach from the top of the screen, trying to destroy them before they reach the bottom and cause more damage. You'll collect more types of balls and augmentations throughout each run and upgrade both. The action really kicks up a notch when you're able to fuse two balls and combine their effects. A fusion might grant you a ghost ball that passes through enemies but sticks a lightning rod into each one it makes contact with, dealing recurring damage to both that particular bad guy and others nearby. There are more than 60 different balls to play around with and combining a pair frees up a slot for another one, so you can end up with truly wild builds. You'll also unlock more characters with unique skills that you'll want to experiment with too. Along with the brick-breaking action, there's a base-building element to Ball x Pit . You can help expand the settlement of New Ballbylon (chef's kiss on that name) with dozens of different buildings that can help you unlock more power-ups, characters and so on. The two sides of the game feed into each other and make for a very sticky, satisfying loop. According to Devolver, Ball x Pit had the 12th most-played demo during the most recent Steam Next Fest. More than 270,000 people have tried it out on Steam (demo progress carries over to the full game). Ball x Pit is easily one of my most anticipated games for the rest of the year. My only dilemma now is to figure out which platform to play it on.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Summer Game Fest 2025: Full schedule, live streaming, and more
Summer Game Fest I Credits: X/@summergamefest The gaming world is ready for one of its biggest weekends of the year. Summer Game Fest 2025 is finally here, and it is more than just a replacement for E3 now. It has become the go-to stage for the biggest announcements, most-awaited trailers, and first gameplay reveals from developers across the world. This year's edition promises plenty of new content, with a strong mix of AAA titles, creative indies, and updates from platforms like Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. With major publishers and studios on board, fans around the world are expecting big surprises and emotional reveals. From new gameplay footage of titles like Death Stranding 2 to brand-new projects from developers in Southeast Asia and Latin America, Summer Game Fest feels more global and inclusive than ever. Ok it's almost time....#SummerGameFest goes hot tomorrow at 5p ET / 2p PT / 10p BST / 11p CEST / 6a JST See you at for the 2 hour live show from YouTube Theater, followed by Day of the Devs. — Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 5, 2025 When does Summer Game Fest 2025 start? The main show begins on Friday, June 7, in the US, but the timing depends on your location. The schedule spreads across multiple days, featuring both the central showcase and several side events that spotlight indie creators and regional developers. Below are some of the major time zone conversions for the main event and key showcases. Full Schedule and Timings for Summer Game Fest 2025 Next Friday, watch Devolver Digital Presents BALL x PIT: The Kenny Sun Story.A captivating showcase dedicated to one developer and one game. Streaming live Friday, June 6 at 5pm PT / 8p ET immediately following Day of the Devs.#SummerGameFest — Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) May 30, 2025 Here's the full schedule for all major events, with timings across ET, PT, BST, and IST . Friday, June 7 (Saturday, June 8 in India) Summer Game Fest Live: 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM BST / 12:30 AM IST (June 8) Day of the Devs: SGF Edition: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT / 12:00 AM BST (June 8) / 2:30 AM IST (June 8) Devolver Direct: Ball x Pit: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT / 3:00 AM BST (June 8) / 7:30 AM IST (June 8) Saturday, June 8 (June 9 in India) Wholesome Direct: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM BST / 9:30 PM IST Future of Play Direct: 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM BST / 10:30 PM IST Latin American Games Showcase: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM BST / 11:30 PM IST Women-Led Games Showcase: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST / 12:30 AM IST (June 9) Southeast Asian Games Showcase: 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM BST / 1:30 AM IST (June 9) Green Games Showcase: 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM BST / 2:30 AM IST (June 9) Frosty Pop Games Showcase: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT / 12:00 AM BST (June 9) / 4:30 AM IST (June 9) Get hyped! Tune in to #SummerGameFest this Friday for the premiere of the @Fortnite Death Star Sabotage Event Trailer.⁰⁰Trust us, you don't want to miss it 😉 — Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 4, 2025 Sunday, June 9 (June 10 in India) Xbox Games Showcase: 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM BST / 10:30 PM IST Call of Duty Direct: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM BST / 12:00 AM IST (June 10) PC Gaming Show: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST / 1:30 AM IST (June 10) The Outer Worlds 2 Direct: Around 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM BST / 12:00 AM IST (June 10) Death Stranding 2 On the Beach Live Premiere: 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM BST / 3:00 AM IST (June 10) Where to watch Summer Game Fest 2025 live The entire Summer Game Fest lineup will be streamed live and for free. Viewers can tune in on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter (X), Steam, and even TikTok Live. The official Game Awards YouTube channel is already running countdowns and event loops leading up to the big day. All major showcases, including Xbox, PC Gaming Show, and indie segments, will have separate streams, but they will also be covered under the main Summer Game Fest channel. Whether you are watching from your laptop, smart TV, or mobile device, you will not need a subscription or ticket. What to expect at Summer Game Fest 2025? 🎮 This Friday, #SummerGameFest takes over! 🚀 Get hyped with this trailer @geoffkeighley edited to celebrate an incredible year of gaming—and what's coming. Thanks to @jennierubyjane ✨ Discover what's next: Live Friday at 5p ET / 2p PT / 9p GMT ➡️ — Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 1, 2025 The heart of Summer Game Fest 2025 will be the main two-hour showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley. It is expected to include more than a dozen world premieres, extended gameplay for long-awaited titles, and a few surprise appearances. Some of the most anticipated segments include: A major look at Death Stranding 2 , possibly featuring full mission footage or a new trailer. , possibly featuring full mission footage or a new trailer. Xbox is set to bring updates on Fable , the new Indiana Jones game, and maybe even something from id Software , makers of Doom. is set to bring updates on , the new game, and maybe even something from , makers of Doom. PlayStation may drop unexpected teasers during the show or in the days around it, especially related to Silent Hill or Ghost of Tsushima 2 . may drop unexpected teasers during the show or in the days around it, especially related to or . Devolver Digital will do its usual weird and wonderful thing, while Wholesome Direct will highlight charming, emotional indie titles that focus on kindness and creativity. will do its usual weird and wonderful thing, while will highlight charming, emotional indie titles that focus on kindness and creativity. Indie showcases like Day of the Devs, Southeast Asian Showcase, and Latin American Spotlight will offer players a taste of new cultures, styles, and voices in game design. There are also rumours of updates for games like Metal Gear Solid Delta , Final Fantasy Rebirth , and potential new DLC announcements from fighting games including Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter . 6/6/2025 16:8:2
Engadget
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
How to watch Devolver Direct at Summer Game Fest 2025
Devolver Digital is devoting its Summer Game Fest stream to a single title. That's quite the departure for the Austin-based publisher. So, the company must see something special in Ball x Pit: The Kenny Sun Story . Get ready to find out about it on June 6. Devolver isn't being shy about its enthusiasm for Ball x Pit . The publisher says it's a game the team "can't even put down — hundreds of hours later." Sounds promising! So, what do we know about the game and its titular character? Not much. There's the teaser image above, featuring battle skeletons and other fantasy characters. Also, Devolver called it "a tremendous little game." Expect to learn much more about Ball x Pit on June 6 at 8 PM ET. You can tune into Devolver Direct on YouTube and Twitch. (That's the same broadcast as the Summer Game Fest Live and Day of the Devs livestreams.)
Metro
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
GTA 6 delay sees rival publisher pick the exact same release date for its game
While most of the games industry will be avoiding GTA 6's new release date, one studio is daring enough to schedule its own game for the same day. Given how monumental a release GTA 6 will be, there was undoubtedly a collective sigh of relief throughout the games industry when, despite assurances that there wouldn't be a delay, Rockstar and Take-Two admitted the game will no longer launch this year. The delay means other publishers can safely release their games throughout the autumn, and next spring, without fear that they'll be completely overshadowed. Although they will now try to avoid May 2026 like the plague, given that GTA 6 is scheduled for May 26. One studio, however, is promising to do the exact opposite and not just release a new game within the same timeframe but purposefully make sure it's released on the exact same day as GTA 6. Devolver Digital, which specialises in indie games like Cult Of The Lamb, Pepper Grinder, and The Plucky Squire, initially made the promise in March, posting on X: 'Gonna release a game the exact same day and time as GTA 6.' Given the studio's reputation for mocking industry norms, as demonstrated in its yearly Devolver Direct presentations, the idea is certainly on brand, although at first it wasn't clear they'd really go through with it. Following the news of GTA 6's delay, though, it seems Devolver is serious, posting, 'You can't escape us. May 26, 2026 it is then.' GTA 6 is expected to be very expensive, with rumours suggesting it could be sold at £80 or even £100, especially in the wake of Nintendo and Microsoft raising the prices of their first party games. Devolver's game would undoubtedly be more affordable by comparison. More Trending That said, GTA 6 is still GTA 6. Even non-gamers know what it is and are expected to flock to it upon launch, which the industry hopes will lead to an increased interest in gaming in general. As for what game Devolver will release opposite GTA 6, the studio hasn't said what it is. It currently has two games scheduled for 2026 – Enter The Gungeon 2 and Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions – as well as a handful of others that currently lack launch windows. No Brakes Games, the developer behind the upcoming Human: Fall Flat 2 (which Devolver is publishing), has already ruled out its game, saying that it will not release on May 26, 2026. It may be that it's not actually a real game but something specifically designed for this marketing stunt, if only because Devolver don't make many of their own games – they mostly just publish other people's – and it's unlikely even an internal studio is going to want to sacrifice their chances of success for an internet joke. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: GTA 6 fans despair as they fear second delay and long wait for the PC version MORE: Hotline Miami Collection review – extreme handheld violence MORE: The most exciting indie games for 2025 – from Citizen Sleeper 2 to Wanderstop
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Devolver Digital boldly challenges GTA 6 with same-day game launch in May 2026
Source: Rockstar Games While the gaming community is reeling from the fact that Grand Theft Auto 6 has been pushed back to May 2026 , one publisher is not afraid to be in the limelight. Devolver Digital , which is famous for its quirky and unapologetic style of game publishing, has doubled up on its earlier assertion: to launch a game on the same date as Rockstar's much-awaited title. Devolver Digital takes a bold stand against the GTA 6 behemoth with same-day release plans — devolverdigital (@devolverdigital) While most studios are hesitant to go head-to-head with GTA 6, Devolver Digital is headfirst into the fight. On Twitter and other social media platforms, the independent publisher announced one of its forthcoming titles will release on May 26, 2026, the same day Rockstar's next major blockbuster enters stores. While the title itself has not been officially announced, the action is quite obviously a calculated and brazen reaction to the announcement of GTA 6's delay. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jawa Tengah: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo This move solidifies Devolver's reputation for going against the tide. The majority of publishers intentionally avoid releasing games alongside major titles like this, fearing they'll be overshadowed and drowned out by the surrounding media frenzy. Competition, however, apparently is half the fun for Devolver Digital. A risky approach to counter industry trends Big game launches have historically sent shockwaves throughout the industry. Developers tend to pivot release schedules to steer clear of huge titles, such as the 2008 debate surrounding GTA 4 and the first Iron Man movie. Devolver, however, thrives on controversy. It has established a niche based on critically well-received indies like Gris, Cult of the Lamb, and Ape Out, prioritizing creativity and originality over mass appeal. This is not the first time a weird release has coincided with a big one, 2023's "Barbenheimer" trend is a recent pop culture reference. Devolver may be shooting for an equivalent moment in 2026: a lower-profile, aesthetically risk-taking game that gets noticed via contrast with gaming giant. By sticking to its guns and embracing the chaos of launching alongside GTA 6, Devolver Digital is making a statement about creative independence and fearless marketing. Whether this gambit results in massive success or a niche victory, one thing's certain, the May 2026 showdown is shaping up to be unforgettable. Also Read: 5 best GTA games to play while waiting for GTA 6
