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Engadget
3 hours ago
- 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
Otago Daily Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Well worth a look
LOOK OUTSIDE From: Francis Coulombe/Devolver You have strange dreams tonight. A familiar voice beckons you to your window. There are stairs leading into the night sky. You awaken just as you begin to ascend them. You have an urge to look outside your window. You get up, cross the room, and pull back the curtains. It's beautiful ... Look Outside is a turn-based RPG survival horror game created in the ever beloved RPG Maker engine. You play as Sam, just your average unemployed guy living in an apartment building, waking up at home after a dream with a voice whispering to look outside. Now, you could look outside, but I'm far more interested in that eyeball, peeking through a crack in the wall. The eye is the one whispering to you, but she seems to shake herself out of it and warns you that looking outside is very dangerous and you probably shouldn't. Her name is Sybil and she explains that you have to survive for 15 days. The game runs on an in-game time system, where basically every action you do will pass time. From playing video games, to exploring outside your apartment, you only have so much time per day. Passing time inside the apartment will give a chance for someone to knock at your door, and you can let them in or send them away. They can range from a pizza guy to a cleaver-wielding, hockey-mask-wearing maniac. The main gameplay occurs when you leave the safety of your apartment. Outside is where you can find items and enemies. Enemies wander in a random pattern and when you venture too close they give chase, forcing you to fight or run away for a bit. Combat is a turn-based affair, but given enemies can be extremely dangerous or draining, choosing to run is often a better choice. Look Outside draws from other survival horror games by being a resource management nightmare. Getting into fights will slowly but surely drain you of resources, and there are very few full restores in the game. You have your health and mana like other RPGs but you also have to worry about your money, food supplies, weapons and weapon durability, ammo, crafting materials and, most importantly, time. You also have hidden stats such as hygiene. Being smelly, for example, attracts monsters from further away. The time system affects you outside your apartment as well. The longer you venture outside and look into new areas, the more time that passes, the more dangerous it gets, and the more bonus experience you gain when you return. Sybil will be available if you have gained enough experience from this, and she acts as the game's save system. On each trip outside you could lose an hour or more if you die, making it a thrilling press-your-luck experience, especially as you explore the more dangerous parts of the apartment complex. While the gameplay is excellent, it's only half the fun. Look Outside is an incredible mystery horror story about trying to piece together what is really happening. The game doesn't really hold your hand, instead placing little clues and visual storytelling to help you figure out puzzles and progress. You meet some fun and likeable characters, some of whom can join you and become party members. There's nothing that shows the horror aspect of the game quite as well as the art, which provides an amazing level of body horror. The enemies you fight are rendered in an almost uncomfortable level of detail. Teeth completely covering a person's arm. Mounds of flesh and bone that used to be people. Someone in a cloak who is growing more and more faces, all of them whispering something different. What probably disturbed me the most was how a lot of people seem to be happy — joyously so — at their monstrous transformation. I really appreciate that the game doesn't jump-scare you, but instead allows the disturbing imagery and implications to weigh on you. My main issue with the game was how difficult it was to regain health. This makes things tense, but can lead to some really brutal moments where you fight the wrong thing and limp away with basically no health. You then have to either get a ridiculous amount of food or waste time in the apartment sleeping to regain some health, which grinds the pace to a halt. The difficulty of the game is daunting, but it has an easy mode, which adds autosaves and makes life far simpler. Overall, I absolutely adored this game. Survival horror games have always been a fave and I think Look Outside has the potential to become a classic. Great story, great gameplay, punishing and, best of all, replayable. It begs to be played and replayed in a hunt for new sprites, new dialogue, better and better paths, and the satisfaction of using your hard-won knowledge to master it. If you have the slightest interest in horror and don't mind something that's harder than it seems, I can wholeheartedly recommend this one. By Michael Robertson
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Skate Story is coming to PS5 as well as PC this year
Skate Story has been one of my most anticipated games ever since I first clapped eyes on it all the way back in 2020, so it was great to get an update on it as part of Sony's annual PS Indie Day. It's been confirmed that the striking skateboarding adventure is coming to PS5, as well as PC. Publisher Devolver Digital plans to release it later this year. Solo developer Sam Eng describes Skate Story as "a game about a demon made of glass who needs to skate the Underworld and consume The Moon to fulfill the devil's contract." To achieve that, you'll need to work your way through nine layers of hell. The only way to beat bosses is by skating fast and pulling off an array of dope tricks, which deal damage. There's a time limit on the boss battle against the Moon that's shown in the latest trailer — you only have until a song ends to defeat the celestial body. There are more than 70 tricks for you to learn and improve, and you'll level up by completing skate trials. Other characters you'll encounter include a "pillowy demon who owns a laundromat" and a "jittery subway train" you can become pals with and then "experience poetry about the multilight of the Moon." As odd as that all sounds, absolutely everything I've seen and heard about Skate Story has hit the right spot for me. I especially can't get enough of those visuals. Eng promises to reveal more details about Skate Story this summer. Given that Devolver typically runs a showcase alongside Summer Game Fest, we'll probably hear more about the game in early June. In the meantime, you can get a taste of what's in store by checking out our Skate Story hands-on.
