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Although most focus on the Summer Game Fest showcases and Xbox blowouts, I’ve become fond of checking in on the Future Game Show because there’s always something great from either a AAA or indie perspective.
This year seems to be no different, with a reveal no a new game set in The Expanse universe, a check-in on Mafia: The Old Country, and a new psychological horror title from one of the minds who delivered Spec Ops: The Line.
Here’s a rundown of all the big announcements to come out of this year’s Future Games Show “summer showcase”.
Although we were robbed of gameplay for this one, it delivered on vibes. There’s a more extensive gameplay reveal set for August’s Future Games Show.
It’s as though BioShock and Resident Evil had a baby. Feel free to shit your pants playing it later this year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Near the show’s conclusion, we got some terrific insight from Hangar 13 as well as a look at one of the game’s gorgeous cinematics. Mafia: The Old Country releases on August 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Perhaps one of the fresher concepts that emerged from this Future Games Show would have to be Tenet of the Spark, which is a time-hopping brawler from Roar Games. It kind of reminds me of Sifu, which is high praise.
Those who loved the novels and TV series set in The Expanse world are sure to be keen for this, especially after the Telltale game set in the same world didn’t quite hit. This action role-playing game takes the IP in an almost Mass Effect-like direction. It’s coming next year.
It seems to hit on a lot of the same notes as Forspoken, in terms of its general conceit, however, it’s hard to argue that the moment-to-moment gameplay here looks a little more thrilling. It’s out this year.
Coming from a single developer, which is all the rage these days, is Whispers in the Fog. The game sees you walk, with great unease, through an eerie wood. If you’re up for having your neck hairs stand on end, this is coming to PC soon.
We got a great look at the Turning Points feature in Supermassive’s Directive 8020, which allows you to rewind and explore different permutations of the choices you could have made.
After getting a look at it at yesterday’s Summer Game Fest, we got another glimpse of this open-world, action role-playing game based on a prolific anime that’s coming out soon on PC and PlayStation 5.
The colours in this game pop off the screen, and it also stars the Future Games Show hosts Matt Mercer and Laura Bailey, among others.
Almost can’t believe it’s running in real-time.
Will I be lost if I haven’t seen the first six seasons?
Having enjoyed the colourful and joyful Flock a lot when it launched, I’m always on the lookout for other opportunities to herd cute and lovable animals. It must be the border collie in me. Check the demo out here.
If you get your world premiere introduced by Shuhei Yoshida, you’re probably doing something right. This is coming to PlayStation VR 2, Steam VR, and Meta Quest 3 this year.
Honestly, say less. I’m in for this one when it launches in 2026.
Not only did we get a look at the game’s monsters, but we also got a glimpse into how the instinct-driven exploration works in Hell is Us. The game releases on September 4.
This is sure to tickle pink anyone who’s into the older Resident Evil or Silent Hill games.
My kids are going to be elated.
Not only does this game look damn cool in how it presents stealth within its turn-of-the-century world, it’s out next month.
For anyone who follows the podcast lore, you’ll know that Brodie is heavily invested in this one.
You can try this one, as we speak, in early access on Steam. It’s got a great atmosphere, and the juxtaposition between its art and crushing gameplay sensibilities is interesting. Cuphead-like, if you don’t mind.
We’ve seen how game’s can villainise a paintress, I’m eager to see how Constance flips the script as you attempt to heal a dying world by wielding a brush. It’s out in November.
Get another little taste of Greek myth in this follow-up to Titan Quest. It’s arriving on Steam early access this year, with a full rollout on PC and consoles coming later down the track.
Well, his voice actor at least. Yuri Lowenthal stars in this adventure-puzzle follow-up.
Look, it’s not for me, but I’m super rapt for you if you’re liking the look of this.
This turn-based strategy game introduces roguelike elements, so get assemble your crew and get to reclaiming. It’s another that’s available now in early access on Steam.
This co-op platformer, which is available now on PC, introduces match-three elements to create a fun, boppy time with friends.
Ahem.
This game, which has the most Dirk Gently or Lemony Snicket ass name out there, casts you as a quest inspector whose job it is to check on game quests before the hero’s journey begins. It’s coming to PC later this year.
But it gets a no from me, dawg.
Revealed just the other day in the PlayStation State of Play, we got served the trailer for Hirogami, however, it should also be noted you can play a demo for the game right now on PC.
Access to the game is available now through their founder program. Head to their website to learn more. Be warned, though, this game isn’t for the weak.