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SwapMeat - Preview & Interview from PAX East 2025

3 days ago | nichegamer.com | Matt Kowalski

With gaming, there are moments when something catches your eye and feels like it might be extraordinary. In those instances, you have the choice: will you try out the game and see if you like the experience, or will you leave it be and let the game pass you by? At PAX East 2025, I encountered one of these moments. Prior to PAX East, One More Games reached out and asked us to check out their upcoming game, Swapmeat.
LUSTRA: Lachea’s Tale - PAX East 2025 Exclusive Interview

3 days ago | nichegamer.com | Matt Kowalski

At PAX East 2025, we had the chance to meet with Aitvar Studio and got an exclusive interview about their upcoming game, LUSTRA: Lachea’s Tale.
Gwent: The Legendary Card Game preview PAX East 2025

4 days ago | nichegamer.com | Matt Kowalski

When you think of tabletop card games, what comes to mind? Most likely, the first card games that came to your mind are Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and maybe Disney’s Lorcana. Yesterday, we shared with you an upcoming tabletop game from Riot Games called Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG. The day after the meeting with Riot Games, we met with No Loading Games to preview their tabletop version of a popular digital card game.
Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland launches in Q1 2026 for PC

4 days ago | nichegamer.com | Brandon Orselli

Indie dev DIE SOFT has announced a release window for Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland, their new metroidvania game based on the classic cartoons of the same name by Winsor McCay. Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland is set to launch in Q1 of 2026 for Windows PC (via Steam) and sometime later for Nintendo Switch. An updated demo is available on its Steam page.
Scar-Lead Salvation launches for Xbox in September

4 days ago | nichegamer.com | Brandon Orselli

Idea Factory International has announced a release date for the Xbox port of Scar-Lead Salvation, their roguelike shooter by Compile Heart and Neilo. Scar-Lead Salvation is coming to Xbox Series X|S on September 2nd both digitally and in a physical release, via Idea Factory International store. The roguelike shooter was originally released on May 29th on Windows PC (via Steam), PS4, and PS5, day and date with the Japanese release.
Anima: Gate of Memories I & II Remaster announced

5 days ago | nichegamer.com | Brandon Orselli

Anima Project has announced Anima: Gate of Memories I & II Remaster, a new rebuilt and remastered version of both Anima games. The new release includes both Anima: Gate of Memories and Anima: The Nameless Chronicles rebuilt from the ground up with enhanced visuals, rebalanced combat, and gameplay improvements in a singular new collection. Anima: Gate of Memories I & II Remaster is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 sometime in Q4 of this year.
The Witcher IV reveals Unreal Engine 5 tech demo

5 days ago | nichegamer.com | Brandon Orselli

CD Projekt RED has shared a big tech demo showcase for The Witcher 4, their new follow-up to the award winning The Witcher trilogy. The big tech demo shows off the game made in Unreal Engine 5, and is running on a standard PlayStation 5 at 60 FPS, with ray-tracing enabled. “We started our partnership with Epic Games to push open-world game technology forward,” joint-CEO of CD Projekt RED Michał Nowakowski said in a press release.
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked reveals gameplay and late 2025 release

5 days ago | nichegamer.com | Brandon Orselli

Resolution Games announced Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked, their new strategy game they’re developing in cooperation with Wizards of the Coast. Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked is launching sometime in late 2025 for SteamVR, PlayStation VR2, and Meta Quest. “While the world of Demeo is rich with lore, our previous titles focus primarily on tactical action over motivation and narrative,” said Tommy Palm, founder and CEO of Resolution Games.
Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift announced

5 days ago | nichegamer.com | Brandon Orselli

Publisher Microids and developer Eden Games have announced Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift, a new kart-racing sequel. Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift is in development for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PS5 with a release set for September 10th. Here’s a rundown on the new game, plus a teaser trailer:Ready to race against a real heavyweight?
Elden Ring Nightreign tops 3.5 million copies sold

5 days ago | nichegamer.com | Brandon Orselli

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer FromSoftware announced Elden Ring Nightreign has already sold over 3.5 million copies. Their new standalone expansion to Elden Ring featuring co-op has sold over 3.5 million copies only a few days since its release. Elden Ring Nightreign has been available since May 30th for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5. “But the Night is far from over.