what to remember from the conferences of June 8

Summer is officially here for gamers. As the sunny days begin to appear, video game enthusiasts are especially delighted to discover the first summer conferences. Now that E3 is officially a thing of the past, gamers now have no choice but to fall back on Summer Game Fest organized by Geoff Keighley, also behind the famous Game Awards.

After a lackluster introduction on Friday evening, the event continued with numerous presentations throughout the day and night this Saturday, June 8. In the last 24 hours, six conferences allowed us to highlight productions from all horizons. With the Devolver Direct, the Future of Play, the Wholesome Direct, the Latin American Games Showcase, the Women-Led Games and the Future Games Show, there are several hours of presentation to catch up on if you weren’t in front of your screen at all time yesterday.

If you don’t have the courage to follow everything before this evening’s new conferences, here is a selection of announcements that caught our attention during this second day of Summer Game Fest.

Atomic Picnic – Latin American Games Showcase

Would you like a little roguelike to start? This new title developed by BitCake Studio promises to stand out with its adrenaline-charged gameplay, its colorful artistic direction and its cooperation mode. Group together your best teammates to defeat monsters one after the other while improving your equipment over the waves of enemies. Interested players can already sign up for a test session from the title’s Steam page. Atomic Picnic will be released during the 2nd quarter of 2024.

Bubblegum Galaxy – Women-Led Games

With its retro and literally candy pink aesthetic (it’s all in the name “Bubblegum”), this production by Smarto Club does not fail to catch the eye. The player will have the difficult task of rebuilding the galaxy tile by tile through gameplay that promises to be as relaxing as it is addictive. While waiting for the title to be released on an as yet unknown date, a demo version can be downloaded today on Steam.

Codex: Eternal Eclipse – Latin American Games Showcase

There’s nothing like an indie RPG for an unforgettable gaming experience. After Undertale and other gems of the genre, here comes a new crazy role-playing game with a sophisticated aesthetic. Codex: Eternal Eclipse showed itself through a mysterious trailer that leaves us wanting more. Unfortunately, it is necessary settle for an exit window set for 2025. Hopefully more information will be shared in the coming months.

FREERIDE –Wholesome Direct

In the genre “retro game that generates existential questions”, here is a new major competitor. Revealed several years ago, the famous FREERIDE is soon reaching the end of its development. This multiple-choice role-playing game will act as a personality test, revealing what kind of person you are at the end of your journey. Are you ready to face the consequences of your actions? While waiting for the release scheduled for the 1st quarter of 2025, a demo version is now available on Steam.

Hell of an Office – Future Games Show

If you ever find yourself wanting to speedrun the end of your work day, here’s a game you might like. This lightning-fast 3D platformer puts you in the shoes of an employee looking to escape the literal hell of their offices. But be careful: lava and an evil boss are out to stop you at all costs. Fortunately, a magic stapler allows you to chain jumps and dashes galore. The title will soon come out of its early access and now offers a demo to players who are still hesitant to get started.

Mariachi Legends – Latin American Games Showcase

Mix Castlevaniaa beat them all and Latin American culture around Día de Muertos in one game and you get Mariachi Legends. This title with its mastered pixel art aesthetic is undoubtedly one of the great indie revelations of this Summer Game Fest. This new adventure will arrive on Nintendo Switch and PC later this year, at a date still unknown.

Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Future Games Showcase

Those nostalgic for platform games Donkey Kong Country, Crash Bandicoot And Banjo-Kazooie will be served. This nugget borrows from all these giants of the past for a new 2.5D adventure which already promises to be memorable. Scheduled for this year on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PlayStation, Nikoderiko: The Magical World will invite players to explore a colorful world, alone or in co-op, in the shoes of two new mascots: Niko and Luna. Launch planned for 2024.

Owner(s) – Devolver Direct

Devolver is renowned for publishing visually striking titles, and Owner(s) is no exception to the rule. Developed by the Heart Machine teams (Hyper Light Drifter And Solar Ash), this experience promises storytelling and exploration in a world infested with interdimensional horrors. This title will make its debut on consoles and PC in 2025, without further details at this time.

Screenbound – Future Games Show

What if a platform game took place in two distinct dimensions, what would that look like? This is the question that Screenbound attempts to answer using atypical gameplay that plays with our perception of the environment. After being talked about on the networks, the title of Crescent Moon Games and Those Dang Games was entitled to its moment of glory during the Future Games Show. Can you find your way by following the action on a Gameboy and the world around you? In the absence of a precise release date, patience is therefore required.

Tenjutsu – Devolver Direct

After a beautiful animated cutscene, Tenjutsu revealed its pixelated graphics in total opposition. However, this artistic direction which would almost recall the franchise Hotline Miami seems to offer the title unparalleled fluidity, designed for supercharged gameplay. Weapons and martial arts will be your only tools to put an end to the crime syndicates of Secret Garden City. Regaining control of certain areas will allow you to unlock new improvements and go further in this adventure. Devolver will see us in 2024 on consoles and PC to discover this future gem.

The Crush House – Devolver Direct

Under the guise of a video game adaptation of reality TV, The Crush House seems to hide a strange and macabre secret. During the day, your goal is to capture the most exciting moments of life to explode the audience figures. But at nightfall when the cameras turn off, the dream villa no longer has anything of an enchanting place and is more like a horrifying mansion. This is undoubtedly one of the most original video game pitches in recent years. If you’re as intrigued as we are, a demo version is playable today to discover the beginnings of this experience which will be available on PC from August 9.

The Star Named EOS – Women-Led Games

What would a conference day dedicated to indie titles be without a puzzle game with a mysterious storyline? With photography at the heart of its mechanics, The Star Named EOS invites you to immerse yourself in a hand-drawn world, where recreating clichés from the past will reveal the truth behind a family secret. With a global release on PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series on July 24players from all backgrounds will be able to enjoy this story on their platform of choice. A demo version is already available on Steam.

While Waiting –Wholesome Direct

Would you like a game where you don’t have to do anything? While Waiting takes our habits on its head by offering an experience where patience imposes itself as the only gameplay mechanic. This strange concept hopes to change our view of waiting, showing the importance of patience in different life situations. “Learn to live even while waiting” promises the title in its description. Will this game bore us or scar us emotionally? Response when While Waiting will be released on iOS, Android and Steam at an as yet unknown date.

Yooka Replaylee – Future of Play

If the 2.5D adventure of Nikoderiko isn’t enough to quench your thirst for nostalgia, Playtonic Games has THE game for you. Seven years after its initial release, Yooka Laylee – spiritual heir of Banjo-Kazooie – is back in a remake that promises to be heavy. With completely redone graphics and gameplay improvements of all kinds, the title could finally meet the expectations of collect-a-thon enthusiasts. While waiting for a release date, it is possible to add Yooka Replaylee to your wishlist on Steam.

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