Recap: Future Games Show (June 11, 2022)

The last showcase of the day was a doozy!

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Future Games Show, June 11 2022

Are you still with me? This is the fourth of the four showcases spanning five hours, and if you’ve been watching or even reading along I’m willing to bet your brain is also swimming with new information that will swim right back out again soon. Not-E3 can be really overwhelming, which is why I like recapping the events: it gives me something to look back on to take note of upcoming titles that I absolutely can’t miss. Anyway, the Future Games Show is always a favourite of mine, mostly because it features innovative titles and things we don’t see elsewhere.

Game Highlights

Luto

A psychological horror game that explores grief and loss in a familiar environment. The worst part of hell isn’t the flames… it’s the hopelessness. I’m trying to hide away from this trailer, focusing my eyes elsewhere so I won’t get jump-scared. It is launching this year for PC and PlayStation.

Tray Racers

Grab your tray, it’s race time! I’ve been using the word cute a lot, but it’s not my fault this is cute. Slide down sand, over water. Customise your character. It’s set in an apocalyptic world. The game features online multiplayer. It will be released in 2023 for PC and Nintendo Switch.

Turbo Golf Racing

Who wants to play boring old golf? How about playing with disco balls and flying cars! Up to eight players can compete. It’s like Mario Kart plus Mario Golf, minus the Mario. There are 30 levels and over 100 items to unlock. It will be released for PC in Early Access on August 4.

Games from Ukraine

  • Puzzles for Clef
  • Zero Losses
  • This Rain Will Never End
  • Farlanders
  • Through the Nightmares

Lost in Play

A puzzle adventure that follows two siblings lost in their own imagination. The developers liken it to Gravity Falls, which I’ve never seen but I know I’m interested in this! Their imaginations get dark… Lost in Play will be released for PC and Nintendo Switch on August 10.

Brewmaster

Brew your dream beer. Mmmm beer; I think we could all use one (or many) right now. Customise your brews and workspace. Get creative in creative mode. I’ve played beer simulators before but this look completely different from those (and more specific). It’s coming to PC and consoles this year.

Enemy of the State

The world is divided between those with money and those that will get it at any cost. There are also those who just fight for one side or the other. Unknown heroes and villains. The best way to get rich is sometimes to get remembered. Each fight will be a fight for your life. It is coming in 2024 to PC and consoles.

Play these demos on PC via Steam now

  • The Tarnishing of Juxtia
  • Orx
  • A Twisted Tale
  • Power Chord
  • Reptillian Rising
  • Potion Permit
  • Melatonin
  • Once Upon a Jester
  • Bail or Jail

A Team17 Montage

  • Thymesia
  • Autopsy Simulator
  • The Unliving
  • Ship of Fools
  • Sunday Gold
  • Sweet Transit
  • Batora: Lost Haven
  • The Night Witch
  • Killer Frequency

Tinykin

Welcome to the world of Tinykin! It’s a fascinating place. They are extraordinary little creatures. They don’t pose a threat on their own, but they’re exemplary when working together. The green ones are great at reaching new heights. The blue ones contain a powerful electric current. Oh, there’s a red one. It’s got a fiery temper! It will be released on August 30 for PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.

Serial Cleaners

Four people, sharing a table on New Years Eve. A plate full of troubling memories and a bitter taste of regret. Meet Lati, Psycho, Viper, and another one that I missed (sorry). The past they share is what stands in way of redemption. If you remember the 90s differently, it’s because of them. It will be released on September 22 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One.

Ones to Watch Montage

  • Fueled Up
  • Dinkum
  • Multiversus
  • Mythbusters: The Game
  • Shadows of Doubt
  • Last Time I Saw You
  • Instinction
  • Beyond Sunset

Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise

Can it be?! The cult classic mystery returns, this time for PC. It is available now for via Steam.

The full list of games

  • Outpost
  • Luto (launching this year for PC and PlayStation)
  • Nightingale (launching in Q4 2022 for PC in Early Access)
  • Tray Racers (launching in 2023 for PC and Nintendo Switch)
  • Wildmender (launching in 2023)
  • Die by the Blade (launching this year)
  • Scathe (launching August 31 for PC via Steam)
  • Robobeat (launching in 2023)
  • Morbid Metal
  • Turbo Golf Racing (launching on August for PC in Early Access)
  • American Arcadia
  • Alaskan Truck Simulator (launching in Q4 2022)
  • The Entropy Centre (launching this year)
  • Puzzles for Clef
  • Zero Losses
  • This Rain Will Never End
  • Farlanders
  • Through the Nightmares
  • Lost in Play (launching on August 10 for PC and Nintendo Switch)
  • Brewmaster (launching this year for PC and consoles)
  • Bramble: The Mountain King
  • Enemy of the State (launching in 2024 to PC and consoles)
  • The Tarnishing of Juxtia
  • Orx
  • A Twisted Tale
  • Power Chord
  • Reptillian Rising
  • Potion Permit
  • Melatonin
  • Once Upon a Jester
  • Bail or Jail
  • Sunday Gold (launching this year)
  • Do Not Open (launching this year for VR platforms)
  • Bright Memory: Infinite (available now on PC, launching soon for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox)
  • The Last Faith (launching this year for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One)
  • Thymesia (launching on August 9 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series)
  • Autopsy Simulator (launching in November for PC via Steam)
  • The Unliving (launching on October 31 for PC via Steam in Early Access)
  • Ship of Fools (launching this year for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series)
  • Sweet Transit (launching on July 28 for PC via Steam in Early Access)
  • Batora: Lost Haven (launching in Q4 2022 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One)
  • The Night Witch (launching in Q4 2022 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One.
  • Killer Frequency (launching soon for MetaQuest 2)
  • Tinykin (launching on August 30 for PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One)
  • Serial Cleaners (launching on September 22 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One)
  • AirportSIM (launching in 2023 for PC and Xbox Series)
  • Fueled Up (launching this year for PC)
  • Dinkum (launching on July 14 for PC)
  • Multiversus (launching next month for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, and Xbox One)
  • Mythbusters: The Game (coming soon for PC)
  • Shadows of Doubt (launching next year for PC)
  • Last Time I Saw You (coming soon to PC)
  • Instinction (coming to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox)
  • Beyond Sunset (launching in the coming months for PC)
  • Phonopolis
  • Being and Becoming
  • Arctic Awakening (launching in 2023 for PC/Mac and consoles)
  • F1 Manager ’22 (launching on August 25 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox)
  • Divine Knockout
  • Planet of Lana (launching this year for PC via Steam, Xbox Series, and Xbox One)
  • Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise (available now for PC via Steam)
  • Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley (launching in 2023)
  • Palworld

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Lindsay picked up an NES controller for the first time at the age of 6 and instantly fell in love. She began reviewing GBA games 20 years ago and quickly branched out from her Nintendo comfort zone. She has has developed a great love of life sims and FMV titles. For her, accessibility is one of the most important parts of any game (but she also really appreciates good UI).

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