Firesquid Games will showcase their latest games, including the god game Reus 2, the medieval city-builder City Tales – Medieval Era, the narrative-driven Becoming Saint, and the alien-busting Xenopurge. Hooded Horse will feature new releases like the horror-tinged He is Coming and the recently launched Every Day We Fight, plus discounts on popular titles such as Manor Lords, 9 Kings, and Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic.

TactiCon 2025 will also feature new reveals. FireFly Studios will share details on Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition. Fulqrum Publishing will update us on New Arc Line, a steampunk RPG with strategic elements. Ex Sanguis, the next project from Othercide developer Lightbulb Crew, promises to blend dark visuals with tactical depth. Plus, an upcoming turn-based roguelite will debut on Steam, with details still under wraps.

Last year’s event drew over 2.3 million visitors and saw an average of 8,000 wishlists per game, with 107 titles featured.

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Attendees could explore various esports zones featuring games like Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, League of Legends, and Valorant. Additionally, there was a unique opportunity to test airsoft replicas or rifles with Trinity Airsoft in their enclosed space. Beyond video games, the event included anime attractions and a rich selection of board and tabletop games. Visitors could also purchase gear, from peripherals to computers and various accessories.

The indie zone once again showcased its diversity, presenting both familiar titles and promising new ones. Games Croatia shone with The Dunkers (by the artistic organization PET RUSA) and Bura: The Way the Wind Blows (by Tiny Meow Studio). Our attention was particularly drawn to Sime is Back 18+ (available for free on Steam), as well as Buckle Up! and the local FPS game SHROT, which was also playable.

Panels covered a range of topics, from the impact of tourism on the gaming industry and web3 technology in video games to explaining the concept of “cozy” games and their rising popularity. International guests shared their experiences and work practices. Additionally, quizzes, raffles, and giveaways were held throughout the event.

While this year’s Expo Gameri was somewhat smaller compared to last year’s event in Rijeka, where too much content was packed into a limited space with a growing number of visitors, it’s safe to say that Opatija proved to be an ideal location. Now, it’s just a matter of attracting some bigger players.

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The Game & Geek Expo, hosted by RRG LLC and presented by Hidden Block Games, is usually a big festival of all things retro and modern gaming, cosplay, and pop culture at the Raleigh Convention Center. But this year, the expo’s promise of a “welcoming, respectful” environment has apparently clashed with Dennison’s involvement. According to an email screenshot Dennison shared, the organizers said they had “flagged videos” and “continual content” concerns from the community. They claimed his presence led “several” vendors and guests to pull out, threatening the event’s inclusivity.

Dennison didn’t take the news quietly. In a series of posts on X, he called the expo’s reasoning “shaky”, pointing out that vendor spaces were still listed as sold out online. This, he argued, seemed to undermine their claims of mass withdrawals. He also revealed a personal financial hit: he’d spent nearly $1,000 on custom merchandise featuring the expo’s logo, which was now useless thanks to a no-refund policy.

“I promoted the show, spent my money, and then got canceled”, Dennison vented, hinting at something suspicious. He noted that two expo leaders were actually at his NASCAR race with VIP access just days before the decision was made. Adding even more fuel to the fire, he teased that a “major content creator” plans to cover the incident, which could potentially turn this local spat into a viral saga. Our guess is that it could be Asmongold.

The core of this whole drama, the accusation that a vendor and photographer labeled Dennison a “Nazi” is still pretty odd. Neither the expo’s email nor Dennison’s own posts explain what content specifically triggered that label. It’s possible the complaints came from just a few loud voices, not the expo’s main audience, and so far, Dennison’s calls for transparency haven’t gotten any answers from the organizers.

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This year’s festival will showcase nominated games and titles from the IndieCade community. Participants can expect demos, live-streams, developer conversations, and the opportunity to connect directly with the creators behind the games. All of these activities will be available online, and many of the games can be played through Steam during the festival.

Award Categories

Each nominated game is eligible for awards in categories such as:

• Grand Jury Award
• Innovation in Interaction Design Award
• Developers Choice Award

Spotlight awards will also be given in categories like Narrative, Performance, Audio Design, and Tabletop Design. Games nominated for these special recognitions include The Crush House, Goodbye Seoul, Everdeep Aurora, Balatro, and many more.

To learn more about the games, events, and how to participate in IndieCade 2024, visit indiecade.com.

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If you’re curious about the games featured, there’s a wide variety to explore. You can find games that have already been released, just launched, have demos available, or are yet to be released. The games are organized by genre, so you can easily find your favorites, whether you’re into strategy, action, adventure, or other types of games.

There are many indie games to discover, but here are a few that caught our attention: Europa, Thank Goodness You’re Here, The Operator, Hollywood Animal, Blood for the Old Gods, Heartworn, Into the Restless Ruins, SULFUR, and many more.

The Tiny Teams indie game festival runs until August 15th, so make sure to check it out on Steam!

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Organized by Crunching Koalas, the publisher of Once Upon a Jester, in collaboration with the Game Developers Conference and many indie studios, the event celebrates well-known indie games from past IGF events. Expect to see titles like Celeste, The Stanley Parable, Ladykiller in a Bind, Braid, A Short Hike, Outer Wilds, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, and more.

For something new, several studios will showcase their latest releases since the awards. Check out the full list of games featured in the IGF Celebration Days event on Steam.

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