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Future Games Show 2025 At Gamescom Kicks Off This Week
Your Weekly Gaming News
Greg Stokes
18 Aug • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes
Welcome, reader!
August is loaded with gaming conventions, new game announcements, and the end of the console wars as PlayStation and Microsoft look to make more of their exclusive games available to each other. Check out the latest updates in this week’s newsletter!
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How to watch the Future Games Show at gamescom, FGS Live From gamescom, and FGS Best Of gamescom, all taking place this week!
Future is delighted to announce that it is broadcasting three virtual showcases during Gamescom week. The Future Games Show at gamescom, the flagship show, will be broadcast this Wednesday, August 20, at 11 am PT, 2 pm ET, 7 pm BST, and 8 pm CEST, hosted by actors David Hayter (Snake, Metal Gear Solid) and Maggie Robertson (Lady Dimitrescu, Resident Evil Village). The multi-format 90-minute showcase will feature world premieres, exclusive trailers, and stealth demo drops from more than 50 upcoming games from AAA publishers and indie studios, including Capcom, Bandai Namco Entertainment, EA and NACON.
FGS Live From gamescom, the fastest-growing multi-format showcase, will follow directly after the main show hosted by FGS channel presenters Jules and Nathan and will reveal more amazing new trailers, world premieres, and demo drops in a 40-minute broadcast.
Finally, FGS Best Of gamescom will round up the week on Sunday, August 24 at 11 am PT, 2 pm ET, 7 pm BST and 8 pm CEST, bringing viewers the ‘best of’ the gamescom show floor, including exclusive gameplay demos from top AAA games, booth tours, developer interviews and a recap of all the week’s biggest announcements.
All three showcases will stream on Twitch, YouTube, Steam, X, Facebook, TikTok, GamesRadar, PC Gamer, Gamespot, BiliBili, and more.
Games announced to appear in the Future Games Show at gamescom include:
Developer spotlight with a first look at gameplay and insight from the development team for Resident Evil Requiem, plus an exclusive interview with the PRAGMATA developers
Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori - a new trailer for this epic adventure set in 13th century Mongolia from Aesir Interactive
The Blood of Dawnwalker - an exclusive sit-down with two of the game’s developers, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, Game Director and Rafał Jankowski, Lead Quest Designer, to discuss this upcoming title
Deer & Boy - a beautiful trailer for this cinematic platformer where you follow the journey of a boy who meets an unexpected companion
skate. - an exclusive developer presentation from Full Circle and EA
Tormented Souls 2 - new gameplay for this award-winning classic survival horror
Lost Hellden - a fresh look at this unique 3D hand-painted RPG from Studios Artisan
RECUR - an exclusive trailer for this time-bending journey to the end of the world from Kaleidoscube.
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The PlayB3yond - Indie Game Fest 2025: A Week-Long Celebration of Indie Creativity Starts Next Week!
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of indie gaming! The PlayB3yond - Indie Game Fest 2025 is back, running from August 25th to August 31st, 2025, transforming screens worldwide into a digital festival bursting with creativity. This week-long online extravaganza, hosted by GameTikker.com, will showcase an incredible lineup of indie games, including standout titles and long-awaited favourites like Total Reload, Sojourn Past, Deep Pixel Melancholy, Ruffy and the Riverside, and much more.
Following the giant success of last year’s event, which featured over 130 indie games, PlayB3yond 2025 promises to elevate the indie gaming experience with new game demos, exclusive trailers, exciting giveaways, massive Steam sales, and groundbreaking announcements from indie developers across the globe. This online festival is accessible to players everywhere, bringing the indie gaming universe directly to your screen-whether you’re at home or on the go.
This year’s festival highlights a diverse range of genres and innovative gameplay. Creative titles like the following will take center stage:
Total Reload: A first-person puzzle game where you control an AI, HAWKING, to reboot the universe. Navigate a vast mechanism, solve spatial puzzles, and manipulate energy sources using Quantum Transporters and wires. The narrative, inspired by Portal, explores loneliness and universal knowledge through unique AI interactions.
Sojourn Past: A 2D pixel action-adventure game blending fast-paced combat with bullet-hell mechanics. Players explore handcrafted worlds, uncovering secrets and navigating a story of loss and healing. With stunning visuals and emotional soundtracks, it follows a protagonist’s journey through grief.
Deep Pixel Melancholy: A visual novel set in a bleak, snowbound city in the 2000s. Egor, a research institute worker, is trapped in a time loop, questioning escape's worth. Featuring pixel art, mini-games, and multiple endings, it explores loneliness and meaning.
Ruffy and the Riverside: A charming 3D platformer where Ruffy uses a unique texture-swapping mechanic to solve puzzles and explore a vibrant, hand-drawn open world. With quirky characters, engaging side quests, and a nostalgic feel, players save Riverside from the villainous Groll in a 6-8 hour adventure.
These titles, alongside dozens of other free demos, represent the bold creativity and diversity of the indie game community. From solo developers to small teams, PlayB3yond 2025 is a stage for visionaries who dare to think outside the box.
What to Expect at PlayB3yond 2025
Free Demos: Explore a wide variety of game demos, offering a chance to discover your next gaming obsession.
Exclusive Trailers: Get a front-row seat to imaginative trailers unveiling upcoming indie projects.
Giveaways & Sales: Participate in exciting giveaways for game keys and early access to select titles, plus take advantage of massive Steam sales to build your indie game library.
Community Engagement: Connect with developers and players through social media, sharing your thoughts and joining the global conversation about indie gaming.
GRYPHLINE Unveils gamescom 2025 Booth Events for Arknights: Endfield
GRYPHLINE is a global publisher that aims to bring unique and high-quality gaming experiences to players across the world. Ex Astris was the company’s inaugural launch and received critical acclaim for its depth of gameplay and stunning visuals. Recently, the company released its colorful 3D co-op platformer title POPUCOM in May of 2025, and is currently developing Arknights: Endfield, the highly anticipated next entry in the wildly successful Arknights universe.
GRYPHLINE’s gamescom booth will be bustling with interactive activities, including AIC installations, special stage events, exclusive giveaways, cosplayers, and other special appearances. Additionally, Arknights: Endfield will be playable on-site.
Attendees can collect a stamp card, complete tasks, and redeem exclusive gifts, including swag bags, holographic fans, AR boards, and postcards. Quantities are limited so early participation is recommended. Attendees must obtain all four stamps to earn a raffle ticket and enter the daily lucky draw at 6 p.m. local time between Aug. 21–24 at the stage. Prizes include an RTX 5080 graphics card, a €500 Amazon gift card, and an Arknights: Endfield Deluxe Merch Pack.
Arknights: Endfield is set in the world of the wildly successful mobile tower defense RPG hybrid Arknights, which has received 100M downloads since its 2020 launch. Published by GRYPHLINE in North America and Europe, Arknights: Endfield is currently in development for PlayStation®5, PC, and mobile devices.
Find out more about Arknights: Endfield on the game’s official website. For more information about GRYPHLINE, please visit the company’s official website.
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