DEEPEST FEAR FGS announcement

Posted on 06/10/2025 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Fresh Developer Interview Offers Details on Action Horror FPS + Immersive Sim / Metroidvania Hybrid Game Where Players Manipulate Real-Time Fluid Simulations— A Spiritual Successor to System Shock 2 and Prey 2017

An interview with developer Variable State at the Future Games Show Live From LA 25 event offers a sneak-peek at DEEPEST FEAR™, the upcoming metroidvania sci-fi horror shooter, inspired by retro-future cinema of the 80s, like Aliens, The Abyss + The Thing

London, UK, 7 June, 2025 – The team at Variable State has more to say about their upcoming Sci-Fi Horror First-Person Shooter DEEPEST FEAR™. Following up on the game’s world premiere last year, an all-new developer sneak-peek demonstrates the nightmarish claustrophobia of this immersive horror indie; the protagonist, Dr. Danni Carroll, faces down monstrous creatures spontaneously emerging from water sources, as she explores a flooded deep-sea facility

The immersive sim / Metroidvania hybrid forces players to contend with and manipulate real time fluid simulations whilst combatting enemies which spawn from any water source. The developers are hoping to build a spiritual successor to System Shock 2 and Prey 2017, albeit it one which is highly unique and original.

DEEPEST FEAR™ | Details + Features

About 

  • DEEPEST FEAR™ is a sci-fi horror shooter, combining Metroidvania level design in the context of a classic FPS immersive sim, where the game’s setting is a puzzle to unravel and where creativity and improvisation are your greatest assets.

Inspirations | Retro-Future Cinema

  • Channeling the spirit of iconic and subversive 1980s horror action films such as The Abyss, The Thing, The Fly, and Total Recall, and more broadly the cinematic canons of James Cameron, John Carpenter, David Cronenberg, and Paul Verhoven, DEEPEST FEAR™ aims to stay true to a vision of visceral horror, vivid characterisation, and confrontational storytelling. 

Fear the Water

  • The immersive sim brings to life a new kind of terror as water itself becomes a living threat, with real-time fluid simulation allowing nightmarish entities to emerge from any water source or submerged space within the hermetic confines of the Neptune facility.
  • Using real time fluid simulation, fight otherworldly entities which manifest spontaneously from any water source, all while the environment around you can flood and take in water at any moment, sweeping you away with unpredictable currents, plunging you into the suffocating depths.

Story of Survival 

  • As Dr. Danni Carroll, players are thrust into the labyrinthine depths of Neptune, a mysterious retro-futuristic facility hiding dark secrets and dangerous truths. 
  • With survival on the line, players must harness their wits and an arsenal of tools to uncover the mysteries surrounding a project masterminded by Danni’s estranged father.
  • Fight your way to the heart of a sinister project and uncover a mystery both deeply personal and terrifying in its implications. 

Creative Team

  • Featuring an original cinematic score by the BAFTA-winning composer and studio co-director, Lyndon Holland, and the award-winning writing talent behind Virginia and Last Stop, DEEPEST FEAR™ combines the cinematic storytelling the studio is known for with visceral first person shooter and horror gameplay.

For more details, visit DeepestFearGame.com, subscribe to the DEEPEST FEAR™ mailing list, and follow @DeepestFear on Steam, X (Twitter), Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok, Reddit, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Lovecraftian Narrative Puzzle Adventure ‘Call of the Elder Gods’ Unveiled in New Trailer

Posted on 06/10/2025 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

The sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea is coming to PC and consoles 

Leamington Spa, UK – June 7, 2025– Kwalee, a leading UK games publisher, and acclaimed independent studio Out of the Blue are thrilled to unveil Call of the Elder Gods, a Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and the highly anticipated sequel to 2020’s Call of the Sea.

Set 30 years after the first game, players join Harry Everhart and Evangeline Drayton on a gripping journey to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of their loved ones. Call of the Elder Gods expands far beyond the island setting of its predecessor, transporting players through time and space to the far corners of the world.

Alongside the announcement, Kwalee and Out of the Blue have released a new trailer featuring in-game footage and a cinematic narrated by Harry Everhart, voiced by Yuri Lowenthal, as he reflects on the dark secrets he uncovered in Call of the Sea and his determination to keep them buried.

Call of the Elder Gods is coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.

“We’ve been fortunate to work with Kwalee — they’re fans of our games and share our passion for crafting high-quality experiences with care and dedication. We couldn’t ask for a better partner on this journey,” said Tatiana Delgado, co-founder and creative director at Out of the Blue Games.

“We’re really excited to be teaming up with Out of the Blue on Call of the Elder Gods. They’ve already shown what they’re capable of with Call of the Sea and American Arcadia,” said Benjamin Forrester, VP of PC & Console at Kwalee. “Their talent for storytelling and clever puzzle design is something we truly admire and we think players are going to love what’s coming next.”

About Call of the Elder Gods

Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.

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Dear Prof. Everhart,

It brings me no joy to write to you again but I’m afraid I have nowhere else to turn. I recognize the artifact in your possession. I have dreamed about it every night for months. I have seen impossible, unexplainable things, but if the artifact is real then I fear they may be too. I must meet with you at once. I am running out of options.

Yours,

Evangeline Drayton

All is not well at Miskatonic University. Professor Harry Everhart tries to ignore the shadows flitting at the corners of his vision, while student Evangeline Drayton is haunted with impossible dreams of an artifact uncovered a decade ago. In their search for answers, the pair will uncover revelations more ancient than anyone could have imagined.

Shocking Secrets

Call of the Sea’s object- and observation-based puzzles return with new depth. Scour richly-rendered environments for clues. Swap between Harry and Evangeline to solve complex, multi-part problems across time and space. Choose your own difficulty level with toggle-able hints, icons, and journal entries. For a true challenge, dare to read the Occult Books scattered about the world and meet new, reality-warping enigmas.

Dizzying Marvels

Harry and Evangeline’s journey takes them from the firelit libraries of a New England mansion to the red sands of the Australian outback, through frozen wastelands and otherworldly cities out of time, all stunningly rendered in Unreal Engine 5 and featuring a soundtrack by multi-award-winning returning composer Eduardo De La Iglesia.

A Shadow Out of Time

Follow Harry Everhart and Evangeline Drayton as they search for the truth about their missing loved ones and come face-to-face with beings beyond their understanding. Inspired by H P Lovecraft’s ‘The Shadow out of Time’, Call of the Elder Gods features a fully voice-acted story of grief, family, and sanity, starring returning talents Yuri Lowenthal (Spider-Man, Arcane, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth) and Cissy Jones (Firewatch, Starfield, Baldur’s Gate III)

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Step Inside The Mind of a Struggling Game Developer With The Prisoning’s Steam Next Fest Demo

Posted on 06/10/2025 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2025 – Swedish indie developer Elden Pixels (Alwa’s Legacy, A Void Hope) are excited to announce the demo for their upcoming comedic metroidvania The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest is now available to download on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest.

🤔A Press Release on a sunday? Hey, it’s not just developers who get depressed and overworked! Consider the timing of this PR in-theme!

Step into the frazzled brain of Fletcher Howie Jr., a developer hanging on by a thread during the final stages of a massive project. After a post-crunch therapy session goes sideways, Fletcher finds himself trapped in his subconscious, where he’ll double-jump through trauma, shoot his inner demons, and yes… literally jump the shark.

To celebrate the demo’s release, Elden Pixels has prepared a new gameplay trailer, offering a minds-eye view of Fletcher’s fractured psyche.

The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Steam Next Fest Demo Trailer:

Here’s what early Steam demo reviewers are saying:

“It’s a smart, stylish, and emotionally resonant experience that doesn’t take itself too seriously” ​
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​”The “I’m depressed” song had me rolling.” ​
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​”The humor hits, the movement’s tight, and the art is doing overtime.”
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​”Booted it up for ‘just a few minutes’ and somehow it’s 3:17 a.m. and I’m emotionally attached to a game that keeps insulting me.”
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​”Great surreal Warioland/Pizza Tower vibes and SUPER tight action platformer” ​
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​”I played the demo and immediately questioned my life choices—in a good way.”

After a visit to the psychologist that went horribly wrong you’re trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the last stages of an intense project. Experience a metroidvania drenched in anxiety based on a very true story.

Help Fletcher Howie Jr. escape his mental prison and save the day!

The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest demo features

  • Explore part of the starting zone and one full level of the game. We held nothing back… except 90% of the game!
  • We’ll give you double jump right from the get-go, as well as an extra bullet for your gun…You’re welcome!
  • Find and defeat the demo’s boss: he’s jaws-ome!
  • Discover classic 2D pixel-art metroidvania action, packed with secrets, shortcuts, and strange surprises

The demo for The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest is available to download today on Steam, and Elden Pixels will reveal the official release date in the near future. Eager to experience some shared trauma with a tormented game dev? Slip into Fletcher’s subconscious on Steam now!

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It Rhymes With Takei by George Takei out June 10, 2025

Posted on 06/10/2025 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

It Rhymes With Takei
George Takei, Harmony Becker, Steven Scott, and Justin Eisinger
A new full-color graphic memoir from the team behind George Takei’s award-winning bestseller They Called Us Enemy, telling the untold story of George’s journey from closeted actor to international gay icon. It Rhymes With Takei​ offers an unprecedented view into the heart of this beloved star and a celebration of the warp-speed changes he has witnessed in one lifetime.

Legendary Stage, Television and Film Actor, Activist, and Author, George Takei, is Set to Release his Graphic Memoir on June 10, 2025! 

 ★ “This uplifting, encouraging, and inspiring narrative powerfully demonstrates how Takei’s lifelong experiences led him to be a voice for those who struggle.”
— Booklist (starred review)★ “Unflinchingly honest… ultimately an inspiring illustration of love—love of oneself and of others—conquering all. A bold and introspective memoir that will resonate with fans of pop culture history and LGBTQIA+ narratives.” — Library Journal (starred review)”Thanks to Star Trek and his political activism, George Takei is known for taking a stand. But this book, about his decision to come out at the age of 68… proves there is more to learn about him.” — The New York Times”This invigorating autobiography effortlessly mixes inspiration with insight.” 
— Publishers Weekly”A heartwarming journey that, yes, goes boldly where few men have gone before.” — Kirkus Reviews”The outstanding graphic autobiography of a principled man who became a cultural icon because of his passion for improving the world for others.” — Foreword Reviews”It’s more than a biography; this book also helps readers understand what it was like to be gay for most of the 20th century and why it’s important to know.” 
— The Washington Blade”Well-paced, thoughtful, and beautifully illustrated by Harmony Becker, It Rhymes With Takei offers a bittersweet perspective on the highs and lows of life as a gay Asian American in modern American history. I felt grateful for the historic context on our current moment. I wish it weren’t so relevant and important right now, but once again, Takei has shown up for us when we really need him.” — The Geekiary

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Night Watch at the Museum, but the Paintings Are Alive -in Please, Watch The Artwork

Posted on 06/10/2025 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

6 JUNE 2025 – Belgian solo developer Thomas Waterzooi is excited to announce Please, Watch The Artwork, a spin-off from his award-winning cozy series about touching art.

The game continues the tradition of immersing players in the captivating realm of a renowned modern artist. This time, become absorbed in the iconic paintings of Edward Hopper, known for his themes of loneliness and urban solitude.

You are a nightwatch at The Museum of animated Modern Art (MaMA), tasked with spotting changes in the paintings. There’s nothing chasing you except the feelings of paranoia, melancholy and isolation. Oh… and there is a lonely clown moving from canvas to canvas, infecting other paintings with his sorrow. To prevent this from happening, you’ll need sharp eyes, a strong memory and lots of coffee.

The game was announced at Day Of The Devs during the Summer Game Fest with an introduction by Thomas Waterzooi himself. It doesn’t have a release date yet but will be available to anyone with a smartphone/tablet (Apple Appstore, Google Play), via Steam (Windows/Mac/Linux) and Nintendo Switch. 

Please, Watch The Artwork Official Reveal Trailer:

Night surveillance at the museum but the paintings are alive. A sad clown roams between them. Watch, listen and report any changes. Paranoia-inducing. Weird. Melancholic. Relaxing? No jump scares or monsters, but the game can feel oppressive at times. Inspired by Edward Hopper.

Key Features

  • Casual Spot-The-Difference – Easy point & click controls make the game accessible to all types of players. Take advantage of the zoom function to delve into every intricate detail.
  • No jumpscares/no monsters – However, the game can make you feel paranoid, melancholic and isolated. Oh… and it has clowns.
  • Themed galleries – Six levels showcasing over 40 paintings from American realism painter Edward Hopper, bundled by theme and subject.
  • Clowns – They are sad, but innocent.
  • Real hand-painted animated art – Animations, soundscapes and VFX bring Hopper’s masterpieces to life, featuring more than 400 unique anomalies.
  • 3 difficulty levels + cozy mode – Both hardcore gamers and casual players can find their sweet-spot by adjusting the difficulty level. And there is a cozy mode without time pressure or game over. Just report changes at your own pace.
  • Did we mention clowns?
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Paul Pope’s Art Exhibit Opens This June at New York’s Philippe Labaune Gallery 

Posted on 06/04/2025 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Over here at PC-S we are heavy fans of Paul Pope, as an artist and a person, having been a fan since the days of Sin Titulo and sometimes an acquaintance (spoken outside the confines of a convention). This exhibit spanning his comics should be amazing to behold.

Curated in Collaboration with Felix Comic Art, The Show Features Work From Batman: Year 100, Battling Boy, THB, Heavy Liquid, and More

June 4, 2025 – This June, New York City’s renowned Philippe Labaune Gallery will host a career-spanning exhibit of work by acclaimed artist, designer and Eisner-award winning cartoonist Paul Pope. Created in collaboration with Felix Comic Art, the exhibit will present original pieces from seminal comics, including Batman: Year 100, Battling Boy, THB, Heavy Liquid, alongside homages to European artists such as Hugo Pratt and Moebius, commercial art including illustrations for the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and The Grateful Dead, and Pope’s personal works. 

“Paul Pope is a singular force in contemporary comics — a comics destroyer, who pushes the boundaries of traditional comic art, “ said Philippe Labaune. “His distinctive style brings together the dynamism of Japanese manga with the narrative depth of European Bande Dessinee, and the spirit of American pulp. Pope blends a manga awareness with a European attention to mood and form. Moebius, Hugo Pratt, and Enki Bilal are all clear touchstones.” 

Like those iconic artists, Pope is more interested in evoking a feeling than hitting plot points. “When I do something, I want it to be timeless,” says Pope. “I don’t want to chase the zeitgeist—I want to create something that will feel relevant in 10 or 20 years.” 

The exhibition coincides with the release of Pulp Hope 2: The Art of Paul Pope, a comprehensive 300+ page art book published by BOOM! Studios. This volume offers an expansive look into Pope’s artistic journey, featuring previously unpublished works, personal sketches, and insightful commentary that illuminate his creative process and influences. It serves as both a retrospective and a testament to his enduring legacy on comics. 

“Pope has consistently oscillated between high and low culture, East and West, traditional draftsmanship and a punk-rock sensibility,” said Philippe Labaune. “Trained in printmaking and painting, and possessing adept technical skills as well as a breadth of knowledge that would rival any classically trained art historian, Pope’s stories, often set in dystopian or mythic worlds, are deeply personal explorations of identity, rebellion, and survival.”

The Paul Pope Exhibit will be open to the public from Thursday, June 19th until Saturday, July 26th. There will be an opening reception on June 19 from 6 PM to 9 PM. 

The Philippe Labaune gallery is located at 534 West 24th Street in New York and is open from Thursday through Saturday, from 10am to 6pm. The roots of Philippe Labaune Gallery have a strong European influence: among the artists are esteemed creators such as Lorenzo Mattotti, Nicolas de Crécy, Guido Crepax, Dave Mckean or François Schuiten. In recent years, American artists such as Landis Blair, Rebecca Leveille Guay, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, and Peter de Sève have helped Philippe Labaune Gallery to foster a community of overlapping art collectors and comic fans from all over the world. 

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Pulp adventure thrill-ride The Drifter hits PC in July

Posted on 05/29/2025 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

High-octane release date trailer released; demo available now ahead of Steam Next Fest; Nintendo Switch version in development

Melbourne, Australia – 30 May 2025 – Indie development duo Powerhoof are today stoked to announce that their fast-paced, point and click thriller The Drifter will launch for Windows, macOS and Linux via Steam on 17 July 2025. A Nintendo Switch version is also in development and targeting a release later this year – further details of which will be announced in due course.

A demo for The Drifter is now available to download via Steam ahead of its participation in Steam Next Fest, which runs June 9 – June 16th. It features the game’s full first chapter, inviting players to experience its uniquely thrilling take on the classic adventure genre.

To coincide with the announcements, a high-octane new trailer effortlessly spotlights the game’s crunchy pixel art visuals and pulpy narrative – inspired by the works of Stephen King, John Carpenter and Michael Crichton.

A classic 2D point and click adventure with the brake-lines cut – The Drifter plunges players headfirst into a web of shadowy corporations, conspiracy, murder, and the thousand year obsession of a madman.

Mick Carter’s been drifting a while now – moving from job to job, never staying one place long. Jumping a box-car to his old home town, he witnesses a violent murder, is pursued by hi-tech soldiers, thrown in a reservoir and drowned.

Just before his consciousness is ripped away, it is thrust back into his body. Alive again, seconds before his death. Mick is framed for the killing he witnessed, tormented by his own past, and haunted by the feeling that something followed him back from the other side…

The Drifter takes its cues from modern revival of the adventure genre and focuses on serving up a tight, razor-sharp narrative – propelling the player through the story – while grounded, unobtrusive and satisfying investigative puzzles act as the sinew between punchy narrative beats.

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The Drifter – Key Features

  • A Pulp Adventure Thriller from the minds that brought you Peridium and Crawl.
  • An engrossing roller-coaster of a story – Drawing on King, Crichton and Carpenter, with a dash of 70s Aussie grindhouse.
  • Point ‘n Click or Controller – Unique twin-stick controls make The Drifter as comfy to play on the couch as at your PC.
  • Bursting with raw crunchy pixel art and high-impact animation.
  • Professionally voice acted, with a brooding dark-synth cinematic score.

The Drifter will launch for Windows, macOS and Linux via Steam on 17 July. It is currently targeting a release for Nintendo Switch later this year. A demo featuring the game’s opening chapter is available to download now ahead of its participation in Steam Next Fest.

For more information on Powerhoof and The Drifter, please visit the official website, or follow Powerhoof on Bluesky: Dave Lloyd / Barney Cumming and X: Dave / Barney.

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Matt Braly Takes FAMILY FORCE V on Tour Across America This Summer 

Posted on 05/28/2025 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Important info for American Library Association Expo & Conference 2025, which we will be attending can be found below.

Praise for Family Force V:  

“An explosive start to a promising new series that deserves a place on library shelves.” – School Library Journal

“An action-packed adventure that’s full of heart.” – Kirkus Reviews

LOS ANGELES 05/28/2025 – Skybound Comet and Image Comics today announced the Family Force V Book Tour, a nationwide tour this summer in support of the Young Adult graphic novel about your new favorite alien fighting family by Matt Braly (Disney’s Amphibia) and artist Ainsworth Lin. 

Family Force V: Book One is available in comic book shops today and will be available everywhere books are sold beginning June 10 from Skybound Comet, the original graphic novel imprint aimed at Young Adult (Ages 12+) and Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) audiences, but sure to captivate readers of all ages. Full of action and charm, Family Force V promises to be your next graphic novel obsession. 

“I am so excited for my first ever book tour and can’t wait to get Family Force V in the hands of as many readers as possible,” said Matt Braly. “Hopefully this is just the start of many adventures for the Shiraki family!!” 

In celebration of the release of the highly anticipated graphic novel, the Family Force V Book Tour will kick off this weekend in Los Angeles and will continue through the end of June with tour stops in major cities across America, ending with special appearances at ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia.  

“It’s time for Moon Trooper Summer!” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “Matt & Ainsworth have created a truly special book with Family Force V, and we can’t wait for readers to fall in love with the entire Shiraki family.”  

Matt Braly’s in-person appearances will include book signings and at many stops, insightful conversations with Braly and a roster of special guests that include Wendy Xu (Mooncakes, The Infinity Particle) and Tabrizia Jones, Young Adult Senior Librarian for The New York Public Library.

Full details of each appearance are listed below. 

  • Saturday, May 31 – Los Angeles, CA  
  • Collector’s Paradise Pasadena  
  • 11:00am – 2:00pm PT  
  • Young Adult Day Book Signing with Matt Braly and Ainsworth Lin 
  • Monday, June 23 – New York, NY  
  • Books of Wonder 
  • 6:00pm – 8:00pm ET  
  • Wendy Xu in Conversation with Matt Braly + Book Signing 
  • Tuesday, June 24 – Washington, D.C. 
  • Fantom Comics  
  • 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET  
  • In Conversation with Matt Braly + Book Signing 
  • Wednesday, June 25 – Baltimore, MD 
  • Dreamers & Make-Believers  
  • 12:00pm – 3:00pm ET  
  • In Conversation with Matt Braly + Book Signing
  • Friday, June 27 – Philadelphia, PA  
  • Brave New Worlds 
  • 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET  
  • Dual Book Signing with Tillie Walden (Clementine Book Three)

Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29 – Philadelphia, PA  

ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition 

Pennsylvania Convention Center  

Appearing at Skybound booth (#506) and other activations for badge holders, including:  

  • We Control Our Own Fate: Great Expectations in Graphic Novels Panel  
  • Saturday, June 28, 9:30am – 10:20am ET  
  • Whether it be fate, destiny, or expectations from others, the universe has a lot of opinions of how we should live our lives. Despite that, the characters in these graphic novels grab their destinies by the horns, regardless of the trials they face. Brian “Smitty” Smith, Faith Erin Hicks, Matt Braly, and Tillie Walden discuss crafting stories for a wide range of readers, the road to embracing ourselves, audience Q&A, and more! Moderated by Tabrizia Jones, Young Adult Senior Librarian for The New York Public Library.  
  • GNCRT’s 2025 Magical Comics Tea 
  • Saturday, June 28, 1-00pm – 3:00pm ET  
  • Come join the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table for the upcoming 2025 Magical Comics Tea! Visit with creators and other comic loving library staff as we hear about upcoming titles and projects from your favorite publishers. Dress up as your favorite tea-time character (hats are especially encouraged) or just come as you are and share in the comics camaraderie! 
  • Family Force V ALA Signing 
  • Saturday, June 28, 3:30pm – 4:30pm ET 
  • Please visit the Skybound booth (#506) where Matt Braly will be signing copies of Family Force V.  
  • Family Force V ALA Signing 
  • Sunday, June 29, 11:30am – 12:30pm ET 
  • Please visit the Skybound booth (#506) where Matt Braly will be signing copies of Family Force V. 

In Family Force V, fighting alien kaiju with your family on a Friday night is a totally normal part of being a teenager…right? Well, it is for Maise who, despite her protests, must continue the family legacy of keeping the world safe, all while trying to get good grades, impress her crush, and balance extracurriculars. But when tragedy strikes, Maise is forced to figure out how to be herself when she feels destined to be someone else for not only her family, but the world. 

The Skybound Comet slate also includes the upcoming release of Clementine Book Three (ISBN: 978-1-5343-9737-8 | SRP $14.99), the highly anticipated and heart-wrenching finale of the Eisner-Award nominated YA trilogy by Tillie Walden (On a Sunbeam, Spinning), coming in June 2025; TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2799-3 | SRP $12.99), the start of a new OGN series about the misadventures of the bot who is mightier than the sword by Brian “Smitty” Smith (Pea, Bee, and Jay) and Marz Jr. (Void Rivals cover artist), available July 2025 for Middle Grade Readers; and Pizza Witch (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2796-2 | SRP $16.99), the graphic novel that cooks up a delicious world of magic for a wide range of readers by Sarah Graley (Glitch, Our Super Adventure) and Stef Purenins (Our Super Adventure), coming in September 2025. 

Family Force V (ISBN: 978-1-5343-4033-6 | SRP $16.99) is available TODAY at comic book shops and at booksellers, along with digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

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“Set Sail for Adventure!” – Trident’s Tale Out Now for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PlayStation Platforms

Posted on 05/22/2025 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

‘Tis truly a pirate game. Scavenge, get lost at sea, fight at your peril. I’m barely in having come to my first boss battle at sea which is obscenely difficult. I have enjoyed everything prior to it despite many flaws. – P-CS

“Yar har, fiddle de dee! Want to become a legendary pirate matey? 3DClouds have a game for thee…”

Thursday, 22nd May 2025 (MILAN, Italy): Independent studio 3DClouds is delighted to announce that their colourful and bombastic third-person pirate action game Trident’s Tale (priced at £24.99 GBP / $24.99 USD / €24.99 EUR) is out now for Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One platforms.

To celebrate this exciting launch 3DClouds has released a brand new trailer for Trident’s Tale which summarises the game’s key pillars of discovery, combat, customisation and crew management. Take a look here:

Just in case you’ve never heard of this bountiful pirate experience before, Trident’s Tale is a single-player adventure set in a vibrant and colourful magic-infused world, starring aspiring pirate Ocean and she embarks on an epic journey to discover riches and fortune. In the 15-hour single-player campaign players will be able to explore a massive open world full of islands inspired by the Carribean, meet and recruit a wide array of eccentric characters to their crew and take part in compelling combat on both land and sea.

Known for family favourite licensed titles such as Transformers: Galactic Trials, Paw Patrol World and more, 3DClouds is self-publishing and self-funding Trident’s Tale which is being designed from the ground-up to be accessible for players both young and old.

Check out a breakdown of all of Trident Tale’s key features below:

  • Explore a Vast, Living World: Discover a sprawling ocean filled with diverse islands, each with its own secrets, treasures, and challenges. Uncover hidden dungeons, solve cunning riddles, and loot rare treasures to power up your crew.
  • Command Your Ship, Rule the Seas: Take the helm in dynamic naval battles, where every cannon shot and maneuver counts. Upgrade and customise your ship to suit your playstyle, and engage in epic cannon duels against rival pirates, sea monsters, and more!
  • Build Your Legendary Pirate Crew: Recruit a colorful cast of characters, each with unique abilities, and personalities. Level up your crew, unlock powerful skills, and create the ultimate pirate team.
  • Fight for Survival: Use your blade, magic, and firearms in exhilarating land combat, complete with special abilities and thrilling boss encounters.

Trident’s Tale is available to purchase and play starting today on PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, and will be heading to GOG.com in the near future.

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INDIE3 is Almost Here: Clemmy’s BIG (Best Indie Games) Summer Showcase 2025!

Posted on 05/22/2025 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Here are some early teasers for the June 3rd Showcase and accompanying Steam event + co-streaming requests are now opened!

22 MAY 2025 – We’re about to enter a summer full of hot indie game news and to kick things off on June 3rd, is Clemmy’s BIG (Best Indie Games) Summer Showcase 2025. Lovingly nicknamed #INDIE3 by fans of the channel.

The event makes a return after last year’s success, which saw well over a thousand applicants and 150 hand-picked indie games, and this year there will be even more. This is, as the title indicates, the BIGgest indie game celebration of the summer!

Indie Games big and small will be showcased, spanning the entire range of genres. Here’s a small sample of some of the publishers confirmed to participate:

  • Kepler Interactive
  • Playtonic
  • Toge Productions
  • Neon Doctrine
  • Yogscast Games
  • Owlcat Games
  • Fangamer
  • Fireshine Games
  • META Publishing
  • Mythwright
  • PQube
  • Hype Train Digital
  • …and many more!

But you want to hear about games, right? Right! We’ll have world premieres, new game announcements, big updates to existing ones, 1.0 release date confirmations and release window announcements. Want some Titles? Of course you do! Here is a sampling:

  • Truckful
  • Outbound
  • Let’s Build a Dungeon
  • Alkahest
  • Into The Grid
  • OFF
  • Breathedge 2
  • Ruffy and the Riverside
  • Katanaut
  • Kingdoms of the Dump
  • Nova Hearts
  • Cattle Country
  • Dreams of another
  • Hotel Barcelona
  • Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage
  • Anomaly President
  • ….and again: many more (seriously, there are so many!)

BIG Summer Showcase (INDIE3) Announcement Trailer:

The 2025 Showcase will go live on YouTube on June 3rd, at 8AM PT/ 5PM CET and it leads the way for a week-long celebration on Steam with a dedicated Steam sale page for participating games.

You can find last year’s Steam event here:
​store.steampowered.com/curator/26397247/sale/BIGSu​mmerS​howca​se202​4
​And view last year’s Showcase here:
​youtu.be/acKDyXtGFA0?si=bwXXV8m8fFNMKzAQ

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