The Iterative Digest #110
PAX East Merch, cancelled Lego games, and this week in gaming.
Hello, everyone, and welcome to a fresh new week of the Digest! This week we reveal merch for PAX East, talk gaming news, and meet Tran Duong, our marketing manager for TIC.
So without further ado, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s latest - curated by yours truly. If you like what you see, please don’t forget to share and subscribe! Your support means a lot to us!
Several Lego game projects have reportedly been quietly canceled at TT games, including Lego Guardians of the Galaxy, a Lego Disney title, and a mobile port of Lego Worlds.
Starfield has been announced for September 6, with a Starfield Direct live stream set to take place on Sunday, June 11th.
Xbox has confirmed that its summer product showcase will take place prior to June 11 in Los Angeles.
E3 has opened industry registration and claims ‘AAA companies’ have committed to exhibiting, in addition to indie darlings and teach and hardware firms.
Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League could be delayed to 2024.
Frontier’s turn-based FPS Lemnis Gate is shutting down after less than two years.
GSC Game World, the developer behind the upcoming Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl claims that they have been hacked by Russians and are having game data held at ransom.
Indie souls-like Bleak Faith: Forsaken developer has denied stealing assets claimed to have ripped off Elden Ring animations, pointing to the Epic Marketplace as their source.
A mystery racing and flying game from EA has been added to the Xbox store. The game, codenamed Lorem Ipsum 70, has been submitted to the Xbox store backend.
The Iterative Collective will be heading to PAX East 2023! Come say hello to the team as we show off demos and merchandise for Knight Crawlers, Sigil of the Magi, and Homeseek.
Prepare yourself in style for the post-apocalyptic future with this ‘Seeker’ deskmat and tote bag modeled after Homeseek.
Attendees, tremble in fear of our extraordinary Knight Crawlers package! Items for purchase include a fearsome duck deskmat, a cute mini Earthquack plush keychain, “This is fine” tote bag, “Fork You” tote bag, and “Wish you were here” postcard as well as a beautiful set of skill cards and Steam Keys available for purchase.
Maybe you’re a pin collector? Then check out these awesome enamel pins modeled after Sigil of the Magi champions! Plus a fearsome Warhound makes his return. Steam keys will also be available for purchase.
Come visit us at booth 16079, say hello, play some incredible indie titles and secure your merch! PAX East will take place on March 23rd - 26th, 2023.
PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch - Mar 15th
The Wreck is a mature 3D visual novel about sisterhood, motherhood, grief, and survival. Follow failed screenwriter Junon as she attempts to make it through the most pivotal day in her life. Relive the past, alter the present, and embrace the future, or without your help, Junon’s story might end in a wreck.
PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch - Mar 15th
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences, and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge, and growth. Years ago, the land took to the sky, becoming a mysterious series of floating islands where the power-hungry Church of Aloe now rules with an iron fist.
PC, Nintendo Switch - Mar 18th
Flame Keeper is a dynamic action rogue-lite that sees you restore the Eternal Flame, stolen by creatures of shadow. Fight through a rogue's gallery of monsters in diverse biomes using fiery combat skills. No sweat for a lump of coal like you.
Each week we will be introducing a member of The Iterative Collective team. This week get to meet Tran Duong, our marketing manager for TIC. Follow her journey from esports to The Iterative Collective and learn why she chooses to use her many skills to lead our marketing team in supporting indie devs!
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