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Mina the Hollower, a Sims alternative and other new indie games worth checking out

Engadget

Plus, a whole bunch of games that'll give your brain a workout. Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. We're here to tell you about a bunch of new games you can dive into this weekend. Plus, we've got some announcements and updates for other games that are coming your way. Before we get started, a quick reminder that Summer Game Fest is next week.


Myst and Riven remakes, the return of Bubsy and other new indie games worth checking out

Engadget

Plus, a puzzle platformer inspired by mental health challenges and turning failures into progress. Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As always, we've got some new games (as well as remakes) for you to check out this weekend if you're so inclined, along with news and updates for some upcoming projects. Given how many games arrive every single week, we can't possibly cover all of them (not to mention all of the trailers and announcements for upcoming titles). However, I'd like to highlight a couple that previously slipped below my radar before we get into the incredibly busy Summer Game Fest period.


Don't pay 30 for Tomb Raider I–III Remastered. It's free right now

PCWorld

PCWorld highlights that Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is currently available for free on Epic Games Store instead of its usual $30 price. The collection includes all three classic Tomb Raider games plus expansions, featuring updated graphics, improved controls, and new challenge modes while maintaining original gameplay. This remaster scored 75 on Metacritic and offers both classic and enhanced visuals, making it appealing for new players and nostalgic fans alike. Few game series come close to matching the cultural impact of --and now is the perfect opportunity to experience Lara Croft's early days for yourself, except with updated graphics and controls that have been brought up to modern standards.


Fresh horror from Supermassive, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite and other new indie games worth checking out

Engadget

Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. It's been a pretty big week for new games with arriving (albeit only for those who stumped up for the premium version) and hitting early access. However, we're here to tell you about some fresh indies you might like to check out this weekend, as well as some news regarding upcoming games. Speaking of which, we'll have a very busy spell of game announcements coming up with events like Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs and Wholesome Direct in just a few weeks. Before all of that, though, you can expect some other streams, such as the latest Six One Indie Showcase.


We're going to be watching the Legend of Zelda movie sooner than expected

Engadget

We're going to be watching the Legend of Zelda movie sooner than expected We're going to be watching the Legend of Zelda movie sooner than expected Unless you've been staying off the internet and running past all theaters with a bag over your head for the past few years, you'll probably be aware that Nintendo is very much in the movie business these days. And while The Super Mario Galaxy Movie likely won't stop inhaling money for a while yet, the company's focus will be on generating hype for next year's live-action Zelda movie, which is now coming out a bit earlier than planned. Announced by Nintendo executive and Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto in his trademark social media style, 's worldwide theatrical release date has been brought forward to April 30, 2027, rescheduled from its previous May 7 spot in the release calendar. That means we have one week fewer to wait to see what exactly Nintendo and Sony Pictures have come up with for Link and Zelda's big-screen debut. In order to deliver it to everyone even one day sooner, the team is united in advancing production, Miyamoto wrote on X, in a post that has been translated from Japanese.


Atomfall is the latest indie game being turned into a TV show

Engadget

Yet another indie game is becoming a TV show, as an adaptation of is in the works. This is an action survival RPG that was released in 2025 and won British Game of the Year at the recent BAFTA Game Awards. That's fitting, because is an extremely British game. The Fallout-inspired game is set in the 1960s after a nuclear disaster leads to a quarantine zone being established in the Lake District in northern England. Your character wakes up in a bunker with no recollection of how they got there.


Magic: The Gathering Arena developers intend to form a union with the CWA

Engadget

Wizards of the Coast are seeking'a say in layoffs, accountability and a living wage.' The CWA says it has secured a supermajority among workers in favor of unionization for the chapter, called United Wizards of the Coast (UWOTC-CWA). The CWA has filed for a formal election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), but that will be withdrawn if Hasbro voluntarily recognizes the union by May 1st. At Wizards, we're organizing for a say in layoffs, accountability that runs up and down the chain, and a living wage that actually lets people build a life, said UWOTC-CWA member and senior software engineer Damien Wilson. I'm hopeful about what we can build here and being clear-eyed about why it's necessary. Workers have outlined several areas of concern including protections over layoffs and remote work, generative AI guardrails and mandatory crunch time, along with increased transparency and equity in the workplace.


Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking out

Engadget

Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. If you're looking for something new to play this weekend, we've got a bunch of options for you. We've also got some interesting upcoming games to tell you about as well. In a press release announcing that Playdate Season 3 is coming later this year, Panic included a line that I've been thinking about a lot this week. Panic is currently relieved and happy that people can make amazing games for Playdate with just 16 megabytes of RAM, it said, a nod toward the ongoing RAM crisis .


The Dodgers of esports: How L.A.'s Liquid Guild won the attention of over 100,000 people

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. The Dodgers of esports: How L.A.'s Liquid Guild won the attention of over 100,000 people The top "WoW" guilds around the world, including Team Liquid, race to be the first to defeat highest-difficulty bosses. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Los Angeles-based Team Liquid won the "World of Warcraft" world championship for the fourth consecutive time, defeating Germany's Echo guild in a monthlong competition watched by more than 100,000 viewers.


Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Engadget

Plus, Mouse: PI for Hire arrives and Hades 2 hits PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. Once again, there are some neat new games for you to check out this weekend. We've got a bunch of updates and announcements for upcoming titles to tell you about too. There have been a bunch of solid indie showcases lately (and highlights from another one to tell you about below).