Nintendo Indie World Showcase April 17: How To Watch And Start Time
Nintendo has announced that it will be hosting a new Indie World game showcase tomorrow, April 17. Here’s how to watch and what to expect.
Start time
The live presentation is scheduled to begin at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET on Wednesday, and the announcement said that it will last “roughly 20 minutes.” No specific games, announcements, or developers have been confirmed for the event prior to this writing. However, Nintendo’s announcement specified that the games revealed will arrive on Switch in 2024.
How to watch
Audiences who want to watch the Indie World showcase on April 17 live can do so through three ways: Nintendo’s official YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as the official Indie World website. We will also have the stream available right here on GameSpot. Nintendo will upload everything that it reveals, including adding individual trailers for each announcement.
The last Indie World showcase premiered back in November 2023 and featured announcements such as Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, Moonstone Island, and Outer Wilds: Archeologist Edition.
The one game on everyone’s mind is Hollow Knight: Silksong, and there’s a chance that it might actually finally appear. The game was rated in Australia yesterday and in South Korea in February. Additionally, the Microsoft Store opened a page for it on April 1. While fans have gotten their hopes up in the past, these actions point to a possible reveal at tomorrow’s showcase.
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GTA 6 Release Date Delayed To Fall 2025
Big news for Grand Theft Auto VI today, as Take-Two has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will be released in Fall 2025. Previously, the game was targeting a release at some unspecified point in the year. This is likely a delay for GTA VI, as Take-Two had previously indicated a release earlier in 2025.
“Our outlook reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games’ previously established window of Calendar 2025 to Fall of Calendar 2025 for Grand Theft Auto VI,” Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said. “We are highly confident that Rockstar Games will deliver an unparalleled entertainment experience, and our expectations for the commercial impact of the title continue to increase.”
GTA VI is reportedly now in the final stages of development. Rockstar Games required most staffers to return to the office beginning April 15 to finish the game and to help prevent leaks. Not all Rockstar workers are happy about this, though, as some say the return-to-office mandate removes a lifeline.
GTA VI is in development at Rockstar North in Edinburgh, Scotland, with Rockstar’s teams around the world supporting the game’s development. Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two has said the developer is seeking “perfection.”
In other news, prolific voice actor Troy Baker recently confirmed he is not voicing the male lead in GTA VI.
Rockstar parent company Take-Two recently announced a cost-cutting plan that resulted in hundreds of layoffs and multiple game cancellations. The games industry at large has seen huge numbers of layoffs so far in 2024.
The Last Of Us Season 2 Leaks Reveal Impressive Sets And One Famous Horse
The Last of Us Season 2 is in production now in Canada, and with cameras rolling in public places, people are capturing footage and posting it online for everyone to see.
Footage posted online shows Bella Ramsey (Ellie) and Isabela Merced (Dina) filming a sequence where they’re riding a horse through a very impressive-looking set. This video footage appears to stem from on-location shooting in downtown Nanaimo, BC, which is on Vancouver Island.
The attention to detail is pretty impressive, as the set designers truly made the street look like a post-apocalypse. A local news report from Nanaimo News Bulletin reveals that the city is a stand-in for Seattle’s Capitol Hill.
The Last of Us Season 2 wraps shooting in downtown Nanaimo. Production will continue filming in other parts of British Columbia, set to wrap up completely by august.
📸 NYLA Fresh Thread pic.twitter.com/9lR9nN9MFK— The Last of Us News (@TheLastofUsNews) May 16, 2024
It has also come to light that HBO recruited a famous Hollywood horse named Jazzway for The Last of Us Season 2. Jazzway was previously seen in Jurassic World: Dominion.
Jazzway (20) plays Shimmer, which is Ellie’s horse. Another horse, named Pimpin (16), plays the role of Dina’s steed, Japan. Jazzway has a double, Cinch (8), that steps in when needed, the Nanaimo News Bulletin reported.
Animal coordinator Quentin Schneider said, “They’re pretty good animals. The horses are better than people. They all have normal ranch jobs, then there’s training. They learn to lay down, they learn how to go from A to B, they learn how to do all sorts of stuff.”
The horses got to chill in their trailers and were given hay when they finished their scenes, the report said, noting that Jazzway got special high-fat treats due to his older age.
In addition to Shimmer, Japan (Dina’s horse) is also confirmed in #TheLastofUs Season 2.
The horses’ real names are Jazzway (Shimmer) and Pimpin (Japan). They are 20 and 16 years old, respectively.
Fun fact: Jazzway was ridden by Chris Pratt in Jurassic World: Dominion. pic.twitter.com/zjOZFqRylq— The Last of Us News (@TheLastofUsNews) May 16, 2024
The Last of Us Season 2 is expected to release sometime in 2025. In addition to Merced joining the cast as Dina, Season 2 brings on Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and Young Mazino as Jesse. A previous leak from set showed the first glimpse at Merced as Dina.
In terms of official photos, HBO released images of Pedro Pascal as Joel and Ramsey as Ellie earlier this week as part of the company’s upfront presentation.
While The Last of Us fans have to wait until 2025 to see the next season, another high-profile HBO series, House of the Dragon, returns in June for its second season.
Halle Berry Fends Off Evil In Never Let Go’s First Trailer
If the premise of Never Let Go seems familiar, it’s because we’ve seen a few end-of-the-world horror movies with A-list actresses that share similar premises. Emily Blunt and her on-screen kids have to stay silent to survive in A Quiet Place and its sequel while Sandra Bullock and her character’s children had to wear blindfolds to live in Bird Box. Now, it’s Halley Berry’s turn in Never Let Go, a horror flick where hanging on to a rope could be the difference between life and death in the first trailer for the movie.
Berry plays a mother who has survived the apocalypse with her two sons, as played by Percy Daggs IV and Anthony B. Jenkins. The title of Never Let Go comes from the rule that Berry’s character constantly repeats. According to her, as long as the boys remained tied by a rope that is connected to their home, they will be safe from the evil lurking in the world.
For a time, the boys accept their mother at her word. But when one of the boys is separated from the rope, he questions whether the evil his mother warned him about is even real. That not only introduces serious friction to the family, it also opens the door for the evil spirits to begin tearing them apart. When that happens, not even the rope may be able to save this family.
Alexandre Aja directed the film from a script by Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby. Never Let Me Go will haunt theaters on September 27.
Retro Gaming Emulators Are Topping iOS and Apple TV Charts, Including One For PSP
Apple recently changed App Store guidelines to allow retro-gaming emulators to be downloaded on iOS, and that’s led to a flood of such apps on the storefront. Now, the popular PSP emulator PPSSPP is sizzling the sales charts, as is the multi-system RetroArch.
RetroArch is one of the biggest names in the world of emulation, as it’s essentially a front-end for dozens of emulator “cores” that support a wide variety of consoles, from the Atari on down. However, it’s PPSSPP that’s really garnered a lot of attention on the App Store, as it currently sits at #3 on the most-downloaded free app charts. RetroArch is sitting comfortably at #16.
Several emulators (such as Delta) have been available on iOS through unofficial means for years, using workarounds and “sideloaded” apps through alternatives like the AltStore. However, it’s worth noting that Apple’s guidelines still prevent developers from providing (pirated) copies of the games that these emulators are designed to play, and the long-term future of emulators on the App Store has yet to be determined.
Apple changed its rules in response to the EU’s recent Digital Markets Act, which expressly prohibits the “walled garden” approach that the tech giant has applied to the App Store for decades. Though these rules were motivated by this EU-only law, the regulations apply to developers worldwide.
More Retro Gaming Emulators Top Charts On iOS, Including PSP
Apple recently changed App Store guidelines to allow retro-gaming emulators to be downloaded on iOS, and that’s led to a flood of such apps on the storefront. Now, the popular PSP emulator PPSSPP is sizzling the sales charts, as is the multi-system RetroArch.
RetroArch is one of the biggest names in the world of emulation, as it’s essentially a front-end for dozens of emulator “cores” that support a wide variety of consoles, from the Atari on down. It’s worth noting that RetroArch is now available on Apple TV, meaning that you can now play retro games natively on that device. However, it’s PPSSPP that’s really garnered a lot of attention on the App Store, as it currently sits at #3 on the most-downloaded free app charts. RetroArch is sitting comfortably at #16.
Several emulators (such as Delta) have been available on iOS through unofficial means for years, using workarounds and “sideloaded” apps through alternatives like the AltStore. However, it’s worth noting that Apple’s guidelines still prevent developers from providing (pirated) copies of the games that these emulators are designed to play, and the long-term future of emulators on the App Store has yet to be determined.
Apple changed its rules in response to the EU’s recent Digital Markets Act, which expressly prohibits the “walled garden” approach that the tech giant has applied to the App Store for decades. Though these rules were motivated by this EU-only law, the regulations apply to developers worldwide.
EA Sports College Football 25 Preorders Are Live, Include Free Gift Card At Best Buy
At long last, the world is getting another college football video game. EA Sports College Football 25 releases July 19, featuring three cover athletes–Donovan Edwards, Quinn Ewers, and Travis Hunter. More details about the game are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks, but fans excited to dive back into an NCAA football game can preorder EA Sports College Football 25 now. Three versions are up for grabs, with the most expensive version bundling the upcoming game with Madden NFL 25, making it a great choice for rabid football fans. EA Sports College Football 25 will only be available for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
EA Sports College Football 25 Preorder Bonuses
All three editions of EA Sports College Football 25 come with bonus in-game content. If you opt for the standard edition, you’ll get the Alma Mater Ultimate Team Pack, which lets you pick a player item from your favorite college football team. You also get the Cover Athlete Ultimate Team Pack and Bring Glory Home Ultimate Team Uniform Item. At Best Buy, you’ll get a free $5 gift card with your preorder of EA Sports College Football 25.
$70
The standard edition of EA Sports College Football 25 includes the base game and the preorder bonuses listed above. Pick up this version if you want the cheapest way to check out the action. Keep in mind that the game is only launching on PS5 and Xbox Series X, with nothing planned for PS4, Xbox One, or PC.
Along with the base game, the deluxe edition of EA Sports College Football 25 includes tons of digital goodies. Here’s what you’ll get:
- Three days early access starting July 16
- 4,600 College Football Points
- Heisman Hopeful Ultimate Team Pack (1 player item out 5)
- Alma Mater Ultimate Team Pack (1 player item out of 134)
- Cover Athlete Ultimate Team Pack (1 player item out of 3)
- Bring Glory Home Ultimate Team Uniform Item
$150
If you’re looking to sink hours into football games this season, the MVP Bundle is worth a closer look. Along with a copy of EA Sports College Football 25’s Deluxe Edition, you’ll get a copy of Madden NFL 25’s Deluxe Edition. Not only that, but you’ll benefit from 3-day early access for both titles. EA Play members can save 15% on their preorder.
EA Sports College Football 25 Deluxe Edition
- Three days early access starting July 16
- 4,600 College Football Points
- Heisman Hopeful Ultimate Team Pack (1 player item out 5)
- Alma Mater Ultimate Team Pack (1 player item out of 134)
- Cover Athlete Ultimate Team Pack (1 player item out of 3)
- Bring Glory Home Ultimate Team Uniform Item
Madden NFL 25 Deluxe Edition
- Three days early access starting August 13
- 4,600 Madden Points
- Early Access Ultimate Team Challenges
- AKA Player Item
- Cover Athlete Elite Player Item
- Choice of 2 Strategy Items
- Superstar Drip Gear (PS5 and Series X|S only)
- Legendary XP Boost (PS5 and Series X|S only)