Since the Not-E3 blitz of summer gaming showcases, things have been relatively quiet since then. Amidst that break, THQ Nordic dropped a new showcase full of trailers to show what the publisher has on the way from its various studios. While it wasn’t focused on big-name games like the ones you’d find in dedicated Xbox and PlayStation showcases, THQ Nordic instead has titles in very specific niche genres and IP.
Several of them are already available via early access or are already out and have post-launch plans in place, so if you’re a fan of games that scratch a very specific itch for interactive entertainment, then you’ll want to check out the list below of all the announcements.
Let’s Sing 2027 and Let’s Sing ABBA
Revealed in the preshow, Let’s Sing 2027 is shaping up to conquer the karaoke video game space. This year’s installment features 35 songs from artists such as Ariana Grande and Chappell Roan, and you can join in on singing radio-friendly love songs with or without the original vocals. On top of that, an ABBA pack is also coming to the game on November 3, just in time for the 50th anniversary of Dancing Queen. It includes 32 tracks that your great-grandparents will appreciate, from Waterloo to Mamma Mia. Don’t be surprised if they tell you to “gimme gimme gimme” the microphone, Fernando.
Pinball FX
Another preshow video, Zen Studios showed off its collection of Pinball FX tables that it has assembled over the years. The studio has locked down an impressive number of IP for the game, ranging from Peanuts to Star Wars, and if you’re looking for some pinball fun, you can find the game on just about every PC and console.
Reanimal: The Prisoner
New DLC is on the way for Reanimal in the form of The Prisoner. While it sadly isn’t a crossover with the groovy counter-culture ’60s TV show that starred Patrick McGoohan, fans of the Little Nightmares-inspired game can look forward to new environmental puzzles and challenges set within a battle-scarred landscape. You can grab it right now.
Expeditions: Samurai
Developer Campfire Cabal dropped a new trailer for Expeditions: Samurai, its upcoming tactical turn-based-combat game set in feudal Japan. Now out in early access on PC, the developer says that the game will receive three major updates while it works on fine-tuning the experience for players, and it’ll be focusing on polishing gameplay balance, exploration, stealth, combat, and more.
