Whoa, still catching my breath from this whirlwind of gaming goodness from THQ Nordic’s 2025 event. You might be wondering, “What’s the deal?” It’s like walking into a candy store, but you’re eight years old again and no one’s saying no.
So, Tides of Tomorrow? Yeah, sounds fancy. No clue why, but I can’t stop picturing it as a sci-fi novel my grandma would devour, sitting on her creaky porch. It’s part of a showcase packed with surprises – more packed than my drawer of mismatched socks.
First up, they’ve got Reanimal from the team behind Little Nightmares. Those games that made me double-check under my bed. Seems like this one’s gonna be as eerie. Bold move, I say, sticking those orphaned siblings in another creepy landscape. Online and couch co-op too? Great, now I can scream with a friend beside me.
And then there’s SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide. Okay, full disclosure, I’ve a soft spot for Bikini Bottom. Maybe it’s the absurdity, maybe it’s the sea anemones. Anyway, Patrick and SpongeBob team up to a David Hasselhoff soundtrack. I’m all in, especially with that tantalizing Natural Costume DLC. It’s like a party under the ocean and we’re all invited.
Gothic 1 Remake’s making a grand return. True passion project, they say. I think about all the times I’ve meant to tackle remakes, but always ended up with cold pizza instead. This demo won’t spoil the final game, apparently. Hmm, spoilers are a funny thing, aren’t they? You hate ’em, but can’t resist.
Eternal Life of Goldman revealed its dark self too, with a trailer that feels like a fever dream. It’s got this grand mix of vibrant worlds and shadowy tales. I thought I had a grip on it, then bam! — I’m lost again. Maybe it’s a metaphor for something. Or nothing. Who really knows?
Then there’s Tides of Tomorrow from Digixart, the Route 96 folks. Asynchronous gameplay is a thing now. It’s like playing a game while you’re on another planet… and I kind of love it? It’s colorful, it’s post-apocalyptic. Decisions matter, as if I need more of those in my life.
Fast forward to 2026, and what do we have? Wreckfest 2 pushing PS5 with more crashes than my cousin’s first driving attempt. Perfect for blowing off steam. Which reminds me, anyone else miss playing Burnout? They’re kicking things up with Wreckreation too – 60 vehicles and enough options to make my head spin.
And oh, Titan Quest II! Ancient Greece, mythical beings, and a chance to forge your path. Sounds like armchair travel, and I really need a vacation. So why not explore where no mortal’s dared, right?
Anyway, back to Gamescom in a few. Gonna be honest – didn’t expect this much excitement. Are we ready to game on? Not sure, but I’ll be there, fingers crossed, hoping it’s as wild as they promised.
