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Mina the Hollower, the next game from Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games, has been delayed but is “so close to being done”.

The Zelda-like adventure was intended for release on 31st October, but has been pushed back without a new release date, though the developer has stated it “isn’t a major delay” but just “a stretch of time to apply some final polish and balancing to make the game truly shine”.

“Our goal is to make sure our development team has the time and resources to deliver an incredible adventure and we will be giving you just that. That’s no hollow promise!” the studio stated.

Mina the Hollower: Release Date Announcement TrailerWatch on YouTube

“We don’t want to announce another release date until it’s submitted to platforms, so please hang tight as we reach the finish line.”

Yacht Club Games made its name with celebrated platformer Shovel Knight, which spawned a number of spin-offs.

Mina the Hollower is a change of pace, featuring a top-down adventure style reminiscent of Game Boy Zelda game Link’s Awakening in a gothic, Castlevania-esque world.

It continues the studio’s penchant for retro aesthetics, then. Victoria checked out the demo on Switch 2 a couple of months back and loved it.

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Publisher Annapurna Interactive has revealed three new games in its latest digital showcase, all of which are playable at this week’s Tokyo Game Show.

Annapurna is known for publishing well-loved games like Outer Wilds, Stray, the most recent To a T, and Eurogamer’s 2023 Game of the Year Cocoon. There are always high expectations, then, as to what it’s supporting next.

The first of these three games is D-topia, a puzzle-adventure game from Marumittu Games that features a minimalist sci-fi aesthetic as a young boy seeks to question how to find happiness if life is a utopia?

Expect choice-based gameplay and a very cute grumpy cat. It’s set for release next year across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 1 and 2, and PC (Steam, Epic).

D-topia reveal trailerWatch on YouTube

Next up is People of Note, described as “a full fledged musical, condensed into a video game” – specifically, a turn-based RPG. The trailer shows a young female star in a singing contest, a colourful futuristic world, and musical battles against strange creatures.

Of course, any music game like this lives and breathes by its songs – thankfully, this sounds like it could have some Kpop Demon Hunters-esque bangers. It’s coming from Iridium Studios and will be out next year on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam, Epic).

People of Note reveal trailerWatch on YouTube

Lastly, there’s the Zelda-like adventure Demi and the Fractured Dream from developer Yarn Owl. A “tribute to classic action-adventure games”, it features hack and slash combat with puzzle solving and platforming, plus ethereal visuals.

Once again, it’s due out next year across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 1 and 2, and PC (Steam, Epic).

Demi and the Fractured Dream reveal trailerWatch on YouTube

“Annapurna Interactive is making its debut at this year’s Tokyo Game Show and we couldn’t imagine a better way to participate in this iconic event than by showcasing three great new titles from amazing indie studios,” said Leanne Loombe, head of games at Annapurna Interactive.

“From the wonderful puzzle adventure D-topia, to the catchy, innovative turn-based musical RPG People of Note, and a beautiful love letter to the classic action-adventure genre with Demi and the Fractured Dream, these games embody our vision of supporting world-class developers who are pushing the boundaries of artist story telling.”

Last year, the majority of Annapurna’s staff quit in a mass exodus following a dispute with the company’s owner.

Today’s showcase was the second since then, with February’s showcase featuring a number of games now available.

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Shovel Knight developer’s Zelda-like game Mina the Hollower delayed

Annapurna’s next three games are a turn-based musical, a Zelda-like adventure, and a puzzle game exploring a utopian society