Remedy Entertainment has released its latest title, Control Resonant, while various global indie gaming showcases and events take place across digital platforms.
Key facts
- •Control Resonant is available on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
- •Remedy Entertainment released a hotfix to address player feedback regarding the game's combat balance.
- •The Mexican Entertainment System event on Steam features over 300 games and runs until September 28.
- •Submissions for the Day of the Devs showcase, airing December 9, close on September 28.
- •The game Dressmaker was also released this week and has appeared on the Steam Top Sellers chart.
Remedy Entertainment has officially released its new game, Control Resonant, on platforms including Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Despite its significant budget, the title is categorized as an indie game because Remedy remains an independent studio. The release coincides with a busy period for the indie gaming sector, featuring multiple international showcases and developer events.
By the numbers
Gameplay and Narrative Features
Control Resonant continues the narrative established in the 2019 game Control, focusing on the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) and its management of otherworldly entities. The game features a dense amount of lore presented through in-game documents, memos, and enemy logs. Players can access these logs to learn about enemy attack patterns and weaknesses, which are compiled by the FBC’s Threat Assessment Team. The game also includes an assist mode for players to adjust combat difficulty, and developers have released a hotfix to address initial feedback regarding combat balance.
Global Indie Gaming Events
The gaming industry is currently hosting several events highlighting independent projects. The Game Devs of Color expo recently concluded, featuring a showcase of over 60 games. Additionally, Steam is hosting the Mexican Entertainment System event, which includes more than 300 games from over 200 studios, and Serbian Games Week, which features over 200 games. Both of these Steam events are scheduled to run through September 28. Separately, the 'Out Of The Box Games' event is highlighting 130 titles noted for unconventional mechanics and storytelling.
Developer Opportunities
The Day of the Devs organization has opened submissions for its upcoming showcase, scheduled for December 9, one day before The Game Awards. Indie developers have until September 28 to submit their projects for consideration. This event is recognized as a significant platform for indie game promotion.
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