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The 2025 Wholesome Snack Showcase, presented by Wholesome Games, featured 20 announcements of upcoming indie games in genres like life-sims and puzzles. The 45-minute event showcased world premieres and trailers for relaxing, narrative-driven experiences. Several titles stood out for their themes of community, nostalgia, and personal growth.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has arrived on storefronts, introducing Samus Aran as the leader of a Galactic Federation squad on an alien world. While the game's companions draw mixed reactions for their stereotypical designs, critics highlight Samus's continued silence as a key narrative issue. The title builds on the series' isolation theme but incorporates team dynamics for the first time in the Prime subseries.