While it still stings a little that E3 2023 has been cancelled, the event has been struggling to maintain relevance for several years. Having said that, a fairly modern highlight during that time has been the presence of Devolver Digital. This indie publishing label has been delivering satirical press conferences since 2017, and they're always a treat — a delirious, blood-soaked, ungodly treat.
The good news is that, while E3 itself isn't a thing this year, Devolver Direct is, as has now been confirmed by the company:
It's not much to go on, is it? However, what we do know is that the showcase will have a handful of games rolled into all the madness. While each event is delivered with humour, the more recent shows have all brought us at least a few noteworthy game announcements or updates. We imagine there will be one or two new games revealed, plus updates on titles such as The Plucky Squire and KarmaZoo.
Are you excited for Devolver Direct 2023? Will Nina Struthers do something violent and/or gross? Discuss in the comments section below.
Having grown up alongside PlayStation, Stephen has developed an eclectic taste in video games and a wide knowledge of the medium, from small indie gems to the biggest AAA blockbusters. Ever hopeful that the Burnout series makes a miraculous return.
I enjoy a lot of the games they publish but I find their PR stuff grating and very try-hard.
I love Devolver and their showcases. 30 minutes of madness to show 5 trailers for indie games. Amazing stuff.
Love how they basically is giving the middle finger, to all events, where the developers takes it way too seriously.
Isn’t this whole ironic charade getting a little old? Can’t keep repeating the same punchline just because you think you hit
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