I’m diving right into it, so here we go. THQ Nordic just rolled out its 2025 Showcase, and oh boy, there was a lot to chew on. You’ve got games like Tides of Tomorrow and Spongebob’s new gig—seriously, Titans of the Tide sounds wild, right? Plus, Gothic 1’s getting a remake! So here’s a mixed bag of what they spilled.
Okay, here’s the first thing that stuck with me, like a popcorn kernel in your teeth. The guys at Tarsier, you know, those Little Nightmares folks? They’re brewing up something spooky called Reanimal. Just imagine this: monsters, orphan siblings, a world that feels like a nightmare you can’t wake up from. It’s got that online co-op thing, so you can drag a buddy along for the scare. Might be fun? Or a total disaster if I can’t stop screaming.
Now, swinging over to something lighthearted — SpongeBob’s back! Titans of the Tide is dropping on PS5 November 18, and you can play as either SpongeBob or Patrick. And hold onto your hats, or whatever sea creatures wear, because there’s music by David Hasselhoff. Why? No idea, just roll with it. Plus, they’re throwing in some DLCs if you preorder. Wrap it all up in collectibles and ta-da, you’ve sunk a few hours (or a week) into it.
Gothic fans, listen up. There’s a remake of the OG RPG from Alkimia Interactive. Back to the Valley of the Mines we go. They’re giving us a demo—like a free taste at the market—to dive into the Nyras Prologue. Just enough to wet the appetite without dropping spoilers. They’re also releasing the classics on PS5 in 2026, which all sounds fun if you’re into nostalgia trips.
Now, something a bit different. Impressions of a platformer? Enter The Eternal Life of Goldman. Think vivid colors turned dark, where every jump needs to be perfect. It’s like trying to nail a backflip on a trampoline after too much pizza. It’s encouraging exploration and there’s some hefty storytelling—deep characters and all that jazz.
And then you’ve got Tides of Tomorrow. From Digixart, known for Route 96. They’re blending storytelling with collaborative play in a post-apocalyptic setup. The decisions you make twist the fate of, well, everything. No pressure, right? Maybe more pressure than picking where to eat.
A quick pit stop at Wreckfest. Man, that franchise is a good stress-reliever for me. BugBear’s got a sequel brewing, famous for its realistic smash ‘em up style. Coming to PS5 in 2026. Can’t wait to smash up some virtual cars when reality bites.
Not to skip Titan Quest II—ARPG madness with a mythological spin, hitting PS5 in 2026. Class-less system, mix of masteries, yada yada. Explore Greece, fight some legendary baddies, and maybe, just maybe become a hero? Sounds epic if I’m honest.
And okay, Wreckreation is on the horizon too. Imagine Burnout, but with an open world and customization up the wazoo. You can alter music, weather, the works. You ever driven over a dinosaur’s head? No? Well, you might get your shot now.
Anyway—did I cover it all? I hope so. They claim there’s something for everyone on PS5, and I’m kind of eager to see it all at Gamescom soon. That’s that—or I forgot something, but let’s just roll with it.
