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The beloved Wholesome Direct is officially making its return this summer, bringing another wave of uplifting games to players around the world. Organized by Wholesome Games, the digital showcase will air on June 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM CET, streaming live via YouTube and Twitch as part of the broader Summer Game Fest celebrations.
Now in its seventh year, Wholesome Direct has firmly established itself as one of the most anticipated showcases for fans of cozy, feel-good, and creatively driven indie games. This year’s edition promises to continue that tradition, with a carefully curated lineup of more than 50 games.
Viewers can expect a mix of world premieres, new announcements, and playable demo reveals, highlighting projects from studios of all sizes. Among the developers featured this year are Frontier Developments, NPC Studio, Stray Fawn Studio, and Spry Fox, alongside many other creators contributing to the ever-growing wholesome gaming space. The showcase will once again be hosted by Jenny Windom, joined by guest co-hosts including Gab Smolders, Knimbley, and NintenTalk, each bringing their own perspective on cozy and narrative-driven experiences.
In addition to brand-new reveals, fans can look forward to updates on several titles published under Wholesome Games’ own label. This includes the relaxing island title Usagi Shima, the charming social puzzler Is This Seat Taken?, and delivery adventure Milki Delivery!.
Since its debut in 2020, Wholesome Direct has grown into a significant platform for indie developers, helping to spotlight over 1,000 games and inspiring more than one million wishlist additions across digital storefronts. The initiative has also raised over $300,000 for various charitable causes, including organizations such as the American Heart Association, Save the Children, AbleGamers, and the International Rescue Committee.
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This year's Digital Dragons Awards were dominated by Cronos: The New Dawn and The Alters.
Check out our photo gallery from Magnificon Expo 2026.
The third edition of the leading regional conference and entertainment fair, Expo Gamers, has released its official and richest-ever schedule.
We’re looking back on our first event of the year: Anime Symphony Kameralnie concert.
Next week, we’ll be returning to the Magnificon Expo and Digital Dragons Conference, and also debuting at the Kraków Film Music Festival.
Expo Gamers 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting gaming events in Croatia this year.
Following last year’s successful two-day edition, the Blend: Film & Games conference has been confirmed for October 23–24, 2026 in…
Go Home Annie: An SCP Game, developed by Misfit Village from the PISMO Incubator powered by A1, is now available…
Croatia is set to take the spotlight in the global gaming industry this May, as Expo Gamers 2026 prepares to…
ENDIX is a fully digital gaming event where attendees explore a 3D world filled with interactive booths from indie developers…
Another video game from the Croatian center for gaming industry in Novska is coming to consoles.
Ovaj svojevrsni gaming kampus nudit će obrazovanje iz područja razvoja videoigara, od neformalnog pa sve do visokoobrazovnog.
The exhibition was organized by the Video Game History Museum in Zagreb and represents the first systematic and chronological overview…
The first major reveal is already turning heads: Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, lead writer of turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
This year, the Blend: Film & Games conference was held over two days, October 2 and 3.
The Croatian Audiovisual Center has decided to further improve the Croatian gaming scene launching the Games Croatia project.
