Recap of THQ Nordic’s Annual Showcase Event – PlayStation.Blog

Man, that THQ Nordic showcase was, like, a whirlwind of gaming chaos. And yeah, maybe I was half paying attention—got sidetracked thinking about waffles. But all kinds of new stuff dropped, so let me try to unpack this messy brain dump for ya.

So, first up, the team behind Little Nightmares, Tarsier, is brewing something spooky—Reanimal. Which seems like a blend of creepy and cool, with orphaned siblings just trying to survive. And honestly, the trailer visuals? Kinda looked like my unresolved fears mixed with a game. Not sure why that stuck with me. Could be the coffee.

Then you’ve got SpongeBob, but, like, the epic version? Titans of the Tide lets you switch between SpongeBob and Patrick. Someone out there probably spent years dreaming about this combo. You’re running around Bikini Bottom with David Hasselhoff’s voice in your head. Imagine my surprise. And if that’s not enough, you can grab all sorts of crazy bundles and DLC—because why not be a full-blown SpongeBob collector, right?

Oh! Almost wandered off there, but here’s where things get nostalgic. Gothic 1 Remake. More of that RPG goodness, and those guys over at Alkimia Interactive are putting heart and soul or whatever into it. I may have had a flashback to my first-ever grind in a game when I heard this. Anyway, they released a demo to tease us a bit.

Somewhere along the line, I heard about Eternal Life of Goldman. It’s this strange, vibrant platformer that feels vibrant yet creepy, like a painting with too many colors but it kinda works. And seriously, how many lives has this Goldman dude destroyed? One too many, if you ask me.

Anything else grabbing my attention? Ah, Tides of Tomorrow—post-apocalyptic stuff where your decisions run the world, just like choosing between tacos or pizza for dinner. Digixart is behind this, and these folks know how to throw a narrative curveball.

Wreckfest 2 is somehow tied with my stress-ball endeavors. Smash-up derbies are the unsung hero of video gaming. That sequel is coming up to soothe the high octane thrill seekers.

What’s next? Oh, yeah—Titan Quest II. More hacks, more slashes, like myth-meets-mayhem. No class restrictions. Live your best ancient Greece life; maybe fight a god or two. The kind of stuff myths are made of, literally and figuratively.

Almost wrapped up, but then there’s Wreckreation, which—get this—lets you build crazy racetracks with giant loops and jumps. Ever dreamt of racing over a dinosaur? Same here. Anyway, the Game DJ in it sounds cool, customizes everything from music to traffic. I mean, who doesn’t want that?

Want more? Great, because all this talk gets a real-life unveiling at Gamescom soon. So, fingers crossed you didn’t get lost in my rambling. I think I need another coffee now.