Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo Opens as 10th Anniversary Event
The event marks the 10th anniversary of Pokémon GO and is the first Tokyo-based real-world gathering for the game, using the entire metropolitan area as its stage.
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Anomalith Surpasses 30,000 Steam Wishlist Registrations
The rapid growth from 10,000 to 30,000 wishlist registrations in under a week signals strong early interest in Furyu's unusual Showa-retro survival TPS, despite some public skepticism about the publisher's track record.
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Touhou Sosenkyo ~ Land of Oracular Zeitgeist Announced for PC
The collaboration between a Western and a domestic Touhou derivative circle, combining Rain Theory's Kaeizuka-style gameplay with Kaisendou's scenario and character design, marks a notable cross-border project in the Touhou fan-game scene.
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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Open Beta Launches On PC
The open beta gives players a final hands-on look at the game's 50v50 battles and historical map design just weeks before its multi-platform release.
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Path of Exile 2 Free Weekend Draws 410,000 Players With Major Update
The free weekend and update mark the final major content cycle before Path of Exile 2 exits early access, and the player count shows the update has re-engaged the community without surpassing launch hype.
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Fujii Production Shows New Low-Poly Robot Game Footage
The footage offers the first look at the follow-up from the indie developer behind a well-received crane simulator, though the project is in an uncertain state with no release window.
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Pikmin Bloom Reaches 4.5 Years With Super Mario Galaxy Movie Collab
The 4.5-year milestone and movie collaboration show Niantic is still actively supporting Pikmin Bloom with cross-promotional content and live events, keeping the title relevant for both new and returning players.
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Intel Announces Arc G Series Processors for Handheld Gaming PCs
Intel is directly challenging AMD's dominance in the handheld gaming PC segment with a purpose-built SoC, a market AMD has led since the Steam Deck's launch.
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Odencat Booth at BitSummit PUNCH Shows Surreal Horror-Comedy Adventure Dream Channel Zero
The game marks a tonal departure for Odencat, known for warm bittersweet titles, into overt horror-comedy, while giving Fuming's cult occult adventure style a wider release platform.
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Stigmatum Gameplay Trailer Shows Cyberpunk Belt-Scroll Action in a Divided Spain
The trailer reveals concrete gameplay mechanics and setting details for a cyberpunk action game that blends belt-scroll combat with branching narrative and co-op play.
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Main Sequence Demo Launches With Japanese Support, Early Access Set for 2026
The demo gives players an early look at a Factorio-meets-No Man's Sky automation sim from the publisher of TerraTech Legions, with a full early access launch still on the calendar for this year.
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Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Will Skip Project Helix Updates
The decision to omit Project Helix from the showcase signals that Microsoft is keeping next-gen hardware details separate from its near-term game lineup, a deliberate pacing choice for the console's reveal.
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New Fable Delayed to February 2027 to Avoid Crowded 2026 Release Window
Microsoft is explicitly prioritizing a clear release window for its flagship RPG reboot over a holiday 2026 slot, signaling a strategic shift to avoid direct competition with Rockstar's 'GTA 6' and other major third-party titles.
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Psychological Horror Game 'Momo wa Mou Kaeranai' Released on Steam
VAINSANE's latest release continues its focus on short, choice-driven horror experiences, offering a dense 30-minute narrative about burnout and loss.
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Fanatical Launches Into Games Charity Bundle 2026 Featuring 11 Titles
The bundle packages multiple critically acclaimed indie games at a single low price, making it a low-cost entry point for players who missed these titles.
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Residual Shadow Steam Demo Updated With UI Improvements and Easy Mode
The update addresses early feedback on difficulty and interface clarity ahead of the full release.
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Cemetery Simulator Demo Launches on Steam With Co-Op
The demo gives players an early look at a niche simulation game that combines graveyard management with supernatural elements and cooperative play.
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World of Tanks: Heat Drops Class System for Hero Shooter Roles
The move marks a deliberate pivot from the deliberate tactical style of the main 'World of Tanks' toward a faster, action-oriented format that borrows hero shooter conventions.
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Scam Center Simulator: Underground Kingdom Launches Steam Early Access
The game's premise-turning morally repugnant acts into a management sim loop-tests how far the genre's satirical framing can stretch before it becomes straight shock value.
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This Week in Games: Yujiro Hanma Joins Tekken 8, Square Enix Revives Mana Titles
The Tekken 8 collaboration with a Baki character marks a notable crossover for the fighting game, while the Mana franchise revival signals continued investment in classic RPG properties.
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Dungeon Roguelike Abyss Ring Gets Steam Demo, Summer 2026 Release
Abyss Ring stands out in the crowded roguelike genre by centering its loop on cooking monster ingredients into recognizable Japanese dishes, a hook that the demo can now test with players.
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Wuthering Waves Ver3.4 Sets June 8 Release With Cyberpunk Edgerunners Collab
The collaboration gives Wuthering Waves two limited 5-star characters from a popular anime, with Rebecca offered as a free login reward, a departure from the game's usual gacha-only character acquisition.
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Feed the Giants Demo Released on Steam
The demo gives players a first look at a survival horror that blends god-game mechanics with roguelite progression and ethical choices tied to the whims of giant observers.
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Sengoku Dynasty 'Shokunin' Update Adds Pottery, Beekeeping, and Clay Roof Tiles
The update introduces a new production chain centered on clay roof tiles, which change village aesthetics, and adds beekeeping as a resource system, expanding the survival-craft loop.
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