Saga & Seeker Adds Branch Generation Feature in Version 1.2.0 Update
The update adds branching narrative tools and character management features that respond to user requests, expanding replayability in the AI-driven text RPG.
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CRAZY CHA!N -Elpis no Kusari- Launches on Nintendo Switch
The release adds a new otome game with a protagonist who actively rejects her saint role, offering a fresh premise for the Nintendo Switch library.
4Gamer.net
Makyō Torehan: Hōchi de Kamisōbi Launches on iOS and Android
The launch positions MEGOOGAMES in the idle RPG market with a dark fantasy theme and aggressive launch incentives to attract players.
4Gamer.net
Marathon Ex-Director Settles Defamation Lawsuit Against Bungie, Sony
The settlement resolves a dispute over whether Bungie and Sony fabricated misconduct allegations to avoid paying contractual compensation, and it grants Barrett credit on a game he helped direct.
Automaton, Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
qureate Opens Online Shop to Mark 100 Original Heroines
The milestone and direct sales channel signal qureate's growth from a niche developer to a brand with a dedicated fanbase and retail presence.
Denfaminicogamer
Train Graveyard Simulator Lets Players Dismantle Retired Locomotives
The simulation game offers a detailed train scrapping experience with real locomotive models and realistic dismantling mechanics.
Automaton
Look Outside Review Frames the Game as a Theological Meditation on Curiosity and Death
The review positions "Look Outside" as a game that uses a simple rule to probe questions about human curiosity, mortality, and the nature of the divine.
Denfaminicogamer
Memory of Memorie: A Chill Story Launches July 23 on Switch 2, Switch, and PC
By making real-world focus time the key to unlocking narrative, 'Memory of Memorie' blurs the line between productivity app and adventure game, offering a novel incentive for players to complete desk work.
Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark
Square Enix Ends Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis Service in October
Square Enix's decision to shut down a live-service FF7 title over quality concerns signals a rare admission that the brand's standards could not be met in the mobile and PC gacha model.
GameBusiness.jp
Fallout: New Vegas and Other Obsidian Titles Discounted in Steam Summer Sale
The sale offers a notable discount on The Outer Worlds 2, released less than a year ago, alongside price cuts on older Obsidian titles including Fallout: New Vegas, a game that has maintained a strong user rating on Steam.
Denfaminicogamer
Toei Games to Present Business Strategy at Taiwan's TGDF 2026
Toei Games' first public appearance at a major Asian developer conference signals the brand's intent to establish partnerships and expand its presence in the Taiwanese game market.
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Obsidian Reportedly Cancels Avowed 2, Shifts to New Fallout Game
The shift from a new IP like Avowed to a proven franchise like Fallout, under the original New Vegas director, signals Xbox's strategic focus on legacy titles over original projects during its restructuring.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark
Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster's New Game Plus and Sale Follow Million Sales
The commercial success of the remaster allowed Square Enix to add a feature initially cut due to budget, and the current sale indicates the game's continued popularity.
Game Spark
Arkheron Closed Beta Test Begins July 16 on Steam
The new Learning Spires and Spires modes directly target the skill gap that previous playtests revealed between completing the tutorial and entering the competitive Ascension mode, making the game more accessible to newcomers.
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Counter-Strike 2 Changes 25-Year-Old Explosion Mechanic in Season 5
The change removes a long-standing wall-bang mechanic from the series' core bomb-defusal mode, shifting survival strategy toward positioning and cover.
Game Spark
People's Press Kiosk Brings 1980s Poland Kiosk Management to PC
The game uses the specific historical context of 1980s communist Poland to create gameplay mechanics around shortages, rationing, and black market deals, offering a niche simulation experience.
Automaton
Mario Kart Tour to End Service on September 29
Mario Kart Tour's shutdown concludes a mobile title that had been in a content-free maintenance phase since 2023.
Anime News Network
Twisted Tower, a BioShock-Like FPS in a Ruined Theme Park, Launches August 18
The game merges the aesthetic of Disneyland with the world of BioShock, offering a unique horror FPS experience from the studio behind classic shooters.
Game Spark
Pigeon: A Love Story Arrives August 7, Lets Players Woo Millions of Birds
The game simulates hundreds of thousands of autonomous pigeon NPCs in real-scale city reproductions, creating a massive-scale search for a single partner that distinguishes it from typical dating simulators.
Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Myrion Studio Announces Fantasy Extraction RPG Dungeon Betwixt for PC
The announcement marks a new entry in the extraction genre from a small studio, shifting the formula from shooters to fantasy melee and magic.
Game Spark
Mortal Shell II Release Date Set for August 20
The strong positive feedback from the open beta, combined with a polished combat system that abandons the series' original stamina mechanic, suggests Cold Symmetry has refined the formula to address the mixed reception of the first game while keeping the core identity intact.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark
Final Closed Beta for SUDDEN ATTACK ZERO POINT Begins July 9
The final closed beta indicates the remaster is approaching its full release.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Japan Stigmatized Property Switch Version Launches July 16
The Switch port brings a viral PC horror hit to Nintendo's handheld-console hybrid, capitalizing on the game's live-stream-friendly surveillance gameplay and its existing mobile audience.
GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Automaton
Cyberpunk 2077 Mod Recreates Talia From Edgerunners 2
The mod arrives ahead of the fall 2026 premiere of Edgerunners 2, letting players inhabit the new character's look while the anime is still months from release.
Game Spark