Aniimo Preview Shows Monster Collecting With a Link Mechanic
The link mechanic distinguishes Aniimo from other monster-collecting games by making the player's own form part of the puzzle and traversal toolkit.
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Wreckfest 2 Update 8 Adds Wrong-Way Races, Player Progression, and New Vehicles
The update expands on the suicide race mode introduced in May, which was well-received, and adds progression mechanics that give early access players more reasons to keep crashing.
Automaton
Curious George Arcade Games Launch Nationwide in Japan
The launch marks a new interactive entertainment push for the 85-year-old Curious George brand in the Japanese arcade market.
ASCII.jp
Dystopian Life Sim 'Dystopicon' Launches on Steam July 27
The release date solidifies a high-difficulty life sim that turns passive TV watching into a core survival mechanic, a concept inspired by Philip K. Dick's 'Ubik' and refined from a 2018 prototype that saw 12,000 downloads.
Automaton
Cinder City Steam Page Goes Live With 64GB Recommended RAM
If the 64GB recommended requirement holds, Cinder City would be the first PC game to demand that much memory, setting a new high-water mark for hardware requirements.
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Precision Action Game Heavy Machinery vs Shumai Launches on Nintendo Switch
The Switch release brings a cult game from a 2014 game jam, previously praised by Tamori on TV, to a wider audience with new content.
Denfaminicogamer
Tsunku♂ Celebrates the Release of Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars
The release ends an 11-year gap for the series, which Tsunku♂ originally proposed to Nintendo and co-produced with WarioWare's Yoshio Sakamoto.
Inside
Soulslike FPS 'Guns of Eschaton' Announced for PS5, Xbox, and Steam
The announcement marks the first public reveal of a project conceived by Viktor Antonov in his final creative vision, blending a soulslike structure with a mystical Western setting.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Street Fighter 6 Gets 3rd Anniversary Goods With New Art of All 30 Characters
The collaboration completes the full 30-character lineup for previously released supporter towels and embroidery stickers, while introducing a new unified visual by Kangu that celebrates the game's community.
GAME Watch (Impress)
PS Plus July Free Games Include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
The inclusion of a recent, high-list-price Call of Duty title in the monthly free lineup signals a shift in how Sony uses marquee third-party blockbusters to drive PS Plus subscription value.
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Cat-Piloted Mecha Roguelike 'Cats in the Shell' Hits Steam Early Access in Q4 2026
The game combines a deep mecha customization system with roguelike progression and a cat-pilot gimmick, aiming to stand out in the crowded auto-battler genre.
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Xbox Testing Disc-To-Digital Feature For Physical Game Collections
The feature could let players carry physical disc assets forward to a next-gen Xbox that reportedly lacks a disc drive, as Sony has already announced the end of disc production for new PS console games after January 2028.
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Alien Frontier Wonderia Enters Steam Early Access on July 23
The Early Access launch date gives the survival-craft genre a new co-op entry with a distinctive retro comic aesthetic and a transformation mechanic, but the lack of a price point leaves the value proposition unclear until closer to release.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Capcom Moves Onimusha Way of the Sword Release Date Up by Three Weeks to September 4
Moving a major release date forward by three weeks is rare in the industry and signals confidence in the game's readiness, while also shifting its launch away from the crowded September-to-October window that includes Capcom's own Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on October 9.
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AION2 Media Preview Highlights Vast World, Deep Customization, and Classic MMORPG Design
AION2 deliberately rejects modern MMORPG trends like auto-battle and gacha, instead doubling down on manual control, deep customization, and the social unpredictability that defined the genre's early era.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer
Story-Driven Investigation Horror 'Feed The Pit' Chapter 1 Released on Steam
The release marks the first chapter of a narrative horror game where card-based investigation and monster pursuit are the core mechanics, with the full story to be completed via free updates.
Game Spark
Trickshot Lab Announces FPS 'Gunjutsu' for 2026 Release
The game blends FPS mechanics with a score-attack trick-shot system reminiscent of skateboarding games, aiming for a niche but satisfying arcade experience.
Denfaminicogamer
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Board Game Opens Pre-Orders at $200
The board game adapts the realistic medieval RPG into a standalone tabletop experience with a completely new story, targeting both fans and newcomers without requiring knowledge of the video game.
4Gamer.net
Windrose First Major Update Ashlands Announced
The Ashlands update is the first major content expansion for Windrose, which sold over 2 million copies in its first month, and its scope-new biome, story continuation, and system overhauls-will test whether Kraken Express can sustain the game's early momentum.
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DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC Launches July 8 With Chain Spear and Endgame Content
The DLC's two-layer structure and Chain Spear mechanics represent id Software's attempt to extend the base game's combat loop into a distinct post-campaign experience rather than a simple level pack.
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Tinkerlands Development Log Reveals Free Ship Building System
The shift from map-based travel to free ship building and sailing represents a fundamental change to Tinkerlands' exploration loop, potentially opening up open-sea navigation.
Game Spark
Sony to End Physical Disc Production for PlayStation Games in January 2028
Sony's decision to end disc production for new games marks a definitive break with physical media for PlayStation, a shift that has been underway for years but now has a concrete deadline.
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Rockstar Games Employees Apply for Union Recognition Amid Layoff Lawsuit
If approved, this would be only the second unionized game studio in the UK, following ZA/UM, and it comes while Rockstar faces active litigation over the layoffs that triggered the organizing drive.
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Esa Lobbyist Calls Community Servers 'Illegal' at Stop Killing Games Hearing
The ESA's characterization of community-run game preservation servers as piracy and a 'black market' marks a sharp escalation in the industry's public stance against the 'Stop Killing Games' movement.
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