Games

gamesrelease 2 sources · Aug 14

REKA Full Release Delayed From August 18

The delay comes just six days before the planned launch, and the developer's plan to release a 1.0 beta with the final chapter indicates the game is close to completion but not ready for a stable full release.

Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
gamesrelease 1 sources · Aug 14

Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea Delayed to October 15

The delay moves the latest Harvest Moon entry into the fall release window, following Natsume's pattern of pushing back its recent Switch ports from earlier announced dates.

Anime News Network
gamesrelease 2 sources · Aug 14

DOA6 Last Round Adds New Character Minato on September 10

Minato is the first new original character announced for the restart version, and her design, described with a JK gal aesthetic, suggests Koei Tecmo is positioning the anniversary release with fresh content rather than only ports of existing fighters.

Game Spark, Inside
gamesrelease 2 sources · Aug 14

Low-Budget Repairs Launches on Steam

The game's premise, which rewards deliberate poor workmanship, is a satirical take on renovation sims, and its 1990s Polish setting with disco polo music adds a distinct cultural flavor that sets it apart from typical simulation releases.

Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesbusiness 5 sources · Aug 14

Netflix Shuts Down Night School Studio and Moonloot Games

The closures signal Netflix's game strategy is narrowing to mass-market, living-room-friendly titles, leaving only a central team and Next Games in its studio portfolio.

Automaton, GIGAZINE, Game Spark, and 2 more
gamesreview 2 sources · Aug 14

Poko a Pokemon DLC Bubbly Basin Scores 89 on Metacritic

The high review score for the first DLC wave suggests the expansion pass model is resonating with critics, potentially sustaining sales momentum for a game that already sold over 5 million units in four months.

Automaton, Game Spark
gamesannouncement 4 sources · Aug 14

No Brakes Games Announces VR Puzzle Game Tiny Flock

The announcement reveals that No Brakes Games is developing a new IP alongside the sequel Human Fall Flat 2, signaling a deliberate bet on VR at a time when the studio's CEO acknowledges the platform's reduced popularity.

4Gamer.net, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, and 1 more
gamesannouncement 3 sources · Aug 14

Doggy Don't Care Release Date Set for September 24

The game has been called a pug version of Untitled Goose Game on social media, and its wishlist count surpassed 15,000 on March 31, indicating strong pre-release interest.

Automaton, Game Spark
games 2 sources · Aug 14

Stop Killing Games Backs Sony Class Action in Netherlands

The support from Stop Killing Games and DoesItPlay extends the Dutch lawsuit's reach beyond national borders, linking it to a broader international pattern of legal challenges, including the ongoing 'PlayStation You Owe Us' case in the UK.

Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
games 2 sources · Aug 14

Witcher Spin-off Project Sirius Loses Staff, Development Continues

This is the second major round of layoffs for Project Sirius since its 2023 restructuring, and the staff count has now dropped below the 83 reported in May, raising questions about the project's scope even as CD PROJEKT RED insists development is ongoing.

Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
gamesrelease 2 sources · Aug 14

S.O.L School Of Labyrinth Launches on Steam

The game's SAN mechanic and random dungeon layout position it as a modern take on classic 3D dungeon RPGs, a genre that has seen renewed interest on Steam.

4Gamer.net, Game Spark
gamesrelease 3 sources · Aug 14

Rusty Lake Releases Servant of the Lake on Steam

This release extends Rusty Lake's established reputation for 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam reviews into a prequel narrative, deepening the lore of the Vanderboom family that fans have followed since Rusty Lake: Roots.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
gamesrelease 4 sources · Aug 14

Caravan SandWitch Free on Epic Games Store Until August 21

The giveaway lands as Caravan SandWitch reaches its second anniversary, and the free window lets players who missed the September 2024 launch sample a title whose Steam reviews specifically praise the absence of combat and the anime-style scenery.

Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesbusiness 2 sources · Aug 14

Lost Ark Western Publishing Moves From Amazon Game Studios to Smilegate

Smilegate's stated goal of aligning content update timing with the Korean version signals a potential end to the long-standing regional lag that has defined Lost Ark's Western release, a shift that could reshape how the game is received outside Korea.

Automaton, Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources · Aug 14

Mewgenics Adds Japanese Language Support in Steam Beta

The Japanese localization arrives months after the game's February launch, addressing a long-standing request from Japanese players who previously had to rely on community translations or play in English.

Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources · Aug 14

Normal Golf Game Gets September 21 Release Date

The game's wishlist count grew from about 5,000 to 40,000 within roughly three months after the demo release, showing how a well-received demo can transform a small indie title's visibility ahead of launch.

Automaton, Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources · Aug 14

CloverPit Launches on Switch 2, PS5, Switch, and PS4

The console release brings a game with over 1 million copies sold and a "Very Positive" Steam rating to a wider audience, with platform-specific optimizations that could attract players who prefer console gaming.

4Gamer.net, Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources · Aug 13

AI Yandere Girlfriend Game AI2U Leaves Early Access on Steam

The full release arrives with over 1,600 Steam reviews already rating it "Very Positive," showing that a game built on generative AI conversation can sustain player interest beyond its early access novelty.

Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark