NetEase Games Reveals gamescom 2026 Lineup
The lineup shows NetEase Games bringing three major titles to gamescom 2026, with Where Winds Meet debuting the final chapter of its Hidden Mountain content and Marvel Rivals showcasing Season 9.5.
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Charm Games Announces First-Person Mystery Adventure The Orphaned House
The Orphaned House marks Charm Games' first non-VR title, applying its environmental puzzle expertise from VR works to a traditional platform.
4Gamer.net
GTA6 Fan Fighting Illness Raises Over $73K, Promises Thank-You Stream
The community, not the publisher, organized the support for a fan waiting on GTA6, a contrast to past cases where Rockstar itself arranged special access.
Automaton
Kingdom Hearts 25th Anniversary D23 Panel to Stream on YouTube
The stream brings the anniversary panel to a global audience, and its focus on the series' history is fueling fan expectations for new Kingdom Hearts 4 information.
Denfaminicogamer
GeForce NOW Workaround Opens Windows Desktop via Trove Session
The workaround turns a game-streaming session into a general-purpose Windows environment, which likely violates NVIDIA's terms of service and raises questions about how the company will close the loophole.
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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Progresses Toward Self-Published Sequel
The sequel marks SHIFT UP's move to self-publishing, a strategy the company says lets it fully express the IP's identity and aim for results beyond the original.
Game Spark
Days With a Golden Retriever Steam Demo Released
The demo gives players an early look at an FMV pet sim built around a real dog, a format the developer is betting on for its 2027 release.
Game Spark
Finding Polka Interactive Adventure Launches on Steam
The release brings together a roster of indie creators with distinct styles, from SONOKUNI's hip-hop to NeverAwake's shooting mechanics, into a wordless adventure, showing how PARCO GAMES is curating collaborations that cross genre boundaries.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark
Open-World ARPG Luminary Launches on Steam Early Access
Luminary enters early access with a mixed reception, a large wishlist count, and a roadmap that could extend beyond a year if the community requests major content.
Game Spark
Supermassive Games Announces Layoffs for Third Consecutive Year
The layoffs mark a third consecutive year of reductions at Supermassive Games, and its first self-published title, Directive 8020, appears to be struggling in reviews and sales, raising questions about the studio's future direction.
Automaton
Among Us New Role Arrives in One Week
The announcement confirms the first of two planned roles for 2026, continuing a pattern of regular updates that have kept the 2018 title active.
Denfaminicogamer
PEAK Final Update THE FINAL ASCENT Launches, Console Ports and Crossplay Planned
The update marks the end of major content for PEAK, but the team's shift to console development and crossplay support extends the game's reach beyond Steam, where it has maintained a 'very positive' review status with 92% of 7,920 recent reviews being favorable.
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Xbox CEO Says She Saw Elder Scrolls VI Gameplay, Hints at Subtitle
Sharma's direct visit to Bethesda Game Studios and her public praise mark a shift from the studio's long-standing policy of withholding development updates, signaling the game may be approaching a phase where official gameplay footage could be revealed.
Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
BOMBANANA! Steam Release Date Set for September 2
The demo's performance at Steam Next Fest, where it was the most played game and the second most played demo in Steam history, signals that an asymmetric co-op puzzle game with no single correct communication method can draw a mass audience before release.
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Rhythm Heaven Groove Review: 30 New Mini-Games, 20 Remixes, Softer Grading
The review indicates Rhythm Heaven Groove is a return to the classic structure of the series, dropping the story mode of Megamix while introducing a larger content volume and a more forgiving grading system.
Anime News Network
Devil's Roulette Director Details Success and Failure at CEDEC2026
The session shows how a VR game built by a small team in two months reached 1.68 million users by treating VR's limitations, including reduced player thinking ability, as design features rather than obstacles.
PANORA
Aooni VR Brings Party Horror to Tokyo Tower for Summer
The Aooni VR attraction is designed as a party game rather than pure horror, letting children play while parents watch and commentate, which broadens the appeal of location-based VR beyond its usual audience.
PANORA
Chilla's Art Sets Snowed Under Steam Release for August 14
The release follows the studio's promise that Snowed Under would be light enough for anyone to play, a notable shift for a developer known for heavy performance.
Game Spark
Little Kitty, Big City Mobile Version Arrives Late 2026 With AR Mode
The mobile release brings the cat adventure to smartphones with a new AR mode and a free-to-try model, expanding access to the game that has reached over 10 million players on PC and consoles.
Denfaminicogamer
Tsugunohi Returns to Its Roots in New Steam Entry
The latest Tsugunohi entry is positioned as a return to the series' roots, both in its minimalist left-key controls and its original visual and atmospheric style.
Game Spark
Anakin Skywalker Is Playable in Star Wars Zero Company
The previews confirm that a Star Wars licensed title built on XCOM-style tactics is arriving with a fully controllable Anakin Skywalker, a detail that distinguishes this release from typical guest appearances in the franchise's games.
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Steam Roundup Picks Figure Shop Simulator, Otome Sushi Shop, Pax Autocratica
The roundup spotlights three niche Steam releases that meet the outlet's criteria of recent launch and over 100 user reviews, giving a snapshot of what is drawing attention on the platform today.
Game Spark
Mayhem Dash: Sky City With Sanrio Characters Launches on Meta Quest
The release marks the full launch of Thirdverse's Sanrio-licensed VR racing game, now rebranded and rebuilt as a live service with a ranked season system.
PANORA
Spaceship Crafting Game Approximately Up Earns Very Positive on Steam
The game's modular ship building, which accounts for weight and center of gravity, has drawn strong praise in Steam reviews and attracted players who logged hundreds of hours in the demo before release.
Automaton