A Short Quest Playtest Opens After 10,000 Steam Wishlists
The milestone and open playtest signal that a niche indie title built around a dog companion is drawing measurable pre-release attention on Steam.
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Co-Op Action Game 'Roll Together' Launches July 15 on Steam
The game's two-player-only, side-specific control scheme and physics-based chaos position it as a niche co-op rage game targeting a specific audience on Steam.
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Trails in the Sky the 1st Joins Nintendo's Issai Trial for Free Play Week
The free trial and simultaneous sale give players a low-risk window to catch up on the remake before its sequel launches in September, a tactic Nintendo has used to boost engagement with ongoing series.
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Steam Releases Top 12,000 in First Half of 2026, On Pace for Seventh Consecutive Record
The continued growth in Steam releases, now exceeding 12,000 in just six months, raises questions about discoverability and market saturation even as the platform's overall market size expands.
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Free SRPG Yureisia Heroic Chronicles Launches on Steam
A free, full-length SRPG with a substantial scenario and character roster is a rare offering on Steam, drawing attention for its zero-cost entry point.
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MapleStory Launches Major CROWN Update With Fast Leveling and Class Remasters
The update is designed to lower the barrier for new and returning players while refreshing existing classes, a move that could revitalize the 20-year-old MMORPG's player base.
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Obsidian Entertainment Closure Report Retracted After Corrections
The retraction clarifies that Obsidian, a key Xbox Game Studios developer, is not at risk of closure despite ongoing layoff rumors across the Xbox business.
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Amazon Prime Members Get Free SRPG Symphony of War in July 2026 Lineup
The July 2026 Prime Gaming slate gives away a well-regarded SRPG that explicitly draws from two classic tactical series, now with Japanese language support, alongside a dozen other PC games for a limited time.
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Identity V Hokkaidoneo Collaboration Project Heads to Anime Expo 2026
This marks the first North American appearance for the Identity V Hokkaidoneo project, which previously expanded to Hong Kong after domestic events.
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Sword Art Online's 110-Minute Promotional Anime Streams Free on YouTube
The free, no-archive release of a feature-length promotional anime signals an aggressive marketing push for the 'Echoes of Aincrad' game launch, treating the film as a time-limited event rather than a permanent asset.
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Phasmophobia Roadmap Delays 1.0 to 2027, Prioritizes Stability and Bug Fixes
The developer is publicly acknowledging a gap between player expectations and recent updates, and is restructuring its priorities around stability and community trust rather than new content.
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Sekai Project Licenses Jewelry Hearts Academia Visual Novel for Western Release
The licensing adds a 2022 Japanese visual novel to Sekai Project's catalog alongside continued support for older feng titles and a new Grisaia merchandise line.
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Pawprint Studio Opens CBT Registration for Open-World Monster Collector Animo
Animo enters a crowded monster-collecting genre with a free-to-play, multiplatform launch and a focus on real-time action combat rather than turn-based battles.
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The Alters DLC 'Last Variable' Gets Gameplay Trailer and July 14 Release Date
The DLC expands the core game's premise of cooperating with alternate selves into a focused survival-terraforming scenario, with all new Alters being scientists rather than a mix of roles.
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Epic Games Store Gives Away River City Girls 2 and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream
The giveaway pairs a recent co-op beat-em-up with a classic narrative-driven adventure, giving players a week to add both to their libraries at no cost.
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New Metroid Game 'Ravenous' Leaks Through Brazilian Rating Board
The listing points to a new 2D Metroid game in active development, potentially the series' first side-scroller since Dread and a major early title for the Switch 2.
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Tomodachi Life Leads Japan's Weekly Game Sales Chart
Tomodachi Life continues its strong run months after release, while The Adventures of Elliot's multiplatform launch shows Square Enix's strategy for reaching both Switch and PS5 audiences.
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Momodora Developer Rdein Reveals Screenshots of New RPG
The screenshots are the first concrete look at the next project from the creator of the acclaimed Momodora series, which rdein has said is far more ambitious than the series' finale.
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Stormind Games Announces Remothered Remasters, Final Game in 2026
The remasters and confirmed trilogy finale give the Clock Tower-inspired survival horror series a second chance at a wider audience, with a notable composer attached to the closing chapter.
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Ball Retrieval Simulator Store Page Goes Live on Steam
The game reframes a mundane high school baseball chore as psychological horror, using real-life experiences of oppression and irrationality to create a nostalgic but bitter tone.
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Panzer Knights: Commander Edition Gets August 13 Release Date on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
The console version of the niche WWII tank sim now has a concrete release date, bundling all DLC for new players.
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Alien Translation and Supermarket Chaos Lead Steam Roundup
The roundup shows that niche concepts-language decryption and supermarket organization-can achieve strong early reception on Steam when executed well.
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Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Shows Mizuki Tohno's Third Strip Scene
The Compliance feature's adjustable intensity and the continued rollout of new 3D model scenes show how the game is handling streaming-friendly censorship while keeping its core content intact.
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Guilty Gear Strive Adds Robo-Ky With Tricky Moves and New Blazing Pass
Robo-Ky returns to Guilty Gear Strive with a reworked system that keeps his signature Power Gauge but removes the heat mechanic, making him more accessible while retaining his eccentric playstyle.
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