Team.ねこかん[猫] is the group behind the doujin song 'I Can't Defeat Air Man,' which McDonald's Japan used in a collaboration video released on May 22, 2026, with new recordings and Capcom supervision.
Team.ねこかん[猫] is the group that created the doujin song 'I Can't Defeat Air Man,' which first appeared on Nico Nico Douga in 2007. The song is themed around Capcom's Mega Man 2: Dr. Wily's Mystery and depicts the player character Mega Man repeatedly challenging the boss Air Man. The dot-art music video has remained popular for nearly 20 years.
On May 22, 2026, McDonald's Japan released a collaboration video featuring the song. The video was produced by members of Team.ねこかん[猫], the same group that made the original. The song, including its parody lyrics, was newly recorded for the collaboration. Capcom supervised the video, and a rights notice appears at the end. The content promotes the Premium Roast Iced Coffee as summer approaches. McDonald's also offers collaboration wallpapers featuring the official Mega Man series, available until June 21.
The original song has a unique history: it began as an unofficial doujin work, but Capcom has acknowledged it favorably at official Mega Man events and on official blogs. In 2010, the song was included as a bonus track on the official tribute album Rockman Kai: Arrange Shitemita!!. The collaboration with McDonald's marks a rare official endorsement of a fan-made doujin song by both Capcom and a major global brand.
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KOMODO announced the next Steam Deck OLED shipment for Japan will arrive around 10:00 a.m. on August 25. The restock covers the 512GB and 1TB models, sold through KOMODO STATION with a one-unit-per-person limit. Demand remains strong despite June price hikes of roughly 40,000 to 50,000 yen.
Kazakh indie studio Enunion Team released a Steam demo for the PC horror adventure IRONWAKE. Set in 2050 after nuclear war, players transfer consciousness into an industrial robot to explore a Soviet underground facility. The demo runs 30 to 45 minutes. The full game launches October 27, 2026, with Japanese support planned.
Taku Takeuchi's teamtaku CUP TAKE AIR 2026 will be held October 12 at Iiyama Schanze in Nagano Prefecture. The event features seven ski jumping categories, a talk show with Noriaki Kasai, Sara Takanashi, and others, plus music and activities. Advance tickets go on sale August 18 at 6 PM.
KOMODO, the official distributor of the Steam Machine in Japan, announced on August 14 that it will restock the device at KOMODO STATION starting around 10 a.m. on August 18. The restock covers two models: the Steam Machine - 512GB at 189,980 yen and the Steam Machine - 512GB + Steam Controller bundle at 204,980 yen. Purchases are limited to one unit per person, and the start time may shift. The Steam Machine is a compact gaming PC running SteamOS, equipped with a semi-custom AMD CPU and GPU, and supports up to 4K gaming with FSR 4.1 upscaling. It has 16GB DDR5 RAM and 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. Sales began in June and sold out quickly despite the high price. A restock on July 17 also sold out fast. The 2TB models, priced at 249,980 yen and 264,980 yen, remain out of stock and are not part of this restock. KOMODO advises creating an account in advance and following its official X account for updates.
Eonic Toys has announced two new 1/10 scale figures based on classic Tatsunoko Production anime, both now available for provisional reservation at the Japanese hobby retailer amiami. The first is Yatterman No.1, the protagonist of 'Yatterman', depicted in a bright, active, and mischievous pose based on the original character image. The figure stands approximately 195mm tall, is made of PVC and ABS as a painted finished product, and includes carefully sculpted details such as the mask, suit, and weapons, with shading coloring for a three-dimensional effect and an emblem-style base. The second figure is Ken the Eagle (Oogi no Ken), the G-1 leader of the Science Ninja Team from 'Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'. This figure shows Ken holding his bird-shaped boomerang, with detailed sculpting of his helmet, suit, and flowing cape, also enhanced by shading and an emblem-style base. Both figures are priced at 7,150 yen as a reference price, with amiami offering them at 6,790 yen including tax. They are scheduled for release in May 2027. The announcements were made on August 14, 2026, with article content current as of August 13, 2026.
Reddit user PhyFawkes is building a Game Boy-sized Steam Deck called SteamBoy. The custom casing holds the motherboard, battery, speakers, buttons, sticks, and trackpads, though the grip is gone. A small fan and heatsink handle cooling. The remaining work is a custom adapter for a VR AMOLED display, which requires BIOS changes. A demo video showed the device running Slay the Spire 2 on an external monitor.
Team Salvato revealed that Natsuki's birthday in Doki Doki Literature Club! is July 30. The announcement came one day late in Japan due to the overseas schedule. With Monika and Sayori already known, three of the club members' birthdays are now confirmed, leaving Yuri's birthday still unannounced.
In a Game Spark interview, Team Tetrapod's Kniro discussed Staffer Retro: Psychic Detective Quest, released July 23 for PC, Mac, and Switch. Kniro said the most striking player feedback was praise for the yuri relationship between protagonists, which was not intentional. Re-examining the story after reading reviews, Kniro admitted it is clearly yuri.
A Steam Deck owner on Reddit rigged the handheld with a spiked cover, a camera, a speaker, and a servo-driven taser to stop family members from borrowing it without charging the battery. The mod runs on a Raspberry Pi and triggers a warning audio clip before the taser activates.
TENSTACK and TEAM GWYF released version 1.0.30 for Gamble With Your Friends on July 25. The update adds an endless mode, raises the money cap, and adds Japanese among 13 languages. The multiplayer gambling game, out since May 2, has sold over 2 million copies and holds a Very Positive Steam rating.
Scorpion Masque announced Tag Team: SNK Arcade Legends, a two-player board game expansion featuring SNK characters, on July 28, 2026. The release is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. Six fighters are included, with Terry Bogard confirmed and five more to be revealed monthly. Pre-orders include Iori Yagami as a bonus character.
South Korean developer Team Tapas announced on August 3 that the roguelike action game Witch's Garden will officially release on PC via Steam on August 28. The game, which entered early access in May 2025, follows Sil, a witch who uses large scissors to persuade lazy witches across a crumbling dream world called the Garden, aiming to hold a tea party to save it from crisis. The official release adds Epilogues 2 and 3, completing the story that began with Epilogue 1 in early access. The combat system is being overhauled: the existing synergy system, which encouraged repetitive cooldown-based skill use, is removed. Each skill, weapon, rune, and magical tool now has its own unique mechanics and role. For example, basic and giant scissors trigger critical hits on combo finishers, while broken scissors accumulate sharpness to 100% for all-critical attacks. A keyboard-and-mouse control mode, requested by players, is added as the default, with the old control scheme still selectable. Japanese voice acting for story content up to Chapter 5 is included. The price remains unchanged from early access, with a 30% discount planned for release. A beta test is targeted for mid-August.
KOMODO, the official distributor for Valve's Steam Controller in Japan and Taiwan, has announced that sales will resume on August 4 at 10:00 AM Japan time. The resale follows a failed restock on July 23, when heavy traffic caused a system failure that suspended sales. The controller, which launched in Japan on May 5 and sold out within hours, has remained sold out despite earlier restocks. The upcoming sale will include the same one-unit-per-person limit as before, and KOMODO has introduced SMS authentication as a measure to handle demand. The Steam Controller is priced at 17,800 yen and will be sold at KOMODO STATION in Japan. Valve has stated that demand for the controller has far exceeded expectations, and new orders are scheduled to ship in 2027. The restock covers both Japan and Taiwan, with the July 23 attempt also including South Korea and Hong Kong. Whether the August 4 sale proceeds smoothly remains to be seen, given the previous system failure.
Valve has announced the current status and rules for Steam Machine reservations, stating that overseas users who have reserved the console should be able to complete their purchase procedures by the end of 2026. The Steam Machine has been out of stock since its launch at the end of June. To process orders, Valve is sending emails with purchase procedures to users who have reserved, after randomizing the order. The company explained that launches starting at a specific date and time tend to favor bots, people with fast internet connections, and those who can adjust their lives to that time, so accepting reservations over several days and eliminating any first-come, first-served element aims to remove as much of the hurdle to purchasing as possible. For users on the waiting list, Valve stated they will not overtake users who have reserved, and they can only reserve after the reservation queue for their region's product has been processed to the end. Depending on the product, some waiting list users may be moved up to a reservation slot, and they will receive an email with purchase procedures when their turn in the random queue comes. In Japan, KOMODO STATION handles sales and does not use this system; orders are taken as soon as the store page is accessible, with stock information posted on their official X account.
Polden Publishing announced on August 3, 2026, that it will publish SHEEPSTERS, a cooperative adventure game developed by Team Sheepsters. The game supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players on PC via Steam. Players take on the role of rural shepherds tasked with guiding escaped flocks of sheep back home across hills and forests. The sheep are intentionally uncooperative: they can be directed by shouting into a megaphone, but they do not always move as intended. Players can also grab and throw sheep, launch them with trampolines, or place them on mechanisms that operate with the sheep's weight. The journey is complicated by hazards such as tornadoes that create 'sheepnadoes,' minefields, collapsing bridges, and aliens that attempt to steal the sheep. Sheep come in different coat colors, including white, black, and brown, and some have horns, earrings, or hairstyles. The announcement trailer was released alongside the news, and the game is scheduled to launch on PC via Steam.
Independent developer ganma_cat officially released the browser quiz game 'SteamCue' on July 23, 2026. The game is free to play on PC and smartphone browsers with no installation required. Players guess the titles of games distributed on Steam based on a single screenshot from the store page, with four candidate answers provided. Options allow filtering by review count, genre, release era, and price range. Game modes include solo play, a Party Room for up to 4 players (up to 8 with a VIP membership), and a beta 1-on-1 Online Battle mode with automatic matchmaking. Scores are based on correct answers and response speed, with stats tracked after each round. A VIP membership costs 500 yen per month and adds features such as increased player limits and in-game currency for profile items. The developer, a 23-year-old web creator and 19-year Steam user, stated the goal is to help Steam games, especially indie titles, reach more players.
Team Tetrapod and GamePia released the mystery adventure game Staffer Retro: Supernatural Mystery Quest on Steam and Nintendo Switch on July 23, 2026. The game is the second main entry in the Staffer series, following Staffer Case: Supernatural Mystery Adventure. It is set in Sicily a few months after the previous game. The protagonist, Velita Retro, a girl who runs a retro shop, suddenly takes on a large debt and searches for a powerful supernatural tool called a Step to pay it off. The game uses a document-matching deduction system inherited from the first title, but adds a Retro system that lets players overturn established conclusions and explore alternative sides of the truth. The story consists of six episodes with 11 endings and an estimated playtime of about 30 hours. Over 20 characters appear, and the main story is fully voiced in Japanese by 17 voice actors. The standard price is 3,500 yen, with a 10 percent discount on Steam until August 5. A demo is available. The game previously raised roughly 17 million yen through crowdfunding on Tumblbug and Campfire.
Kazakhstan-based Enunion Team announced IRONWAKE, a linear psychological horror game set in a post-nuclear war 2050 Kazakhstan. Players control a slow industrial robot implanted with a human mind to explore an abandoned Soviet bunker, avoiding a light-and-sound-sensitive entity called the Utilizer. The game is scheduled for release on October 26, 2026, with a demo coming soon.
The legal dispute over the unfinished shooting game Steam Pilots has concluded, with a Japanese court dismissing both the developer's claim for unpaid development costs and the composer's counterclaim for damages. The project, initiated by composer Motoaki Furukawa, raised a total of 11,022,700 yen across two crowdfunding campaigns on Makuake. Developer Pixel handled game development but received no payment, leading to its withdrawal in January 2022. Pixel sued Furukawa for unpaid costs in March 2022, and Furukawa countersued for damages and defamation in 2023. The Sendai District Court ruled on January 29, 2026, that the arrangement was a joint production contract with profit sharing after sales, so Pixel had no right to compensation. Furukawa's damages claim was also rejected because the game was never completed and Pixel's withdrawal was due to unavoidable circumstances. However, the court partially recognized Furukawa's defamation claim against Pixel representative Eishu Sasaki, ordering 400,000 yen in damages. Pixel appealed but the High Court upheld the ruling on July 7. Pixel stated it considered appealing to the Supreme Court but decided to accept the judgment and move forward. The crowdfunding platform Makuake had already refunded backers after the project was effectively canceled in 2023.
Valve's Steam Controller will be restocked at KOMODO STATION on July 23 at 10:00 AM Japan time, priced at 17,800 yen. The controller, which originally launched on May 5, 2026, sold out within about 30 minutes in some overseas regions due to high demand. KOMODO, the official distributor for Steam products in Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, announced the restock on July 21. Purchases remain limited to one per person, and SMS authentication may be required at checkout for security. The restock covers shipments to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The controller features TMR magnetic thumbsticks, high-definition rumble, and a gyroscope with capacitive touch. In June 2026, KOMODO revealed that demand far exceeded expectations, with estimated shipping times for new overseas orders pushed to 2027.
Valve's Steam Machine launched June 23 with high prices blamed on memory shortages. Valve engineers now say the shortage is worsening and will not improve soon. The internal configuration was changed from dual-channel to single-channel because 8GB modules became impossible to procure. Suppliers predict the crisis may last until 2028-2030.
Publisher Kwalee released a new trailer for railway management sim Steam To Electric on July 17. Developed by Galaxy Grove, known for Station to Station and Town to City, the game lets players build and optimize railway networks in a voxel art world from the steam era to electrification. The trailer debuted at the Convergence Showcase indie event and introduced two new train types. The game is set for PC release on Steam.
tinyBuild and Scythe Dev Team released the sequel to the 2021 horror game 'Happy's Humble Burger Farm' on July 16. The game retails for 1,400 yen with a 20% launch discount. It adds up to four-player online co-op and voice recognition that reacts to spoken words. A launch trailer is available.
KOMODO announced on July 16 that the Steam Machine, a compact gaming PC developed by Valve, will be restocked on July 17 at 10:00 AM Japan time. The device runs on SteamOS and is designed to play Steam games on a TV or monitor. It features an AMD semi-custom desktop-class CPU and GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 8GB GDDR6 VRAM, and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4.1 for up to 4K output. Two storage models are available: 512GB and 2TB. Prices range from 189,980 yen to 264,980 yen. The Steam Machine initially launched on June 23 and sold out within hours due to high demand. Resale listings on eBay reportedly reached double the official price. The restock is limited to one unit per customer, and SMS authentication may be required at purchase. The sale is available on the KOMODO STATION online store for customers in Japan and Taiwan.
BLDB is launching sales of the Steampunk Eagle, a 3D metal assembly kit for adults. The model uses over 650 metal parts to build an eagle with spread wings, approximately 40 cm wide. It includes an LED for display effects and has an estimated assembly time of 3 to 5 hours. Sales begin July 15, 2026 at the BLDB online store.
Valve's Steam Controller is selling out as soon as it appears, according to an ASCII.jp gadget column. The author investigates why this gamepad has become so popular, noting its four back grip buttons, trackpads, and full remappability. After testing, he concludes it is surprisingly excellent.
Valve has released Windows drivers for its Steam Machine gaming PC, available for download from the English support site. The drivers include graphics, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and SD card reader support, allowing users to install Windows on the device. However, dual-boot is not yet possible as the SteamOS dual-boot installer is still in development.
Valve has released the design drawings and source code for an e-paper information display called Inkterface, designed for the front panel of the Steam Machine gaming PC. Published on the official Steam GitLab repository under an MIT license, the project includes parts sales links and assembly instructions, using an Adafruit 4.2-inch three-color e-paper display.
Developer mike wing released Steam Summer Sale Simulator on July 4, a browser app that mimics the Steam front page and lets users add games to a cart and purchase them with unlimited virtual funds. The app has gained traction on social media, with mike wing's post receiving about 3.05 million impressions and 30,000 likes. It offers achievements, a community market, and random gifts from a fictional Gabe.
Early Steam Machine adopters are reporting a GPU error indicated by a red LED line on the front of the device, reminiscent of the Xbox 360's 'Red Ring of Death.' One user described the console failing after a firmware update, and Valve's support page confirms the red indicator signals hardware errors including GPU, memory, or SSD issues.
Team Jade has released the largest update in Delta Force history, Season Meltdown, across PC, consoles, and mobile. The season adds two new maps, a new operator, new weapons, and a collaboration with Rainbow Six Siege starting July 10.
Dbrand, a gaming peripheral manufacturer, has halted sales and is issuing full refunds for an unauthorized Steam Machine case shaped like Portal's Companion Cube after Valve's legal team demanded its removal. The company began accepting pre-orders on June 22, 2026, and the product became the second fastest-selling item in dbrand's 15-year history, behind only the Switch 2 Killswitch. However, Valve contacted dbrand shortly after, stating that the Companion Cube is its intellectual property and that dbrand lacked a license. Dbrand complied immediately and asked about obtaining an official license, but Valve refused. In a statement posted on Reddit and its official X account, dbrand acknowledged its fault, describing the project as a passion project that began on November 12, 2025, the day the Steam Machine was announced. Over seven months, the industrial design team spent more than 1,000 hours on engineering, created 44 sets of injection molds, and shot a promotional video on a rented university campus. The $99 "Poverty Cube" edition was sold at a loss per unit. Dbrand expressed respect for Valve's handling, saying the legal team was "direct, fair, and respectful." Refunds are being processed, and customers who do not see them by the end of the week are asked to contact dbrand.
4Gamer's weekly roundup for June 22-28, 2026, covers 314 articles published during the period. The top access article was a play report on 'MONSTER FANTASY,' a Chinese-developed title blending hunting action with life simulation, shown at the BiliBili Game First Look event in Shanghai. Second place went to an exclusive reveal of a new card pack for 'Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond,' and third place covered threats to 'Japan Haunted Property Watch Association 3' that may delay or cancel its release. Valve's new Steam Machine hardware went on sale in Japan on June 23 through distributor KOMODO, priced at 189,980 yen for the 512GB model and 249,980 yen for the 2TB model. As of the time of writing, all models were sold out. The roundup also notes Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders began on June 25, with a Japanese price of 9,800 yen for the standard edition. Other notable stories include a new streaming system trial from Cover Corp for Hololive talents, and a teaser for mecha girl battle game 'Mya: Meltdown' featuring theme music by Hiroyuki Sawano.
Valve has revised the Steam Machine product page, removing the phrase "60FPS" from the description. The original text promised "4K gaming experience at 60FPS with FSR" using AMD hardware. The updated text now reads "up to 4K gaming experience with FSR 4.1." The change follows early reviews that reported some games struggled to run at high resolutions. The Steam Machine remains sold out at the Japanese retailer KOMODO.
Team Jade announced that the tactical FPS Delta Force will receive its Meltdown season update on June 30. The update adds the Operations map AZ3, a large energy facility with risk-reward exploration, plus engineer operator N-2 who uses cryogenic equipment. A Warfare map called Colosseum and two new weapons also arrive. A new trailer for the July 10 Rainbow Six Siege collaboration accompanies the announcement.
Valve's Steam Machine, a compact gaming PC designed to run SteamOS and play Steam games like a console, launched in Japan on June 23, 2026. The device is sold through KOMODO, Valve's official distributor in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China. Four models are available: a 512GB storage version for 189,980 yen, a 512GB model with a Steam Controller for 204,980 yen, a 2TB version for 249,980 yen, and a 2TB model with a Steam Controller for 264,980 yen. The 2TB models also include two interchangeable faceplates. The Steam Machine features a custom AMD semi-custom desktop-class Zen 4 CPU and RDNA3 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, and 8GB of VRAM, targeting up to 4K 60FPS gaming via AMD FSR upscaling. However, the 16GB memory is configured as a single-channel setup using one 16GB stick from SK Hynix, not the dual-channel 8GB x 2 configuration common in gaming PCs. Valve hardware engineer Yazan Aldehayyat explained that 8GB memory modules were impossible to procure at the required scale due to manufacturers prioritizing higher-capacity modules. Aldehayyat stated that in actual gameplay, performance is 'pretty comparable' to dual-channel. The device was announced in November 2025 but delayed due to rising memory and storage prices. Pre-orders began suddenly on launch day.
Dbrand began overseas pre-orders on June 22 for a Steam Machine case designed to look like the Companion Cube from Portal. The case includes ventilation holes, a magnetic front panel, LED slits, and port covers. Shipping is set for September, but the product does not ship to Japan. A standard edition costs $129.95 and includes a Steam Controller skin and cake cloth; a $30-off Poverty Cube edition omits accessories.
Valve's new compact gaming PC, the Steam Machine, went on sale on June 23, 2026, in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong through official distributor KOMODO. The device is a stationary gaming PC running SteamOS, designed to play Steam games with a console-like interface. Two storage models are available: a 512GB version for 189,980 yen and a 2TB version for 249,980 yen. Bundles including a Steam Controller cost an additional 15,000 yen. The Steam Machine uses a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU and RDNA 3 GPU, with 16GB DDR5 RAM plus 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. Valve claims performance is over six times that of the Steam Deck, supporting up to 4K at 60fps with FSR. The device measures roughly 15cm on each side and weighs 2.6kg. It includes DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C, four USB-A ports, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. Valve stated it priced the hardware close to component cost, avoiding the loss-leader model used by traditional consoles, and cited rising RAM and storage costs as factors in the final price.
Valve announced that new orders for the Steam Controller, which launched on May 5, 2026, will ship in 2027 due to demand far exceeding expectations. The company introduced a reservation queue system and is restocking with a one-per-person limit. In Japan, KOMODO STATION handles sales and currently lists the item as sold out.
Y's Holdings will hold TOKYO Bon Dance × STEAM FESTIVAL 2026 at Ueno Onshi Park on June 26-27, 2026. The event combines Bon Odori with DJ, VJ, music production, and crafting experiences for elementary and junior high school students. Performers include DJ KOO (TRF), DJ Oasis, ZEN-LA-ROCK, and Guinness World Record-holding elementary school student DJ RINOKA.
Riot Games announced Teamfight Tactics will migrate from the Hextech engine to Unreal Engine with Set 18 on August 13, 2026, and launch a dedicated client on October 10. The move lifts constraints tied to the League of Legends client, aiming for long-term development. A longer PBE period starts July 15 to address expected bugs.
In an email interview with Game Spark, Valve's Steam Controller development team discussed the design philosophy behind the new model. Key points include input parity with the Steam Deck, ergonomic refinements, and the decision to add a second analog stick and dedicated D-pad based on user feedback from the original controller and Steam Deck.
Valve imported 13 tons of VR headsets in a single day, according to import records. The shipment arrived at the Port of Los Angeles on June 10, 2026, and is believed to be the first batch of the standalone VR headset Steam Frame, which Valve plans to release in summer 2026. Valve also imported 50 tons of game consoles in May, thought to be Steam Machines.
Denfaminicogamer published a hands-on report for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the sequel to the 3-player co-op TPS, now supporting up to 4-player co-op. The writer played a 30-minute session at Summer Game Fest 2026, describing the satisfying power of rocket launchers against swarming aliens and the camaraderie formed with strangers. The booth also offered keyboard and mouse controls for PC players.
Team Tetrapod announced on June 12 that the limited-time Act 2 demo for "Staffer Retro: Psychic Detective Quest" will be available during Steam Next Fest from June 16 to June 23. The demo adds a deeper story, the deduction system, and Japanese voice acting. The full game, the second main title in the Staffer series, is set for release on July 23 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. It follows protagonist Verita Retro, a 14-year-old Sicilian girl who inherits a massive debt and investigates incidents involving supernatural powers called Skills. The series has sold over 210,000 copies total, and the previous game "Staffer Case: Supernatural Reasoning Adventure" holds a Very Positive rating on Steam. The Act 2 demo will be removed after the event until the full version ships. A crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE has raised over 14.7 million yen in Japan and Korea.
Bloober Team revealed SAW: Genesis at Summer Game Fest 2026, a 3v1 asymmetric multiplayer horror game set 100 years before the Saw films. Developed by Anshar Studios with Bloober Team publishing, the game features a vulnerable killer and a prequel story about a figure called the Judge who influences Jigsaw. The team aims to differentiate from Dead by Daylight.
Indie developer OverPowered Team announced Monster Zoo Tycoon, a theme park simulation game about running a monster zoo while secretly operating a cult. Players capture visitors to feed monsters, brainwash them for cult expansion, or sacrifice them in rituals. The game also includes zoo management, expeditions, and PR crises. Release date is undecided.
Hecate Team, a subsidiary of Sunborn, announced on June 10, 2026, that the spin-off TPS Girls' Frontline: Fire Control will end service on August 26, 2026. The title launched in early access in Thailand in October 2025 and operated mainly in Southeast Asia. Hecate Team's next project is in preparation, while Sunborn has announced new titles Ricoraps: F and Dolls Frontline: Blue Covenant.
Valve launched the Steam Bullet Hell Fest 2026 sale event on June 9, bringing discounts on bullet hell shooting games including Vampire Survivors, Enter the Gungeon, and multiple Touhou Project titles. The event runs through June 16 and also offers free demos, upcoming release previews, and themed Steam Points Shop items.
A playable demo of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 at Summer Game Fest: Play Days 2026 reveals the sequel expands from three-player to four-player co-op, overhauls the class system to six classes including a flexible Specialist, adds crouch and electric shock baton melee, and introduces temporary health and team-shared supply items.