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Free Play Days – MLB The Show 26, The Alters, and StuffedXbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play MLB The Show 26, The Alters, and Stuffed for free from July 9 to July 12. Players can continue their progress and keep achievements if they purchase the games at a discounted price during the event.- Tune In Tonight to See The Indie Premier Crown Its First-Ever ChampionsThe Indie Premier, in partnership with Mega Cat Studios and Unity PGH, will host its first-ever Award Ceremony tonight, July 7, 2026, at 7 PM ET on YouTube. The event will crown winners across four categories: Grand Indie Champ, Gameplay Mastery, Visual Virtuoso, and Master Mix Award, recognizing excellence in indie game development.
The Alters: Last Variable Launches July 13thThe expansion 'The Alters: Last Variable' for the survival game 'The Alters' will launch on July 23rd, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This twenty-hour expansion, developed by 11 bit studios, introduces new story elements focusing on Jan Scientist's clones, terraforming mechanics, and escalating planetary threats.
Jobs roundup: July 2026 | Robert Henrysson steps down as Supermassive Games CEOSeveral key personnel changes have occurred in the gaming industry. Robert Henrysson has stepped down as CEO of Supermassive Games and partner at Nordisk Games. Christopher Serra joins Paramount Games as VP of business development and licensing, while Alexis Bonte departs as CEO of Stillfront. Nicholas Penwarden also leaves Epic Games after 15 years.
The Alters: Last Variable Trailer Showcases The Many Possibilities for Jan Scientist’s New Mission11 bit studios has released a trailer for The Alters: Last Variable, the first story DLC for The Alters, focusing on Jan Scientist's mission after one of the base game's endings. The DLC, arriving July 13th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, promises a 20-hour standalone experience where players manage various 'Alters' of Jan to research the Oasis and its resource, Rapidium.- Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Released11 bit studios has released Breach of Trust, a new DLC for Frostpunk 2, on Steam for Windows and macOS. The DLC adds new content to the post-apocalyptic survival game set on a frozen Earth.
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Adds A New City To Save – Or LoseThe Breach of Trust expansion for Frostpunk 2 is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This new scenario introduces the city of New Edinburgh, facing political instability and a looming volcanic disaster. The DLC adds new mechanics, laws, buildings, and a Vote of Trust system to challenge players' leadership.
Palworld lead on generative AI: Gamers don't want itPocketpair, the developer of Palworld, does not use generative AI in its games because players do not want it, according to communications director John Buckley. He stated that while some companies may use AI to save time, its prominence in the industry may not last. Buckley also noted that some developers are proactively clarifying their games are human-made, which he finds a concerning trend.
Frostpunk 2 Breach of Trust Expansion Launches June 23 Across PC and Consoles | Invision Game Community11 bit studios announced that Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust, the game's second major expansion, will launch on June 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The DLC introduces a new scenario set in New Edinburgh, focusing on political and social crises, trust, and survival with new mechanics like Votes of Trust and environmental threats.
"There's nothing worse than an AI-generated pitch": Bloober, Jagex, 11 bit and indie devs on the bruising hurdle of funding a videogame prototypeIndependent game developers face significant hurdles in securing funding for prototypes, with many publishers requiring playable builds before committing to a project. Companies like Bloober Team, Jagex, and 11 bit studios acknowledge the necessity of prototypes but express concerns about the increasing reliance on generative AI for their creation. While AI tools can boost productivity, publishers are wary of AI-generated pitches, as they offer less proof of a team's genuine capabilities and artistic vision, leading to a more risk-averse industry.
Before Darkness Falls is an Aliens: Dark Descent-style tactics game from former Frostpunk devs, and I did enjoy dying in its depthsBefore Darkness Falls is a tactical survival game from Maverick Souls Studio, featuring developers who previously worked on Dying Light 2 and Frostpunk 2. The game presents a grim industrial compound setting where players manage resources and lead squads into dangerous sectors to combat monstrous creatures, drawing comparisons to Aliens: Dark Descent.
The Alters: Last Variable. Aid Jan Scientist in his tireless research in this new, robust, 20-hour-long story arcThe Alters: Last Variable, a new 20-hour DLC for the survival sci-fi game The Alters, is set to release on July 13th for PC and consoles. This expansion introduces new mechanics, an underground base, and terraforming features, focusing on the research efforts of Jan Scientist and his alters on a hostile planet.
The Alters Is Getting a 20-Hour Expansion on July 13th11 Bit Studios announced Last Variable, a 20-hour DLC expansion for The Alters, releasing on July 13th for PC and consoles. The expansion introduces new mechanics like terraforming, scientific research, and underground base building, focusing on exploration and research over survival management. This DLC is intended for players who have completed or significantly engaged with the base game.
The Alters: Last Variable DLC pack introduces 20 hours of new content, including an "entirely new progression loop"The Alters: Last Variable, a new DLC for 11 Bit Studios' survival game The Alters, is set to release on July 13th for PC and consoles. This expansion will add approximately 20 hours of new content, featuring a new progression loop focused on exploration, scientific research, and terraforming, allowing players to build underground bases and transform barren regions. The DLC also introduces a specialized team of Jan Scientists to help unravel the mysteries of the Oasis.
The Alters: Last Variable Expansion Launches on July 13th, Offers 20 Hours of New Content11 bit studios announced that the story expansion for The Alters, titled Last Variable, will launch on July 13th, offering approximately 20 hours of new content. The expansion follows a different Alter of Jan investigating a phenomenon called the Oasis and introduces new roles, research, and environmental challenges. The Alters is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Self-cloning strategy game The Alters is getting a 20 hour terraforming expansion that plays with the problem of ageThe self-cloning strategy game The Alters is receiving a new DLC expansion titled Last Variable, set to release on July 13th. This 20-hour epilogue focuses on terraforming the game's world by using cryosleep to fast-forward time, while alternate selves age and face the planet's increasing hostility. Players will build a new base, introduce flora and fauna, and manage specialized alters to unravel the mystery of the Oasis.
The Alters Gets Over 20 Hours of New Content in Last Variable DLCThe Alters will receive over 20 hours of new content in its first expansion, Last Variable, launching on PlayStation 5 on July 13th. The DLC introduces new mechanics, an underground base, and gameplay focused on terraforming planetary biomes. The expansion is included in the Deluxe Edition and is expected to be a substantial addition to the base game.
The Alters DLC ‘Last Variable’ announced11 bit studios has announced "Last Variable," a paid downloadable content expansion for The Alters, set to release on July 13. This 20-hour expansion introduces new mechanics, an underground base, and a focus on terraforming planetary biomes. The Alters is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
The Alters: Last Variable expansion arrives in July to terraform the planet11 bit studios announced that The Alters: Last Variable, a DLC expansion for their survival game The Alters, will be released on July 13th for PC and consoles. The expansion adds a new 20-hour story focused on terraforming the planet, introducing new underground base building mechanics and scientific roles for the player's 'alters'.
My incredibly late list of the 10 best games of 2025 - Reader's FeatureA reader has compiled a late list of their top 10 games from 2025, highlighting titles across various genres. Despite industry challenges, the year proved to be strong for gaming, with standout titles including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades 2, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.