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On Sale
The Steam Games Made in Sweden Sale 2026 is offering significant discounts, including 75% off Celeste and 25% off Monument Valley 3. Additionally, a 2K Megahits 2026 Bundle is available on Humble Bundle with a pay-what-you-want model that supports charity.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 17: Epic Games Summer Sale
The Epic Games Store is hosting its annual Summer Sale, featuring discounts on titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem. Other storefronts like Steam, Humble Store, and Ubisoft are also offering various deals on PC games, including new releases and popular titles. Additionally, Amazon Luna is providing free games for subscribers.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 10: Palworld exits Steam Early Access
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0 out of Early Access on Steam, accompanied by a launch discount. This article highlights various PC game deals available this weekend across multiple digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, Humble Bundle, and 2K Publisher Sale.
The Most Anticipated Sports and Racing Games Arriving in the Second Half of 2026
The latter half of 2026 is set to feature a robust lineup of sports and racing games. Key releases include College Football 27 on July 9, Madden NFL 27 on August 13, and anticipated titles like NBA 2K27 and EA FC 27 expected in September. The article also highlights new entries in the Captain Tsubasa, Hot Wheels, Star Wars racing, and Nintendo Switch Sports franchises.
The Alien vs. Captain Clutch: Who Deserves the NBA 2K27 Cover?
This opinion piece discusses the potential cover athletes for NBA 2K27, focusing on Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and rising star Victor Wembanyama. While Wembanyama represents the future of the NBA, Brunson's championship-clinching performance and the narrative surrounding the New York Knicks make him the more likely choice for the cover, following 2K's historical trends.
What's Your Gamer OVR? Take the 2K-Style Player Card Quiz
A new quiz, inspired by 2K-style player cards, allows gamers to generate a personalized rating based on their habits and preferences. The 13-question quiz assesses attributes like Aim, Game IQ, Patience, and Backlog Discipline, assigning an overall OVR score and an archetype. The tool aims to reflect a gamer's true profile rather than just their in-game performance metrics.
MINIBOSS SOLUTIONS FORMS ADVISORY BOARD, NAMES INAUGURAL MEMBERS
Miniboss Solutions, an embedded publishing leadership team, has established an advisory board with industry veterans Sarah Anderson and Yoshio Osaki as its inaugural members. The board will provide strategic counsel to Miniboss as it assists game studios like Smilegate and VOID Interactive with publishing strategy and execution. This move aims to enhance Miniboss's expertise and support its growth as a leader in the games industry.
The Outer Worlds and Fallout New Vegas studio Obsidian is reportedly losing a quarter of its staff in Xbox layoffs
Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind The Outer Worlds and Fallout New Vegas, is reportedly laying off approximately a quarter of its staff, around 60-70 employees. These cuts are part of broader layoffs at Xbox, which impacted 3200 jobs across various Microsoft-owned studios. The layoffs affect multiple disciplines, including senior talent, and come as Obsidian continues work on Grounded 2 and The Outer Worlds 2 DLC.
Rockstar workers hit back, PlayStation ditches physical discs, and chipmakers accused of price fixing - Patch Notes #59
Several significant developments have occurred in the gaming industry, including Rockstar Games facing accusations of pay inequity and crunch, Sony's PlayStation preparing to discontinue physical software production in January 2028, and major chipmakers being sued for alleged price-fixing. Additionally, Ubisoft has hired Christoph Hartmann to oversee its Tom Clancy franchises, while Krafton has agreed to pay bonuses to the Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds following a legal dispute and CEO resignation. Microsoft is also reportedly testing a disc-to-digital feature for its Xbox consoles.
STORMIND GAMES ANNOUNCES REMOTHERED: TORMENTED FATHERS REMASTERED AND REMOTHERED: BROKEN PORCELAIN REMASTERED
Stormind Games has announced remastered editions of Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Remothered: Broken Porcelain, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with significant visual and technical upgrades. These remasters aim to enhance the original gameplay and atmosphere while preserving the core identity of the survival horror series. The company also confirmed that a third installment in the Remothered franchise is planned for release later this year.
PGA Tour 2K25 Celebrates America’s Birthday With Nightmare Statue Of Liberty Skin
PGA Tour 2K25 has released a new Statue of Liberty-themed cosmetic skin to celebrate the July 4th holiday. The skin, available for purchase with Virtual Currency, adds a unique, albeit unsettling, visual to the game. The article also touches on the monetization strategies of Take-Two Interactive's titles, including Grand Theft Auto 6.
Union workers establish hardship fund to support devs impacted by layoffs
Union members at United Videogame Workers-CWA have established the Game Worker Hardship Fund to provide financial assistance to game developers in the US and Canada impacted by recent layoffs. The fund offers cash sums up to $5,000 for basic living expenses, and applicants do not need to be union members to receive aid.
Ubisoft taps former 2K president Christoph Hartmann to oversee shooter franchises
Ubisoft has appointed former 2K president Christoph Hartmann to lead its new 'Creative House 2' division, which focuses on shooter franchises like The Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell. This move comes as Ubisoft restructures its studio ecosystem, which has also involved significant cost-cutting measures and layoffs.
Evening Reading - July 1, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several gaming news items, including patch notes for Mario Kart World, PlayStation's planned discontinuation of physical disc production in January 2028, and the reworking of the Endless Legend 2 dev roadmap. It also mentions Krafton's bonuses, Lethal Wedding hitting a Kickstarter goal, and a new Doom: The Dark Ages trailer. Additionally, the article touches on the shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita PlayStation Stores and a review of Rhythm Heaven Groove.
Former 2K Games President Joins Ubisoft’s Creative House 2 as Its New General Manager
Christoph Hartmann, former president of 2K Games, has been appointed as the new general manager for Ubisoft's Creative House 2. He will oversee Tom Clancy franchises including The Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot expressed confidence in Hartmann's leadership to build lasting franchises.
Ubisoft appoints former 2K and Amazon exec Christoph Hartmann to lead Creative House 2, overseeing Splinter Cell, The Division and Ghost Recon
Ubisoft has appointed industry veteran Christoph Hartmann as General Manager of its newly formed Creative House 2. This business unit will oversee major franchises including Splinter Cell, The Division, and Ghost Recon, as well as the recently acquired MOBA game March of Giants. Hartmann previously founded 2K Games and led Amazon's games division.
Steam Week in Review: Steam sales are the best time to hoard dozens of forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities
The Steam Summer Sale offers deep discounts on major titles, but also presents an opportunity to explore forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities. The article highlights obscure FMV racers, cyberpunk adventures, and rail shooters, suggesting that even browsing trailers and screenshots can be a fascinating dive into video game history. It also notes the ongoing popularity of games like Cyberpunk 2077 and PUBG: Battlegrounds during the sale period.
On Sale
2K Games is holding a Summer Sale. Further details about participating titles and discounts were not provided.
Few things get me excited like these big GTA 6 moments, but we need to talk about digital game ownership - and fast
The author expresses excitement for Grand Theft Auto 6's upcoming release, particularly its promotional screenshots, but pivots to discuss concerns about digital game ownership and pricing. The article critiques the move away from physical discs, the potential for revoked licenses, and the increasing cost of games, arguing for a consumer right to true ownership rather than just a license.
Civilization 7 finally gets hotseat local multiplayer via a new update out today, which also makes cities moodier and overhauls governments
Firaxis has released an update for Civilization 7, adding local hotseat multiplayer functionality that allows multiple players to take turns on a single PC. The update also introduces a new archipelago map type, deeper city mood mechanics, and government system overhauls, alongside the first part of the Brush and Blade DLC featuring Japanese civilizations.
