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Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Where did all the UK game events go?
The UK faces a significant decline in major consumer video game events, with many established shows like EGX and Insomnia folding or merging, and new attempts failing. This trend is attributed to rising costs, shifting global marketing budgets of major publishers away from such events, and the overwhelming draw of larger international shows like Gamescom. While smaller niche and B2B events remain successful, the lack of large-scale consumer gatherings is a concern for the UK's substantial gaming market.
The Ultimate Summer Sale Pairing: Steam Sale Meets GeForce NOW Discounts
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW is offering discounts on its Ultimate and Performance memberships to coincide with the Steam Summer Sale. This promotion allows players to stream PC games purchased on Steam via the cloud, eliminating storage and hardware requirements. New games like Dark Scrolls and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales are also joining the GeForce NOW library.
Dark Scrolls Review – Keep scrollin’, scrollin’, scrollin’
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy arcade game from doinksoft and Devolver Digital that blends shoot 'em up mechanics with 8-bit platforming. While it offers a unique scrolling gameplay style and co-op options, the review notes that its simplicity can lead to it feeling overly familiar quickly. The game is best enjoyed in shorter bursts as a nostalgic nod to classic arcade titles.
Dark Scrolls Released
The retro platformer Dark Scrolls, developed by doinksoft and published by Devolver Digital, is now available for PC and Nintendo Switch. The PC version is available on Steam and includes a 10% launch discount.
Devolver Digital, Doinksoft Launch Action Platforming Autoscroller Dark Scrolls with Limited Time Free Copies of Gunbrella, Gato Roboto – Out Now on PC and Nintendo Switch
Developer Doinksoft and publisher Devolver Digital have launched Dark Scrolls, a fantasy-themed action platformer with roguelite progression, on PC and Nintendo Switch. For a limited time, purchasing Dark Scrolls includes free copies of Gunbrella and Gato Roboto, along with a 10% launch discount.
Dark Scrolls Review - It's dangerous to go alone
Dark Scrolls is a retro-inspired roguelike platformer from doinksoft that offers a decent experience, especially in co-op, but lacks ambition and narrative depth. Players progress through procedurally generated zones, unlocking new characters and perks, but the unbalanced difficulty and awkward multiplayer interactions detract from its potential.
Doinksoft’s “Dark Scrolls” Launch Deal: Buy One, Get Two Free Games on Nintendo Switch
Indie developer Doinksoft is offering a limited-time promotion for their new game, Dark Scrolls, on Nintendo Switch and PC. Players who purchase Dark Scrolls between June 22 and July 6, 2026, will receive Doinksoft's previous titles, Gato Roboto and Gunbrella, for free. This deal is available in North America and requires a temporary region change for European players.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Downwell-Creators’ Hit Platformer Poinpy Is Making a Comeback Soon!
The hit platformer Poinpy, originally developed by Moppin and published by Devolver Digital, is set to make a comeback on mobile. After its exclusive run on Netflix Games ended in June 2025, the developer announced a closed beta test recruitment for the game on June 17th, 2026. Poinpy is known for its vertical scrolling gameplay where players guide a green dinosaur to collect fruit while escaping a hungry beast.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Heave Ho 2 launches July 16
Heave Ho 2, the sequel to the popular party game, is set to launch on July 16 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Le Cartel announced that a PC demo is available now. The game will feature online cooperative and versus play for up to four players across eight themed worlds.
Heave Ho 2 launches in July
Devolver Digital and Le Cartel Studio announced that Heave Ho 2, a slapstick multiplayer party platformer, will launch on July 16th for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features 2-4 player online and couch co-op/versus modes across eight themed worlds with new mechanics and gadgets. A demo is currently available on PC.
Heave Ho 2 locks in Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer
Heave Ho 2 is set to launch on July 16, 2026, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The sequel will feature 2-4 player online and local co-op and versus modes across eight new worlds, with new gadgets and mechanics. The game will be priced at $9.99 and will support GameShare functionality on the Nintendo Switch 2.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions Early Access
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions has launched its Early Access period on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. This new action-adventure title is developed by System Era Softworks and published by Devolver Digital.
GTA 6 Has Publishers Running Scared, And Now It’s Backfiring
The immense anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 is causing publishers to strategically shift their release dates, potentially leading to a crowded market in earlier months. This scramble to avoid direct competition with Rockstar's juggernaut may result in other highly anticipated games overshadowing each other, rather than being overshadowed by Grand Theft Auto 6 itself. The article questions whether this fear-based release strategy is detrimental to the success of other titles and explores alternative approaches.
Nintendo Download: 11th June (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America features a variety of new games and updates for the Nintendo Switch. Highlights include Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with 4K support and new features, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, and a Star Fox demo. Numerous other titles across genres like RPGs, racing, and platformers are also available on the eShop.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions Launches On Game Pass – But It’s Only The Beginning
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions has launched on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and PC, as well as PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. This new title from System Era Softworks is an unfinished Game Preview version, focusing on cooperative expeditions rather than the sandbox survival of its predecessor, Astroneer.
Schließt euch mit Freunden zusammen und erkundet fremde neue Welten in STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions – dem Koop-Weltraumabenteuer, das ab sofort für PC und Konsolen verfügbar ist
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, a cooperative space exploration game from System Era Softworks and Devolver Digital, has launched into Early Access for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game emphasizes teamwork and community, allowing players to explore new worlds, utilize advanced technologies, and contribute to a shared goal from a central space station.
Fable Shouldn’t Have Run Scared From Grand Theft Auto 6
Microsoft's decision to delay Fable until February 2027, citing the impending release of Grand Theft Auto 6, is questioned. The article argues that the market is large enough for multiple successful game launches and that Fable could have co-existed with Grand Theft Auto 6, especially since the latter is console-exclusive at launch. The piece suggests that such delays signal self-doubt rather than strategic market positioning.
