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Blasphemous: Martyrs’ Edition – Premium Physical Edition Available for Pre-Order Soon
Team17 and astragon Entertainment have announced Blasphemous: Martyrs’ Edition, a premium physical release for the action-platformer Blasphemous. Developed by The Game Kitchen, this edition will be available for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch and includes the base game with all content, a visual compendium, poster, developer letter, digital soundtrack, and game manual. Pre-orders for the special edition, priced at $49.99, will begin soon in Europe and North America.
Jobs roundup: July 2026 | Chris Chung joins Neowiz as head of global business group
Several key personnel changes have occurred across the gaming industry. Chris Chung joins Neowiz as head of global business group, Dylan Beale is the new studio head at Larian Guildford, and Jonnie Bryant becomes communications director at Team17. Other notable moves include Robert Henrysson stepping down as CEO of Supermassive Games and Nicholas Penwarden departing Epic Games after 15 years.
Jobs roundup: July 2026 | Marathon director Joe Ziegler leaves Bungie
This article rounds up recent hires and departures within the games industry for July 2026. Notable moves include Joe Ziegler leaving Bungie's Marathon team, Chris Chung joining Neowiz, and Robert Henrysson stepping down as CEO of Supermassive Games. Several other companies announced new appointments across marketing, production, and business development roles.
NO MORE BLIND SPOTS. ROKKY LAUNCHES NEW TOOL FOR GAMES STUDIOS TO MANAGE STATUS OF STEAM KEYS
PC game distribution platform Rokky has launched the Steam Key Checker, a free tool designed to help game studios manage and track the activation status of their Steam keys. This new service aims to combat gray market sales by providing visibility into unredeemed keys, allowing publishers to revoke them safely and prevent revenue loss. The tool runs as a browser extension and does not share publisher credentials with Rokky.
Blasphemous: Martyrs' Edition: Premium physical edition celebrates the haunting world of Cvstodia - now soon available for pre-order
Team17 and astragon Entertainment announced Blasphemous: Martyrs' Edition, a premium physical edition for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, developed by The Game Kitchen. This edition includes the base game with all content, a visual compendium, poster, developer letter, manual, and digital soundtrack. Pre-orders for the special edition, priced at 49.99 Euro/USD, will begin soon across Europe and North America.
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.
Kwalee Labs shut down following launch of Luna Abyss
Kwalee Labs, the developer of the PC and PlayStation 5 shooter Luna Abyss, has ceased operations just one month after the game's release. The studio, formerly known as Bonsai Collective, was acquired by Kwalee in 2025. Despite positive reviews and sales of 12,000 units on Steam, the entire nine-person team was made redundant due to circumstances beyond their control.
On Sale
Team17 is holding a publisher sale on Steam, offering an 80% discount on Hearts of Iron IV. The sale is available on PC.
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.
Rogue Point Free Weekend
Crowbar Collective and Team17 are offering a free weekend for their co-op first-person shooter, Rogue Point, on Steam. The game launched in Early Access earlier this year.
Westlanders Announced
Team17 and Radical Theory have officially announced Westlanders, an open-world action-adventure game set in the wild west. The game is slated for an Early Access release on Steam next year.
Play Goblin Cleanup for Free
Crisalu and Team17 have released a Dungeon Daddy Boss update for their co-op cleaning game, Goblin Cleanup, which is currently in Early Access. A new trailer showcases the update's features.
Free Play Days – Hell Let Loose, State of Decay 2, and Blasphemous 2
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for Hell Let Loose, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition, and Blasphemous 2. Hell Let Loose requires Game Pass membership, while the other two titles are available to all Xbox members with a timed trial for Blasphemous 2. These offers are valid from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14.
Westlanders launches in Early Access for PC in early 2027
Westlanders, a Western-themed open-world survival game featuring crafting, building, and management, is set to launch in Early Access for PC in early 2027. Publisher Team17 and developer The Breach Studios announced that PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions will follow alongside the full release. The game allows players to evolve from survivors into leaders of a thriving economic network, utilizing a customizable wagon as a mobile base while exploring and surviving hostile environments.
DATE EVERYTHING! CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH SELF CARE UPDATE.
Sassy Chap Games and Team17 have released the 'Self Care Update' for their dating narrative sandbox game, Date Everything!. The update introduces community-requested features such as key rebinding, screenshot mode, player pronoun changes, and improved content awareness. Date Everything! is currently available at a discount on PC and consoles, and in a bundle with Doki Doki Literature Club on Steam.
HELLO DADDY! GOBLIN CLEANUP’S FIRST BOSS IS HERE TO PUT PLAYERS IN THEIR PLACE
Team17 and Crisalu Games have introduced the first boss, 'Dungeon Daddy,' to their co-op game Goblin Cleanup. The game is currently in Steam Early Access and will launch fully in 2027. A free weekend for the game is also running from June 11th to June 15th.
Date Everything "Self Care Update" Brings Some Bliss To Switch Today
Team17 and Sassy Chap Games have released the 'Self Care Update' for the dating sim Date Everything on Nintendo Switch. This update addresses community feedback, introducing features like player pronoun changes, a clearer HUD for screenshots, and adjustments based on player sensitivity feedback. The game allows players to date various entities, with voice acting from notable talents like Troy Baker and Matt Mercer.
Date Everything wins two accolades at The Gayming Awards 2026
The Gayming Awards 2026 celebrated achievements in LGBTQ+ representation within gaming. Sassy Chap Games' 'Date Everything' won Best LGBTQ+ Indie Game and the Gayming Fan Favourite Award, while Compulsion Games' 'South of Midnight' took home Game of the Year. The ceremony recognized various categories, including voice acting, content creation, and contributions to esports, highlighting diversity and inclusivity.
"Product visibility needs a more cohesive and structural approach" – How VaultN aims to unify the digital distribution ecosystem
VaultN, a digital distribution platform, aims to unify the gaming ecosystem by centralizing transactions for publishers, distributors, and retailers. Co-founder Julian Migura explains the platform's goal to streamline processes, improve product visibility, and enable better cooperation between various industry players, including a desire to integrate with Steam. VaultN currently partners with platforms like Epic Games Store and GOG, and takes a small percentage of publisher royalties.
BLASPHEMOUS II: THE THIRD SIN DLC ANNOUNCED - AND IS AVAILABLE NOW
Team17 and The Game Kitchen have released Blasphemous II: The Third Sin, a free story expansion for Blasphemous II. Available now on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, with PlayStation 4 to follow, the DLC introduces a large gothic castle, a new boss, new Familiars, and a blade-tipped whip weapon.
