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Devolver’s HYPERDROP brings big balls and bigger combos to Steam
Devolver Digital has announced HYPERDROP, a neon-soaked pachinko roguelite developed by Dark Dark Goose, which is now available as a free demo on Steam. The game challenges players to create elaborate scoring machines by placing and upgrading pegs, triggering chain reactions with bouncing balls. HYPERDROP features an evolving electronic soundtrack and will include challenging stages, modifiers, and boss battles upon its full release for PC.
Indie Games Are Breaking Out–But It’s Still Tough Out There
Several indie games like Big Walk, Ball X Pit, and Mewgenics have achieved significant sales milestones, with Big Walk surpassing one million units and Ball X Pit reaching two million. Despite these successes, the article highlights the ongoing challenges faced by many independent developers who struggle for recognition and financial stability in a crowded market.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Ball x Pit, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension, Winter Burrow, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring significant sales, including the lowest prices ever for titles like Ball x Pit, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension, and Winter Burrow. The sale includes a vast array of games from various publishers, with discounts on popular titles such as Hogwarts Legacy and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
Game Pass Makes Moves With Seven Games This Week
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding seven games this week, with three new titles and four existing games expanding to the Game Pass Premium tier. The new additions include Date Everything!, Cricket 26, and Sandustry, while Grounded 2 is the most prominent existing game to gain Premium availability. Four games, Menace, Atlas Fallen, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, and Firewatch, will be leaving the service on August 15th.
BALL x PIT Signs Off In Style As The Naturalist Update Lands
The roguelite game BALL x PIT has received its final free content update, titled "The Naturalist Update," which is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile. This update introduces two new playable characters, eleven new Balls, and five new Passive items, expanding the game's build variety. The developer, Kenny Sun, and publisher, Devolver Digital, are concluding the game's content roadmap after selling over 2 million copies.
BALL x PIT hits 2 million sales as its final free update lands – and The Escapist still can’t escape it
Devolver Digital announced that BALL x PIT has sold over two million copies across all platforms. The game's final free content update, The Naturalist Update, has also been released, adding new characters, balls, and passive abilities. The update is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.
Evening Patches
Several games have received official updates. BALL x PIT's The Naturalist Update is now available, Ghost Recon Wildlands has released its Last Rites update, and Pale Coins version 1.1.4 is live.
Evening Multiplex
The final free update, The Naturalist Update, for BALL x PIT is now available. Additionally, Season 2 Phase 1 for The Division Resurgence has launched, and For Honor has released its Content Of The Week for August 6.
There are a few gooduns in August's Xbox Game Pass line-up, including a surprisingly sexy, and funny, furniture dating sim
Xbox has announced its Game Pass additions for early August, featuring new titles like the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation and the unique furniture dating sim Date Everything!. The lineup also includes the Gears of War: E-Day open beta and other games such as Grounded 2 and PowerWash Simulator 2. This comes amidst significant restructuring within Microsoft's Xbox division, with new Xbox boss Asha Sharma recently reducing Game Pass prices to boost subscriber numbers.
Xbox Game Pass Reveals First Wave Of August 2026 Games
Xbox Game Pass has revealed the first wave of games coming in August 2026, including Heretic + Hexen, Beast of Reincarnation, and the Gears of War: E-Day beta. Later in the month, players can look forward to Bounty Star, Date Everything, Grounded 2, Ball X Pit, Cricket 26, Mio: Memories in Orbit, and Sandustry. Four games, including Aliens: Fireteam Elite and Firewatch, will be leaving the service on August 15.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout August, including an Early Access Open Beta for Gears of War: E-Day, Beast of Reincarnation, Bounty Star, and Cricket 26. Several games are also leaving the service on August 15, including Atlas Fallen and Firewatch. Additionally, classic original Xbox games are now available on PC and handheld devices.
Gears of War: E-Day Beta, Beast of Reincarnation, and More Headline Wave 1 of Game Pass in August
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding several titles in August, including a beta for Gears of War: E-Day starting August 6th for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Other new additions include Beast of Reincarnation, Monsters are Coming!, PowerWash Simulator 2, Bounty Star, Grounded 2, and more. Several games will also be leaving the service on August 15th.
Vilka är det som jobbar med FZ?
This article introduces the staff behind the Swedish gaming website FZ, describing them as passionate gamers with diverse tastes and strong opinions. It highlights their backgrounds, favorite games, music, films, and books, aiming to connect them with the FZ community.
Ball x Pit getting “Naturalist” update
A free "Naturalist" update is coming to Ball x Pit on August 6, 2026, adding two new characters, Ballbearer and The Hoary Hoarder, along with eleven new balls and five new passive abilities. The update aims to expand gameplay possibilities with new character mechanics and items.
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.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Nu är det spelhelg, för bövelen!
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, covering a diverse range of titles including Assassin's Creed Rogue, 007 Legends, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Last of Us Part II. Some are revisiting classics like Red Faction: Guerrilla and X-COM, while others are trying new addictive experiences like Ball x Pit.
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.
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.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – June 7, 2026 – Yoshi reclaims the top spot
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of June 7, 2026, show "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book" reclaiming the top spot. "Mina the Hollower" dropped to fourth place, while "eFootball Kick-Off" debuted at eighth. The charts list the top-selling games and download-only titles on the platform.
