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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.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 20, 2026 – top 10 is looking very familiar
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 20, 2026, show a remarkably consistent top ten, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the number one spot. All positions within the top ten remained unchanged from the previous week, indicating strong sustained popularity for established titles.
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.
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.
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 reveals “Self Care” update, patch notes
The game Date Everything has received its "Self Care" update, coinciding with its first anniversary. This patch introduces community-requested features such as key rebinding, a screenshot mode, and player pronoun options, alongside various content and accessibility improvements. The game is also currently on sale for 66 percent off on the Nintendo eShop.
South of Midnight wins big at the 2026 Gayming Awards
Compulsion Games' South of Midnight won Game of the Year at the 2026 Gayming Awards, an event celebrating LGBTQ+ themes and creators in gaming. Other notable winners included Date Everything! for Best LGBTQ+ Indie Game and Team Liquid for LGBTQ+ Contribution to Esports. The ceremony, hosted by Erika Ishii, also highlighted the importance of queer representation in the industry.
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.
Gayming Awards 2026 Reveals Hosts, Guests, And Early Award Winners
The Gayming Awards 2026 will celebrate queer geek culture on June 8, hosted by Erika Ishii and Dawn. Trixie Mattel will receive the LGBTQ+ Content Creator Superstar Award, and Darion Lowenstein will be honored with the Gayming Icon Award for his work in authentic LGBTQ+ representation in gaming. The event will feature various segments, including a D&D-style scene, a ranking of video game characters, a custom PC build giveaway, and a reunion of the 'Gaymer Guys'.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life on a strong run
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 16, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Several other popular titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also feature prominently in the all-games list, while download-only games like Pokemon FireRed and Nine Sols are highlighted.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 9, 2026 – Tomodachi Life holds off Smash Bros. again
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 9, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot, fending off competition from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Wax Heads made its debut in the download-only top ten.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 2, 2026 – nothing is stopping Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 2, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. New download-only titles like Elementallis and Monster Crown: Sin Eater also made appearances in the top 30.
Daily Video Game Deals Apr 20 – Quantum Error, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Turok Trilogy Bundle, Pocket Bravery, Class of Heroes 3 Remaster, Lil Gator Game: Gator of the Year & More
Daily video game deals for April 20, 2026, feature discounts on titles like Quantum Error, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and the Turok Trilogy Bundle. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Daily Video Game Deals Apr 14 – Goat Simulator: Remastered, Date Everything!, Blades of Fire, Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, Redemption Reapers & More
Daily video game deals for April 14, 2026, feature discounts on titles such as Goat Simulator: Remastered, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake. Savings are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
Jonah Scott Interview – Professional Voice Actor Talks Alpha Aniki, Big Brother Energy & Being Genuine
Professional voice actor Jonah Scott discusses his diverse roles in games like BEASTARS and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and his experiences as a VTuber persona, Alpha Aniki. Scott emphasizes the importance of genuine connection with fans and shares advice for aspiring voice actors, highlighting theater training and professional etiquette.
JBL Live 780NC and 680NC review: Great leaps, greater missteps
The JBL Live 780NC and 680NC headphones offer a solid audio experience with effective noise cancellation and a feature-rich app, though their design feels dated. The 780NC provides a wider soundstage with clearer vocals, while the 680NC delivers a more bass-heavy experience. Both models boast impressive battery life, but call quality is a notable weakness.
Team17 parent company Everplay reports 10% profit increase in 2025
Everplay, the parent company of Team17, reported a 10% increase in gross profit to £76.3 million for its 2025 fiscal year, despite flat revenue of £166 million. The company attributed the profit growth to a shift away from low-margin physical game distribution, with new releases boosting revenue by 80% and the back catalogue contributing significantly. CEO Mikkel Weider expressed confidence in future profitable growth, citing a strong lineup of new releases and acquisitions for FY 2026.
Hades II and Date Everything leading the charge at the 2026 Gayming Awards nominations
Hades II and Date Everything! lead the nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards, with each title receiving three nods. The awards celebrate games representing the LGBTQIA+ community. Other nominated games include Hollow Knight: Silksong and South of Midnight.
Evening Esports and Competitions
Erika Ishii and Dawn are set to host the Gayming Awards 2026, with Hades II and Date Everything! leading the nominations. The article also mentions a marathon challenge involving defeating 500 million UESC robots.