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Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 7: Steam Cyberpunk Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Cyberpunk Fest featuring discounts on titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Deus Ex games. Several storefronts like Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Humble Bundle are also offering significant sales on various games, with some titles available for free. Additionally, Ubisoft is celebrating 25 years of Ghost Recon with deep discounts and a free trial for Ghost Recon Wildlands.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Crosses 1 Million Players, Fumi Games to Share DLC News “When We Can”
Fumi Games' MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has surpassed one million players across all platforms, including Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The developer confirmed that story DLC is in development and news will be shared when available, following recent updates that allow players to revisit completed levels.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 7 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is concluding its final day in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising funds for Doctors Without Borders. The event has already surpassed $1.3 million, with the final day's schedule featuring speedruns of various games including MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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.
gamescom dev announces opening keynote by Amir Satvat and first program highlights
gamescom dev 2026 has announced its first program highlights, including an opening keynote by Amir Satvat on the future of the games industry. The event will feature new curated tracks for Animation, Level Design, and AI, with initial speakers and sessions revealed. The conference, taking place August 23-25 in Cologne, aims to bring together global industry professionals.
Morning Patches
Several games have received recent updates, including 007 First Light with Game Update 1.0.2, American Truck Simulator with its 1.60 Open Beta, and Fallout 76 with Infestations Release Notes. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire also received Patch v1.1.0, and Star Wars: The Old Republic is mentioned in the context of updates.
"It emulates and it replicates, but it doesn't innovate" - Troy Baker isn't afraid of 'AI art', because he doesn't believe it can ever actually exist
Actor Troy Baker believes that artificial intelligence cannot create true art, stating that art is inherently a human expression. While acknowledging AI's presence in game development, particularly for voice work, he is not concerned about it replacing human actors. Baker is focused on creating art and believes the industry is at a crucial point to decide its future direction.
Mouse P.I. For Hire sold so well its publisher has made all invested money back
Mouse P.I. For Hire has achieved significant commercial success, selling approximately 730,000 copies across multiple platforms. Its strong performance has allowed the publisher to recoup all invested capital. This marks a successful debut for developer Fumi Games.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Is Selling Well And Bringing In The Cheese
PlaySide's game MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has achieved significant commercial success, selling 730,000 copies and generating $21.4 million in revenue, resulting in approximately $13 million in net profit. This performance has led PlaySide to upgrade its financial projections for the year, with console and PC sales each accounting for 50% of the total. The company's CEO expressed satisfaction with the IP's strength and player engagement across all platforms.
Vintage Disney-like shooter Mouse P.I. For Hire has sold so well its publisher has made all invested money back
The vintage Disney-styled shooter Mouse P.I. for Hire has achieved significant commercial success, selling nearly 730,000 copies across all platforms less than a month after its release. Publisher PlaySide announced that the game has generated an estimated $21.4 million, recouping all development, publishing, and marketing costs. The game features voice acting from renowned actor Troy Baker and has been praised for its unique art style and gameplay.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Is an Official Indie Hit, Sells Better Than Expected
MOUSE: P.I. for Hire has sold over 730,000 copies since its launch, exceeding publisher PlayStack's expectations and allowing them to recoup all development and marketing costs. Sales are evenly split between consoles and PC, with three million wishlists indicating continued growth potential. This success has led PlayStack to increase its revenue projections for fiscal year 2026.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Has Sold 730,000 Units Since Launch, Recoups Publisher’s Expenses
Fumi Games' first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has sold approximately 730,000 units across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch since its April 16th launch. Publisher PlaySide Games announced that the game has recouped its publishing and marketing expenses, generating $21.4 million in gross platform sales and $13 million in revenue before royalties. The company anticipates continued strong sales and is working on a paid expansion for a Q4 2026 release.
Spanky Bat-A-Swing: Videogame or sexual fetish?
Spanky Bat-A-Swing, a 3D rhythm-based platformer inspired by 1930s cartoons and swing music, is in development by Green Flamingo. The game features an original electro swing soundtrack, hand-animated visuals, and will launch on PC, Nintendo, and Xbox platforms. A demo is available on Steam, and a Kickstarter campaign is planned, though a release date has not yet been announced.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads
Sony has released the top downloaded games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 in Southeast Asia for April 2026. Pragmata led the PS5 charts in Asia, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and NTE: Neverness to Everness debuted on the PS VR2 and free-to-play charts respectively.
Indie Monthly: April 2026
April saw a surge of media attention on indie games, with titles like REPLACED and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire gaining significant traction. REPLACED is a 2.5D action-platformer praised for its fluid combat and unique visual style, while A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home offers a narrative-driven 3D platforming experience. The growing public domain library presents opportunities for small developers.
Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (April 2026)
Push Square is running a poll for PlayStation 5 Game of the Month for April 2026, featuring titles like Saros, Pragmata, Starfield, and Hades 2. Previous winners for January, February, and March are also mentioned as the voting period concludes on May 7th.
Game of the Month: Pragmata (April 2026)
Capcom's Pragmata has been voted PlayStation 5 Game of the Month for April 2026 by Push Square readers, securing 47% of the vote. The sci-fi action-adventure title garnered significant praise and sold over two million copies shortly after its release. Other notable games in contention included Saros, Starfield, Hades 2, and MOUSE: P.I. for Hire.
Mouse P.I. for Hire Is a Pretty Face, but Not Much to Shoot For
Mouse P.I. For Hire features an impressive rubber-hose animation art style reminiscent of Cuphead, but ultimately fails to deliver engaging gameplay. While the noir-inspired world and cartoon logic are visually appealing, the combat feels clunky and the game design does not fully integrate its unique mechanics. The review suggests that despite its artistic merits, the game's core gameplay loop is generic and disappointing.
Here's the top Steam Deck games for April 2026
The top games on Steam Deck for April 2026 include Slay the Spire 2 and Vampire Crawlers, alongside other popular titles like Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3. Several newly released games also made the list, such as RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike and PRAGMATA. The article also notes that the Steam Deck continues to be frequently out of stock.
