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Assassin's Creed creator's new witchy game 1666: Amsterdam resurfaces with a playable demo ahead of its early…
Patrice Désilets, the creator of Assassin's Creed, has announced that his new action-adventure game, 1666: Amsterdam, will be entering early access this year. A 30-minute prologue demo is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store for PC. The game, developed by Panache Digital Games, focuses on witchcraft in 17th-century Amsterdam.
Patrice Désilets has unveiled 1666: Amsterdam, which includes some very angry looking cats
Patrice Désilets and Panache Digital Games have revealed 1666: Amsterdam, a third-person action-adventure game where players wield witchcraft to uncover demonic entities. A free prologue is available now on Steam and Epic Games Store, offering a glimpse into the game's narrative across three different timelines. The developers highlighted their focus on creating a playable experience over six years with a team of nearly 70 developers.
Star Wars Zero Company launches in August
Electronic Arts, Bit Reactor, and Respawn Entertainment have announced that Star Wars Zero Company, a new single-player turn-based strategy game, will launch on August 27th for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game is set during the Clone Wars and features customizable characters and squad-based tactical combat.
Yet another new Crimson Desert update is here, and this one adding Pinball, because of course
Pearl Abyss has released another update for Crimson Desert, version 1.10.00, which adds new minigames like Pinball and Orb Roll, improvements to the Re-Blockade feature, and new mounts and pets. The update is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store, with a Mac App Store version in progress. The article also notes the game's commercial success and plans for DLC.
Development on Prologue: Go Wayback is ending as PlayerUnknown Productions lays off an unspecified amount of staff
PlayerUnknown Productions has ended development on Prologue: Go Wayback and laid off an unspecified number of staff due to funding limitations. The studio's founder, Brendan Greene, stated that a smaller team will continue working on their in-development game engine, Melba. The early access game Prologue: Go Wayback will become free-to-play with its next update, and the company is seeking ways to offer refunds to players who purchased it.
Hijinks High Announced
Sackbird Studios has announced Hijinks High, a chaotic first-person co-op party game. The title is set to release soon on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The developers are veterans of The Elder Scrolls Online.
GOALS Has Launched With KSI As One Of The Playable Athletes
GOALS, a new free-to-play and cross-platform football game, has launched with influencer KSI as its first playable real-world "Original" athlete. The game aims to provide a pure football experience with unique player generation and advanced netcode technology called SENTEC for lag-free gameplay. GOALS is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PC, with a companion app on iOS and Android.
Forecast: Fun Ahead — 18 Games Join in June to Stream on GeForce NOW
GeForce NOW is adding 18 games to its cloud streaming library in June, starting with 10 titles this week including NTE: Neverness to Everness and Gothic 1 Remake. The service allows members to play games across various devices without downloads or upgrades, with new titles like Jurassic World Evolution 3 and Fatekeeper also becoming available.
Playerunknown Productions Laying Off Employees, Cancelling Prologue: Go Wayback
Playerunknown Productions is undergoing a studio restructure that includes layoffs and the cancellation of its early access game Project: Go Wayback!. The studio will focus on its Melba technology, which aims to generate 'Earth-sized' virtual worlds. The team plans one final update for Project: Go Wayback! and is investigating refund options for players who purchased the game.
JDM: Japanese Drift Master Multiplayer Next Week
JDM: Japanese Drift Master will receive its promised multiplayer support next week, launching on June 11th for PC via Steam. The update will also be available on GOG.com and the Epic Games Store in the following weeks.
Voidling Bound Surpassed 300.000 Wishlists and Will Hatch Next Week on Steam & Epic Games Store!
Voidling Bound, a sci-fi monster-taming Action RPG from ex-Skylanders developers at Hatchery Games, has surpassed 300,000 wishlists ahead of its June 9th, 2026 release on Steam and Epic Games Store. The game will also launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch at a later date. A demo with progress carry-over is currently available on Steam with an Overwhelmingly Positive reception.
Let’s Drift Together!
JDM: Japanese Drift Master is launching its multiplayer component on June 11 for PC via Steam, with GoG and Epic Games Store to follow. The initial release will feature an open-world sandbox for up to 8 players, with additional game modes and quality-of-life features like text chat and ghost mode planned. The 'American Classics' DLC, adding six new cars, is set for June 25.
All Major State of Play June 2026 Announcements
Sony's June 2026 State of Play showcase featured numerous game announcements and trailers. Highlights include God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine gameplay, Until Dawn 2, and release dates for games like Rayman Legends Retold and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Several titles, including ILL and KEMURI, received new trailers and release windows for 2027.
Phantom Blade Zero Delayed to October 29, Pre-Orders Open This Summer
Phantom Blade Zero has been delayed to October 29, 2026, from its original September 9, 2026 release date. Developer S-Game cited a need for further polishing of character models and environments as the reason for the delay. Pre-orders for the action RPG on PlayStation 5 and PC will open this summer, with a new trailer and a dedicated State of Play presentation planned.
Gravity Circuit 2 Announced; Get Gravity Circuit for Free
Domesticated Ant Games and Dear Villagers have announced Gravity Circuit 2, a sequel to their 2D action-platformer. The new game is slated for release next year on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam. The original Gravity Circuit is currently available for free.
Valve Boss Testifies “Consumers Have Enormous Choice” on PC During Antitrust Lawsuit
Valve president Gabe Newell testified in a 2023 antitrust lawsuit filed by Wolfire Games, asserting that PC consumers have extensive choices for purchasing games. Newell denied claims of an unwritten rule preventing developers from offering lower prices on competing platforms, despite evidence presented to the contrary. Wolfire Games' lawsuit alleges that Valve's practices harm developers and gamers by leveraging Steam's dominant market position.
Dive or Die: Children of Rain Launches July 21st, 2026
Independent French studio Drop Rate Studio and publisher Dear Villagers announced that the 2D Lovecraftian underwater roguelite Dive or Die: Children of Rain will launch on July 21st, 2026, for PC platforms including Steam and Epic Games Store. A new gameplay trailer was released, showcasing the survival mechanics where players manage a surface camp and make dangerous dives into the Abyssal Pool to recover sacred idols.
Dear Villagers’ Steam Publisher Sale is On from June 1 to 14
Publisher Dear Villagers has launched its annual Steam Publisher Sale, running from June 1st to June 14th, featuring discounts across its indie game catalog. To celebrate the announcement of Gravity Circuit 2, the first Gravity Circuit will be free on Steam during the sale period. Additional discounts will be available on GoG.com, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Nintendo Store, and Xbox Store throughout June.
Valve's Gabe Newell argued gamers "have enormous choice" when grilled over Steam's alleged monopoly…
Valve boss Gabe Newell testified in a lawsuit alleging the company holds an illegal monopoly on PC gaming, denying claims that Valve dictates pricing on other platforms or punishes developers for offering discounts elsewhere. Newell argued that gamers have "enormous choice" in where they purchase games, citing Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, and direct developer sales as examples.
Major update for the Legend of Khiimori adds horse taming!
The Legend of Khiimori has received its Peaceful Wilds update, introducing features like wild horse taming and a new Peaceful Mode. The game, currently in early access on Steam and the Epic Games Store, is developed by Aesir Interactive and published by Mindscape. This update also includes environmental and gameplay fixes, with more content planned for the future.