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SimFest Workers and Resources
SimFest Workers and Resources, a third-party event presented by Mythwright, Stray Fawn Studio, and Future Friends Games, is currently underway on Steam. The event features a week-long sale on the game.
There's a dinosaur soulslike launching on Steam this week where you're a spinosaurus swinging a greatsword with your mouth who just might be able to parry the meteor
Dinoblade, a soulslike game developed by Team Spino LLC, is launching on Steam this week. Players will control a Spinosaurus wielding a greatsword in its mouth, facing off against other dinosaurs and potentially a meteor. The game has garnered over 500,000 wishlists on Steam, and a demo is currently available.
Jennifer English, star of Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, leaves Tides of Annihilation lead role
Jennifer English, known for her roles in Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has stepped down from her lead role as Gwendolyn in the upcoming game Tides of Annihilation to prioritize her health. Developer Eclipse Glow Games expressed understanding and gratitude, and is working with English to find a suitable replacement. The game, which is highly wishlisted on Steam, will feature a new actor for the role in its upcoming Gamescom demo.
FBI arrests 21-year-old who allegedly stole $200,000 with malware-infected Steam games and spent the money on traceable…
The FBI has arrested a 21-year-old Florida resident, Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, for allegedly distributing malware through fake Steam games. Wilkins and two accomplices are accused of stealing over $200,000 in cryptocurrency from approximately 8,000 infected PCs by embedding malicious software in games like Dashverse and Lunara. The stolen funds were used to purchase gift cards and other traceable items.
FBI accuse Steam user of stealing over $220,000 via malware-infected games like BlockBlasters, Lunara and Dashverse
The FBI has arrested Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, a student accused of stealing over $220,000 in cryptocurrency using malware-infected games distributed on Steam. Games like BlockBlasters, Lunara, and Dashverse allegedly infected around 8000 PCs over two years. The investigation involved tracking crypto transactions and linking them to Uber gift cards purchased by Wilkins.
Palworld is only growing more powerful, hitting nearly a million concurrents in its second weekend
Palworld continues to see significant player growth, reaching nearly a million concurrent players on Steam during its second weekend post-1.0 launch. This surge follows a successful early access period, indicating sustained interest in the survival crafting game.
Immutable spotlights five blockchain games worth playing this July 2026
Immutable has released its July 2026 rankings of notable blockchain games, featuring both established franchises and independent titles. Ubisoft's "Might and Magic Fates" marks the return of a classic series as a free-to-play trading card game on Immutable, while "Illuvium" tops the list with its interconnected four-game franchise. The rankings also highlight indie titles like the roguelike "Exaverse" and the voxel MMO "ChainersGame," alongside the established competitive card game "Gods Unchained."
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 3 million in its first week
Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has sold over 3 million units worldwide in its first week, surpassing the sales of Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam. Despite a strong sales performance and the upcoming addition of a New Game Plus mode, the remake faced controversy due to extensive microtransactions and initial PC instability.
Pearl Abyss Launches Cross-Save for Crimson Desert, UnitingProgress Across All Platforms
Pearl Abyss has launched a new Cross-Save feature for its open-world action-adventure game, Crimson Desert. This update allows players to seamlessly continue their progress across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store by linking their platform accounts. The feature is now available in-game, with further content updates planned through September.
The FMV game where you're a hamster being doted on by three Japanese sisters was inspired by its creator's job as an animal mascot, and Grand Theft Auto 5
The FMV game Sweet Hamster Days, where players are reincarnated as a hamster cared for by three sisters, was inspired by its creator's past job as an animal mascot and the protagonist-switching mechanic of Grand Theft Auto 5. The game, initially rejected by Steam, was eventually approved after revisions and is available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Steam Week in Review: Take cover, because it looks like more than half of Steam games will have an AI-disclosure by…
The article analyzes the increasing trend of AI disclosures on Steam, noting a significant rise in AI-flagged game launches since early 2025. If this trajectory continues, approximately half of all Steam games could be AI-flagged by 2027-2028, though most are unlikely to generate revenue. This surge in AI-generated content poses challenges for smaller developers seeking visibility on the platform.
Crimson Desert Finally Has Cross-Save, But Its Implementation Is Far From Seamless
Crimson Desert's latest update introduces a cross-save feature for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, but its manual implementation and single save slot across platforms are criticized. The article highlights concerns about potential data loss, the inconvenience of manual uploads, and the lack of cross-buy for purchased entitlements, suggesting these issues detract from an otherwise promising feature.
The MOP Up: Crimson Desert adds a cross-save feature across all its platforms
Crimson Desert has implemented a cross-save feature across PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store, allowing players to use a single save file across different platforms. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates for RIFT, Star Trek Online, EverQuest II, and Mimesis surpassing two million copies sold.
Palworld is once again dominating Steam this weekend, clocking up almost 1m concurrent players
Palworld has once again achieved near the top of Steam's concurrent player charts, nearing one million players over the weekend. This marks the second consecutive weekend the game has significantly outperformed titles like Dota 2. The game's full release on July 10th has seen it join an elite group of games that have surpassed two million concurrent players on Steam.
Grab a free Steam game full of misery and decision-making for a limited time
The narrative RPG The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is available for free on Steam until July 23rd. This promotion aims to build hype for the upcoming release of The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, which is set in the same grim fantasy world and focuses on political intrigue. The original game is known for its text-heavy gameplay and emphasis on difficult player choices.
Wind Runners – Beta Demo (Update) | Alpha Beta Gamer
Wind Runners is a high-speed bullet-hell dogfighting roguelite where players pilot resistance fighters against an oppressive regime. The game features distinct pilots, strategic target selection, and challenging boss encounters. Permanent upgrades and between-run improvements contribute to the overall liberation effort.
Trainz Simulator World Tour Released
Trainz Simulator World Tour, a spinoff of Trainz Railroad Simulator, has been released for Windows and macOS on Steam. The game previously debuted on Xbox, offering PC gamers a new simulation experience.
Raids just landed in solo 'simulated MMO' Erenshor
The simulated MMO Erenshor has received its Planar March update, which introduces raids and 21 new bosses. Solo developer Brian of Burgee Media described this as the biggest day for the game since launch. The game, available on Steam, has a 'very positive' rating and allows players to form raid teams with NPC simplayers.
Storebound Floppy Disk Guide - All Locations & Episodes
This guide details the locations of all floppy disk collectibles within the puzzle horror game Storebound, which is available on Steam. The article breaks down the locations by episode, providing specific details for each floppy disk to assist players in finding them and unlocking associated achievements.
Get 15 games for $15 in Humble's 2K Megahits bundle, including Bioshock Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, and one of my…
Humble has partnered with 2K for a 'Megahits' bundle offering 15 games for $15 on Steam. The bundle includes titles like BioShock Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, Borderlands 3, Mafia 2, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition, among others. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Covenant House.
