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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Launches October 15, Pre-Orders Open Today
Konami announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam, with Nintendo Switch details to follow. The game stars Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, 23 years after Castlevania III, and features 2D action gameplay with exploration elements. Pre-orders are open now and include bonuses like the Alucard Style Costume.
Mortal Shell II – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
An open beta for the dark action RPG Mortal Shell II is available on Steam, allowing players to experience the opening three hours of the game. Participants can explore the Prologue and first region, test out the playable Shell Tiel, and face off against bosses like Magdalena, the Lady of the Woods. Completing the beta will unlock an exclusive cosmetic item for the full release.
TideBroker Demo Available Now Ahead of Q3 2026 Launch
Pillartide Studios has released a playable demo for their upcoming narrative RPG, TideBroker, as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo allows players to experience the game's focus on diplomacy and political intrigue, with the full PC release scheduled for Q3 2026. TideBroker is set in the fantasy world of Craidoras and emphasizes player decisions and their long-term consequences over combat.
BOXROOM Early Access
BOXROOM has launched on Steam for PC via Early Access, developed by Nested Loop Studios and Pantaloon. The game offers a virtual space to store a player's Steam library.
Resident Evil: Veronica Surpasses 1 Million Wishlists on Steam and PlayStation Store
Capcom announced that Resident Evil: Veronica has achieved over 1 million wishlists on Steam and the PlayStation Store less than a week after its announcement. This milestone indicates significant player interest in the upcoming title.
Demo now available for AENIGMA, a mind-bending sci-fi visual novel
A demo for the science fiction visual novel AENIGMA is now available on Steam, coinciding with the V3 Expo and the upcoming Steam Next Fest. Developed by solo developer NEUROMANCE, the game explores themes of identity and evolution in a future war against silicon-based lifeforms.
Cyberpunk 2077 veteran "floored" as action RPG Wuthering Waves hits Steam record after adding Lucy and Rebecca…
Wuthering Waves has achieved record player counts on Steam following its latest update, which introduced a collaboration with the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. The update, released on June 8, added playable characters Lucy and Rebecca from the anime into Kuro Games' action RPG. This collaboration has significantly boosted player engagement, with Steam player numbers reaching a new all-time peak.
Valor Mortis will now release in October, because September’s filled with GTA 6 dodgers
Lyrical Games and One More Level have delayed the release of their first-person Napoleonic Soulslike, Valor Mortis, to October 13th. This decision was made to avoid direct competition with the heavily stacked September release schedule, particularly Grand Theft Auto 6. The game features supernatural elements and a demo is currently available on Steam.
Tapestry is a painterly grand strategy multiplayer war game where you plot your victory at the start of every match
Tapestry is a new turn-based grand strategy multiplayer game from BeeForge Studios, featuring a painterly art style and unique mechanics for plotting actions at the start of each match. Players can choose from four distinct factions, engage in dice-based combat with modifiers, and utilize private one-to-one chats for diplomacy or deception. The game is currently fundraising on Kickstarter and available to wishlist on Steam.
Grab a free Steam key for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with our giveaway
A giveaway is offering free Steam keys for the RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive. The game is set in a dark fantasy version of Belle Époque France and features turn-based combat. Kepler Interactive is also holding a publisher sale on Steam with a 20% discount on the game.
Haunted Heist Announced
Two-person development studio autotroph games has announced Haunted Heist, a comedic party game set to release on Steam this year. An early opportunity to play the game will be available before its official launch.
Vampire Hunter: Nightrise, a First-Person “Castlevania Meets Tunic,” Launches July 14 on Steam
Over the Moon Games announced that Vampire Hunter: Nightrise, a first-person vampire hunt described as "Castlevania meets Tunic," will launch on Steam for PC on July 14, 2026, for $14.99. The game features a castle that acts as the primary puzzle, with combat centered around a stake launcher and a faith resource that influences the story's ending. A demo is currently available.
Resident Evil Requiem just hit its lowest price on Steam, and keys are even cheaper at Fanatical
Resident Evil Requiem is currently available at its lowest price on Steam, with discounted keys also offered by Fanatical. The article highlights the game's critical reception, praising its blend of survival horror and action, and its successful balance of fan service and mainline series continuity.
7 Mistakes Gamers Make When Creating New Accounts
This guide outlines seven common mistakes gamers make when setting up new accounts, focusing on account security and recovery. Key errors include using weak or reused passwords, skipping two-factor authentication, providing inaccurate recovery information, choosing poor usernames, leaving privacy settings at default, linking unverified payment methods, and not reading platform terms of service. Implementing best practices for account setup can prevent future issues and protect progress, in-game items, and personal details.
Usher Blistering Treaties in The King is Watching’s ‘Shifting Sands’ Update, Available Now
The roguelite kingdom builder The King is Watching has received its 'Shifting Sands' update, adding new desert maps, enemies like the Monkey King and Matriarch of Dragons, and a new Fennec race. The update introduces a Free Reign mode with over 40 Danger Modifiers for customizable challenges and rewards, alongside a reworked Endless Mode and an improved tutorial. The update is available now for free on PC via Steam.
'COLORBOUND' WILL LAUNCH IN AUGUST 2026, DEMO AVAILABLE DURING STEAM NEXT FEST
Colorbound, a puzzle-platformer developed by Panpipe Studio and published by Whitethorn Games, is set to launch in August 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch. A demo will be available during Steam Next Fest from June 15-22. The game features a young Aymara boy who uses color to solve puzzles and reshape the environment.
Valor Mortis delayed as September release calendar becomes too crowded
One More Level has delayed the release of Valor Mortis from September 24 to October 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The decision was made due to a crowded September release calendar and to incorporate feedback from the Steam demo. The studio aims to give the Napoleonic soulslike game more room to stand out and improve its quality before launch.
Fight or Kite: A first foray into Camelot Unchained’s early access
Camelot Unchained has launched its early access phase after 13 years of development, allowing players to experience its RvR combat. The author notes the game's lack of traditional quests and minimal character customization, focusing instead on faction-based land conquest and skill grinding. While initial technical issues on PC were resolved with an update, the core gameplay loop is described as thin, with a need for clearer direction for new players.
SpaceCraft Launches into Early Access on Steam
Shiro Games has launched its multiplayer space sandbox game, SpaceCraft, into Early Access on Steam for PC. The game allows players to build an interplanetary corporation by exploring star systems, piloting modular starships, and managing industrial automation and logistics. Nicolas Cannasse, CEO of Shiro Games, described it as their most ambitious project to date.
Co-op Zombie Action 'Zombie Hamsters' Drops Free Demo on Steam
Developer Unigames LLP has released a free playable demo for their upcoming co-op zombie action game, Zombie Hamsters, on Steam. The game allows up to 4 players to control zombie hamsters escaping a laboratory, offering choices between chaotic mayhem or stealthy infiltration. The full release is scheduled for 2027.