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The Lost Glitches Debuts Season 18 Featuring 20 New Adamant Hands Cards
The Lost Glitches has launched Season 18, introducing a 20-card expansion focused on the Adamant Hands faction to enhance strategic gameplay. The update also features exclusive cosmetic rewards through the Mastery system, a card economy with different booster tiers, and utilizes the XAI Layer 3 network for NFT elements. The game is available for free on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Arcade Roguelike 'KAZ' Demo Update Adds New Modes, Themes, and Twitch Integration
Publisher HAKURO and developer Kalinarm have released a major demo update for their arcade roguelike KAZ. The update introduces new modes like 'No Stress mode', seven new visual themes with gameplay modifiers, an expanded item pool, and reworked audio/visual feedback. A new Twitch integration feature allows viewers to vote on item choices between rounds. KAZ is planned for PC via Steam.
Aion 2, sequel to a beloved Korean MMO, is getting a global release this year from publisher NCSoft
NCSoft has announced that Aion 2, the sequel to the popular Korean MMORPG Aion, will receive a global PC release in 2026. The game will be available on Steam and NCSoft's Purple launcher, with official servers planned for North America, South America, Europe, and Japan. While Aion 2 received mixed reception in South Korea and Taiwan due to its monetization model and botting issues, NCSoft aims to address these concerns for the global launch.
NCsoft announces that Aion 2 will launch globally this year on Steam and Purple
NCsoft has officially announced that Aion 2, an open-world MMORPG, will launch globally later this year on Steam and its own PURPLE platform. The game has been specifically developed for PC with locally hosted servers in North America, South America, Europe, and Japan, and will feature localization in 10 languages.
RPG Auto-Battler Orc Incremental Revealed
Orc Incremental, an auto-battler and incremental game, has been revealed by Nice Ride and Playsaurus. Players build an orc army, set formations, and use cards to make their forces unstoppable. The game started as a small project and evolved into a full release, with pre-orders available on Steam. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming game releases and events, including AION 2, Enshrouded's content update, Kodansha House in LA, the Final Fantasy VII board game Ascend the Shinra Tower, the Rogue Trooper movie, and the Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe.
Blades of Fire 2.0 – WeeklyFeature Spotlight: Photo Mode
Developer MercurySteam and publisher 505 Games have launched a new video series highlighting features in Blades of Fire - Version 2.0, releasing on Steam PC on May 14 and other platforms later. The first episode focuses on the new Photo Mode, which offers extensive camera controls, depth of field adjustments, color tools, and visual effects for players to capture their in-game moments.
RUMBRAL launches this Thursday, April 23 on PC and consoles
Dojo System announced that Rumbral will launch on April 23, 2026, for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The game is an atmospheric exploration and puzzle experience where players uncover a fragmented story by shifting between parallel realities.
AION 2 LAUNCHING THIS YEAR ON PC
NC America has confirmed that AION 2, an open-world MMORPG featuring flight combat, will launch on Steam and PURPLE platforms later this year. The game is built specifically for PC with locally hosted servers and will be localized into 10 languages. The development team plans to share more news in May and is actively engaging with the Western community.
Cozy Soccer Side-Scroller Kick, Announced for Steam.
The indie soccer side-scroller Kick, developed by nospacelost and published by Shoreline Games, has been announced for Steam. The game challenges players to dribble a soccer ball through various environments on their way to school, featuring anime-inspired visuals, unlockable ball skins, and physics-based challenges. It is set to release on April 21, 2026.
Instantale, an LLM-Driven RPG Where Everything Is Dynamically Generated
Indie developer Daruma to Akabeko announced that Instantale, an LLM-driven roguelike RPG, will be released on the Epic Games Store in Summer 2026. The game features dynamically generated worlds, characters, and events powered by generative AI, offering a unique experience for each player. Previously, the game faced distribution issues on Steam due to its use of live AI.
V Rising not planned for Xbox or Switch 2
Stunlock Studios has confirmed that V Rising is not planned for release on Xbox or Nintendo Switch consoles. While the vampire RPG is available on PC and PlayStation 5, the developers are focusing on their next game set in the V Rising universe. No plans for additional platform ports are in place at this time.
Dragon Ball and Digimon producer Toei announces Toei Games, focusing on new IPs first
Toei Company, known for anime like Dragon Ball and Digimon, has launched Toei Games. The new publisher will focus on creating entirely new intellectual properties from scratch, rather than using existing franchises. Initial releases will be on PC via Steam, with console versions to follow.
Animation powerhouse responsible for One Piece and Dragon Ball Z branches into PC gaming with Toei Games
Toei Animation, known for producing anime like One Piece and Dragon Ball Z, is entering the video game market with a new venture called Toei Games. Initially focusing on PC games for Steam, the company plans to expand to consoles like Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Toei Games will prioritize creating new intellectual properties rather than games based on its existing anime franchises.
‘Burn With Me’ Completes Dark Rituals With Card Sacrifices
Burn With Me is a strategy game where players sacrifice creature cards to perform occult rituals, deviating from traditional deckbuilding mechanics. The game features a narrative about a teacher discussing forbidden rituals and involves strategic card play to score points and overcome bosses. Currently in development, it is available to wishlist on Steam.
Legendary Pilots Now Available on Steam - Your Career in the Skies Begins Today
Legendary Pilots, a stylized flight simulator with career progression and management elements, is now available on Steam. The game features a retro pixelated visual style and focuses on the experience of building a pilot career through regional routes, aircraft management, and strategic decisions within a dynamic airline economy.
Announcing Manafinder II: A turn-based RPG set in a world that no longer welcomes you
Wolfsden LLC announced Manafinder II, a turn-based fantasy RPG set to release on PC via Steam in 2027. Players will control Rey, the last human survivor, in a world filled with ruins and dangerous creatures. The game emphasizes party roles, weapon selection, and elemental affinities, and is a sequel to the 2022 title Manafinder.
Ghost Hunting Journal Gains Viral Attention Across Social Media, Demo Now Available on Steam.
Ghost Hunting Journal, developed by Spicy Games and published by Okasan's Recipe, has gained significant viral attention on social media for its hand-drawn anime style and unique ghost-hunting gameplay. A playable demo is now available on PC via Steam, allowing players to experience the narrative-driven investigation and supernatural encounters.
‘Morels: Out of this World’ On STEAM Become a Mushroom Hunter and Wildlife Photographer on Alien Planets.
Abrams Studios announced that Morels: Out of this World will be released on Steam for Windows PC on May 28th, 2026. The game allows players to explore alien planets, hunt mushrooms, and photograph alien creatures in a non-combat, exploration-focused experience.
Toei Company launches publishing label Toei Games
Japanese entertainment company Toei Company has established Toei Games, an in-house publishing label focused on developing new intellectual property. The label will initially release titles on Steam for PC, with plans to expand to consoles like the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Toei aims to make its games business a new pillar of growth, leveraging its expertise in video production to deliver unique entertainment experiences globally.
Kingdom Come Dev Donating Money To Help Restore IRL Castle Featured In The Game
Warhorse Studios, the developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is donating $1 from each sale of the game during the Steam Medieval Fest to help restore the real-life Pirkštejn castle featured in the game. The campaign aims to raise CZK 2.5 million for the reconstruction of the castle's bell tower, with the festival running until April 27.
