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This week in PC games: new Ace Combat, Transport Fever 3, and a System Shock-alike set on a disco space station
This week in PC games sees a variety of new releases including the pixelart horror RPG Camp Whittlewood, the cyberpunk restaurant sim Nivalis Nights, and the infrastructure management title Transport Fever 3. Other notable launches include the retro-styled immersive sim RetroSpace and the tactical shooter prologue Intravenous 3: Borderline.
Postal 2 Redux Funded, Confirmed for Q1 2027 Launch on PC, PS4, PS5, and VR
Postal 2 Redux, a complete rebuild of the 2003 first-person shooter using Unity 6, has been successfully funded via Kickstarter. Developed by Running With Scissors, Flat2VR, Team Beef, and Impact Reality, the game is slated for a Q1 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and VR platforms.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 14: Choices Matter Festival
This article highlights various PC game deals available over the weekend from multiple digital storefronts including Humble Store, Battle.net, Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, and Humble Bundle. It also features the 'Choices Matter Festival' spotlighting games with significant player choices, such as the Life is Strange and The Walking Dead series.
Best Android Party Games – Updated
This guide highlights the best Android party games for group fun, ranging from social deduction titles like Among Us and Goose Goose Duck to cooperative bomb defusal in Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes. It also features card games like Evil Apples and Exploding Kittens, VR-assisted experiences like Acron: Attack Of The Squirrels, and digital board games such as Codenames and The Jackbox Party Pack.
How to survive the memory shortage crisis: a PC owner's guide
This guide offers PC owners strategies to navigate the current memory shortage crisis, which is driving up prices for RAM, graphics cards, and other components. It suggests focusing on software solutions like upscaling and frame generation, optimizing existing hardware through updates and BIOS settings, and considering second-hand parts or cheaper alternatives for upgrades. The article anticipates that significant relief in memory pricing is unlikely before 2028 or 2029 due to high AI demand.
Titan1Studios Sets 'Batman: Caped Crusader' Executive Producer and Head Writer Geoffrey Thorne to Adapt Video Game 'Events at Unity Farm' for Television
Titan1Studios has announced that Geoffrey Thorne will adapt their video game 'Events at Unity Farm' into a television series, with Thorne also serving as executive producer. The YA horror series will expand on the game's supernatural mystery narrative. Thorne, who previously worked on 'Batman: Caped Crusader,' will co-produce with his partner Todd Sharp under their The Winterman Project banner.
OUTBLAST - OUT TODAY - WITH A BLAST!!
Rhino Rock Studios has released their new Sci-Fi shooter, OUTBLAST, on June 4, 2026. The game offers both standalone PC play and an immersive VR option, featuring retro-inspired graphics and fast-paced gameplay across five districts with unique bosses. Players can compete on global leaderboards and upgrade their ships as they fight to save the planet Perseon-6 from a viral intelligence.
ESA: 67% of Americans played video games for more than an hour in 2025
The Entertainment Software Association's 2026 report reveals that over 212 million Americans played video games in 2025, with the average player age being 37. Mobile remains the most popular platform, used by 80% of players, while PC and console usage declines with age. The study also highlights the positive perception of video games, with a majority of Americans viewing them as beneficial for mental stimulation, stress relief, and skill development.
Build a Permanent Fortress & Stop Griefers!
Shell Sphere Studios has launched the open beta for its multiplayer survival builder game, The Infinite Expo, on Roblox. The beta introduces key features like anti-grief territorial protection, cross-server permanent base saving via a Blueprint System, and an ASMR-inspired mining system. The game is free-to-play and compatible with PC, mobile, tablet, gamepad, and VR devices, with a full release planned for Summer 2026.
Midday Crowdfunding
OVR Technology has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its Omara Scent Display, a device designed to enhance VR experiences with olfactory feedback. The compact device can be placed on a desk or attached to a VR headset.
Transformers to finally get a big budget video game as Hasbro invests millions
Hasbro is investing $1 billion into developing traditional video games, focusing on action-adventure and RPG titles for PC and console, and explicitly avoiding live service models. CEO Chris Cocks indicated that new games based on franchises like Transformers, Dungeons & Dragons, and Magic: The Gathering are in development. The company aims to build its own games internally after previously licensing its properties.
Dive into a fragmented mind in Shil, a silhouette-based first-person puzzle game from OSM Games
OSM Games has revealed Shil, a first-person puzzle game where players navigate a fragmented mind by manipulating perspective and reconstructing 3D spaces using a two-color silhouette style. The game, developed in collaboration with Nuostabūs Žaidimai, will be released on PC and VR platforms in 2027 and features multiple endings influenced by player choices regarding an AI companion.
Steam Controller sålde slut på 30 minuter
The Steam Controller sold out within 30 minutes of its release, causing significant strain on Valve's Steam store. New stock availability is currently unclear, with Valve citing demand potentially exceeding expectations. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming Steam Machine and VR headset, both slated for release in 2026.
Gaming Nostalgia Thread Sparks Heated Console Generation Debate
A viral social media thread discussing first gaming consoles has sparked a debate about console generations and their impact on player experiences. The discussion highlights how different eras, from the Atari 2600 to modern platforms, shaped gamers' relationships with technology and storytelling. The thread also touches on the evolution of gaming accessibility and its current mainstream status.
Puzzling Places - 3D Jigsaw Sim Released
Puzzling Places, a 3D jigsaw simulation game, has been released on Steam for PC and VR platforms. Developed by Realities.io, the game offers a unique puzzle experience as indicated by its title and promotional trailer.
Embracer layoffs, Nintendo's patent problem, and is Baby Steps an Uncharted sequel? - Patch Notes #46
Several game development studios have announced layoffs and closures, including Embracer Group's Eidos Montreal and Ivy Road. Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio, Unbound Inc., with Shift Up. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is performing well at the box office, while Nintendo's patent for a sub-character combat mechanic has been rejected. Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability issues, and VR developer Polyarc has also made layoffs.
Prison Boss Creators Unveil Flying Adventure Compass
Trebuchet, the developer behind Prison Boss, has announced its new virtual reality title, Compass. This open-world game is described as a flying adventure.
Tickets go on sale for consumer event IGN Live 2026, returning to LA on 6 June
IGN Entertainment is hosting IGN Live 2026 in Los Angeles on June 6-7, featuring game reveals, trailers, and playable titles like Gothic Remake. Separately, the social VR platform Rec Room, developed by Rec Room Inc., will shut down on June 1, 2026, due to profitability challenges. The article also mentions industry participants like Xbox, Sega, Ubisoft, and 2K Games, and celebrity guests including voice actors and the cast of Critical Role.
VR platform Rec Room to shut down in June 2026
Social VR platform Rec Room will shut down on June 1, 2026, due to unsustainable profitability. Developer Rec Room Inc. cited overwhelming costs and a challenging VR market as reasons for the closure. Services, including account logins and content creation, will cease on that date.
Zatun Announces KartBoardDash™: A Defining Original IP Carrying Forward the Vision of Founder Abhinav Chokhavatia
Zatun has announced KartBoardDash, a new original competitive racing IP that was one of the final projects shaped by the studio's late founder, Abhinav Chokhavatia. The game features fast-paced, skill-driven arcade racing mechanics with a focus on multiplayer and player ownership, designed for PC, mobile, and VR platforms. This release emphasizes Zatun's commitment to creating original intellectual property in a market often dominated by sequels.
