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Space Grunts: Chrono Shard Released
Space Grunts: Chrono Shard, a roguelike turn-based RPG, has been released for Windows PC. It is available on the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam, with Steam also supporting macOS and Linux versions.
Ramen Simulator Released
Ramen Simulator has been released on Windows PC via Steam. The game allows players to create their own ramen bowls, with options for both standard and creative recipes that involve stacking various ingredients.
Mead Based on Umamusume Tokai Teio Being Made
Tentaka Shuzo will release a mead inspired by Tokai Teio from Umamusume: Pretty Derby and her favorite honey drink. The "Tokei Teio Hachimi Wine" will be available for purchase online starting June 23, 2026, for 4900 JPY and contains 6% alcohol. Umamusume: Pretty Derby is available on mobile devices and Windows PC.
Outward 2, Nine Dots Studio’s Flagship RPG, to Receive Additional Time for Polishing
Nine Dots Studio has announced that Outward 2 will no longer launch into Early Access on July 7th, and is now targeting a 2027 release. CEO Guillaume Boucher-Vidal stated the delay is to allow for additional polishing and to meet player expectations, citing feedback from playtests. The game will be available on Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
Milo Paws and Buoys – A Lifeguard Cat Takes On Summer Puzzle Duty
Milo Paws and Buoys, a new puzzle game where players control a lifeguard cat named Milo, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game features 30 levels where players must push buoys to rescue stranded animals. The review awarded the game a 3/5, noting it offers a competent and frustration-free puzzle experience, though it may lack standout mechanics.
Split Circuit Arena Announced
Knifing Mantis has announced Split Circuit Arena, a co-op combat game inspired by BattleBots, which is coming soon to Windows PC via Steam. The game features a unique control scheme where players split control of their robot.
Sister Other Paranoia gets new publisher Serenity Forge
Serenity Forge has announced it will publish HazeDenki's dark visual novel, Sister Other Paranoia, for Windows PC via Steam in August 2026. The game, which supports Japanese, English, and Chinese, follows a protagonist who develops mind-reading abilities due to extreme sensitivity to others' emotions, leading to isolation and a codependent relationship with his sister.
EverQuest Legends launches in July
Daybreak Game Company has announced that EverQuest Legends, a reimagined version of the 1999 classic, will launch on Windows PC on July 28th for $19.99, followed by a $9.99 monthly subscription. The game is designed for solo and casual play, allowing players to combine up to three classes and upgrade gear extensively. Preorders grant access to a beta period and exclusive in-game items.
Final Fantasy XIV Items Now Offered As Tax Rewards
Square Enix is offering in-game rewards for Final Fantasy XIV to individuals who donate to Shibuya through Japan's hometown tax system. Donors can receive items such as attire, a mount, dance emotes, or Fantasia sets based on their contribution amount, with rewards ranging from 7,000 to 17,000 JPY. This initiative utilizes the hometown tax system, which encourages donations to rural areas by offering tax credits and gifts.
Tilt It! Golf Released
Tilt It! Golf has been released on Steam for Windows PC, with mobile versions planned for the future. The game features physics-based gameplay where players tilt miniature golf courses to maneuver the ball.
Outward 2 delayed to 2027
Nine Dots Studio has announced a delay for Outward 2, pushing its early access release from July 7th to sometime in 2027. The developer cited player feedback from the open beta and a desire to ensure the game meets expectations as reasons for the postponement. The game will be available on Windows PC platforms.
Quiet Express Cabin 909 launches in 2027
Developer Kazuhide Oka and publisher STUDIO 909 announced that their fantasy anime adventure game, Quiet Express Cabin 909, will launch on Windows PC via Steam in 2027. The game features a seven-day train journey across a continent, where players explore the train, interact with passengers, and uncover the mystery of a non-existent room called Cabin 909, all while a time loop resets the journey every seven days.
The World Cup Is On – But Do You Really Know About Soccer?
Afil Games has released "Do You Really Know About Soccer?", a new trivia game focused on football knowledge, available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC for £4.19. The game challenges players to climb a virtual tower by answering increasingly difficult football-related questions, serving as a companion to the ongoing World Cup and other football titles like EA Sports FC 26 and eFootball.
Pocketpair says Palworld 1.0 is its most ambitious release ever
Pocketpair announced that Palworld's version 1.0, its most ambitious release to date, will launch on July 10th for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This full release will introduce the long-awaited World Tree region, new Pals, and significant gameplay system changes, moving away from traditional evolution mechanics.
Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition announced
Relic Entertainment and Blackbird Interactive have announced Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition, a modernized version of the 2006 real-time strategy game. This comprehensive package includes the base game and its Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor expansions, featuring enhanced visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and a 64-bit platform upgrade. The Definitive Edition is set to release on Windows PC via Steam in Fall.
Fungalpunk RPG Signet City announced
Publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Jump Over the Age have announced Signet City, a first-person "fungalpunk" RPG. The game is in development for Windows PC, with platforms including Steam, GOG, and Humble Store. Players will embody a parasite in a city facing ecological collapse and strange technologies, influencing the lives of its inhabitants.
Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game gets new publishers
Indie developer Giant Light Studios has announced that Behaviour Interactive and Gambit Digital will publish their upcoming surreal corporate horror deckbuilder, Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game. The game is set to launch for Windows PC via Steam, though a specific release date has not yet been confirmed. Players will navigate a nightmarish workplace, flipping cards to earn money and improve their deck while avoiding 'JERRY' cards.
Vampire Hunter: Nightrise Announced
Over The Moon has announced Vampire Hunter: Nightrise, a story-driven survival game set to release on Windows PC on July 14th. Players will take on the role of a vampire hunter who finds themselves becoming the hunted in this first-person shooter.
Outward 2 launches open beta
Nine Dots Studio has launched an open beta for Outward 2, their upcoming open-world survival action RPG. The game, set to launch in early access on July 7th for Windows PC, emphasizes player choice, consequence, and a living world with a full seasonal cycle. Features include ritual spellcasting, tactical combat, and both split-screen and online co-op.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 finally adds unlimited fast travel
Capcom has released a significant update for Dragon's Dogma 2, introducing the Eternal Ferrystone which grants unlimited fast travel. This addresses a major player complaint about the game's previous limited fast travel system. The update also includes additional Portcrystal locations, map-based Ferrystone activation, and various quality-of-life improvements.
