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Dimhaven - The Lost Source Released
Dimhaven - The Lost Source, a first-person, narrative-driven puzzle game developed by Zadbox Entertainment and Blue Brain Games, has been released on Steam for Windows and macOS. The game is available with a 15% launch discount.
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Released
11 bit studios has released Breach of Trust, a new DLC for Frostpunk 2, on Steam for Windows and macOS. The DLC adds new content to the post-apocalyptic survival game set on a frozen Earth.
Fakutori Announced
Mythwight and Antoine Latour have announced Fakutori, a factory automation game described as "laid-back" with a simple visual style but complex underlying mechanics. The game is slated for release on Windows.
More Game Demos
A singleplayer demo for Gold Mining Simulator 2 is now available on Steam for PC (Windows). The simulation game allows players to operate heavy machinery and excavate gold in Alaska.
Mandate Order Announced
Chinese developer Digital Sky has announced Mandate Order, a city-building game set in ancient China. The title is currently in development for Windows.
Game Demos
No Death In Wild West is now available on Steam for PC (Windows), inviting players into a dangerous Western wilderness. The game challenges players to complete missions and escape against time.
Thank You For Your Application Released
The simulation game Thank You For Your Application is now available on Steam for Windows and macOS. Developed by IceLemonTea Studio, the game simulates the experience of job interviews.
Game Demos
The roguelike RPG Age of Legacy is now available as a demo on Steam for PC (Windows). The game features intense turn-based 1v1 combat, class selection, and unique equipment hunting.
Game Demos
Fame Or Folly is a roguelike deckbuilder available on Steam for Windows and macOS. Players manage a traveling troupe, putting on shows and strategically building their deck while managing the risk of upsetting the audience.
Morning Safety Dance
Users of Windows and Linux are reminded of an upcoming deadline to update Secure Boot keys. Additionally, Kaspersky has warned that hackers are distributing malware through anime-themed wallpapers on the Steam platform.
Game Demos
8 Ball Pool: Play Together is now available on Steam for Windows. This title offers classic 8-ball pool gameplay, allowing players to compete locally with friends or challenge others online.
Cheat Death Announced
GG Studio and Polden Publishing have announced Cheat Death, a new game where players battle the Grim Reaper. It is set to launch for Windows on July 16th via Steam, and a playable demo is currently available.
AMD just proved what everyone already knew about Apple Macbook Neo
AMD has demonstrated that the Apple MacBook Neo is largely unsuitable for PC gaming, with only five out of twenty tested popular PC games running natively. In contrast, a budget Windows laptop with an AMD Ryzen 5 220 processor could run all twenty games. This comparison was highlighted in an AMD promotion emphasizing the gaming capabilities of its Ryzen AI processors.
MECCHA CHAMELEON Released
The hide-and-seek game MECCHA CHAMELEON, developed by lemorion_1224, has been released on Windows via Steam. The game reportedly achieved over one million sales in its first week.
Demos and Freebies
Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess, a 2D action game with metroidvania elements, is now available on Steam for PC (Windows, Linux). The game is set in a 16th-century fantasy world and features cozy pixel art.
Don't Let It Starve Released
Don't Let It Starve, a horror roguelike bento-builder developed by Eduardo Scarpato and Black Lantern Collective, is now available on Steam for Windows and Linux. The game combines elements of CloverPit with its unique genre blend.
Gothic Remake Review
Gothic Remake, developed by Alkimia Interactive and published by THQ Nordic, offers a challenging and atmospheric RPG experience that emphasizes player survival and earned progression. The game features deliberate combat, a permanent difficulty selection, and a narrative that unfolds through environmental storytelling and NPC interactions. Built on Unreal Engine 5, it prioritizes a grim atmosphere over technical showmanship, though it lacks character customization options.
The Tragedy at Deer Creek Released
Sparrowland has launched the point-and-click adventure game The Tragedy at Deer Creek for Windows on Steam. Further details about the game's content are available.
Expendabots Announced
Collision Games and Blue Brain Games have announced Expendabots, a co-op horror and extraction game. The title is set to release later this year on Windows and macOS via Steam, with a reveal trailer showcasing some of its features.
"Xbox will dissolve into Windows," ex PlayStation boss says, which is Microsoft's "strength"
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment president Shuhei Yoshida speculated that Xbox will be integrated into Microsoft's Windows platform, calling it Microsoft's strength. This prediction follows reports of significant layoffs within the Xbox division under new CEO Asha Sharma, amidst declining hardware sales and an increasing trend of Xbox titles releasing on PlayStation 5.
