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Thank You For Your Application Is an Interview Sim, Out Now
The indie RPG and simulation game Thank You For Your Application, developed and published by IceLemonTea Studio with No More Robots, is now available on Steam for PC. The game puts players in the role of a junior interviewer tasked with deciding the fate of job applicants, exploring themes of corporate loyalty and worker struggles. Console and mobile versions are planned for later this year.
Amazon Prime Day: Nintendo Switch 2 Games Are Up To 60% Off For A Limited Time
Amazon's Prime Day event features significant discounts on numerous Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games, with prices reduced by up to 60%. The sale includes popular titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, as well as various third-party releases. Many of these deals are for digital versions or game key-cards, requiring internet access and storage space for installation.
From Pokemon Legends to Metroid Prime 4, my picks for the best Prime Day Switch game deals offer hours of adventuring
This article highlights the best Prime Day deals for Nintendo Switch games, including titles like Pokemon Legends and Metroid Prime 4, and mentions potential digital upgrades for future Nintendo Switch 2 releases. It also briefly touches on PlayStation 5 RPG deals and features recommendations from Games Editor Oscar Taylor-Kent.
Up to 5x more explorable terrain awaits in Road Truckers: New Beginning
Road Truckers: New Beginning, a trucking sim RPG from Road Studio, will feature 4 to 5 times more explorable terrain than its predecessor, Alaskan Road Truckers. The game allows players to haul cargo, restore a community, and customize their trucks. It is set to release on PC and PlayStation 5 in 2026.
Citizen Sleeper creator explains why they're taking a swing with their new RPG
Gareth Damian Martin, creator of Citizen Sleeper, discusses the risks involved in developing their new RPG, Signet City, which features a fungal brain parasite influencing multiple hosts. Martin explains their design philosophy, drawing parallels to their previous games In Other Waters and Citizen Sleeper, and highlights the importance of innovative RPG structures and unique world-building in an industry they feel is lacking in risk-taking.
Bokosuka Wars is this week’s Console Archives on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster Corporation is releasing the classic 1985 RPG Bokosuka Wars on Nintendo Switch tomorrow, June 25, as part of its Console Archives series. The game tasks players with restoring peace to the Kingdom of Suren by defeating the tyrant King Ogoreth. The Console Archives series offers modern features like customizable controls and save states for classic titles.
Survival Roguelike RPG Skyhill: Hotel Survival Is Now Out on Android
The survival roguelike RPG Skyhill: Hotel Survival, developed by Mandragora Games, has been released on Android. Originally launched in 2015, the game features turn-based combat, random room generation, and a post-apocalyptic setting where players must scavenge for supplies and fight mutated creatures.
Kynseed coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on August 4
PixelCount Studios announced that its life simulation sandbox RPG Kynseed will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on August 4. The game, developed by veterans of the Fable series, first launched in Early Access for PC in 2018 and had its full release in December 2022. The console versions will include all major updates released for PC, along with optimized controls and user interface.
The Best Android Games Sales and Deals This Week
This weekly roundup highlights current sales and deals on Android games, featuring discounted titles like Titan Quest, Spongebob Squarepants: Battle For Bikini Bottom, and Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition. The article provides brief descriptions and pricing for each game on sale, encouraging readers to share any additional deals they discover.
Tears Revolude Review | TheXboxHub
Tears Revolude offers a departure from typical KEMCO RPGs with a unique presentation and a story about searching for a vanished artist. While the menu-driven navigation and first-person combat perspective are initially refreshing, they can become tedious. The game's evolving weapon system and distinct visual elements help it stand out, making it a worthwhile experience for RPG fans.
Gothic 1 Remake Review – Back to the Colony
Gothic 1 Remake offers a faithful and visually upgraded reinterpretation of the classic RPG, capturing the original's challenging gameplay and gritty world. While initial performance issues on PC and PlayStation 5 have been largely resolved through patches, the game retains its unforgiving nature and lack of handholding, which may deter newcomers but rewards dedicated players with a deep sense of accomplishment.
Kynseed, a Life Sim Combining Stardew Valley and Fable, Is Coming to PS5 This Summer
The life simulation game Kynseed, described as a blend of Stardew Valley and Fable, is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on August 4, 2026. Developed by PixelCount Studios, the game allows players to live through multiple generations, engaging in farming, crafting, running shops, combat, and building relationships. It will be priced at £19.99/$24.99 and includes all previous major updates.
Genshin Impact is taking players to the moon and inviting them to a ship-borne film festival on July 1
Genshin Impact's July 1 update will introduce a new moon exploration area featuring ancient ruins and a space station, alongside a side story involving a film festival aboard the ship Wingalet. The update also includes a new character, Sandrone, who utilizes cryo and electro reactions and can command a robot, as well as enhancements to the player-generated content platform, Miliastra Wonderland.
Unyverse Playtest
Afrime Studios has announced Unyverse, an upcoming Afrofuturistic RPG currently in development for PC and expected next year. The game aims to blend RPG elements with other genres.
Game Reviews
This review of the Gothic 1 Remake highlights numerous subtle improvements that enhance the classic RPG experience. The remake aims to capture the essence of the original while modernizing gameplay and visuals.
BLUE REFLECTION Quartet Opens Digital Pre-Orders Ahead of July Release | Invision Game Community
KOEI TECMO Europe and Gust have announced that digital pre-orders for BLUE REFLECTION Quartet are now available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with a release date of July 30, 2026. This collection includes the original BLUE REFLECTION, BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light, a summary of the anime BLUE REFLECTION: RAY, and the console debut of BLUE REFLECTION: SUN. Pre-ordering before July 29, 2026, will include a bonus pack of four photo frames for BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light.
Gothic 1 Remake Celebrates Successful Launch with New Accolades Trailer
THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive have released a new trailer celebrating the positive reception of Gothic 1 Remake following its successful launch. The trailer highlights praise from players, creators, and media outlets. The game, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
'Fungalpunk' RPG Signet City isn't afraid to be weird and political
The RPG Signet City, inspired by horror manga and a musical from Sting, aims to be a unique and politically charged experience. Creator Gareth Martin discusses the diverse inspirations behind the game's 'fungalpunk' aesthetic.
Blue Reflection Quartet Opens Pre-Orders Ahead of July Launch, New Trailer Released
Koei Tecmo and Gust have opened pre-orders for Blue Reflection Quartet, a definitive collection of the Blue Reflection series, launching July 30, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The collection includes the original Blue Reflection, Blue Reflection: Second Light, a scenario based on the anime Blue Reflection: Ray, and Blue Reflection: Sun, along with new features like a Reference Database.
Gothic 1 Remake review - the classic RPG returns with countless subtle improvements
The Gothic 1 Remake successfully modernizes the classic RPG with numerous subtle improvements while retaining its core design. Developed by Alkimia Interactive and published by THQ Nordic, the game offers a faithful yet enhanced experience of the original's challenging world and intricate social dynamics. It stands as a benchmark for how remakes should be approached, balancing nostalgia with contemporary game design principles.
