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Devolver Digital's Smash-hit Zombie Checkpoint Simulator Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is Available Now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass
Brigada Games and Devolver Digital announced that the zombie checkpoint simulator Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is now available on Xbox Series X|S for $19.99 and as part of Xbox Game Pass. The game tasks players with managing a checkpoint during a zombie outbreak, screening survivors, and defending against hordes.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July – Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite and more
Sony announced the July lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, featuring titles like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite for PlayStation 5. Additionally, PS2 classics Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy will be available for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. The new games will be available starting July 15th in some regions and July 21st globally.
I Know a Spot Is Out Now on Steam
Bohdan Kvas has released I Know a Spot, a cozy campsite building game, on PC via Steam. The game emphasizes peaceful exploration and campsite customization with no timers or objectives, featuring car personalization and a dog companion.
The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Introduces the ‘New Blood’ Update on PC via Steam Early Access
BEF Games and Tripwire Presents have released the 'New Blood' update for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on PC via Steam Early Access. This free update overhauls Campaign Mode with a more cinematic introduction, introduces new criminal enterprises, and expands progression systems. It also adds features like restaurant management for health restoration, new enterable interiors, drift races, vehicle customization, and turf war expansions.
New ‘Friendslop’, Dear Passengers goes viral, with you and friends managing a chaotic airline of passangers and cargo
The new co-op simulation game 'Dear Passengers' from indie developer FLEXUS has gone viral, gaining significant traction on social media and accumulating around 2,000 wishlists on Steam. Players manage a chaotic airline, dealing with physics-based cabin systems, dynamic weather, and demanding passengers and cargo. The game is slated for a 2026 release window and is being compared to other popular co-op chaos titles.
Farming Camp gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Farming Camp will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 24, 2026, as announced by SOEDESCO and Innerfire Studios. This single-player farm management game features a narrative about a teenager competing to become the best Evertree Farmer, with hand-drawn 2D graphics, character interactions, and various farming activities.
Nexelon reveals Derby Life: Ranch & Race — Steam’s first open-world horse-life simulation
Korean studio Nexelon has revealed Derby Life: Ranch & Race, an open-world simulation game for PC via Steam that combines horse breeding with ranch life activities. Players can breed and train racehorses, explore the world on horseback, hunt, fish, and manage their ranch. A playable demo will be available during Steam Next Fest in October 2026, with Early Access and a full launch targeted for 2027.
Evil God Game - Free Online Browser Game
Evil God Game is a free-to-play browser-based simulation game where players act as a malevolent deity tormenting a tribe of NPCs on a tropical island. The game features 33 divine powers, a day/night cycle, and dynamic NPC behaviors, all presented with a dark comedy tone and physics-based destruction.
A Developer Chat on Turmoil’s New DLC and the Game’s Past, Present and Future
The simulation game Turmoil is releasing its Deeper Underground DLC on July 14 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and the Microsoft Store. Creative director Jos Bouman discussed the new mechanics, including petrol and Deep Mode levels, and hinted at two new strategy games in development at Gamious.
Bus Simulator 27: New Trailer Showcases Most Advanced Fleet in Bus Simulator History
Bus Simulator 27 will feature the series' most advanced fleet, including over 45 buses from 13 manufacturers, with both city and coach buses available. The game launches on September 08, 2026, for PC platforms (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store) and consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S). Pre-orders include a Deluxe Pack, and a Year 1 Edition with a Season Pass will also be available.
City Builder Feudal Baron: King's Land Debuts on XBOX
Feudal Baron: King's Land, a medieval city builder with strategy and simulation elements, is launching on Xbox Series X|S on July 16, 2026, and on PlayStation 5 on August 8, 2026. Developed by Sim Farm S.A. and published by Ultimate Games S.A., the game allows players to build and grow a settlement, manage politics, and fight for influence. It was previously released on PC.
The King is Watching gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
tinyBuild and Hypnohead have announced that The King is Watching will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 29, 2026. The strategy simulation game, which previously launched on PC, tasks players with managing kingdom resources and defenses.
LYRIA LABS RELEASES GAMEPLAY ANNOUNCEMENT TRAILER FOR IDLE CASINO EMPIRE
Lyria Labs has released the gameplay announcement trailer for their upcoming single-player incremental casino tycoon game, Idle Casino Empire. The game will be available on Windows PC via Steam in January 2027 and features a unique Owner Mode where players can directly play the casino's machines and tables. A free demo is planned before Steam Next Fest in October 2026.
Beholder: Conductor Pulls into Xbox Station – Are You Ready to Serve the State?
Beholder: Conductor, the latest installment in Alawar's dystopian series, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game tasks players with acting as a senior train conductor, inspecting passengers and making difficult moral decisions under the watchful eye of the State. It has already received Very Positive reviews on Steam since its debut.
Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas Brings Coffee, Alpacas & More
GIANTS Software has announced Beans & Alpacas, a new expansion for Farming Simulator 25. The expansion introduces a new South American region called Catuaí, featuring coffee beans, alpacas, and Brahman cows, along with over 25 new machines from various brands. Farming Simulator 25 is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with the Beans & Alpacas expansion set to release on October 27th.
Beholder: Conductor Completes Its Console Journey on Xbox Series
Alawar announced that Beholder: Conductor is now available on Xbox Series X|S, completing its console release following launches on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. The game places players as a conductor on a Ministry train, tasked with inspecting passengers and carrying out assignments while making difficult choices that impact the passengers and their own future.
Space Raccoon Game Studio Releases “A Game About Chopping Trees” on Steam - Available Now
Space Raccoon Game Studio has released "A Game About Chopping Trees" on Steam for PC. This single-player and co-op experience focuses on the meditative and satisfying act of felling trees, upgrading equipment, and exploring serene forests at the player's own pace. The game emphasizes relaxation and nurturing the environment through reforestation.
Rouge AI - Free Online Browser Game
Rouge AI is a dark humor sandbox simulation browser game where three sentient AIs hijack a Windows 11 computer. Developed by happystoner5420 Games, it offers a unique desktop takeover experience blending psychological horror and dark comedy with 10 playable games and persistent AI memory. The game is playable offline and features procedural audio and a photorealistic compromised Windows 11 aesthetic.
Why Building a City Should Feel Like Governing One
Mandate Order aims to elevate the city-building genre by focusing on governance rather than just construction, emphasizing the interconnectedness of buildings and their impact on city function. The game simulates how decisions about placement, logistics, and labor distribution directly influence a city's ability to prepare for and survive warfare, making construction an ongoing process of management.
Summer Break is Over and Class Begins When Agefield High Launches This August
Agefield High: Rock the School, an open-world comedy game inspired by early 2000s films, is set to launch on August 12th for PC via Steam. Developed by Refugium Games, the title allows players to navigate high school life as Sam, with a console release also planned. The game features over 30 main missions, a pop-punk soundtrack, and customization options.
