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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Announced
Magic Fuel Games and Playstack have announced Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, a new outpost building simulation game. The game focuses on the Federation's infrastructure management and is set to release in the same timeframe as Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Bus Simulator 27 New Trailer Showcases Long-Distance Routes and Release Date
Bus Simulator 27 is set to launch on September 8th, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will introduce long-distance routes and feature officially licensed coach buses from Mercedes-Benz, Scania, and MAN. Pre-orders include a Deluxe Pack with additional buses and skins, while a Year 1 Edition will offer a Season Pass with more content, including a FlixBus expansion.
Cozy Cleaning Game Cleaning Up! Announces Massive New Content Update
The cozy cleaning game Cleaning Up! by Unbound Creations has received a massive new content update, adding 12 new levels, 6 new hats, new achievements, a pet piggy companion, and a photo mode. The update is available now on PC, with console versions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 coming soon.
Cozy science-based rabbit breeding simulator expands with new minigame “Bunstruction,” letting players take on the role of a mischievous, destructive rabbit
The science-based rabbit breeding simulator Rare Rabbits: Snuggle Haven is expanding with a new minigame called "Bunstruction." In this minigame, players control a mischievous rabbit focused on destruction, inspired by online videos of rabbits causing chaos. This new addition aims to enhance the cozy atmosphere through contrast and provide rabbits with more entertainment, while also allowing players to earn in-game currency.
PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars DLC lets you clean the Millennium Falcon this July
PowerWash Simulator 2 is releasing a Star Wars DLC pack on July 16, 2026, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. The DLC will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, featuring six jobs based on iconic Star Wars locations and vehicles, including the Millennium Falcon.
Here Are All The Games Announced During Summer Game Fest That You Can Play Right Now
Summer Game Fest has featured numerous game announcements, with many titles offering playable demos or early access versions immediately. Games like 1666 Amsterdam, Montabi, Gnaw, and Palworld are among those highlighted, with various demos and early access periods available on platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store.
PowerWash Simulator 2's Next DLC Pack Has You Cleaning Up Star Wars Next Month on PS5
FuturLab has announced that the Star Wars downloadable content pack for PowerWash Simulator 2 will be released on July 16, 2024, for PlayStation 5. The DLC will feature iconic locations and vehicles from the original Star Wars trilogy, including the Millennium Falcon and an AT-AT on Hoth.
A Game About Breaking A Cube – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
A Game About Breaking A Cube is a dystopian horror simulation where players act as a factory worker destroying bizarre cubes for the sinister NullCorp corporation. The game features a demo where players can explore underground facilities, upgrade tools, and uncover corporate secrets as the unsettling atmosphere intensifies.
"We don't want to simplify it and make it easy, that's not where we're at": Planet Zoo 2 developer on approachability, animal improvements, and all new habitats
Gareth Hughes, game director at Frontier Developments, discusses the approach to Planet Zoo 2, emphasizing improvements to animal welfare, behavior, and the introduction of explorable aviaries and aquariums. The sequel aims for greater realism and approachability without simplifying gameplay, featuring enhanced visuals and a conservation-focused campaign launching October 13 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
It's fine if the visitors to your theme park die in this sim: it's actually the whole point
My Cannibal Family is a new simulation game where players build a theme park to lure and kill visitors, harvesting their bodies to feed a family of mutants. The game, revealed at the Future Games Show, will be released in 2027 and supports co-op gameplay. Players can also use the park to get revenge on mobsters.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Every Major Reveal, Trailer and Release Date – Part 2 | Invision Game Community
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous reveals, including the long-awaited Persona 6 from ATLUS and Persona 4 Revival with a February 2027 release date. Other major announcements included Metro 2039, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Valor Mortis, and Vivarium. The showcase also highlighted immediate availability for Where Winds Meet and new content for Age of Empires IV, The Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout 76, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Sea of Thieves.
House Flipper Remastered Collection Is Out NOW!
House Flipper Remastered Collection is now available on Steam for PC, featuring upgraded graphics, reimagined characters, and quality-of-life improvements. The collection bundles all previous expansions and introduces new content, including story-rich jobs and decorative items. It is also slated for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Colony builder Star Trek: Outposts Unknown revealed
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, a new colony builder set during the era of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, has been revealed. The game features an original story with a narrative focus, unlike purely sandbox building games. A demo is available, offering the first three hours of gameplay, though a full release date has not yet been announced.
Emergency Excuse Hotline - Free Online Browser Game
Emergency Excuse Hotline is a free online browser game where players act as an agent for an excuse-making agency, managing conversations with eight NPCs demanding money. The game features a text-based interface with an AI-like response engine, a reputation system, and interactive elements, offering players freedom to use any excuse or lie to resolve debts. It contains adult humor, profanity, and mature themes, and is playable offline.
Planet Zoo 2 Preview – Aquariums, aviaries, wildlife reserves and beyond
Planet Zoo 2, developed by Frontier Developments, will introduce aquatic and flying creatures, significantly enhancing the simulation seven years after the original. The game features a revamped Cobra engine with advanced lighting and physics, allowing for detailed underwater aquariums and dynamic aviaries. It also expands on the conservation theme with wildlife reserves and integrates community creations through The Workshop.
Exo Rally Championship now available
The off-road racing game Exo Rally Championship has launched on PC via Steam. Developed by Exbleative and published by Future Friends Games, the title features procedurally generated exoplanetary stages, realistic physics, and a career mode inspired by real-world rally events. It is available at a discounted launch price until June 21.
Planet Zoo 2's gameplay reveal shows how to manage the new aquariums and aviaries
Frontier Developments revealed new gameplay for Planet Zoo 2, showcasing management of new aquarium and aviary features. The sequel to the 2019 management sim will allow players to build freshwater and saltwater aquariums for various fish species, as well as aviaries for flying birds. Planet Zoo 2 is set to launch on October 13, 2026, and is available for pre-order on Steam.
Here's my pick of the 5 best Xbox Games Showcase trailers that are a must watch – and it's not just the…
This article highlights five standout trailers from the Xbox Games Showcase, including new looks at Clockwork Revolution, State of Decay 3, Persona 6, Fable, and Gears of War E-Day. The author also praises trailers for Bad Magpie, Spyro: A Realm Beyond, Vivarium, Senua, and Crazy Taxi: World Tour, sharing personal opinions on their effectiveness.
Milki Delivery Demo Debuts at Wholesome Direct
The demo for Milki Delivery, a cozy countryside adventure game developed by Blibloop and Doot in collaboration with Wholesome Games, is now available on Steam. The game, which focuses on delivering milk by bike and rebuilding a rural community, is set to launch on Steam later this year. The demo offers a 30-minute preview of the hand-drawn world and core gameplay mechanics.
City Nights Agency - Free Online Browser Game
City Nights Agency is a free online browser-based simulation and management game where players run a failing escort agency in a corrupt, neon-soaked city. The gameplay involves managing escorts, matching them with clients, collecting payments, and navigating random events like police raids and scandals, all within a darkly satirical tone.