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This week's Epic Games freebies will let you open your dream cat cafe, and dive into a Queen's Blood-like space battler
The Epic Games Store is offering Calico, a cozy cat cafe simulation game, and Lonestar, a deckbuilding roguelike space battler, for free this week. Calico focuses on rebuilding a cat cafe and interacting with animal companions, while Lonestar involves dice-based ship combat and strategic resource management. Both games have received updates from their respective developers, Peachy Keen Games and Math Tide.
Planet Zoo 2 Arrives This October – Aquariums, Aviaries And A Bigger Conservation Focus
Frontier Developments has announced Planet Zoo 2, set to release on October 13th, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The sequel introduces aquatic animals and aviaries with flying birds, alongside enhanced conservation systems and more detailed management features. A Deluxe Edition will include six additional animal species.
Planet Zoo 2 Announced
Frontier Developments has announced Planet Zoo 2, the sequel to their popular theme park simulation game. The game aims to further enhance the zoo management experience and will be released on PC and PlayStation 5.
ShipShaper Soon
Wired Productions has announced it will publish ShipShaper, a ship construction simulator developed by Tomas Sala. A new trailer was released to accompany the announcement, showcasing the game.
Planet Zoo 2 Announced, Brings Flying Birds, Aquariums, and More to PS5 Later This Year
Frontier has announced Planet Zoo 2, the sequel to their zoo-keeping management sim, for PlayStation 5. The game will feature new additions like aviaries and aquariums, allowing for flying and aquatic animals, as well as wildlife reserves. Planet Zoo 2 is scheduled to release on October 13, 2026.
TITLE: HEAVY METAL DLC AVAILABLE NOW - LOAD THE BELT. TURN UP THE RATE OF FIRE!
The Heavy Metal DLC for Gunsmith Simulator is now available on Steam, introducing four iconic machine guns: the MG3, M249, M60, and PKP Pecheneg. This expansion focuses on sustained fire mechanics, including barrel overheating and swapping. The release coincides with the free Update 1.6, which adds a prone shooting position, new shooting range features, and bipods.
BeamNG.drive coming to PS5 in 2026; Early Access version 0.39 update detailed
The physics-based driving game BeamNG.drive is slated for a PlayStation 5 release in 2026. The developer also detailed the update for the game's Early Access version 0.39.
How to move houses in Paralives
This guide explains the process of moving houses within the life simulation game Paralives. It covers the necessary steps and mechanics involved in relocating a character's home.
Atari’s RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Now Available on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One and PlayStation 4
Atari has announced that RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Originally created by Chris Sawyer, the game combines content from RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, offering players the chance to design theme parks and roller coasters. The game is priced at $29.99 USD for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and $24.99 USD for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Chill with Cozy Hamster Companions in Social Idler Hamster Talk — Launching Today on Steam!
Hamster Talk, a social idler game developed and published by LINE Games Corporation, has launched today on Steam. The game allows players to create a hamster paradise, collect various hamster companions, and decorate their virtual space. It also features social elements where players can visit a plaza to chat with others and visit each other's hamster towns.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic now available for Switch 2, PS4, and Xbox One
The remastered theme park management game, RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. This release brings the classic simulation and management gameplay to modern consoles.
The Viral Fish-Scaling Game Has Finally Surfaced – Scale the Depths Is Out Now
The fish-scaling game Scale the Depths, developed by Glass Gecko Games and published by Pretty Soon, has officially launched on PC via Steam. The full release expands upon the demo with over 70 fish species, four distinct locations, new customers, boat and character customization, and a deeper mystery. To celebrate, the game is available at a 15% discount for its first two weeks.
Planet Zoo 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Frontier Developments has officially announced Planet Zoo 2, a sequel to their popular zoo management simulation game. The title is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic just got a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Atari has released a new edition of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic for the Nintendo Switch, featuring enhanced resolution and optional mouse controls. The game, originally remastered in 2017 by franchise creator Chris Sawyer, combines the best features of RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, including all expansion packs. This latest version is available on the eShop for $29.99, with an upgrade pack for $5.
Planet Zoo 2 brings aquariums and aviaries when it launches this October
Frontier Developments has announced Planet Zoo 2, a sequel to their zoo management game, set to launch on October 13, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game will introduce aquariums and aviaries, allowing players to manage aquatic and flying creatures, alongside expanded conservationist features and enhanced animal animations.
Planet Zoo 2 is adding aquariums and aviaries, and it's coming this year
Planet Zoo 2 is set to launch on October 13, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game will introduce new features including customizable aquariums and aviaries, enhanced animal behavior, and a focus on global conservation projects. Pre-orders are now available.
Planet Zoo 2 Announced With New Aquatic Life And Aviaries
Frontier Developments has announced Planet Zoo 2, an upgraded version of the original simulation game featuring enhanced graphics, new animal animations, and expanded gameplay mechanics. The sequel introduces aquatic life and customizable aviaries, alongside a revamped building system and new game modes. Planet Zoo 2 is set to release on October 13th, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
City Bus Manager Launches Complete DLC Catalogue On Consoles Today!
Aerosoft and PeDePe have released all four major DLC expansions for their management simulation game, City Bus Manager, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new content includes electric buses, international models, holiday resort services, and school transportation, significantly expanding gameplay possibilities for console players.
Coffee Talk Tokyo Review: Romanticism In The Connections We Honour
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is a romantic game that focuses on the connections forged between diverse characters over handcrafted drinks, rather than romance itself. The game is praised for its beautiful art, comforting music, and rewarding drink-making mechanics, offering a sense of escapism and highlighting human connection in a busy modern world. It is available on Steam and features significant replayability.
It's time to search for evidence where nobody else can find it
JanduSoft announced the launch of FORENSIC M.E. Protocol, a forensic investigation simulator developed by K148 Game Studio. The game is now available on Steam and PlayStation 5, with releases planned for Xbox Series X|S on June 4th and Nintendo Switch on June 11th. Players take on the role of a forensic investigator to reconstruct events across nine independent cases using advanced tools.