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Pimbolas Blends Chaos, Soccer, and Fun
Pimbolas is a new party game developed by Nano Knight Studio that transforms traditional foosball with power-ups, modifiers, and varied ball types for unpredictable matches. The game emphasizes local multiplayer for up to four players and draws inspiration from titles like Mario Strikers and Rocket League. Pimbolas also features a collaboration with The Root Studios' game Shard Squad, with plans for more indie game crossovers.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: June 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for June 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. In Asia, sports titles like NBA 2K26 and EA SPORTS FC 26, along with DAVE THE DIVER, led the charts. Meanwhile, Escape the Backrooms dominated downloads in the US and Canada.
The Most OP Players in Football Game History
This article discusses the most overpowered players in the history of soccer video games. It highlights players whose in-game performance was so dominant that they could be considered 'game-breaking'.
Let's Play Two More! Rock It™ Games Launches Jaleco Sports Classics, Bases Loaded II: Second Season and Goal! Two on Steam and GOG
Rock It Games has released Jaleco's Bases Loaded II: Second Season and Goal! Two on PC via Steam and GOG for $7.99 each, with a 20% discount available until July 7th. These releases follow successful launches on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, and include new features like a VHS rewind function and a retro CRT filter.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of July 2026
July 2026 is set to bring a diverse lineup of new game releases across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced, and the 1.0 release of Palworld. The month also features updates and remasters like Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster.
NBA Live and the Importance of Growth to Survive
The NBA Live franchise, once a strong contender on PlayStation, ultimately failed to maintain its momentum. The article discusses the importance of continuous growth and adaptation for sports game franchises to survive in the competitive market.
Dunk City Dynasty signs Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner for Season 8, Adds New Events, Outfits, and Summer Rewards!
NetEase Games has launched Season 8 for its NBA-licensed mobile game, Dunk City Dynasty. The update introduces NBA stars Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner, new outfits, and various seasonal events offering free summer rewards. Players can also participate in limited-time activities and customize their in-game appearance.
The 10 Best Soccer Game Covers
This article ranks the best soccer game cover stars, featuring players from the FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer series. It explores the most iconic athletes to grace the boxes of popular soccer video games.
Sifu Dev's PS5 Football Game Rematch Has Had a Great First Year
Sloclap's online football game Rematch has reached its one-year anniversary, celebrating a successful first year with 7.5 million unique players. The game, which combines real football with arcade-style gameplay similar to Rocket League, has maintained a consistent player base and received updates including crossplay and seasonal content.
CELEBRATE VICTORY ON THE PITCH WITH CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS DIGITAL PREORDERS ON NINTENDO SWITCH
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has announced that digital pre-orders for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters are now available for Nintendo Switch. The Super Action Soccer game, featuring over 110 playable characters and 22 national teams, is set for release on August 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game builds upon the anime and manga series with enhanced gameplay and new special techniques.
GOALS & PUMA Team Up To Unleash Exclusive Collectable Cosmetics as the Games Surpasses 1,000,000 Players
The free-to-play competitive football game GOALS, which recently surpassed one million players, has launched an exclusive in-game apparel collaboration with PUMA. The partnership introduces co-designed kits and boots, alongside a custom match ball, allowing players to express their individuality on the digital pitch. The collection is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC.
ROGUE STRIKER ANNOUNCED FOR STEAM — A SOCCER ROGUELITE MADE IN ONE MONTH FOR WORLD CUP SEASON
Solo indie developer Antoine Grimond, under the studio Zyg Studios, has announced Rogue Striker, a soccer roguelite developed in one month for World Cup season. The game is available to wishlist on Steam and features arcade soccer action mixed with roguelite squad-building and progression mechanics.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters gets new overview trailer
Bandai Namco Entertainment and Tamsoft have released a new overview trailer for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, a soccer game featuring over 110 playable characters and new super moves. The game will include storylines based on the World Youth Arc and will be released on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 on August 27th/28th.
Say hello to EA Advertising, which will let your favourite brands 'integrate' ads to 'enhance' your…
Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising, a new platform enabling brands to integrate advertisements into its games. Initially targeting sports titles like EA Sports FC and Madden NFL, these "in-game integrations" will feature dynamic placements, branded content, and reward-driven objectives. EA claims its games reach over 120 million players monthly, presenting a significant opportunity for advertisers to "enhance" player experiences.
DEMO OUT NOW: SKILL-BASED FOOTBALL SIM ‘STRIKERS CLUB’ JOINS STEAM NEXT FEST
Oddshot Games has released a demo for its free-to-play, physics-driven football simulation, Strikers Club, as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo is available now through June 25th and features realistic match flow, competitive multiplayer, and player customization.
REMATCH SEASON 4: The Rematch Nations Cup Is On. So Are You!
Sloclap has launched Season 4 for their football game Rematch, introducing the timed Nations Cup event running from June 11th to July 23rd. Players can represent one of 32 nations, compete in fast-paced matches, and unlock exclusive rewards through the new Captain Pass. The update also includes gameplay improvements like a Fake Shot feature and enhanced goalkeeper AI, alongside discounts across all platforms.
Games Global lines up football-themed games ahead of summer tournament rush
Games Global is launching a series of football-themed games, including slots, crash, and live casino titles, to coincide with a major summer tournament. The new releases include Fidget Football for live casino, Kick Crash for crash games, and Goal Bonanza, Goal Strike Fan Frenzy, and Golazo Tiger Mystery Link&Win for slots.
Pick Your Country And Compete In Rematch’s New Nations Cup Event
Sloclap has launched Season 4 for its game Rematch, introducing a new Nations Cup event that runs from June 11th to July 23rd. Players can represent one of 32 nations, unlock exclusive cosmetics through the new Captain Pass, and enjoy gameplay improvements including a new Fake Shot mechanic and enhanced goalkeeper AI. The update is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Rack’em Up is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Hamster announced that Rack'em Up, originally released by Konami in 1987, will be available as a new Arcade Archives game for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 11. The pool game features Nine-Ball and Rotation rules with the ability to check ball positions on a 3D screen. It will be available digitally for $7.99 on Nintendo Switch and $9.99 on Nintendo Switch 2.
Arcade Archives Rack ‘Em Up launches June 11
Hamster announced that Arcade Archives Rack 'Em Up, originally a 1987 Konami title, will launch on June 4 for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. A separate version, Arcade Archives 2 Rack 'Em Up, will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on the same date. The game features pool simulation with Nine-Ball and Rotation rules, and includes various convenience features like save files and a rewind function.
