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2026-06-29 12:00

Steam deals

Steam discounts — Planet Zoo at 95% off, HITMAN World of Assassination at 90% off, NBA 2K26 at 86% off, Total War: WARHAMMER III at 85% off, Hearts of Iron IV at 80% off, Stellaris at 70% off.

Epic — free & deals

Epic Games discounts — The Saboteur at 80% off, DOORS OF HORROR at 75% off, Mirrors Edge: Catalyst at 65% off.

Spotlight

Hero Battle (Steam) — In a post-nuclear world, four factions fight for resources and survival. Features realistic graphics, special effects, and motion design based on real figures. Details
Wayward Souls Director's Cut (mod) — A free update adds Spanish, French, and German translations covering over 90% of the game, plus 60+ new dialogue lines and expanded lore. Details
Batman Arkham Knight model kits — A TikTok review showcases model kits from AliExpress. Details
Star Ruler 2 (Steam) — A massive-scale space 4X/RTS with hundreds of systems, custom ship design, and political mechanics. Details

2026-06-28 12:00

Top news

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE — A teaser trailer for a collaboration with Persona 3, 4, and 5 was briefly uploaded to YouTube and then deleted. The collab will feature female characters from each game with NIKKE's signature jiggle physics, and an official reveal is expected later.

Age of Empires Mobile — The game has launched on Steam and Microsoft Store as a free-to-play title with cross-progress sync with mobile. The PC edition supports 4K, a reworked mouse-friendly UI, castle sieges, and real-time tactics, and a quick region swap in system settings fixes access issues.

SpaceCraft — An offline mode has been added two weeks after Early Access launch, responding to community feedback. Players can now choose between a massive multiplayer sandbox or a solo cosmic conquest with full control over their pace.

Survival games aren't rivals — The Pocketpair boss has debunked rivalry between Palworld, Valheim, and Rust, stating that developers are cooperating to grow the genre. Joint promotions like the Super Survival Summer bundle on Steam include 10 hits in one pack, aiming to lift all games.

Lost in Tandem — This 2D post-apocalyptic co-op adventure will hit Steam on July 22, 2026. It features asymmetric gameplay where a little girl and a broken robot, Mech-ute, solve puzzles and upgrade the bot, with a free demo already available.

League of Legends Classic — Riot Games has officially announced a mode to relive the MOBA's roots, allowing players to experience different eras with old builds, maps, and forgotten champ skills. The full reveal is scheduled for July 11, 2026 at the MSI finals in Daejeon, South Korea.

Six factions for MEDIEVAL 3 are locked — Creative Assembly has launched a vote for the starting roster of Total War: Medieval 3, with six confirmed factions: France, England, Holy Roman Empire, Byzantium, Sultanate of Rum, and Kingdom of Jerusalem. The community will pick from 23 candidates, and results will shape pre-production.

Zero new footage in 5 years — Quantic Dream staff have gone on strike to "save Star Wars Eclipse" from NetEase pressure, claiming it's physically impossible to finish the game without specialists. The protest coincided with a Lucasfilm visit, and management is reportedly hiding the Chinese owner.

MIRESI: Invisible Future — Studio Control9 has released new gameplay footage ahead of Anime Expo 2026. The game features time-traveling as an "Advisor" with a mix of real-time and turn-based combat where positioning is key, coming to PC and mobile with a TBA release date.

DUST: Origins — The creators of Battle Chasers: Nightwar have announced a new isometric sci-fi action game where a prisoner wakes up on a crumbling orbital station. Every choice has consequences, and crowdfunding on Kickstarter begins July 28, 2026.

PlayStation boss — Sony's head has confirmed the company is not backing down from live-service games despite failures like Concord. Helldivers 2 sold 15 million copies, but Bungie brought a $765 million loss, and the strategy continues with new approaches.

Sword Sage: Awakening — The game has no standard dodges; instead, it uses a counter system based on real Chinese sword techniques. Blue attacks are dodged, red ones countered at the right height, and after three deaths, gear can automate the fight to ensure accessibility.

Star Wars Eclipse — Quantic Dream staff are on strike, claiming the game is in deep trouble and that laying off 115 people would make finishing it impossible. The protest was timed with Lucasfilm's visit to draw attention.

Beast of Reincarnation — Game Freak has released a detailed gameplay trailer for this action-RPG, showing combat that recharges FP only through perfect parries. Features include vine hooks for vertical exploration, a skill tree, and cooking.

Console sales are crashing — May 2026 was the worst month ever for Xbox Series sales, and PS5 units dropped 58% year-over-year. The average console price rose 14% to $502, while Nintendo Switch 2 dominates in revenue.

Neverness to Everness — Update 1.2 "999 Nights" adds a mode styled after Elden Ring Nightreign, a new continent Warren, two S-rank heroes, a flying bike, and an aquarium, releasing July 8, 2026.

s1mple — Ukraine's Esports Federation has blacklisted s1mple, Yatoro, Mira, and others for alleged ties to Russia, barring them from UESF-backed tournaments with an appeal option. This follows a similar ban in August 2023.

Far Cry 7 — Codenamed Project Blackbird, the game has slipped to at least 2027 due to development hell, including a controversial time limit for the main story and an open-world overhaul. A co-op extraction-shooter spin-off, Project Maverick, set in Alaska, is also in development.

Pearl Abyss's philosophy — Through Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss is offering free DLC as a thank-you, with weekly updates based on player feedback. The game sold 6 million copies, and free content includes story tweaks, new combat mechanics, cross-save, and UI fixes through September 2026.

Gray Zone Warfare — Patch 0.4.0 addresses awkward PvP near combat outposts by reducing conflict at Fort Narith and COPs, making PvE smoother. The game is PvE-first but saw a player surge creating artificial PvP.

Steam deals

Steam Discounts — Today's deals include -90% on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Dead Space; -75% on Red Dead Redemption 2; and -70% on Stellaris and Crusader Kings III.

Epic — free & deals

Epic Games Discounts — Today's deals include -95% on Cyberpunk SFX, -93% on The Divine Invasion, -85% on The Curse 404, -80% on Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 3 and Nobody Wants to Die, and -75% on LONELINESS SIMULATOR IN THE RUSSIAN VILLAGE.

Spotlight

Beer Factory — Run your brewery, hire staff, and build a business empire in this full business simulation. Manage raw-material logistics, finances, and production, with realistic costs and export options. Details

Dusk Diver 2 Android 21 Mod — A mod for Dusk Diver 2 lets you play as Android 21 from Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, controlling the legendary anthropomorphic antagonist. Details

Pickstar Studio Naruto: Gaara of the Sand 1/6 Figure — A licensed pre-order for a 1/6 scale figure of Gaara from Naruto, available from FF Collectibles. Details

sheepChat — A multichat tool for streamers that displays messages from YouTube, Twitch, and 15+ other platforms. It supports drawing, polls, custom alerts, and viewer-controlled game actions. Details

2026-06-27 12:00

Top news

Persona 3 Reload — Atlus reports the remake has sold 3 million copies, making it the fastest-selling in the series despite being on Game Pass day one. It's currently 65% off on Steam with over 55,000 very positive reviews.

Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen — Capcom revealed new details on the story DLC launching October 9, featuring a snowy region Norgan, a companion Eir, 12 dungeons, and a balance overhaul. A free August update adds performance fixes and six weapon skill slots.

GTA 6 — Brazilian retailers leaked new gameplay details, including an in-game social network with short videos and unique NPC schedules. Rockstar is aiming for unprecedented realism.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 — The historical RPG has sold 6 million copies since its February 2025 release and won a BAFTA for Best Narrative. It's now 60% off during the Steam Summer Sale.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword — A new trailer showed a fight against the demon Dohatsu-ten, with Miyamoto Musashi using his katana and Oni gauntlet. The game releases September 25 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 with full Russian localization.

Wildgate — The PvPvE space shooter will stop receiving major updates after July, as it failed to attract enough players. Servers remain online with minor fixes, and the team moves to new projects without layoffs.

Dota 2 — The new event "Dark Carnival" is live with Chapter 1 "Night Escape," featuring fully voiced dialogue, a comic, five hero Automatons, and 20 free item sets. More chapters and rewards are planned.

Battlefield 6 — The anti-cheat system blocked nearly 170,000 cheat attempts in April, with 91% of cheat programs now detected. The match infection rate temporarily spiked to 4.68% during Season 3 preparations.

Barony — The roguelike has sold over 1 million copies on Steam after 11 years, with 250,000 sold in the past year alone. The developers thanked the community and asked for more reviews.

Planetary Annihilation: TITANS — The strategy game received a co-op mode for Galactic War 10 years after release, supporting up to 12 players with flexible settings. It also includes improved Linux support and a reconnection system.

Hearts of Iron 4 — An open beta for update 1.19.2 is now available for feedback and bug catching before the full release. Major rebalancing is still in development.

No Rest for the Wicked — Moon Studios is giving away the Founders Pack to early adopters who buy the game on Steam by July 10, including exclusive items and lifetime access to the Founders Test Realm.

Diablo 4 — Season 14 reworks unique items with two fixed affixes per drop and allows enchanting uniques and mythics with max-value rolls. This is Blizzard's response to community backlash to revive endgame interest.

SnowRunner Season 18 — The season introduces tropical maps for the first time, set in Mexican jungles and mangrove swamps, with two new trucks. It's out now on PC and consoles, with a Switch 2 release on July 7.

Wuthering Waves 3.5 — The update drops July 10 with improved graphics, new characters Yang Yang and Sui Sui, a new region, beach skins, and seasonal weather. The game also gets 20 GB lighter on PC.

State of Decay 3 — Undead Labs revealed seamless 4-player co-op with no host limitations, a world 4x bigger, and settlements holding up to 36 survivors across three bases. Launch is set for 2027.

Judas — The game from BioShock creators is nearing its final production phase, as Ghost Story Games hires a community manager. This hints at a possible 2027 release, earlier than Take-Two's 2028-2029 forecast.

Arc Raiders — Expedition 4 removes bonus skill points and replaces them with Mystery Rewards, including temporary blueprints and Raider Tokens. The change aims to close the gap between veterans and newbies.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — IGN showed 8 minutes of gameplay featuring a revamped Havana with dynamic day/night cycles and rain. Edward Kenway can pet cats and hire drunks to distract enemies.

Sword Sage: Awakening — This Unreal Engine 5 action-RPG blends ancient Chinese myths with mecha tech, promising Sekiro-like combat and Black Myth: Wukong scale. It launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Borderlands 4 — Patch 1.8 and paid DLC Bounty Pack 3 add a free raid Takedown at Hadron Abyss, a Circle of Slaughter mode, and a vengeance quest involving Zane's digital clone.

Razmena ne budet — The atmospheric shop sim has reached over 600,000 wishlists on Steam, placing 123rd globally. No release date or price has been announced yet.

Halo Infinite — A new Halo game is rumored to launch this year, but details are scarce. The last mainline entry released five years ago.

The Relic: First Guardian — A new gameplay video shows 12 minutes of this Korean dark fantasy action-RPG based on Asian folklore. It launches July 31 on PC and PS5, with Xbox and Switch 2 versions later.

STALCRAFT: X — The extraction shooter has been rebranded as STALZONE with a visual overhaul, new face models, dynamic weather, and rebuilt starting missions. The summer season brings more updates.

RDR2 — Rockstar has shelved the next-gen port for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, as GTA 6 development is on track. The port was a backup plan in case of delays.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney — Sweeney called Steam's requirement to label AI-generated games "irresponsible," arguing it stigmatizes studios and triggers backlash. Valve's policy has been refined in early 2026.

Takashi Tezuka — The legendary Nintendo developer is stepping down from his position after 40 years but is not retiring. He will remain in the industry.

UNDERGROUNDED — A puzzle game about a rejected marriage proposal that leads to exploring US history as a dungeon. It releases July 3 on PC.

GTA 6 sales leak — Unconfirmed leaks claim GTA 6 sold 39 million copies in 8 hours, netting over $3 billion. Analysts call the estimates reasonable given the hype.

Clutch — Maverick Games showed over an hour of gameplay for this arcade-sim racer, featuring orphans Theo and Cass, multiple cars, and an underground racing league. It launches Spring 2027.

Payday 2 — The game is getting a Diesel 3.0 engine upgrade with 64-bit architecture, DirectX 11, reduced VRAM usage, and a smaller install size from 86 GB to 32 GB. Open beta runs June 30 to late July.

Sony live-service games — Despite multiple failed launches, Sony continues to push live-service titles for long-term revenue, a trend common among AAA publishers.

Steam deals

Steam Summer Sale — Today's discounts include -95% on Watch_Dogs 2, -90% on DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2, and -75% on Euro Truck Simulator 2. Other deals include Dead Space, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, and Stellaris.

Epic — free & deals

Epic Games Store — Today's discounts include -94% on Firelight Fantasy: Phoenix Crew, -85% on The Curse 404, and -80% on Sim City 3000 Unlimited. Other deals include Trigger Tennis, Treasure Hunt: Secret's End, and LONELINESS SIMULATOR IN THE RUSSIAN VILLAGE.

Spotlight

Luke Sidewalker — Guide a rushed Luke through chaotic NYC sidewalks, dodging obstacles and solving puzzles in seven iconic districts. The game features multiple characters, a photo mode, and a chiptune soundtrack. Details

Toilet Management Simulator Infinite Money mod — This mod gives unlimited cash in-game, automatically adjusting your balance when you buy anything. Details

Rebecca figure from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners — A figure of Rebecca is now available on AliExpress. Details

Aquamarine: Explorer's Edition — A turn-based playable comic about surviving in an alien ocean, featuring exploration, puzzles, resource foraging, and pod upgrades. Details

Rising Runner — Guide Anette Harper through Purgatory to reclaim her soul in this 16-bit style game with a chiptune soundtrack, level editor, and puzzles. Details

2026-06-26 12:00

Top news

TennoCon 2026 — Warframe devs dropped the TennoCon 2026 trailer, promising the largest event ever. Tickets are sold out, but you can watch for free on July 10-11, with exclusive Twitch & Steam prizes and a chance to snag the Mesa Prime Warframe.

Sandrone — A fresh Genshin Impact video showcases Sandrone and the ghosts of her past. She is a limited 5-star Cryo claymore character, and a new reaction called "Stellar Conductor" will boost Cryo and Electro interactions.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round — Dead or Alive 6 Last Round just dropped on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring 29 fighters, updated mechanics, and a photo mode. A new character, Minato, arrives this summer as DLC, and a free Core Fighters version is also available.

GTA 6 pre-orders in Russia hit ₽9999 — M.Video will open pre-orders for GTA 6 in early July at ₽9999, with demand expected to be insane. The first batch of physical copies (PS5) is capped, and the launch is set for November 19, but empty boxes (no disc) ship November 12 for preload.

MIRESI: Invisible Future — From the makers of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, MIRESI: Invisible Future opens pre-registration. First playable at Anime Expo 2026, the game blends real-time and turn-based combat with time-travel mechanics, coming to PC and mobile.

GTA VI — Everything you need to know about GTA VI: pre-orders are live, release November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series. Two protagonists, Vice City, social-media satire, no physical discs, and Russian localization confirmed. PC version expected late 2027-2028.

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 6 — Season 6 kicks off on July 1 with a crossover with Persona 5 Royal. A themed Treasure Hunt mode transforms parts of the Battle Royale map into Persona zones, and multiplayer gets Throwable Frenzy with no guns.

Rhythm roguelike Ratatan delayed — Ratatan has been delayed to October 15, exiting Early Access on Steam and hitting consoles the same day. The devs apologized for going silent, citing polishing and bug fixes, but promise multiplayer and 100+ unit brawls at launch.

Qliphah in Providence's Shadow — Arc System Works announced a tactical RPG called Qliphah in Providence's Shadow, featuring a non-linear timeline. Set in Tokyo's Shibuya district, it hits September 24, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Switch.

Deltarune Chapter 5 — Deltarune Chapter 5 is out now, free for all owners. The "Festival Day" chapter includes new locations, mercy-based combat, and a 38-track OST, with a Steam peak of 290K players. Chapter 6 is targeting a 2027 release.

Project ZETA — KRAFTON's open beta for the PvPvE action game Project ZETA launched from June 25-28. Four squads of three fight over the Prism, with 14 heroes and 4 classes. Early access is slated for the second half of 2026.

Кorea: IL-2 Series — Early access for Korea: IL-2 Series is live, letting you fly a MiG-15 or Sabre. Full release is August 4, 2026, with eight detailed planes, a 200,000+ km² map, and reworked flight & damage models.

GTA 6 ships without a disc — GTA 6 boxes contain only a download code, sparking gamer backlash. Analysts say Rockstar aims to kill the used game market, making this the new standard for AAA releases.

Elden Ring — Shareholders tried to oust Kadokawa's CEO for failing to milk Elden Ring enough, but lost. Support for the CEO crashed from 90% to 59.68%, as investors want more from the 30M+ seller.

Rockstar — Rockstar sticks to its old playbook, and GTA 6 might make fans buy the game twice if they want both a disc and early access. Insiders claim a full disc release is coming in December 2026.

Bungie — Bungie kept pitching a Destiny dating sim, but bosses shot it down every time. A team built a prototype with ROI estimates, but management rejected it year after year.

Blasphemous — Blasphemous has sold over 5 million copies. To celebrate, the original is 90% off on Steam until 20:00 MSK, and the sequel is 75% off. Free DLC The Third Sin just dropped.

Xbox Layoffs Hit Compulsion Games — Reports say the first round of cuts is already rolling inside Compulsion Games, right after the 2026 Showcase.

GTA 6 physical edition region-locked — Major UK retailers warn that the download code in the box activates only on a UK PlayStation account. German and French stores have different policies, causing confusion.

The Witch's Bakery — The Witch's Bakery drops August 20, 2026, a cozy RPG with Parisian charm, magic, and croissants. It's a bakery sim, visual novel, and puzzle hybrid, coming to PC and consoles with physical editions.

Sony — Sony is axing most of the Destiny 2 team at Bungie, with another wave of layoffs confirmed. Leadership admits the game didn't meet expectations, and Sony booked a $765 million write-down.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round — The re-release launched to a 20% positive rating, mainly negative. Owners of the original must pay $30+ for an upgrade, and technical improvements are underwhelming.

Enshrouded — Enshrouded leaves Early Access on October 15, hitting PC and PS5, while Xbox Series arrives spring 2027. The survival RPG got 8 major content updates and supports up to 16 players.

Physical game sales just rose — Physical game sales rose for the first time since 2009, but analysts urge caution. The trend may not last as digital dominates.

King's Bounty: The Legend — After 18 years, King's Bounty: The Legend gets a fresh update with achievements, mod support, and widescreen. Fulqrum Publishing upgraded it for modern PCs, with an 85% discount on the series.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has sold over 2 million copies. To celebrate, physical editions for PS5 and Switch 2 were announced, dropping October 15.

Sony triggers layoffs at Bungie — An undisclosed number of employees are out as Sony restructures Bungie. Even Marathon isn't safe, creating uncertain times.

Xbox Series consoles get a price hike — Xbox Series consoles get a $100-150 price hike globally starting August 1, blamed on component shortages. Xbox offers 0% interest installment plans to soften the blow.

Pragmata — Capcom's sci-fi sleeper Pragmata sold 2 million copies in 16 days. Voice actor David Menkin revealed fans DM him saying the game helped them reconnect with loved ones.

Xbox hikes console prices — Xbox raises console prices for the second time in 12 months, starting August 1, 2026. The company cited tough economic conditions.

Marvel Rivals — Marvel Rivals drops an Aquatic Assassin skin for Black Widow, a sleek one-piece swimsuit with summer vibes. Fans are calling it a future bestseller.

Dragon's Dogma 2 — Dragon's Dogma 2 drops to a permanent $40, and Capcom removes the Deluxe edition and most DLC from digital stores ahead of the Dark Arisen expansion.

GTA 6 console shortage — Retailers warn of a major shortage of PS5 and Xbox Series by late 2026 due to GTA 6 demand. Launch is November 19, with no disc in the box.

Enshrouded 1.0 — Enshrouded 1.0 leaves Early Access on October 15, 2026, but Xbox Series X|S owners will have to wait until spring 2027 due to porting challenges.

Path of Exile 2 — Patch 0.5.4 brings a 24-node Atlas Passive Tree and Orbs of Sacrifice for endgame customization. Unique gear now scales with character level, enabling stronger builds earlier.

Half-Life 3 — Dataminers claim development of Half-Life 3 has sped up, with Gabe wanting an exclusive for the Steam Machine. Leakers deny cancellation rumors and suggest development is accelerating.

The Elder Scrolls 6 — Ex-Bethesda designer Bruce Nesmith warns against rushing TES6 and Fallout 5 under Xbox pressure. He cites the production triangle and notes TES6 has been stuck for 8 years.

Grand Theft Auto 6 regional pricing — GTA 6 prices vary wildly by region, from $58 in South Korea to over $105 in Australia and Brazil. The US standard edition is $79.99.

Sudden Strike 5 — Sudden Strike 5's Road to Liberation DLC drops July 23 on PC and consoles, featuring six new missions based on Operation Dragoon. A free co-op update hits in July.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II — Kingdom Come: Deliverance II sold 6 million copies and just got a Balatro-inspired quest in Patch 1.5.6. The game is up to 80% off on Steam.

Steam Summer Sale — The Steam Summer Sale is live until July 9, with discounts up to 90% on hits like Dead Space and Far Cry 4. After the sale, the Social Deduction Fest starts July 13.

Deltarune Chapter 5 FF14 easter egg — Deltarune Chapter 5 includes a meta inside joke about Toby Fox's obsession with Final Fantasy 14, turning it into one of the funniest easter eggs in the series.

The NES's first-ever JRPG — The NES's first-ever JRPG is coming to Switch 2 and PS5, 41 years later. It predates Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy.

State of Decay 3 — State of Decay 3 details co-op for 4 players, with shared community and resources. Up to 36 survivors across three bases, out in 2027 on PC and Xbox Series.

Steam deals

Steam Discounts — Today's Steam discounts include -80% on Batman: Arkham Knight, Hearts of Iron IV, STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor, NBA 2K26, -75% on Blasphemous 2, and -70% on Stellaris.

Epic — free & deals

Epic Games Discounts — Today's Epic Games discounts include -95% on Hyper Warehouse Simulator, -90% on Dragon Age: Inquisition Game of the Year Edition, -80% on Populous, The Casting of Frank Stone, Poly Plaza ULTIMATE, and -75% on Bodycamera Chase.

Spotlight

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash (Steam) — JUJUTSU KAISEN debuts on consoles with 2 vs. 2 Cursed Technique Battles. Combine attacks for Joint Attacks and assess the battlefield as characters like Yuji, Megumi, and Satoru Gojo. Details

Darksiders III Fury Amazon mod — A new character mod for Darksiders III drops the Fury Amazon, a savage warrior armed with rage and a spear. An absolute nightmare for enemies. Details

Bamboo Raft Fisherman Figurine — A detailed PVC statue of an elderly fisherman on a bamboo raft, perfect for display or collection. Details

Dementium II HD (Steam) — Face nightmarish visions and escape the Bright Dawn Treatment Center as William Redmoor. This horror game immerses you in a twisted reality of blood and screams. Details

Airport CEO (Steam) — Build and manage your own airport with deep simulation. Construct infrastructure and satisfy passengers with unique personalities and needs. Details

2026-06-25 12:00

Top news

GTA 6 — Rockstar confirmed pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 go live June 25 at midnight Moscow time, with a standard edition at $79.99 and an Ultimate Edition at $99.99. The game launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series, and pre-orders before November 20 include the Vintage Vice City Pack. Fans are furious that physical copies contain only a download code, and the Ultimate Edition paywalling a vehicle customization mode has drawn heavy criticism.

Halo: Campaign Evolved — The PC specs for Halo: Campaign Evolved promise 4K60FPS even on an RTX 4080, with full support for DLSS, FSR, XeSS, and Unreal TSR plus Reflex and Anti-Lag. The game launches July 28, requires 100 GB SSD, and minimum specs start at an RTX 2060 SUPER.

Warframe — In an interview with Eurogamer, Digital Extremes' Megan Everett called Bungie's shift of Destiny 2 to maintenance mode "heartbreaking," saying no one at the studio is celebrating. She emphasized that games thrive with strong rivals and expressed sadness over the competitor's fate.

Diablo IV — Season 14 "Awakening of Death" launches June 30, introducing a death cult tearing the veil between Sanctuary and Pandemonium, along with a mythic item overhaul that lets every unique be upgraded to mythic. An Overwatch crossover adds the "Eye of Overwatch" cosmetic.

Path of Exile 2 — A player's Monk build by FlickerSlide turned the screen into a purple storm by stacking hidden mechanics and uniques to spawn chaos tornadoes, and the developers loved it, sharing a clip of the glorious chaos.

GTA 6 — Pre-orders for GTA 6 have kicked off in New Zealand, with standard edition at $80 and Ultimate at $100, plus official Russian text support and a Vice City-themed goodie pack for orders before November 20.

Sony Is Making A STRONG Case To Buy GTA 6 On PS5 — A new Sony blog post explains why PlayStation 5 is the best system to play Grand Theft Auto 6, citing hardware advantages over Xbox Series X/S.

Marathon — Marathon gets a PvE mode called Vault Breaker on July 21, where players explore the Cryoarchive map solo or in co-op squads of up to 3, but all gear stays inside the vault and only Vault Data currency leaves for upgrades. The mode is part of the free Sponsor Pack, and Season 3 starts September 22.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — Owlcat's CRPG has sold 2 million copies since its December 2023 launch, with sales doubling over the next year and a half. The studio briefly added its own launcher but removed it after backlash, and physical editions for PS5 and Switch 2 drop October 15.

Paralives — The life simulation game sold 1 million copies in its first month of early access, with 250k sold in the first 8 hours. Devs reported 80k daily players, 11 hours average playtime, 22k mods on Steam Workshop, and 170 naked Charlies spotted. No Russian localization yet, full release in about two years.

Hard Truck 2 — The cult Russian classic Hard Truck 2 (King of the Road) is now on Steam with achievements and a 40% launch discount at 144 RUB until July 8.

Frostpunk 2 — The Breach of Trust DLC for Frostpunk 2 saves New Edinburgh from a volcanic eruption, featuring a story campaign, 5 communities, 5 new buildings, 2 scenario maps, new mechanics, and laws. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.

DayZ 2 — Bohemia Interactive confirmed they are working on DayZ 2 via a social media post, but no details have been revealed yet.

Fable — Microsoft restored the petition for a Russian localization of Fable on Xbox Player Voice after it mysteriously vanished. Gamers have gathered thousands of signatures demanding Playground Games include a translation.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 — First details of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 will drop on June 29, with CD Projekt RED teasing main characters and likely a trailer. The standalone story in Night City focuses on a "brutal chronicle of redemption and revenge" with a child as a key character, animated by TRIGGER for 10 episodes on Netflix.

Cronos: The New Dawn — Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babeno announced that Cronos: The New Dawn fully recouped costs 9 months after launch and is now profitable, laying the groundwork for a major future IP.

ExeKiller — 505 Games will publish ExeKiller, a nonlinear retrofuturistic western set in an alternate 1970s where bounty hunter Denzel Phoenix uses a hovercar and Cybervision to scan crime scenes. The game balances shooting, stealth, hacking, and persuasion with real-time dialogue.

Mortal Shell II — The beta for Mortal Shell II hit over 500,000 downloads, featuring the prologue and first region with 60+ dungeons. Participants get the Flayed Herald skin, and the full release is planned for 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series with Russian text.

Epic — free & deals

Epic Games Store discounts — Today's deals include Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition at 90% off, Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) at 85% off, Dungeon Keeper Gold and The Saboteur at 80% off, MUSHROOMAN at 75% off, and Mirrors Edge: Catalyst at 65% off.

Spotlight

Midnight Calling: Jeronimo Collector's Edition — A hidden object puzzle adventure where your sister is dying and you must steal ingredients from a vicious forest witch. The Collector's Edition includes a bonus game, hidden collectibles, and concept art. Details

Privateer Gemini Platinum mod — A total overhaul for Privateer Gemini Gold that adds more ship customization, rebalanced weapons and prices, new sounds and textures, and unique crosshairs. Details

Ciri action figure by Pure Arts — A high-quality action figure of Ciri from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, available from Myth Factory Shop. Details

Ghost Exile — A co-op horror game where you banish ghosts and demons using 25+ types of gear across 12 locations. Features voice interaction with the ghost and a command system for players without microphones. Details

XCOM: Enemy Unknown — The classic turn-based strategy game where you command XCOM to defend Earth from alien invasion, managing resources, technology, and tactical combat. Details

2026-06-24 12:00

Top news

Capcom Spotlight — A 30-minute Capcom Spotlight stream kicks off June 26 at 00:00 MSK, featuring the Blade's Path DLC for Onimusha and more. Rumors suggest the launch might shift from late September to early September due to competition. The stream will be available on YouTube, Twitch, and X with subtitles in 13 languages.

OD - KNOCK — Hideo Kojima revealed that nobody believed in his horror concept OD - KNOCK except Phil Spencer. Conceived while working on the first Death Stranding, the game was turned down by many until Xbox Game Studios stepped in. Kojima claims the game will push horror beyond its limits.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — Owlcat Games added its launcher to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader but removed it the next day after backlash. The developers admitted they heard the community and rolled back to the version without the launcher. The launcher is shelved for now.

Krafton — Krafton is bringing five games to gamescom 2026, including a new PUBG Studios title in a cyber-noir setting and an open-world story shooter from Neon Giant. The expo runs August 26-30.

The Elder Scrolls 6 — Todd Howard admitted The Elder Scrolls 6 is "taking its sweet time" amid rumors of layoffs at Bethesda. Most of BGS is working on it, but production has dragged on. A proper reveal is likely at The Game Awards in December.

The Devil Within: Satgat — From the creators of The Devil Within: Satgat comes 7 Trials, a co-op roguelike action game for four players. Developed by Newcore Games, it features procedurally generated trials and epic boss fights. It's coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Nicolas Cage — Nicolas Cage is hitting Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone as part of the Summer of Action event dropping June 25. The premium pass unlocks him as an operator, while the free track brings dual melee weapons and the iconic AN-94.

Deltarune Chapter 5 — Deltarune Chapter 5 launches June 24 with a global simultaneous unlock, meaning everyone returns to Hometown at the exact same moment. Get ready for the chaos.

MUDANG: Two Hearts — Korean studio EVR, maker of MUDANG: Two Hearts, has been declared bankrupt. After massive layoffs and dried-up funding, development has completely stopped. The project nicknamed "Korean Splinter Cell" is dead.

Sea of Thieves — Xbox announced a live-action Sea of Thieves film and a Gears of War origin story from Netflix. Todd Howard also teased new locations in Fallout season 3. Over a dozen projects are in the works.

GTA 6 — The GTA 6 soundtrack rumor turned out to be a lie orchestrated by scammer Dmitry Lavrutov. Meanwhile, pre-orders begin June 25 alongside the third gameplay trailer.

Path of Exile 2 — Path of Exile 2 builds can now be loaded directly from the official website, with automatic sync on PC and consoles. No more manual file downloads needed.

EA — EA hits another round of mass layoffs affecting HR, customer support, security, and IT. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's PIF is buying a 93.4% stake in EA, with an EU antitrust verdict due by July 22.

GTA 6 Russian translation — GTA 6 will get an official Russian text translation, already in the works according to blogger Andrey Apanasik. Rockstar is hinting with Russian game page and subtitles, but dubbing remains unconfirmed.

Fellowship — Season 3 of Fellowship is here, introducing Gunde, a bleed-stacking hero, the blood-crazed Heskir faction, and a full loot system overhaul. Dungeons have been spiced up with seasonal challenges and Discord integration.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide — Warhammer 40,000: Darktide just got a massive update with the long-awaited Skitarii class and shielded new enemies. The Relics in Ruins event lets players snatch relics and earn exclusive rewards.

Frostpunk 2 — Frostpunk 2 gets a massive expansion, Breach of Trust, dropping players into New London's fight against a volcano and endless winter. It features a new storyline, five factions, and a Volcano Night mode.

Guilty Gear: Strive — Guilty Gear: Strive has surpassed 4 million players. Arc System Works released a thank-you art, and Season 5 is live with Jam Kuradoberi already in, Robo-Ky coming by summer's end.

Tom Holland and Zendaya — Tom Holland and Zendaya are huge fans of Marvel's Spider-Man, and Insomniac invited them to visit their HQ. Zendaya joked that Holland tries to help her play, but she prefers to go it alone.

MECCHA CHAMELEON — MECCHA CHAMELEON tops the Steam sales chart again for a second straight week. The top 10 includes Cyberpunk 2077, Path of Exile 2, and Forza Horizon 6.

Mortal Shell 2 — 500,000 gamers jumped into the Mortal Shell 2 beta, and the devs are blown away by the response. The demo is still live on Steam, with full launch expected in 2026.

THQ Nordic — THQ Nordic drops its summer showcase on August 7 at 22:00 MSK, featuring Titan Quest II, Wreckfest 2, and long-awaited release dates.

Steam Machine — Analysts say the Steam Machine's high price tag makes it a niche device. The cheapest 512GB model without a controller is $1,049, and experts agree it won't go mainstream due to memory crisis and AI boom.

Cyberpunk 2077 — Cyberpunk 2077 and its DLC Phantom Liberty jumped into Steam's top 10 thanks to their biggest discount ever. Meanwhile, Meccha Chameleon keeps crushing it with 7M+ copies sold.

Stranger Than Heaven — Stranger Than Heaven was originally planned as a trilogy, but RGG Studio crammed all content into one game spanning 50 years and five cities. Release is January 15, 2027.

Cresata — Shatter Flask Games and Rocket Panda Games announced Cresata, a 2.5D fantasy action-platformer. You play as an inventor seeking revenge, with fast-paced combat and pixel art. Release in 2027.

Marvel's Blade — Todd Howard confirms Marvel's Blade is alive, having seen recent builds. Despite rumors, Arkane Lyon is working on it. Release date TBD.

Geltek Cyber Team — Geltek Cyber Team will represent Russia at the MLBB Women's Invitational 2026. The team qualified through regional qualifiers and has only existed since March.

Nicolas Cage in Call of Duty — Nicolas Cage joins Call of Duty as an operator playing himself, dropping June 25 with new maps and weapons. This is the last crossover as devs want to return to a more serious tone.

Skitarius Tech-Priest — The Skitarius Tech-Priest class is now available in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, with heavy customization and a servo-skull. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Game Pass.

Apex Legends — Apex Legends devs declared open season on cheaters with the second half of the Overclocked season. They patched speed-hacks and server-crash exploits, urging players to report suspicious users.

SAW: Genesis — Bloober Team dropped a gameplay trailer for SAW: Genesis, an asymmetrical horror where three players face off against The Judge. The Judge sets traps in a procedurally generated maze. PC-only via Steam.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 — A decade later, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is finally announced. Bandai Namco aims to one-up Kakarot's battles. Details soon.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds — RuneScape: Dragonwilds adds Umbral Sands, quicksand, and the dragon general Fuzan. Survive the deadly sun and grind rare loot.

ExeKiller — The stylish cyberpunk-western ExeKiller is officially picked up by 505 Games. The project is alive after the previous publisher bailed. Release on PC and consoles when ready.

Baldur's Gate 3 — Larian dropped 20 previously PC-only mods on Baldur's Gate 3 consoles, including half-elves, half-orcs, subraces, and new game modes.

CULTIC — The acclaimed boomer shooter CULTIC hits consoles July 23 for $19.98, including both chapters and survival mode. Solo dev Jason Smith delivers one of the best retro shooters.

MUDANG: Two Hearts canceled — Korean action game MUDANG: Two Hearts is officially canceled after studio EVR Studio declared bankrupt. The game promised tactical stealth with a Korean aesthetic.

The Blood of Dawnwalker — The Blood of Dawnwalker got updated system requirements from CD Projekt RED vets. Minimum requires GTX 1060, recommended RTX 4060. Release September 3.

Blue Archive — Ex-Blue Archive devs dropped a new trailer for Astrae Oratio, a "New Urban Magic RPG" with gameplay and swimsuits. Coming to mobile and PC.

SAND: Raiders of Sophie — SAND: Raiders of Sophie just dropped into Early Access on Steam, a PvPvE extraction shooter set in space Austria-Hungary. 21% off for two weeks.

AI hurting game sales — AI is hurting game sales, and numbers prove it. Players are voting with their wallets, and sales are taking a hit.

Kortz Center Heist — Kortz Center Heist is coming to GTA Online this July, a museum robbery in the style of a Guy Ritchie film. Go solo or with a crew.

Ubisoft — Ubisoft scales back new Ghost Recon to hit deadlines. Insider reports Project OVR is in trouble, with features slashed to start beta in November.

Fable Russian localization — The Fable Russian localization petition was nuked by moderation bots after a spam raid. The Xbox Player Voice system proved fragile.

Sonic — Sonic turns 35 today, and SEGA & Jersey Jack Pinball revealed a pinball machine starring the blue blur.

Lords of the Fallen 2 — Lords of the Fallen 2 officially moved from fall 2026 to Q1 2027 to avoid the GTA 6 train wreck. CI Games brought in a dedicated Gameplay Feedback Team.

CD Projekt RED — CD Projekt shareholders voted to rename the parent company to CD Projekt RED, making the studio's iconic name official.

Battlefield — Battlefield devs are betting on a new indie engine, ditching the usual giants.

Fable reboot — Fable reboot launches February 23, 2027, and the collector's edition is already sold out.

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Spotlight

Disc Space — Compete in multiplayer Ultimate Frisbee with up to 10 players online. Choose a specialization and throw the disc into the opponent's zone. Details

Elden Ring Wylder PVC statue — A cute collectible model doll for fans of Elden Ring. Details

A Date with Death 2 REMNANTS Demo Japanese Language Pack — Unofficial mod for personal use. Use at your own risk. Details

Share — Left without hope in the backyard of civilization, you find a house on a hill. Give them everything and try to stay alive 'til dawn. Details

2026-06-23 12:00

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Digital vanity for $1000 — A game called "Congratulations On Your Purchase" launched on Steam for $999.99, a 10-minute walking sim through a luxury palace where the only goal is to reach a "wall of fame" and leave your name. It has one achievement and is described as a prestige item with mediocre graphics.

PROJECT SUN — Kuro Games is developing a massive open-world action-RPG on Unreal Engine 5, blending fantasy, sci-fi, and western aesthetics. The studio is hiring hundreds of developers for this multiplatform title, promising cinematic storytelling, a dynamic day/night cycle, and no empty zones.

Honkai: Nexus Anima — HoYoverse opened closed beta registration for July 9 on PC, iOS, and Android. This creature-collecting adventure lets you bond with Anima in a shattered world, with progress resetting after the test. Spots are limited, and the game now has VK and Telegram pages.

GTA 6 price leaks debunked — Insider billbil-kun claims that leaked GTA 6 prices on European retailer pages are fake placeholders, with the real price coming June 25 when pre-orders start. The game is still set for a November release.

GTA 6 could recoup development cost in one hour — Analyst Tom Henderson estimates GTA 6 could sell 12-14 million copies in the first hour, generating $1 billion. Piper Sandler predicts 46 million day-one copies and over $3 billion in revenue. Pre-orders open June 25, 2026.

The Witcher 3 expansion hires former GTA 6 mission designer — Guillermo Diaz Barkin, who spent over six years at Rockstar as a senior mission designer on GTA VI, is now lead quest designer on the "Ballads of the Past" expansion for The Witcher 3. He has been at Fool's Theory for a year and a half, working remotely from Spain.

Petition for Russian language in Fable removed from Xbox site — A petition for Russian localization in the upcoming Fable game gathered nearly 10,000 votes in six days, reaching 6th place, before disappearing. Microsoft has not commented. Fable releases February 23, 2027 on Xbox Series, PS5, and PC.

CDPR CEO admits not all fans have forgiven Cyberpunk 2077 launch — Despite selling 35 million copies, some trust was permanently lost. The studio is working on The Witcher IV, a Cyberpunk sequel, and more, and has switched to Unreal Engine to avoid rebuilding their engine for each game.

Control Resonant gameplay shows giant hammer — A 24-minute video reveals Dylan's moveset, including a giant hammer, stone gauntlets, and surface-altering combat. The game launches September 24 on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

Assassin's Creed Shadows final update hints at sequel — The Black Tides update ends with heroes mentioning the Brotherhood and a nod to Basim, fueling crossover rumors. No direct sequel is expected, but new content is likely.

Fans criticize Halo remake for losing sense of scale — An official 6-hour video of Halo: Campaign Evolved shows the ring as too detailed and compact, losing the cosmic grandeur of the original. Players argue the mystery and scale are gone.

Minecraft Dungeons 2 announced — Mojang revealed the sequel with four separate armor slots, a more connected world, and a new rarity tier. Release date: September 29, 2026 on PC and consoles.

Fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II coming in September — Modder Speclizer showed a working version with 4v4 matches, custom maps, and matchmaking. The official multiplayer was canceled by Naughty Dog, but the mod is set to release in September 2026.

Marvel gacha-RPG Project Comet leaked — A coop action-RPG for mobile, featuring 4-player missions and gacha character unlocks. Developed by Scopely, closed beta in July on iOS and Android. PC version unknown.

Gears of War: E-Day brings back 4-player co-op — The game launches October 6, 2026 on Unreal Engine 5, with Marcus, Dom, Mags Carter, and Lucas Reyes fighting the Locust. Levels support solo or squad play, including local split-screen on Xbox.

Valorant gets 3v3 mode and new map Summit — Act 4 of Season 26 drops June 24, introducing Summit, a map with three lanes, two spike sites, and three descending walls that reshape the battlefield. The mode is 3v3.

CS2 Major in Cologne sets all-time viewership record — IEM Cologne Major 2026 peaked at 2,758,512 viewers, an all-time high. Valve thanked the community, and NiKo won his first Major after 15 years with Team Falcons.

Mistfall Hunter playtest ends, free emote promised — The playtest progress was wiped, and all participants will receive a "No, it's a bug!" emote. Full launch is July 30, 2026, price TBA.

Tears of Metal enters Early Access July 22 — A co-op roguelike hack 'n' slash with a demo that has 97% very positive reviews. Early Access will last 4-12 months, with Russian localization included.

Chinese ARC Raiders has loadout presets — Players discovered a feature in the Chinese version that allows one-click loadout selection, something the global community has been requesting. Fans hope Embark will bring it to the main game.

Devil May Cry remake rumors resurface — Insider MajorPlayeix claims the first game is in active development, but Capcom has not confirmed. Fans speculate based on the RE Engine and a cryptic comment from actor Dan Southworth.

Meccha Chameleon sells 7 million copies in 12 days — The indie prop hunt hit peaked at 340K concurrent players on Steam. The solo developer releases updates almost daily, and the hype continues.

Gothic 1 Remake sells 500K copies in first week — The remake scores 74/8.6 on Metacritic and 88% positive on Steam, peaking at 77.7K concurrent players. A quarter-century later, the legend lives on.

New GTA 6 actor revealed via résumé — Brett Gibson's résumé lists him as voicing a character named Ellis. Rockstar has not commented. The actor also worked on Marvel's Wolverine and Contra: Operation Galuga.

Dark Scrolls launches — A roguelite action-platformer from doinksoft and Devolver Digital, featuring 9 unique heroes, handcrafted levels, and co-op for two. Out now on PC and Nintendo Switch with Russian text.

Assassin's Creed Shadows crack rumors debunked — Claims that voices38 abandoned the crack are false; the hacker is still working on other Denuvo titles. The delay is due to workload and waiting for final patches.

Bungie slows Marathon Season 2 economy — Players are accumulating wealth faster than intended, and Bungie is scrambling to fix the economy before it breaks.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day director to helm Sea of Thieves film — The director will adapt the pirate sandbox for Xbox. No release date yet.

Steam Machine pricing revealed — The cheapest model with 512 GB costs $1,049, with a reservation system to fight scalpers. First shipments on June 29.

Stranger Than Heaven combat more complex than Yakuza — IGN preview notes separate left/right body part controls, making moves complex. The prequel follows Tojo Clan founder Makoto Daito across 50 years. Drops January 15, 2027.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 deep customization — Director Chris Cross says synergy between weapons, abilities, and elemental damage makes every build unique. Friendly fire punishes poor positioning on higher difficulties.

Don't Starve Together hits all-time peak after 8 years — The game reached 122,662 concurrent players thanks to a deep sale. Eight years in, it's still going strong.

Elden Ring live-action movie in production — Set for March 2028, handled by A24. Google invested millions for AI research with FromSoftware's studio.

Treyarch wants players to play as Nicolas Cage — Developers are fully aware of the actor's wild energy and think he deserves attention in Call of Duty: Black Ops.

God of War: Laufey was planned 8 years ago — Actress Deborah Ann Woll says Cory Barlog pitched the role in 2016. The game is a PS5 exclusive with no PC version in sight.

OD by Kojima will have a system for scared players — Hideo Kojima revealed a mechanic to help sensitive players through scary parts, but details are secret. Built on Unreal Engine 5 with Jordan Peele and others.

Kojima pitched OD to multiple publishers, all laughed — The legendary creator tried to sell his vision, but no one took it seriously.

Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano spearheads new anime ZAN — The iconic character designer is helming his own dark-fantasy anime project.

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Spotlight

Catch a Falling Star — A relaxing game where you catch falling stars while dodging ice and wind. Features beautiful graphics, soothing music, 3 themes, 22 baskets to unlock, and power-ups. Details

Yu-Gi-Oh Legacy of the Duelist mod — Removes ugly watermarks from all cards and restores original artwork. Just install and enjoy the full original art. Details

Black Myth: Wukong action figure — A model ornament of the Journey to the West. Details

Dragon Saga — A side-scrolling 3D fantasy world with 4 classes, over 30 maps, pets, and weekly content updates. Details

Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey — Follow Firis as she leaves home to become a certified alchemist. Features alchemy, exploration, and a heartfelt story. Details

2026-06-22 12:00

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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain — LGBT activists are mass-reporting the sequel to Visa and Mastercard, claiming the new heroine Evie is too petite. Templates for complaints are being shared across forums, while mods have banned all discussion. In response, Shift Up's CEO promised even hotter outfits and shared a comic proving the character's design.

Crime Boss: Rockay City — The game hits 1 million copies and drops a massive 2.0 update, removing roguelike randomness for a full linear story merging Travis Baker's base campaign with Gold Cup and Cagniali's Order DLCs. New Hell's Kitchen and Close Encounter missions with anomaly vibes are added, and PC gets official mod support with plans to port best fan creations to consoles for free.

Claude Guillemot — Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot (69) died in a plane crash on June 19 in western France. His Cessna 421 light aircraft caught fire after crashing near La Baule; an instructor pilot also died. The cause remains a mystery, not disclosed. Claude was one of five Guillemot brothers who founded Ubisoft in 1986, most recently serving as Executive VP of Operations.

GTA 6 — French retailer FNAC leaked prices for GTA 6, from €90 to €200, with listings showing a release date of November 19, 2026. The €200 tag is likely for a premium collector's edition. Official pre-orders start June 25, 2026, until then, take these numbers as a leak, not gospel.

GTA 6 — A 30-second GTA 6 clip hit 9 million views, becoming the biggest talk of the summer, dwarfing State of Play and SGF reveals. Everyone forgot the rest; it's all about the cover art and pre-order date announced June 18. But top viewership still goes to Spyro: A Realm Beyond with 16 million.

GTA 6 — Fans tracked down the cover girl, Venezuelan model Gabriela Chikin. After the pre-order date reveal, Rockstar dropped an official art with a lady in a green top. Redditors instantly clocked the resemblance to Chikin, and she's already pinned the post on her socials. Coincidence or intentional? No one knows, but the hype is off the charts.

Project Sundown — Details of the cancelled horror Project Sundown have leaked, a mix of sci-fi, survival, and robots playing creepy oldies. Engineer Ava heads to a research complex to find a missing scientist but stumbles upon humanoid cyborgs, robotic copies of herself, and a giant robot Alex that stalks her to songs from the 70s and 80s. Your medkit is a syringe called "Elixir of Eternity."

Final Fantasy 7 — Final Fantasy 7 is staying on the aging Unreal Engine 4, as the devs refuse to switch due to delay risks. Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the trilogy's finale lands spring 2027, and the engine stays for visual consistency. The studio already built Nanite-like tech in Rebirth, so this is pragmatic, not lazy.

Two Point Museum — Two Point Museum just got a Dave the Diver sushi bar that cooks the exhibits. Update 10.0 sends explorers into the Blue Hole, where aquarium fish turn into dishes for visitors. Happy guests boost reputation and leave special donations. Also new: oxygen tanks, 3 new locations, and 6 marine exhibits.

A free Roblox shooter — A free Roblox shooter pulled in 4 million players in its first day and became the month's biggest surprise. No one expected TTK Testing, no budget, no publisher, to blow up like this. Players are praising the graphics, optimization, and smooth gameplay. The dev, PoptartNoahh, calls it a large-scale test, but already plans co-op PvE and story missions inspired by Door Kickers.

Guild Wars Mistbound — Guild Wars Mistbound announced, the first CCG set in the Guild Wars universe, from ArenaNet, supported by NCsoft and Bilibili. The core mechanic is dynamic card movement on a 5×3 tactical grid. Players are commanders adapting each round. Deep strategy built on the original game's lore, music, and art for both solo and multiplayer modes.

Lies of P — Lies of P finally gets proper co-op, as the Seamless Coop mod dropped version 1.0 after two years of work. Now you can play the entire game with a buddy with full sync: fight enemies together, level up simultaneously, and never lose progress. You can also tweak difficulty on the fly, teleport to your partner, and even share items.

Slay the Spire 2 — Slay the Spire 2's most hated boss was born from one developer's Deadlock addiction. Co-founder Casey Yano confirmed Doormaker wasn't a Worm web-series reference, he just played too much Valve's game with a portal-making hero. Players hated it for wrecking their decks, so the studio replaced it with Aeonglass. The Ceremonial Beast was inspired by Princess Mononoke's Forest Spirit.

Alkimia Interactive — Alkimia Interactive dropped patch 1.0.2 for Gothic 1 Remake, with console optimization and hardcore balance. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S now have "Performance" and "Quality" modes. High-level spells got a major damage buff, but monsters and bosses also got more HP, armor, and attack power, making late-game difficulty skyrocket. Dozens of bugs, crashes, quest script errors, and sound desyncs are fixed.

UFC 6 — UFC 6 is out, Electronic Arts dropped a fighter with a new damage system and Sapien plus Markerless Capture. Every hit is visualized now, and the Real-Time Contact mechanic makes fights insanely realistic. Solo content includes Career, Legacy, and Hall of Fame modes with over 150 story events that change based on your actions. The starting roster has 11 new athletes, plus monthly updates.

Halo: Campaign Evolved — Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 demands two Microsoft accounts for co-op. Cross-progression is in, but you'll need a Microsoft account and an Xbox Gamertag. PS Plus is not required for local split-screen, despite earlier rumors. Difficulty auto-adjusts to your party size (up to 4). Remake on UE5, three bonus story missions, expanded arsenal. Drops July 28, 2026.

11 bit studios — 11 bit studios laid off about 8% of its staff, 20 employees let go as part of a production plan review. Current projects are safe though. The only announced game is Frostpunk 1886, due in 2027. Everything else is early concepts and process restructuring.

Marathon — Marathon players got rich too fast, and Bungie has no idea why. Season 2 kicked off with bugs, but a free weekend and new modes like Dire Marsh & Sponsored Survival revived it. Progression exploded, week 2 wealth equals weeks 11-12 of S1. Inventories are overflowing, economy is wrecked. Bungie admitted the issue on Steam but can't find the bug causing rare loot to drop too often.

Dark Carnival — Valve trolls data miners, Dark Carnival found in Dota 2's code. Patch 7.41d sneaked in Sense of Foreboding on Axe and event-related variables. Valve's answer? They renamed one to "Why are you reading our variable names?". Ringmaster is expected to be the main character. Official announcement pending.

ARC Raiders — The Chinese version of ARC Raiders is getting a PvE mode and two bosses on the map at once. Tencent is cooking exclusive content: Dual Boss mode featuring the Queen and Matriarch guarding a single high-value Harvester, plus new map conditions like Security Protocol, a pure PvE survival ordeal with zero player aggression. Embark Studios licensed it but isn't involved in the exclusive stuff.

Dead by Daylight — Dead by Daylight hits 10 years with big plans and no sequel. The asymmetrical horror marks a decade in 2026. The team grew from 30 to 450 devs, with a roadmap through 2028. They're consciously skipping Dead by Daylight 2 to keep the community united. A visual overhaul with better animations drops in 2027. Future collabs include Jason Voorhees with stealth and teleport tricks.

Thomas Mahler — Moon Studios founder Thomas Mahler says AAA budgets aren't a ticket to financial success. He argues that big-name releases often struggle to turn a profit, while smaller titles shine thanks to lower price points. Mahler also noted each new game is harder to make, even the Ori sequel was tougher than the original, and No Rest for the Wicked is no different.

Eldegarde (Steel & Sorcery) — Notorious Studios is looking for a new owner for Eldegarde (Steel & Sorcery), after a failed launch and server shutdown on March 31, 2026, the studio is winding down. An open auction has been announced for the source code, IP, and related materials. Winner takes all by offering the highest bid. Anyone, including individuals, can submit an offer to Chris Kaleiki via email by June 24, 2026.

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Spotlight

Sniper Elite V2 Remastered — Elite sniper Karl Fairburne is dropped into Berlin to prevent the Red Army from seizing Nazi V2 rockets. All DLC included, featuring the "Assassinate the Führer" mission. Photo Mode, frame-by-frame action, filters, and lighting. Remastered visuals, textures, lighting, and 4K support. 7 new playable characters from the Zombie Army series. Details

Watch Dogs mod: Ugly dead tree veins remover — This mod dummies the materials used by veins, making them completely invisible. A simple fix to clean up that visual clutter. Details

LEGO — LEGO officially announced a collab with... LINK. Details

Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon — Fight for the map, gold, and perfect shawarma. A side-scrolling RTS where every second is a tactical tug-of-war. Battle online, duel the AI, or lead Chief Redbeard through a 10-hour campaign. Mine gold to unlock 50 units, buildings, and spells, then crush your enemy's base. Three factions, Vikings, Persians, and Demons with unique units. Details

2026-06-21 12:00

Top news

Remiella and Sigrid — Remiella and Sigrid have been officially announced as new agents in Zenless Zone Zero, arriving in update 3.1. Remiella is a pink-haired century-old Cavity Hunter with an Anomaly specialization and her own element, while Sigrid is an Ice Attack agent and the face of the Roscliffe Air Guard Department, with power nearly on par with Cavity Hunters.

Drunken Goddess Reflux — Drunken Goddess Reflux, a survival-roguellite mixing booze and Russian roulette, has three potential release dates: October 10, November 11, or December 12. The game features a script by Fuyuki Hayashi and an absurd drinking duel with a demoness named Femme Soule.

GTA 6 — GTA 6 fans are literally counting the alligator's teeth on the cover art, noticing it has only 60 teeth instead of the expected 74-80. Jokes about Cyberpunk 2077 and theories about the water hiding teeth or the gator being young are flooding Reddit.

Persona 6 — Australia has rated Persona 6 M for violence, strong language, and nudity. Atlus is still busy with Persona 4 Revival, so no P6 news is expected soon; the game is set in modern Japan with a calendar system and social sim elements.

Rockstar — Rockstar officially declined to comment on the Trump GTA-style collage, leading to suspicions that Take-Two CEO Zelnick may have bought the 47th US president for free advertising. The White House and Health Secretary RFK Jr. parodied GTA 6's cover art, but Rockstar remained silent.

Wuthering Waves 3.5 — The Wuthering Waves 3.5 stream is set for June 26 at 14:00 MSK on Twitch and YouTube. Kuro Games has already released a teaser showcasing the new 5-star character Yang Yang.

The Witcher 4 — The Witcher 4 is CD Projekt Red's shot at redemption after the messy Cyberpunk 2077 launch. The studio admits trust was broken and is now focusing on active development of The Witcher 4, along with Cyberpunk 2, a mysterious IP Hadar, and a massive expansion for The Witcher 3.

Dune: Awakening — Dune: Awakening is launching a closed beta on PS5 from June 25-29, with sign-ups open to everyone under NDA. The technical test focuses on controls, combat, and progression, with a console release scheduled for September.

Pragmata — In Pragmata, the android girl's cuteness was monitored by an all-female team called Diana Police, ensuring her movement and voice felt natural. The actress was told to sound like a real kid, resulting in a fully alive character that players are already attached to.

Path of Exile — Path of Exile brings back Trial of the Ancestors as a three-week event starting June 26, featuring 19 unique Ascendancy classes, fresh tattoos, and tournaments in the Karui afterlife. All modes are included, and silver coins and tattoos return.

Dark Carnival — Dark Carnival clues and a hidden Axe easter egg have been found in Dota 2 files. A secret buff triggers if Axe and Ringmaster are on opposite teams, though it does nothing yet, hinting at an upcoming event.

DAVE THE DIVER — DAVE THE DIVER devs addressed In the Jungle DLC issues, fixing game-breaking bugs and translation mishaps. They are patching achievements and Chinese localization, promising to keep players updated.

Season 39 — Season 39, "Shadows of the Nephalem," starts in Diablo III on June 26, bringing back the shadow clone mechanic from Season 22. Kanai's Cube gets a fourth slot, and players can earn cosmetics from Season 15, a pet, and an extra stash tab.

MECCHA CHAMELEON — Co-op game MECCHA CHAMELEON sold 5 million copies in 10 days at just $6 each, made by a solo dev with no publisher. The game's painting mechanic has made it a hit with streamers, and the dev promises new content.

Spellcasters Chronicles — Spellcasters Chronicles officially shut down on June 19, just three months into Early Access, with servers going offline.

Stellaris — Stellaris turns 10, and the devs celebrate with a free weekend for newcomers. The game has evolved massively over a decade, with recent patches like 4.0 Phoenix and 4.4 Pegasus adding depth.

Claude Guillemot — Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft and Chairman of Guillemot Corporation, died Friday when his light aircraft crashed near La Baule, France. Firefighters confirmed two fatalities.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Onimusha: Way of the Sword may launch September 4th to avoid clashing with GTA 6 and other heavy hitters. Retailers leaked the date, but Capcom hasn't confirmed.

Jade Shadows: Constellations — Warframe devs released Jade Shadows: Constellations, a new soundtrack with heavy rock riffs and choir parts, along with a Warframe x UNFD playlist. The music is available on multiple streaming platforms.

Adin Ross — Streamer Adin Ross will pay $250,000 to anyone who leaks him an early copy of GTA 6. He also plans to launch his own GTA Online server where players can earn a full salary, though Rockstar hasn't commented.

Axle — Axle in Apex Legends is getting nerfed in patch 29.1, as devs admit they overtuned the new legend. Other legends like Mad Maggie, Valkyrie, and Conduit are also adjusted, while Pathfinder and Seer are buffed.

Prologue: Go Wayback! — Prologue: Go Wayback!, from the creator of PUBG, has been canceled and is now completely free to grab. The farewell patch adds new systems and items, and the team is looking for partners.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis — Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is coming, along with a mini-documentary premiering June 22. The game is a modern reimagining of the classic 1996 title on Unreal Engine 5.

Enlisted — Enlisted dropped its biggest update, Operation Neptune, focusing on the Normandy landings with new maps and vehicles. Tank turrets can fly off, and ray tracing has been optimized.

5.0.16 — Blizzard dropped balance patch 5.0.16 for StarCraft 2, but players are mad because it ignores the demand to revert the starting workers nerf from 12 to 8. Reddit is in an uproar.

sixth — Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star is coming to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as the sixth DLC fighter of Season 2, dropping in June 2026. SNK faithfully recreated his classic design and moves.

Halo: Campaign Evolved — Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PS5 on December 14, 2026, but it's single-player only with no multiplayer or co-op. The lack of online mode is a disappointment for squad gamers.

God Save Birmingham — Ocean Drive Studio released new details on God Save Birmingham ahead of its closed beta June 22-29. Combat has faster animations and new melee weapons, while survival includes raising chickens and realistic weather.

Call of Duty: Black Ops — Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are coming to PS4 and PS5 as plain ports, not remasters, in July 2026. Multiplayer fate is unclear, but fans are hyped for the return.

Steam deals

Steam Discounts — Today's Steam deals include up to 90% off on Dead Space, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Sid Meier's Civilization VI, Batman: Arkham Knight, Stellaris, and Oxygen Not Included.

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Epic Games Discounts — Today's Epic Games deals include up to 93% off on The Divine Invasion, RPG Maker 3D Character Converter, Burnout Paradise Remastered, The Saboteur, Sim City 3000 Unlimited, and 112 Operator.

Spotlight

Just Hero — A classic platformer about a green man in a hat destined to become a hero, featuring an intricate plot, betrayal, revenge, and memory loss. The game offers many levels, extreme difficulty, and a suffering atmosphere. Details

Simple Realistic mod for Far Cry 5 — This mod tweaks color correction and visual fidelity to keep the game looking simple and realistic. Details

Prusa i3 MK4 — The Prusa i3 MK4 with the Galaxy Black MK4S upgrade is available for purchase. Details

Crazy Buggy Racing — A racing game set in deserts, jungles, snowy peaks, and city streets, where you collect coins, destroy obstacles, and earn bonuses. Features include trampoline jumps, rooftop riding, and a survival challenge. Details

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Pragmata — Capcom's Pragmata received a free Father's Day update adding the Scribble Suit for Hugh. The game's director formed an all-female "Diana Police" team to ensure the heroine's voice acting feels natural and not overly cutesy.

Persona 6 — The Steam page for Persona 6 leaked plot details involving occult incidents and urban legends in a modern Japanese city. The game is a standalone story with new characters, coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series with no release date yet.

Titan Quest II — Grimlore Games released the biggest update yet for Titan Quest II, Chapter 4: Wild Lands, adding new quests, biomes, dungeons, and a level cap increase to 55. The update also includes Russian localization and a loot filter.

Persona 4 Revival — Atlus detailed gameplay improvements for Persona 4 Revival, including save anywhere in dungeons, shared XP across the party, and a new Prime Time combo gauge. The remake launches February 18, 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, with 19 minutes of gameplay shown.

State of Decay 3 — 72 minutes of raw early alpha gameplay for State of Decay 3 leaked online, running on Unreal Engine 5. The full zombie survival game is set for a 2027 release.

Escape from Tarkov — Battlestate Games revealed a roadmap for Escape from Tarkov, starting with a Blackout event in July and patch 1.1.0 launching the first season. Later updates include a Lighthouse rework, Unity 6 switch, and FSR 4.0.

Witchfire — Witchfire finally got Russian localization and the massive Revelations update, adding a new region, dungeon, farming hub, and more. The game is in Early Access with a full release planned for this year.

Bloodborne on PS5 — A modder achieved native 4K at 30 FPS or 100-120 FPS at 1080p on PS5 by forcing max clocks and using unused RAM. Digital Foundry confirmed Sony could have done this with a system update.

GTA 6 — The release date of November 19, 2026 disappeared from the GTA 6 website, sparking delay fears, but it's likely just marketing. Pre-orders start June 25, and an 8-second video showed a sunset panorama of Vice City.

Destiny 2 — Insiders revealed that Destiny 2's shutdown after 11 years is due to financial losses, not a Sony vendetta. Up to 50% of Bungie staff face layoffs, and Destiny 3 is impossible for now.

Assassin's Creed Hexe — Assassin's Creed Hexe is reportedly targeting a June 2027 release, featuring witches and sorcery in the darkest entry yet. Development is rough, but horror fans are excited.

11 bit studios — 11 bit studios laid off 20 employees as part of restructuring, but current projects like The Thaumaturge DLC and Frostpunk 2 DLC remain on track. Total staff is now 265.

Crimson Desert — Crimson Desert update 1.12.00 added yard decoration with nearly 60 craftable items, new mounts for Damiana and Unka, and bug fixes. No main story quests, but housing customization is extensive.

inZOI — Life simulator inZOI update 0.9.0 introduced interactive schools, cheating, car crashes, and boutiques. Teens can get expelled, and adults can spark family scandals.

Steam Controller — Demand for the Steam Controller is so high that Valve is pushing some orders to 2027. Pre-orders show wait times extending into next year.

Forza Horizon 6 — Forza Horizon 6 launched the Horizon Decades series, starting with the 80s, offering rare cars like the 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau as rewards. Players can earn points to unlock vehicles.

Bobby Prince — Bobby Prince, the composer of the original Doom soundtrack, passed away at 81. His work was inducted into the US National Recording Registry in May 2026.

Manor Lords — Manor Lords is getting a massive patch reworking villager behavior, logistics, construction, and battles. Bug fixes and AI upgrades are also included.

Two Point Museum — Two Point Museum got a Dave the Diver crossover, adding a sushi bar, dive spots, and aquarium decor. A free weekend and 33% discount are available until June 22.

Gaming market — The gaming market topped $200 billion for the first time in 2025, reaching $201.6 billion. Mobile dominates with 56% of revenue, while PC saw its biggest growth ever.

Borderlands 4 — Gearbox revealed plans for Borderlands 4, including a paid Bounty Pack 3 on June 25 and a free endgame raid on June 26. A second DLC character arrives in September 2026.

Steam deals

Steam Discounts — Today's Steam deals include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at 90% off, Wreckfest at 80% off, Hearts of Iron IV at 70% off, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition at 70% off, Stellaris at 70% off, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard at 70% off.

Epic — free & deals

Epic Games Discounts — Today's Epic Games deals include Spirit Catcher 93' at 90% off, The Curse 404 at 85% off, Mass Effect 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition at 80% off, The Seven Enchantments at 80% off, Schoolteacher Simulator at 70% off, and Dungeons of Hinterberg at 70% off.

Spotlight

Omega Crafter — An open-world survival craft game where you program a sidekick to automate tasks and defeat enemies. The game is in Early Access with a full release planned. Details

Better Payable Upgrade for Kingdom Two Crowns — This mod tweaks upgrade prices, build times, and next-tier items for more reasonable comfort. It now supports co-op and online modes. Details

Marvel Legends Series X-Force X-23 & Warpath — A Best Buy exclusive two-figure set featuring X-23 and Warpath from the Marvel Legends line. Details

KRUM - Edge Of Darkness — A brutal fantasy action game with a unique combat system based on timed strikes and parries. Fight through enemies and bosses to avenge your loved ones. Details

Car Dealership Simulator — A business simulation where you buy, clean, and sell cars while managing customer respect and dealership cleanliness. Details

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