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Dungeon Stalkers on Steam

Dungeon Stalkers is a PvEvP dungeon crawler game where you can experience the joy of exploration and survival in a classic RPG. Join forces with your companions to defeat other adventurers and monsters, and acquire equipment and treasures. Then, escape safely from the witch's curse!

Save 10% on Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey on Steam

Wagotabi is an educational RPG teaching Japanese from the ground up. Immerse yourself in the language through interactive dialogues, quest-solving, and puzzles, all while exploring Japan and its rich culture. Will you become a Japanese master?

Avakin Life on Steam

Avakin Life is an endless social world waiting for you. Live your dream life, from unique and customizable avatars to stylish fashion outfits and personalized dream homes. Hang out with friends, join parties, and embark on adventures in a world where you are in control of everything.

Save 10% on Trolling Football on Steam

Get ready for a hilarious and unpredictable adventure where nothing is as it seems! In this wacky puzzle game, you’ll be thrown into a series of brain-teasing challenges that will test your logic, creativity, and sense of humor.

Save 10% on Metavoidal on Steam

Heavy metal might be immortal, but you're not. In Metavoidal, you play as a drummer as they attempt to escape the clutches of a threatening metal band by using off-beat techniques to defeat each band member... Or die trying!

Mafia: The Old Country on Steam

Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.

Mafia: The Old Country now has a first-person driving mod that's ideal for capo cruisin', when it's not utterly terrifying | Rock Paper Shotgun

A new mod adds a first-person driving camera to Mafia: The Old Country, so you can enjoy the view from behind the wheel.

The Bazaar on Steam

The Bazaar is a fast-paced multiplayer Roguelike where every run is a new puzzle. Choose from unique heroes, uncover powerful combos, and outwit your opponents in a dynamic, ever-changing marketplace. Play at your own pace while discovering endless ways to win.

Home · Hidden Door

An immersive adventure game set in the worlds of your favorite books, movies, and shows.

Hidden Door: AI Role-Playing Fan Fiction Game Platform Launches

Gaming platform Hidden Door debuts with features that allow users to create their own stories within iconic fictional worlds by engaging with AI.

Save 15% on Jupiter Hell Classic on Steam

Jupiter Hell Classic is the demake of a remake of a roguelike unmake of a famous 1993 FPS shooter. Rip and Tear!

Save 10% on BROK the InvestiGator - The Brawl Bar on Steam

BROK: The Brawl Bar is a wild party beat 'em up! Tackle crazy challenges, fight your way to the top of an underground bar, and make unexpected friends along the way.

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers on Steam

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

A modder has fixed what NVIDIA and Leenzee couldn’t - DLSS 4 Frame Gen now works like a charm in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers.

Thanks to a modder, you can finally enable DLSS 4 Frame Gen in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers and achieve higher framerates.

Crimson Desert on Steam

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Discover adventure, uncover wonders, and experience thrilling action as you witness the saga surrounding Kliff, leader of the Greymanes, whose mission takes him on an incredible journey.

inZOI on Steam

"Every life becomes a story" Create your unique story by controlling and observing the lives of 'Zois'. Customize characters and build houses using inZOI's easy-to-use tools to live the life of your dreams and experience the different emotions of life created by its deep and detailed simulation.

Football Manager 26 announced - Gematsu

Publisher SEGA and developer Sports Interactive have announced Football Manager 26, the next entry in its football management simulation series following the canceled Football Manager 25. Platforms…

LEGO® Voyagers on Steam

From the makers of LEGO® Builder's Journey comes a new 2-player co-op adventure about friendship and play. When two friends make it their mission to rescue an abandoned spaceship, they embark on a journey beyond their wildest dreams.

LEGO Voyagers launches September 15 - Gematsu

Cooperative adventure game LEGO Voyagers will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 15, publisher Annapurna Interactive an…

Save 20% on Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam

The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.

La mise à jour 1.021 de Monster Hunter Wilds démarre mal, Capcom se bat pour résoudre des problèmes de crash

"Merci pour votre patience !"

LAPPY GAMES on Steam

LAPPY GAMES is a lively party action game where you compete to collect hearts with Lappy and friends. Up to four players can join in at once, with support for online multiplayer. Make use of all kinds of stage events to your advantage—the player who gathers the most hearts wins!

POSTAL 2 Redux on Steam

POSTAL 2 Redux lets you loose in the most chaotic sandbox shooter ever, fully reimagined for a new generation. Survive a week in Paradise, Arizona - buy milk, return books, or go completely POSTAL with an arsenal of weapons. The choice is yours…but good luck staying out of trouble.

TRACKED: Shoot to Survive – Une nouvelle licence VR où chaque geste compte signée Incuvo - GAMERGEN.COM

Le studio Incuvo dévoile TRACKED: Shoot to Survive, une toute nouvelle licence pensée exclusivement pour la réalité virtuelle. Entre survie intense et exploration libre, la toundra canadienne devient un terrain de jeu aussi magnifique que mortel.

Pre-purchase Borderlands 4 on Steam

Borderlands 4 is a mayhem-fueled looter shooter, jam-packed with billions of weapons, deadly enemies, and intense co-op action. Break free from a dangerous hidden planet as one of four new badass Vault Hunters.

Borderlands 4 Will Feature 30 Billion Guns (Seriously) - Insider Gaming

It has been revealed that Borderlands 4 will feature a whopping 30 billion guns. Let's see just how that's possible.

Marvel Rivals on Steam

Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!

Marvel Rivals PS4 Version Spotted on PlayStation Store Backend

A PS4 version of Marvel Rivals has surfaced on the PlayStation Store backend, hinting at a potential upcoming announcement.

Arcade Archives 2 Aqua Jet announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2; Arcade Archives Aqua Jet for PS4 and Switch - Gematsu

Hamster Corporation, in cooperation with Bandai Namco, has announced Arcade Archives Aqua Jet for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2, and Arcade Archives Aqua Jet for PlayStation 4 and Switch…

ZOE Begone! on Steam

A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.

Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club on Steam

Join Snoopy and the gang in an all-new mystery adventure packed with charm, clever puzzles, and heartwarming friendships! Step into Snoopy’s paws and detective hat as you explore the town, solve challenging cases, and uncover hidden secrets—with help from the lovable Peanuts gang.

Reach on Steam

The ground-breaking cinematic action-adventure from nDreams Elevation – the VR immersion expert’s pioneering new studio.

Reach Gets a New Trailer Showcasing VR Gameplay, Traversal and Combat

Reach will allow players to have full-body awareness in the game, and will feature plenty of ways to traverse and fight through it.

Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch

Publisher GameMill Entertainment and developer Cradle Games have announced Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.View the announcement [...]

Zoochosis on Steam

Zoochosis is a bodycam horror simulation game. You’re a zookeeper. Identify infected mutant animals, make a vaccine and cure them. Will you save all of them and survive?

Zoochosis Launches August 25 for PS5 and PS4

Developer Clapperheads announced zookeeper bodycam horror simulation game, Zoochosis, will launch for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on August 25.The [...]

Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit on Steam

A haunting Thai horror adventure. Play as Kumarn, a wandering spirit lost in a world of terrifying folklore and vengeful ghosts. With only his courage and loyal spirit steed, he must face his fears and search for a place called home.

CloverPit on Steam

A rogue-lite slot machine nightmare. Gamble for your life in a never-ending debt simulator!

CloverPit launches September 3 - Gematsu

Slot machine roguelite horror game CloverPit will launch for PC via Steam on September 3, publisher Future Friends Games and developer Panik Arcade announced.

DAVY x JONES on Steam

Ascend to the highest fathom of a pirate underworld with the infamous Davy Jones on this action-packed, revenge-driven journey. Control the captain's headless body, stay on pace with his autonomous skull and keep his legend alive.

DAVY x JONES launches in Early Access for PC on August 28 - Gematsu

DAVY x JONES, a first-person shooter based on the legend of Davy Jones, will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on August 28, developer PARASIGHT announced. It will be priced at $6.66 for the …

Baki Hanma: Blood Arena on Steam

Step into the shoes of Baki Hanma in this action-packed 2D anime game. With explosive special moves and original music, fight your way to become the god of combat in the ultimate test of strength.

The Secret of Weepstone on Steam

In a hand-drawn black and white dungeon crawler RPG inspired by classic D&D of the 80’s - Roll Dice, Fight Monsters, Loot Dungeons, Embrace Death, and unravel The Secret of Weepstone.

R-Type Delta: HD Boosted on Steam

Your nightmares, now in High Definition! R-Type Delta HD Boosted brings back the dark, iconic shooter with modern enhancements, new music, razor-sharp graphics, and all the intensity you remember.

R-Type Delta: HD Boosted Gets A Western Launch Date On Switch | Nintendo Life

Hint: it's the same as Japan!

Claire a la Mode on Steam

Team up with a friend or go it alone in a sugar-high adventure! Bake your dessert masterpiece and collect new bakers as you rise through a high-stakes bake-off full of cheaters. Fend off their decadent lackeys and against all odds, come out on top in a worldwide baking frenzy!

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar on Steam

Searching for a peaceful farm life, a fresh mountain breeze, and your own market stall? Look no further than the friendly community of Zephyr Town! Here you’ll grow crops and raise animals, get to know the locals, and sell your wares at the town's bazaar to restore it to its former glory.

Pre-purchase Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on Steam

Race across land, sea, air, space, and time in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions where something new awaits around every twist and turn.

Red Dead Redemption on Steam

Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.

Steam is No Longer Supporting a Popular Payment Method in Some Regions

One of Steam's primary payment methods is suddenly useless in many regions, leaving gamers with only a handful of payment options on the storefront.

Valve explain why using PayPal for Steam purchases isn't currently an option in a whole bunch of countries | Rock Paper Shotgun

Valve have explained why PayPal is currently unavailable as a Steam payment option in a number of countries around the world.

Minecraft console dev 4J opens new Edinburgh studio as work continues on its Minecraft rival Reforj | VGC

Reforj is a voxel-based sandbox game being built alongside the Minecraft community…

Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced on Steam

Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.

GTA 5's Mount Chiliad Easter Egg Has Finally Been Cracked

A reliable GTA easter egg hunter has set the record straight on Mount Chiliad.

Forge of the Fae on Steam

Explore a story-rich, mysterious world inspired by Celtic folklore, use crystals to channel powerful magic, and make impactful choices that change the story's outcome. A unique Crystal System and battles with dangerous Fae await in this charming, pixel-style, retro modern RPG.

Forge of the Fae to be published by Deck13 Spotlight - Gematsu

Chained Echoes and CrossCode publisher Deck13 Spotlight will publish Datadyne-developed RPG Forge of the Fae when it launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC…

INSTINCT3 establishes indie games publisher Sidekick Publishing - Gematsu

Berlin-based creative agency INSTINCT3 has announced the establishment of Sidekick Publishing, a full-service publisher for indie, A, and AA game studios.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.

Console Service Update: Moving to Current-Gen and Ending Legacy Support - NEWS - PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

Undisputed developer Steel City Interactive opens Leamington studio

The studio intends to build on the success of the boxing franchise.

Japan’s PC gaming population has decreased by 3 million in the past decade, studies suggest - AUTOMATON WEST

According to Famitsu Game Hakusho 2025, Japan's active PC gamer population is smaller today than it was ten years ago.

Overwatch® 2 on Steam

Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.

Overwatch 2 Fans Are Bullying Mercy Players Again

Mercy is still Overwatch 2's cash cow, so fans are paying close attention to her rising skin prices

Fighting Games Have An Accessibility Problem, But Not Because Of The Games Themselves - GameSpot

While fighting games are incredibly popular, attending a big tournament like Evo is a big financial hurdle for many.

Pre-purchase Battlefield™ 6 on Steam

The ultimate all-out warfare experience. In a war of tanks, fighter jets, and massive combat arsenals, your squad is the deadliest weapon.

LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP on Steam

The chainsaw-wielding cheerleader Juliet Starling returns in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP!

Eurogamer is changing to give you more of what you want | Eurogamer.net

Some big changes are coming to Eurogamer that will mean readers get more of the site they love.

Grounded 2 on Steam

Shrunk again, but the world is much larger. In this open-world, single-player or co-op survival adventure, craft weapons and armor, build your base, and traverse the playground on your buggy. But something else is out there—and it hasn’t forgotten you.

Grounded 2 Surpasses 3 Million Player Mark - Insider Gaming

Grounded 2 has proven to be extremely popular in early access, surging past the original title and setting impressive player records.

Witchfire on Steam

Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

DayZ on Steam

How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.

Former DayZ lead thinks survival games should let players tinker with every variable: 'Here's the keys. Have fun' | PC Gamer

If a game's going to last, it should let players fiddle with everything.

Save 40% on FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on Steam

Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.

Final Fantasy 14 wins my personal award for the Most Specific Bug Fix in a MMO 2025, and I'm astonished anyone even found it in the first place | PC Gamer

The stars were in place for this server boot.

Between pained cries, the YouTuber who made this 'neuromuscular aim assist' that shocks his muscles for fast Counter-Strike 2 reactions insists it's 'not cheats' | PC Gamer

Has science finally gone too far?

Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Steam

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Les développeurs d'Assassin's Creed Shadows discutent des histoires contemporaines de la série, de Basim et de l'absence de nouvel artefact Isu dans le jeu

"Nous ne reproduisons pas ce que nous avons fait par le passé".

Pre-purchase Battlefield™ 6 on Steam

The ultimate all-out warfare experience. In a war of tanks, fighter jets, and massive combat arsenals, your squad is the deadliest weapon.

Battlefield 6 Players Caused $70 Billion Of Virtual Property Damage During Open Beta - GameSpot

EA has challenged players to up the destruction and cause $1 trillion of damage by the end of the beta.

Save 60% on Planet of Lana on Steam

A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies.

Planet of Lana is now a million-seller

This comes shortly after the sequel was announced.

Starbreeze appoints former EA exec Jonas Skantz as Payday's general manager | GamesIndustry.biz

Starbreeze has appointed Jonas Skantz as general manager of its Payday franchise.

Lords of the Fallen 2 sera sanglant et nous savons quand il sera dévoilé - GAMERGEN.COM

Officialisée il y a plus d'un an, cette suite au Souls-like de CI Games reste mystérieuse, mais elle sera présentée dans quelques jours seulement.

Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2 on Steam

Join an elite group of civilian agents in this action-packed RPG shooter. Engage in intense tactical combat, team-up with your friends, and survive in a dynamic open world to save Washington, D.C.

The 'Big Division 2 Project' Will Be Revealed at Gamescom - Insider Gaming

Ubisoft is hosting panels and meet-and-greet events at Gamescom, unveiling the future of The Division 2 including the 'big Division 2 project'

L’Esports World Cup s’allie à “Visit Saudi ” pour renforcer l’attrait touristique de l’événement - Millenium

En 2025, l’Esports World Cup ne se contente pas seulement de réunir les meilleurs joueurs du monde à Riyad. Grâce à un partenariat inédit avec la Saudi Tourism Authority, le tournoi devient aussi une porte d’entrée vers la culture, l’histoire et les lieux de rêve offerts par l’Arabie Saoudite.

There's nothing quite like fishing in the virtual waters of your favorite video games, and this Nintendo patent could hint at the future of this serene hobby | GamesRadar+

Nintendo's latest patent says "go fish" - is the Switch 2 about to reel in some new accessories?

Things I have (sort of) learned: Audio fades are one of the most CPU-intensive tasks you can possibly do, and my maths is too awful to properly explain why | PC Gamer

The more you know. Well, the more this video tells you, anyway.

PlayStation publishes recipe for Death Stranding 2 cryptobiotes  - AUTOMATON WEST

You can make (and eat) your own cryptobiotes thanks to PlayStation's new Death Stranding 2-themed cooking video.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman deploy each other's chatbots as proxies in public slapfight | PC Gamer

The feuding AI moguls went at it on X over Musk's claim that Apple is suppressing his Grok app in favor of ChatGPT.

«Mes créateurs ont agi de manière hostile» : Grok, l’IA d’Elon Musk, dit qu’il y a un génocide à Gaza et qu’on tente de la «censurer» – Libération

Grok, l’intelligence artificielle conversationnelle du réseau social X a été brièvement suspendue lundi 11 août pour «publications inappropriées». Dans la foulée, elle s’est mise à dénoncer la «censure» du réseau.

« Fabriquez de bons véhicules électriques », Elon Musk ne mâche pas ses mots contre ce constructeur allemand - Numerama

Quand Mercedes critique publiquement le bannissement des véhicules thermiques en Europe pour 2035, Elon Musk réplique du tac au tac sur X. Le patron de Tesla n’est pas spécialement connu pour avoir la langue dans sa poche. Il n’a jamais hésité à commenter les décisions et déclarations des constructeurs concurrents.

Elon Musk will have to answer OpenAI's harassment claims in court | Mashable

It's Elon Musk vs. OpenAI, part one hundred.

DOGE Has Wasted Billions While Saving Only a Fraction of What It Claims: Reports

New analysis paints a picture of dysfunction and waste at the Department of Government Efficiency.

Tesla Is Making a Move in New York City That Regulators Absolutely Hate

Tesla has already spent years fighting federal probes, civil and criminal lawsuits and a host of scrutiny from everyone from the SEC to buyers.

Study: Social media probably can’t be fixed - Ars Technica

“The [structural] mechanism producing these problematic outcomes is really robust and hard to resolve.”…

Forget the Crypto Bros. Wall Street Is Driving the New Crypto Boom

The crypto market is on fire again, but the fuel isn't coming from social media hype ahead of bets on a Fed rate cut.

FEMA’s Flood Maps Are Basically Lies

A researcher who studies flood-risk mapping says many politicians aren't interested in updating maps because it might trigger higher insurance costs and restrictions on construction.

FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared

FEMA flood maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant coverage gaps, and politics can get in the way.

Scrubby is a top robot. Scrubby scrubs whiteboards. Scrubby un-scrubs whiteboards. Scrubby sleeps to scrub again | PC Gamer

I really like Scrubby, ok.

Point Blank Bundle (pay what you want and help charity)

Play a wide range of bombastic shooters—FPS, TPS & more with the Point Blank Bundle—let the bullets fly and help support charity!

KOUB News • Buttondown

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