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PLAYISM’s The Use of Life, a multi-ending RPG, received its Final Chapter update on Steam Early Access.

This update makes the game 80% complete, and the endings for the other route are fully implemented and playable as well, making this a meaty Early Access game with a lot of content to sink your teeth into even before the full release.

This will be the last major update for the game before it finally leaves Early Access.

The next major update will be the full release of the game. 7/16/2025

Prideful Sloth’s Go-Go Town! launches its “Tourist Trap” update on Steam, enhancing the cozy city builder.

Players can build landmarks like lighthouses and attract unique tourists like mummies and aliens via new spawners.

Cliff-building mechanics, waterfalls, and water jets add creative depth.

New industry recipes and townie roles expand management options.

Available now in Early Access on Steam, the update also teases future online multiplayer. 7/16/2025

Human YoYo Studios’ CleanFall, a survival roguelike, launches August 8th on Steam for PC.

Players control a cleaning bot navigating procedurally generated subterranean worlds, battling horrors with dynamic turrets and crafting systems.

New features include leg-grabbing turrets, floaty object ships, and weapons like the Venom Pistol.

The game blends tower defense, open-world exploration, and alchemic crafting, unfolding a narrative of a post-apocalyptic planet. 7/16/2025

Sagat joins Street Fighter 6 as the first Year 3 character on August 5th, with a Muay Thai-inspired moveset featuring Tiger Shot and Tiger Uppercut.

A new stage, Proud Spire, showcases a serene temple setting.

Developed by Capcom, the update includes new Outfit's, 4 swimsuits for seven characters and an æspa collaboration, with Sagat playable at EVO 2025. 7/16/2025

Fast-paced large-scale multiplayer FPS War Rock released a major update, introducing new weapons, maps, and skins.

Developed by Dream Execution, it features five professions for tactical combat, vehicular warfare, and zombie survival modes across 90+ maps.

Free-to-play on Steam, the update includes community-driven enhancements and cross-platform play, uniting global players in intense multiplayer battles. 7/16/2025

Fitness RPG Monster Walk: Step Adventure transforms daily steps into an immersive adventure with creature collecting and base building.

Developed by Talofa Games, it’s in Early Access for iOS and Android in select regions, with a Steam release planned.

Players explore a vibrant world, battle fog, and bond with unique monsters, offering a cozy, non-competitive experience without GPS tracking. 7/16/2025

Launching the Fate Saga, Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate introduces the Kepler planetoid, where Guardians explore a new campaign with the Nine and ally Lodi.

New abilities like Matterspark and a World Tier system enhance gameplay, alongside core updates like Armor 3.0 and the Portal UI.

Developed by Bungie, it includes the Desert Perpetual Raid, opening July 19th including a World First race. 7/16/2025

Tactical dark fantasy RPG, Frosthaven launches in Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store on July 31st with a -10% discount until August 7th.

Developed by Snapshot Games, it offers single-player and co-op modes, eight unique characters, and over 40 quests.

Players build outposts and explore diverse biomes, with community feedback shaping updates every three months. 7/16/2025

The next evolution of the skateboarding franchise, skate. introduces dynamic gameplay with new screenshots showcasing San Vansterdam’s open world.

Developed by Full Circle, it features expanded trick mechanics, community-driven content, and cross-platform play for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Set for Early Access in 2025 on Steam, the game emphasizes creativity and authenticity in skateboarding culture with no confirmed full release date. 7/16/2025

Celebrating a decade of dino-survival, ARK: Aquatica is a new DLC for ARK: Survival Evolved, featuring a submerged ARK with unique underwater gameplay.

Players tame 21 new creatures, craft 74 new Engrams, and explore five biomes while unraveling the origin of Element.

Developed by Studio Sirens, it’s available on Steam with a -40% discount until July 29th. 7/16/2025

The medieval life sim RPG Mirthwood now supports local co-op and Steam Remote Play, allowing players to explore the Freelands together.

The latest update features drop-in/drop-out multiplayer with a dynamic shared camera, enabling both players to farm, fight, and start families while retaining individual progress.

Developed by Bad Ridge Games, the update launched on July 10th, including combat enhancements and a -25% discount on Steam for PC. 7/15/2025

Psychedelic VR escape room game, Dark Trip is discounted -64% during the Meta Store July Sale until July 28th.

Players solve puzzles by shifting between sobriety and drug-induced hallucinations, navigating ten rooms in Episode 1 with a dark narrative involving horrific experiments.

Developed by iTales VR, it’s in Early Access on the Meta Quest Store, with a Steam release planned. 7/15/2025

In Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure, players become detective Notrick in 1960s London, solving supernatural murder cases.

The Nintendo Switch version, featuring Japanese voice acting and the bonus story Staffer Reborn, offers an immersive experience with refined UI for handheld play.

Developed by Team Tetrapod, it’s available digitally and physically, with five main storylines and two bonus episodes. 7/15/2025

Sci-fi sim, Dawn Apart combines factory automation with colony management on a destructible voxel planet.

Players mine resources, build production lines, and defend settlers against alien threats or rebel against the Kobayashi-Schwarz Corporation.

Developed by Industrial Technology and Witchcraft, it’s now in Early Access on Steam with a -10% discount until July 28th, featuring campaign and sandbox modes. 7/15/2025

Top 10 best selling video games in the UK.

1 - Mario Kart World
2 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4
3 - EA Sports FC 25
4 - Hogwarts Legacy
5 - Assassin's Creed Shadows
6 - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
7 - The Sims 4
8 - F1 25
9 - Minecraft
10 - Death Stranding 2

Post-apocalyptic sandbox game The Front introduces a major update with a Vehicle Assembly System, allowing players to customize combat vehicles using over 40 components.

Seven Black Sun Obelisk dungeons add challenging endgame content with unique bosses and vehicle monsters.

Enhanced lore, performance upgrades, and a -20% discount until July 28th, mark this Early Access update by Samar Studio, with future features like air units planned. 7/14/2025

In the FMV psychological horror game The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker 2, players act as a psychiatrist solving a double murder while treating patients with supernatural issues.

D’Avekki Studios’ sequel features a cast including Aislinn De’Ath, Paul Baverstock, and Sydney Skye, with filming starting in August.

Set for release on PC and consoles in late 2025, it offers multiple endings and a random murderer. 7/14/2025

In the roguelike strategy game Reclaim the Sea, players command a rebel crew navigating a flooded fantasy world to overthrow the ruling order.

With randomly generated maps and narrative events, you manage resources, upgrade ships, and engage in tactical naval combat against varied enemy factions.

Developed by 1 Last Game, it’s available on Steam with a -20% launch discount until July 21st, supporting multiple languages and accessibility features.
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Multiplayer VR shooter, VELOCIBLASTER lets players embody sentient velociraptors with high-tech blaster cannons in an alternate reality where dinosaurs evolved advanced technology.

The free open alpha, available on Quest and PCVR, features a Deathmatch mode for up to 16 players, rocket thruster flight mechanics, and proximity voice chat.

Developed by Space Age Interactive, it was showcased at GDC 2025, with an early access launch planned for Q4 2025. 7/14/2025

Sunbird Studio announces Prickle for mobile, following its Steam demo success.

This thinky puzzle game challenges players with over 100 hand-crafted levels of increasing complexity.

Players manipulate spiky creatures to solve intricate puzzles in a charming world.

The mobile version, set for release later in 2025, retains the full game’s depth with touch-optimized controls. 7/14/2025

KLab Inc. hosts a 10th Anniversary Bankai Live for Bleach: Brave Souls on July 20th.

The livestream features voice actors Masakazu Morita, Fumiko Orikasa, Ryotaro Okiayu, and Hiroki Yasumoto.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary, this livestream will deliver a variety of content such as gameplay segments, information about future updates, breaking Brave Souls news, and more. 7/14/2025

LINE Games releases a free demo for Ember and Blade on Steam on July 17, blending survivor-like and soulslike gameplay.

Players control Fenrix, a demon hunter with temporary immortality, battling to prevent the archdemon Asmodeus’ resurrection.

The demo features intense combat, diverse builds, and stunning visuals in a dark fantasy world.

The full game is set to launch in 2026 on Steam for PC. 7/14/2025

Red Dunes Games’ Nightmare Battler Zozo is set for a 2025 reveal at Tokyo Game Show.

Developed with ACQUIRE Corp., it blends Japanese craftsmanship with global storytelling.

Players explore vibrant worlds, engaging in action-packed battles.

The game evolves from The Adventures of Zozo, emphasizing fun, story-driven gameplay. 7/14/2025

The Summer Games Done Quick 2025 charity event held July 6-13, raised $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders.

Speedrunners showcased Balatro among other titles like Mario Kart World.

Over 2,600 attendees enjoyed runs, with 37,776 donations received.

Archived on YouTube, the event supports global medical aid via Steam and Twitch. 7/14/2025

Launched July 4th, Arhaekon, a turn-based roguelike RPG, exits Early Access.

Players lead minions through 14 procedural dungeons, battling corruption.

New features include three difficulty modes and an endless dungeon.

Manage 12 units across four classes, crafting gear and facing permadeath.

Inspired by Warhammer 40k, it offers punishing strategic combat on Steam for PC.

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The Outlaw season for Torchlight: Infinite, launching on July 17, introduces high-stakes Carjack missions.

Players attack TOWER Co. vehicles to steal supplies, facing tougher enemies as Crime Ratings rise.

New Legendary gear like Trinity and Quantum Convergence enhances builds.

The TOWER Sequence system allows crafting unique non-Legendary weapons.

Revamped endgame loot offers better rewards, available on Steam and mobile.

7/14/2025

NetEase Games launched a closed beta for Racing Master in Latin America on July 10th.

This real-time racing sim features licensed cars from Ferrari and Lamborghini.

Powered by Codemasters’ physics engine and Unreal Engine, it offers realistic handling.

Players can customize vehicles and race on tracks like Indianapolis.

Available on Android, iOS, and PC via official emulator, it targets a 2025 global release.

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Announced for 2025, Virtual Hunter, a VR hunting simulator, expands to PS VR2 and Meta.

Players explore open wilderness, tracking animals like deer and boar.

Realistic ballistics and weapon handling enhance immersion, with multiplayer for up to six.

Choose to hunt from blinds or roam freely, using binoculars and bows.

Developed by Korpi Games, it emphasizes patience and nature’s beauty.

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Relic Entertainment’s remastered Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition launches August 14 for PC.

It includes all original campaigns, nine factions, and over 200 maps.

Enhanced with 4K visuals, upscaled textures, and improved pathfinding, it retains the grimdark essence.

A -30% discount is offered to Anniversary Edition owners.

Available on Steam and GOG for PC, it supports modding and 64-bit systems.

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The remastered Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, launched July 11, revives classic skateboarding action.

It features new parks like Waterpark and Pinball, plus remade classics in 4K.

New skaters, including Doom Slayer, join 31 pros with enhanced tricks.

Cross-platform multiplayer supports eight players, with expanded Create-A-Skater and Create-A-Park modes.

Available on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch, it delivers nostalgic, polished gameplay.

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Launching on August 18, Hide The Corpse brings chaotic VR puzzle gameplay to PS VR2 and Steam for PC.

Players hide a body in four minutes across six unique locations like a spaceship.

Physics-based mechanics allow dragging bodies and erasing evidence for points.

Unlock quirky skins like Zombie or Disco for added fun.

Its slapstick humor and creative hiding spots ensure immersive, hilarious chaos. 7/13/2025

A San Diego Comic-Con panel for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, an arcade-style beat 'em up, is set for July 24.

The game features 15 Marvel heroes fighting Annihilus’ Annihilation Wave using the Cosmic Swap system.

The panel, hosted by Tim Gettys, includes Tribute Games and Marvel Games developers.

The game, launching in 2025, offers four-player co-op and pixel art. 7/13/2025

The trailer for Unseen Diplomacy 2, a VR espionage sequel, got revealed by Triangular Pixels.

Players act as spymasters, sneaking through bases to steal intel using gadgets like wire clippers.

The game features procedurally generated levels adapting to play space, with mixed reality on Meta Quest 3.

Manage agents and missions in a 90s retro-futuristic setting.

Set for 2025 on SteamVR and Meta Quest, it promises immersive stealth action. 7/13/2025

Reimagined for VR, Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between follows Arina and Frendt revisiting childhood memories.

Frendt discovers Arina’s diary, guiding them through dreamlike garden islands.

Players manipulate time to solve 40 new puzzles with tactile interactions like painting.

The narrative, enriched by Arina’s perspective, deepens the emotional bond.

Launching August 7 on Meta Quest and SteamVR, it offers an immersive experience. 7/13/2025

A new update for World War Z, a co-op zombie shooter, introduces a Las Vegas episode with three missions.

Players face zombie hordes in a casino and on the Strip, with new survivors.

The update adds six weapons, including a katana, and a new class perk system.

Enhanced enemy AI makes zombies tougher, with improved visuals for immersion.

Available now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox, this free update boosts the thrilling gameplay. 7/13/2025

The "Forgotten Trials" update for Stilt, a VR platformer, adds three new single-player levels in a bonus area.

A new Jump Flip Panel toggles with each jump, increasing challenge.

Enhanced paths in Cellar Labyrinth and Cave Rave, plus an assist mode, improve accessibility.

Multiplayer server regions are optimized for better matching, with UI upgrades and bug fixes.

Available on Meta, PS VR2, and Steam, this free update enriches the platforming experience. 7/13/2025

Players can enjoy Polterguys: Possession Party, a chaotic multiplayer game where up to eight mischievous ghosts possess objects to outsmart a monster.

The game features spooky maps, power-ups, and sabotage mechanics for thrilling battles.

Available on Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam, it supports cross-platform play.

The game is free on Xbox until July 13 via Free Play Days, it’s a fun, competitive brawl. 7/13/2025

Fast-paced looter shooter set in war-torn Scandinavia, Striden launched in Early Access on July 11th.

Developed by 5 Fortress, it features team-based survival gameplay with building, looting, and unique features like the Eagle Hook for aerial combat.

The game is set in a Cold War-era conflict with a radioactive environment.

Striden receives a -20% launch-week discount, and offers continuous updates based on community feedback. 7/13/2025

The new demo for Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation is out on Steam, featuring two new levels of intense, gory FPS action.

The game is a hand-drawn, action-packed FPS epic inspired by genre legends and the golden days of Cartoon Network’s more edgier offerings.

Play as Captain Wayne, the hot pink-wearing, fish-chomping, cigar-huffing one-man bloodstorm with a shotgun where his arm used to be.

The hand-drawn, cartoon-style FPS offers chaotic combat and explosive weapons. 7/13/2025

The 4th anniversary event "Ever Since We Met" for Tears of Themis started July 11th, offering S-Chips, limited cards, and free draws.

The Dream Diaries event begins July 17th, featuring HoYoLand exploration, mini-games, and personalized memory journals.

New Childhood Dreams outfits, invitation packs, and over 50 new achievements are available.

Players can earn the Luke SSR card "Youth and Mystery" through purchases. 7/13/2025

The full version of Beff Jezos Simulator, developed by Joyjutsu Games, has launched on Steam with enhanced gameplay from its Early Access phase.

Players can build an e-commerce empire, managing inventory, pricing, and logistics.

New features include multiple save slots, a revamped store rating system, and dynamic supply and demand mechanics.

The game offers an immersive experience for casual and simulation fans, with a demo available to try.7/13/2025

KOEI TECMO announced the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack, a collection featuring all three “Secret” series titles with new playable characters and story elements.

The pack, set for release in 2025 on multiple platforms, revisits Ryza’s summer adventures.

A dedicated livestream on August 4th will reveal more details about Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack. 7/13/2025

Critically acclaimed Metroidvania, Touhou Luna Nights, has sold over 500,000 copies since its 2018 release, earning 12,000+ "Overwhelmingly Positive" Steam reviews.

Players control Sakuya, a time-manipulating maid, in a beautifully animated 2D adventure by Team Ladybug.

To celebrate, Selecta Play launched a 5-Year Anniversary Limited Edition for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, including exclusive content like a manual and soundtrack. 7/13/2025

The Nightwatchers DLC for Against the Storm, set for July 31st introduces Bats, a metallurgy-skilled species.

The DLC also features new biomes, Rocky Ravine and Bamboo Flats, and adds unique challenges.

The Black Market aids resource management, and Fluffbeak produces fertilizer.

New orders, events, rewards, and music enrich gameplay.

The free 1.8 update for Against the Storm enhances Smoldering City. 7/13/2025

Psychological puzzle-adventure, Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo launches on PC via Steam on September 17th.

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game.

Six teenagers awaken in Noise Scramble City, a surreal Tokyo-like prison of trauma, solving over 40 unique puzzles to escape.

Players explore dreamlike environments, piecing together fragmented pasts in a narrative-driven journey of memory and healing. 7/13/2025

Players can experience Xenopurge, a tactical auto-battler where they act as a M.A.C.E. command officer directing squads against alien threats from a retro-futuristic console.

Featuring two playable squads, 20 commands, 25 equipment pieces, and three difficulty settings, it offers tense, strategic gameplay with a Hollywood 'cassette futurist' aesthetic.

A demo with a replayable mini-campaign is also out now on PC.

The game is now available on Steam with a -20% introductory discount and content updates planned throughout Early Access, with a full release expected within a year. 7/13/2025

In Detective Dotson, a cozy mystery adventure, players explore modern India as an aspiring actor turned detective.

Dotson investigates his father’s mysterious death through four quirky cases, including a pink-painted dog and lost jewelry.

Engage with vibrant characters, solve puzzles on an evidence board, and enjoy Bollywood dance-offs and street cricket.

Released on Steam April 24, 2025, the game, also Switch-bound, offers pixel-art charm and cultural immersion. 7/13/2025

Patch 1.3 for Sker Ritual, a co-op zombie survival FPS, introduces a third-person mode with three camera options.

Custom game mode offers over 70 modifiers for tailored solo or private matches.

A voice chat trial for PC enhances communication, with console support pending feedback.

Available now on all platforms, the update coincides with a 51% Steam discount. 7/13/2025

In Hunter Roulette, a multiplayer strategy game set in a cyberpunk wasteland, players blend Russian roulette with tactical gameplay.

Players engage in high-stakes PvP combat, using randomly loaded guns and over 20 unique items to outsmart opponents.

Features include a Frenzy Point system, diverse modes like 3-player free-for-alls and 2v2 team fights, and vibrant character designs.

The game, launched on Steam June 26 and now on Android, offers immersive visuals and multilingual support. 7/13/2025

The physical edition of Cattle Country is out now on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, offering a cozy Wild West life-sim experience.

Players can build a ranch, raise cattle, and befriend townsfolk in a pixel-art prairie setting.

The game, developed by Castle Pixel and published by Silver Lining Interactive, includes crafting, farming, and adventures like bandit encounters and romance with 18 characters.

Available at Silver Lining Direct and retail stores, it’s a charming addition to any collection. 7/13/2025

KLab Inc. announced that the mobile game HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH launches globally on July 31 on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Developed by Prophet Games and published by Garena, it will be available in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Players can collect and train characters, create dream teams, and engage in strategic gameplay with stunning 3D visuals.

Over 5 million pre-registrations have unlocked milestone rewards, including Recruit Tickets and a Shoyo Hinata Chat Frame. 7/12/2025

The remastered PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY combines the classic PSP rhythm-based action-strategy games.

Players guide the Patapon tribe to Earthend, issuing commands via four drums in vibrant 2D environments.

Enhanced with updated graphics, new difficulty settings, and 1-4 player co-op on Nintendo Switch, it offers over 400 weapons and equipment for army customization.

Intuitive controls demand precise timing and tactics to lead the Patapons to victory. 7/12/2025

Players can craft 3D figurines from blocks in the relaxing automation game Block Factory, available now on Steam.

Design custom assembly lines to stack, shape, and paint bricks, creating charming miniatures like red pandas and race cars.

Creative Mode allows freeform design with Steam Workshop support for sharing creations.

Players can showcase figurines in evolving dioramas, offering a serene, creative experience for all skill levels. 7/12/2025

The physical editions of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch are now available at major retailers.

This collection features remastered versions of the action-adventure classics with enhanced graphics, new control options, and a photo mode.

The Deluxe Edition includes a steelbook, artbook, soundtrack CD, and collectible box.

The digital version is available on multiple platforms, including Steam. 7/12/2025

Turn-based dark fantasy strategy game Shields of Loyalty exits Early Access on August 12, launching fully on Steam for PC.

Set in Mantaria, players command over 160 units across factions, battling undead on hex-grid maps.

New content includes the magic-wielding Nâr faction and commander Sargon I.

The game, inspired by classic wargames, offers deep tactical gameplay and a Very Positive Steam rating. 7/12/2025