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Steam Summer Sale
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Surf's up, dudes and dudettes: The Steam Summer Sale is a full two weeks of sales
on games of all kinds
From now until July 10th, load up your Steam library with games you've had your eye on:
games your friends seem to play a lot that you keep meaning to try, or browse around and grab
something that catches your interest.
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Death Stranding 2
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - First Impressions [...]
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Din's Champion
Sidescrolling action RPG
Din's Champion
launches as part of the
Steam Summer Sale.
Din’s Champion is a 2D sidescrolling action RPG in a highly dynamic fantasy setting.
The world waits for no one... as players are exploring, collecting, crafting, building, and
planning, the forces of darkness are amassing power and executing their own designs.
The fantasy action RPG Din's Champion is now available on
Steam
for PC, including a -20% discount.
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The Midnight Walkers
Hardcore zombie shooter
The Midnight Walkers
receives a brand-new cinematic Trailer.
The
Trailer
is a visual feast, showcasing the deadly zombie-slaying routine of one of the game’s titular
Midnight Walkers: Kill, sleep, loot, repeat.
Set in the grimy floors of the Liberty Grand Center mega-complex, players will fight their way
through zombies, scavenging for gear and loot, before attempting to escape to safety in a deadly
PvPvE and PvE experience that will push them to their limits.
The Midnight Walkers is due to launch on
Steam
in early access in Q4 2025 and on consoles in 2026.
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G-Rebels
Dystopian flight-sim
G-Rebels
is running an early access Playtest on PC.
Selected players now have early access to the sci-fi flight-sim and can experience key gameplay
features from the current development phase.
The playtest aims to gather valuable feedback from the community to help optimize G-Rebels ahead
of its full release.
G-Rebels is a action-packed combat flight-sim in a dystopian open world full of intrigue, free
exploration and dangerous missions.
The action flight-sim is scheduled to release on
PC
later this year.
[ Source: Senatis ]
Albion Online
The Abyssal Depths update arrives for fantasy MMORPG
Albion Online, introducing a brand-new
PvP mode.
Abyssal Depths introduces a new PvP mode in the Depths, a collapsing, extraction-style dungeon
in which players fight for loot without risking their equipment.
It also brings a new staging ground for instanced PvP - the Antiquarian’s Den - and vastly
improves the game’s new player experience.
Albion Online, including its latest major update is available for free on
Steam and the
Epic Games Store
for PC.
[ Source: Sandbox Interactive ]
Crime: 1997
Open-world crime-life simulator
Crime: 1997
will release later this year on Consoles and PC.
Newport, 1997: Waterside gang member, Henry Gallagher, is thrust into danger following a failed
deal, tangling with the police and the Sorvino Mafia.
A riveting drug sweeps the city, igniting hidden conflicts. The game is a open-world experience
in true Grand Theft Auto style.
Crime: 1997 is set to release on Consoles,
Steam, and the
Epic Games Store
later this year.
[ Source: Bad Guys Games ]
Noble Legacy
Third-person medieval kingdom builder
Noble Legacy
will launch in July on Steam for PC.
As a very hands-on peaceful ruler, players work directly with the people to build and
grow the town, managing the various roles of villagers based on their personalities
and capabilities.
In Noble Legacy, minimal combat threats allow players to build homes, manage town infrastructure,
form strong relationships with villagers, and recruit new members to their growing community.
The immersive building sim Noble Legacy will arrive on
Steam
for PC on July 15th.
[ Source: Studio 369 ]
Black Desert
Pearl Abyss unveils massive update for
Black Desert
at the 2025 Heidel Ball.
From long-awaited quality of life improvements to PvP rebalancing, and the reveal of a brand-new
class and region, this year’s event highlights new features for the game’s future.
The update includes comprehensive UI enhancements, better onboarding for new players, the new Wukong
class, a brand new continent called Edania, new sovereign sub-weapon and mythical horse, PvP systems
overhaul, and more.
The fantasy MMORPG
Black Desert
is available for PC, Consoles and on Mobile Devices.
[ Source: Pearl Abyss ]
Pixel Starships
Strategic space-sim
Pixel Starships
receives free War Games Expansion.
The update introduces layout editing, new items, and a new generation of challenges, empowering
captains to fine-tune their fleets for ultimate competition.
The expansion also debuts seasonal leaderboards, exclusive cosmetic rewards, and new strategy
choices.
Pixel Starships is an FTL-style online sci-fi strategy builder and management game with a competitive
PVP tournament.
This 2D sci-fi sim is now available on
Steam,
Android and
iOS.
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UK Game Charts
Top 10 best selling video games in the UK.
1 - Death Stranding 2
2 - Mario Kart World
3 - Cyberpunk 2077: UE
4 - Hogwarts Legacy
5 - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
6 - Minecraft
7 - The Thing: Remastered
8 - EA Sports FC 25
9 - The Witcher III: GotY
10 - Mortal Kombat 1
[ Source: GFK Entertainment ]
Cairn
The climbing simulation game
Cairn
has surged in popularity, surpassing 500,000 demo downloads.
This milestone follows an endorsement from the developers of the mountaineering hit Peak,
boosting its visibility.
The game’s unique mechanics and immersive experience have resonated with players, contributing
to its rapid traction within the gaming community.
The atmospheric adventure sim
Cairn
is set to release on November 5th on Steam for PC and PlayStation 5.
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Free PlayStation Plus Games for July 2025 - Full Lineup and Deepdive [...]
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Albert's Ark Idle
Cozy building clicker
Albert's Ark Idle
will be officially released on Steam in June.
Albert’s Ark Idle is a 2D clicker/idle game filled with exciting adventures.
Buy and upgrade buildings, play minigames, make money, sail the seven seas and revive
fantastic mythical creatures to bring magic back to the world.
The economy management idler
Albert's Ark Idle
will be officially released on Steam for PC on June 30th.
[ Source: Albert Tross Productions ]
League of Legends
Riot Games has announced that
League of Legends
esports teams can now secure sports-betting sponsorships.
This move has sparked significant debate within the gaming community, with some fans and
analysts expressing concerns about the implications of introducing gambling-related sponsorships
into esports.
This could normalize betting among younger audiences, while it will create financial opportunity
for teams.
The decision marks a shift in Riot's esports sponsorship policies, prompting ongoing discussions
about ethics and regulation in competitive gaming.
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Madoka Magica Magia Exedra
3D Anime RPG
Madoka Magica Magia Exedra's
100 DayFest part 1 10 major campaign has started.
Players can expect tonnes of content including login bonuses and up to 30 free gacha spins.
Characters from the hit anime series "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" come together. Featuring
an all-new story setting and characters from the original ideas of Gekidan Inu Curry (Doroinu),
experience the action alongside Magical Girl memories in this battle RPG.
Celebrate the start of the 100 Days Thanksgiving Festival.
[ Source: Aniplex Inc. ]
Ashes of Morgravia
Try-out the free Demo of the tactical deckbuilder
Ashes of Morgravia
on Steam for PC now.
Ashes of Morgravia is a dark fantasy tactical deckbuilder where players master movement
and combat decks to face necrotic horrors and unravel ancient divine secrets in a land
lost to eternal night.
With a unique dual-deck system, strategic card-based combat, and a richly atmospheric dark
fantasy setting, the game challenges players to navigate night-shrouded ruins.
The roguelike card-battler
Ashes of Morgravia
is inspired by games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Slay the Spire.
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Microsoft
Microsoft is likely to implement significant layoffs in its Xbox division, potentially
affecting up to 2,000 employees next week.
This follows a pattern of workforce reductions, driven by corporate reorganization and
market pressures post-acquisition.
While the exact impact remains uncertain due to the lack of official confirmation, the
evidence leans toward studio closures and management restructuring as part of Microsoft's
strategic shift.
The situation highlights ongoing challenges in the gaming industry, with implications for
employees, development, and the broader market.
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