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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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Top 10 New Indie Games

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Death Stranding 2

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Din's Champion

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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

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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

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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.

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Albion Online

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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.

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Crime: 1997

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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.

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Official Trailer

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Noble Legacy

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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.

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Black Desert

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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.

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Pixel Starships

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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

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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

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Cairn

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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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Albert's Ark Idle

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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.

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League of Legends

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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

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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.

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Ashes of Morgravia

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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

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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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Official Trailer

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