ARPG Luminary Passes 75,000 Wishlists, Studio Eyes 100,000 Before Early Access
With early access one week away, the wishlist milestone signals strong pre-launch demand that could translate into a crowded launch day.
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TATSUJIN EXTREME Review Roundup: Classic Shooter Earns Solid Scores
The review roundup shows TATSUJIN EXTREME is a welcome revival for classic shooters, with critics praising its preserved essence and evolved presentation, despite mixed opinions on difficulty and story.
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Gunma Conquest Incremental Game 'Reiwa mo Gunma no Yabou' Hits Steam
The Steam release brings the Gunma-themed incremental game to PC at a low price, with free mobile versions already available, expanding its reach beyond mobile.
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Timber Truck: Chaos Coop Brings Debt-Ridden Lumberjacks to Steam
The announcement pairs a simple delivery loop with hostile geese and crumbling infrastructure, positioning the game as a chaotic co-op experience for Steam players.
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Cryptica Trailer Reveals Antarctic Horror and a Missing Sister
The trailer highlights the hallucination mechanic and the 5-8 hour runtime, giving players a clear sense of Cryptica's scope before its Steam release.
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Cosmic Horror RPG Look Outside Passes 500,000 Copies Sold
The sales milestone for an indie horror RPG with a niche premise shows strong sustained demand for Coulombe's branching, time-limited survival design.
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Danganronpa Creator Jokes GTA 6 Delay Is His Fault
Kodaka's joke frames the delay as a personal distraction, while the interview also confirmed the new Kyoki Mode runs about 35 hours, five more than the original.
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Warmace: Miniature Shop Simulator Lets You Run a Hobby Shop and Paint Minis
The game stands out by letting players paint miniatures to increase profits, a core feature included from Early Access start.
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Idle RPG 'My Party Is Grinding' Sets August 27 Steam Launch
The game's server-authoritative design and Steam Market trading set it apart from typical idle RPGs, aiming to prevent duplication and protect market prices.
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Steam Version of 'A Machine That Can Only Shine' Launches August 28
The Steam release brings a free itch.io experiment to a wider audience with localization and controller support, while the developer's prior Steam success suggests a ready market for this unconventional interaction model.
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Undercoders Interview: Train Attack Is Skateboarding on Japanese Rail
The interview details how a toy-inspired concept became a full release, with the studio reporting strong reception including a Metacritic score of 88 and 98% positive Steam reviews at the time of the interview.
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Yu-Gi-Oh OCG Original Artwork Collection Lottery Opens on KONAMI STYLE
The pack directly adapts original manga card designs and iconic scenes into OCG cards, including a serial-numbered Grand Master Rare, making it a collector-focused release.
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Switch 2 Version of Final Fantasy XIV Runs Near 60fps, Touch and Mouse Controls Praised
The Switch 2 version's performance is deemed more than sufficient compared to the PS5 version, which also drops below 60fps, while its touch and mouse controls offer a distinct advantage.
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Browser Game Hop.Earth Turns Real Roads Into a Driving Sandbox
Hop.Earth turns the entire planet into a drivable course by generating roads and terrain in real time, which sets it apart from games that rely on pre-made tracks.
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Adyen: Japan's New Law Will Mirror Europe's Three-Year Payment Fight
Japan's new law opens app-external payments, and Adyen's interview outlines the operational realities of fraud, local payment methods, and regulatory battles that Japanese publishers will now face.
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Ganbare! Cheer Rhythm Steam Page Opens, TGS 2026 Demo Set
The Steam page launch and TGS 2026 demo give the Asanagi-designed fitness rhythm game its first public showcase ahead of a 2027 release.
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Splatoon Raiders Reader Satisfaction Poll Opens at Inside
The poll gauges player reception of Splatoon Raiders' shift from PvP to a PvE-focused spin-off, a notable departure for the series.
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Desktop Island: Idle Together! Announced for PC in December
The game blends idle incremental play with a shared persistent island, removing the host requirement so players can join whenever they like.
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Fesba+ Party Royale to End Service on November 11
The shutdown of Fesba+ marks the end of a high-profile crossover project between Shironeko Project and Monster Strike, with the operators apologizing for not meeting expectations.
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The Apocalypse Base Building Trailer Shows Power Systems
The trailer confirms that base building in The Apocalypse will be tied to a functional power grid, a key survival mechanic the team is prioritizing alongside multiplayer stability ahead of early access.
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Retro Shooter The Last Zeppelin Gets Demo and Trailer
The demo and trailer give players a first hands-on look at the arcade-style action and escalating difficulty of this alternate-history zeppelin shooter ahead of its Steam release.
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Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Shows New Shoko 3D Model
The ongoing character model reveals build anticipation for the VR-enabled strip mahjong title ahead of its planned summer 2026 launch.
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Corsair Cove Sells 100,000 Copies in Three Days
The game reached 100,000 sales in three days, following 100,000 wishlist registrations within two weeks of its announcement, indicating strong pre-release interest translated into immediate sales.
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NEO VANDAL Lets Players Smash Corporate Property for Profit on Steam
The announcement frames the incremental loop as a gamble: destruction pays, but overtime can wipe everything out, giving the genre's numbers-go-up rhythm a real downside.
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