Hachishakusama Horror ADV Launches on Steam With 20% Discount
The release reframes the Hachishakusama urban legend as a heartwarming horror story centered on emotional connection rather than pure fright.
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Staffer Retro Dev Concedes the Yuri After Reading Reviews
The developer's admission that reader feedback reframed the intended story shows how audience interpretation can reshape a creator's own view of their work.
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Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand Wave Defense Roguelite Launches on Steam
The spin-off reframes the Company of Heroes RTS formula as a standalone wave defense roguelite with co-op, a structural departure from the base game that does not require owning it.
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Gallop Diva Steam Demo Released for Horse Racing Academy Adventure
The demo gives players an early look at Gamemiracle's story-focused horse racing adventure, which combines choice-driven relationships with 3D race scenes and whip controls.
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Steam Weekly Sale Roundup: Moonlighter Free Until August 10
The roundup tracks Steam's high-discount PC games for the week, with free giveaways and deep price cuts on notable titles.
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Dress Craft Sim Dressmaker Sets September 22 Steam Launch
The wishlist count exceeding 200,000 signals strong early demand for a niche craft sim ahead of its September launch.
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Big Walk Lands Third on Steam Global Sales Chart
The chart's top ten shows indie titles like 'Big Walk' and 'IRON NEST' competing directly with perennial live-service giants, while 'MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls' demonstrates that a high-profile licensed fighter can chart on sales yet still face a harsh Steam reception.
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BeamNG.drive Version 0.39 Is the Game's Largest Update to Date
The update marks a major milestone for the long-running Early Access title, which is also preparing for its upcoming PS5 release.
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Contra Comic Adaptation Deal Signed With Mad Cave Studios
The deal adds Contra to a growing wave of Japanese game IPs getting overseas comic adaptations, following similar moves for Street Fighter and Sonic the Hedgehog.
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Spanking Exorcist Clears Steam Review, Releases July 31
The release ends a week-long delay that had prompted two free spin-off apology games from the developer.
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Kinki Reimu Kyoku Brings Japanese-Style Horror TPS to Switch 2
The Switch 2 release brings the indie horror TPS to a new platform with mouse-like aiming via Joy-Con 2, expanding its availability beyond PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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Mimic Early Access Launches October 27 on PC
The announcement sets a concrete release date for Mimic, confirming its PC debut before planned console versions in 2027.
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Sagas of Lumin Skips Early Access, Sets February 2027 Launch
The decision to skip early access and go straight to a full release on February 5, 2027 gives the developer the time it says it needs to refine core gameplay and stage design before launch.
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This Week's Big Game Stories: Palworld Online, Attack on Titan 3, and More
The roundup captures the week's most-discussed game news, from major franchise expansions to indie debuts, offering a snapshot of current industry trends.
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VOID ARMOR: FORM DRIVE Launches on Steam November 6
The release date and price confirm VOID ARMOR: FORM DRIVE as a budget-priced Steam debut, with a demo and beta already live to build player interest ahead of launch.
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Neon Noir Shooter Kusan: City of Wolves Launches on PC and Consoles
The release brings a Hotline Miami-style hardcore shooter to multiple platforms with a full 54-stage campaign and a distinctive hip-hop soundtrack.
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Pokemon Pocket Adds Ruler of the Sky Pack With Mega Rayquaza ex
The new pack anchors the summer Mega Rayquaza campaign, adding Mega Evolution cards and a guaranteed four-diamond or higher feature to Pokemon Pocket.
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Project Sekai Launches Leap Beyond The Limits Event and Piercing Light Gacha
The event and gacha add new story content and obtainable costumes for Project Sekai, keeping the rhythm game's live service cycle active through mid-August.
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Hotel The Memory Launches on Steam With Spot-the-Difference Memory Puzzles
The release adds a memory-based twist to the spot-the-difference genre, requiring players to recall anomaly types and room locations rather than just spotting differences on a single screen.
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KFC and Uma Musume Collaboration Adds Colonel Sanders Costume for Gold Ship
The collaboration pairs a fast-food chain with the horse racing game, offering real-world meal sets that unlock in-game support cards and a themed costume.
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Paralives Redesigns Babies After Fan Complaints, Patch Set for August 10
The baby redesign shows Paralives Studio responding directly to player feedback during early access, with the updated look drawing positive reactions ahead of the August 10 patch.
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Grannies on Wheels Trailer Shows Jam Jar Battles in Monster Trucks
The trailer reveals a distinct premise where grannies in monster trucks fight over jam jars, set in a clay toy world, with a Steam release planned for early 2027.
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Rhythm Doggo Playtest Launches on Steam
The playtest gives players early access to a game where exploration itself composes the soundtrack, a mechanic that could set it apart in the rhythm genre.
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Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation Preview Shows Emma and Kuu in Action
The preview details how Beast of Reincarnation fuses real-time action with command-based partner combat, a structure that sets it apart from typical action RPGs.
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