Spaghetti Cat Announces Scratch the Ticket, a Lottery Game With Cheating Tools
The game turns the familiar scratch-off lottery into an incremental loop where cheating tools are a core mechanic, not a bug.
Automaton
Games
Temple Maker 64 Demo Launches, 76 Stages Uploaded in First Day
The demo's immediate uptake shows appetite for a dedicated N64-era Zelda dungeon editor, a niche the market has not directly served.
Game Spark
ASUS Announces ROG Xbox Ally X20 With OLED Display and TMR Joysticks
The X20 marks ASUS's first OLED implementation in the Ally line after publicly rejecting the technology for power reasons, and the bundle-only sales model signals a shift toward premium accessory tie-ins rather than standalone hardware upgrades.
GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Game Spark
Camelot Unchained Launches Steam Early Access After 13-Year Development
The game's arrival in early access, over a decade after its crowdfunding campaign and years past its original target date, marks the end of a prolonged development cycle that saw a change in development structure in 2025.
Game Spark
Capcom Opens Special Site for 2027 Student Game Competition
The competition returns after last year's strong response, offering students access to Capcom's proprietary RE ENGINE and a path to commercialization for winning works.
Denfaminicogamer
Faros Game Studio Re-Announces Antarctic Survival Horror FPS 'Invariant'
The re-announcement signals a reset after the project strayed from its original vision and was perceived as a 'Half-Life' substitute, with the engine switch from Unity to Godot a concrete technical change.
Game Spark
Kaiju No. 8 the Game Tells an Original Story Alongside the Manga and Anime
The review argues that the game succeeds in treating manga, anime, and game as equal parts of the same world, satisfying both existing fans and newcomers.
Automaton
Nivalis Development Enters Final Polish Phase With NPC Rendering Optimization
After a long period without a release date, Nivalis is now clearly in its final development stretch, with concrete technical and localization work being publicly detailed.
Game Spark
Sega Net Mahjong MJ Collabs With Lupin III Pachislot L Shuyaku Wa Zenigata 5
The event ties Sega's live-service mahjong title to a new Lupin III pachislot machine, offering themed rewards across both the mobile and arcade versions of MJ.
4Gamer.net
Model Debut 4 Nicola Launches on Steam and Switch 2 in August
The port to Steam and Switch 2 brings nicola's fashion simulation to a wider audience, including PC players, while retaining the full content and early purchase bonuses from the original Switch version.
Automaton
Azur Promilia Closed Beta Test Applications Open
Azur Promilia is the next major title from the Azur Lane developer, and this CBT marks the first public hands-on opportunity ahead of an unannounced release date.
GAME Watch (Impress)
NetEase Games' 'Blood Message' to Appear at Summer Game Fest 2026
This marks the first public showing of 'Blood Message' since its reveal trailer a year ago, offering a concrete date for new details on NetEase's debut single-player title.
4Gamer.net
Luna Abyss Earns Strong Metacritic Scores on PC and PS5
The scores position Luna Abyss as a well-received AA indie shooter that holds its own against genre peers, with particular acclaim for its bullet-hell combat and atmospheric world.
Game Spark
Food Chain Shooter Nomnomia Gets June 30 Release Date
Nomnomia is a solo-developed title that combines ecosystem simulation with shooting mechanics, and its June 30 release date gives it a clear launch window.
Automaton
Yodel Golf Brings Voice Chat Text Physics to BitSummit PUNCH
Yodel Golf turns voice chat into a gameplay mechanic by rendering spoken words as falling physical objects, a design choice that could reshape how multiplayer party games encourage communication.
Game Spark
Cafe Management Sim 'Everbrew' Coming to Steam in 2026
The announcement adds a cozy, animal-filled cafe sim to the growing Steam management genre, with a focus on ingredient gathering and recipe discovery rather than pure service gameplay.
Game Spark
Mojang Announces Dappled Forest Biome and Minecraft Dungeons II Details
The Dappled Forest biome introduces a new autumn-themed environment and building materials, while Minecraft Dungeons II and the second movie move closer to release with concrete details.
4Gamer.net
Onlyherogames Announces Cyberpunk Belt Scroll Action Game Stigmatum
Stigmatum brings a Spanish cyberpunk setting and branching narrative to the belt-scroll genre, with local co-op and RPG growth layered into the combat.
4Gamer.net
Yostar Opens Azure Promilia Closed Beta Test Applications
The closed beta gives the first public hands-on access to a major new IP from the Azur Lane studio, signaling the project is moving toward release.
Inside
Bandai Namco Launches NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026 Project With Five Anniversary Titles
The project bundles five anniversary titles into a single brand push, signaling Bandai Namco's strategy to treat its retro catalog as a sustained product line rather than one-off re-releases.
4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer
Cooperative Drawing Puzzle 'Linebound' Free on Steam for One Month
The game's hand-drawn sketchbook style and cooperative drawing mechanics have earned a perfect 100% positive review score on Steam in its first days, and the limited free window gives players a chance to try a niche co-op concept before it becomes a paid product.
Automaton
Capcom Opens Second Student Game Competition With RE Engine Access
The competition gives students hands-on access to a major commercial engine and offers a path to publication, extending Capcom's talent pipeline beyond the first edition's 15-team pilot.
GameBusiness.jp
Madō no Bloshua Steam Page Goes Live With GBA-Style Pixel Art
The Steam page launch gives the first detailed look at a GBA-style indie RPG with a timeline battle system and a rabbit-based progression mechanic, ahead of its playable demo debut.
4Gamer.net
Sony State of Play June 3 to Run Over 60 Minutes With Marvel's Wolverine Footage
The extended runtime and confirmed Wolverine segment signal Sony is using this State of Play to deliver major updates on its marquee first-party projects ahead of the fall release window.
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