GTA6 Early Access Scam Sites Already Appearing, Malwarebytes Warns
The scams exploit intense anticipation for GTA6, using irreversible cryptocurrency payments to defraud fans before the game even launches.
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Taskbar Hero Steam Market for High-Rarity Items Reopens in July, Roadmap to 2027 Released
The roadmap and market reopening represent an effort to restore player confidence after fraud and community backlash.
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Pokemon TCG 30th Anniversary Products Now Available via Lottery on Seven Net Shopping
The lottery format and purchase history requirement indicate the 30th anniversary products are being allocated to existing customers rather than sold openly.
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Meccha Chameleon Update Adds HIKAKIN Museum Collaboration Map
The HIKAKIN collaboration follows the game's rapid sales of over 15 million copies in less than a month, using a major YouTuber's audience to sustain momentum for one of Steam's fastest-selling indie titles.
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Rhythm Heaven Groove Debuts Atop Japan's Weekly Game Rankings
The weekly sales chart shows Rhythm Heaven Groove as the top new release, with the rest of the top ten dominated by Nintendo titles.
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Narcissus Writer Tōma Kataoka's New Visual Novel Koi Shikarubeki Launches on Steam
The release marks the debut of OVERLAP GAMES' visual novel brand and brings a new work from a writer known for the critically acclaimed Narcissus, drawing attention from the genre's core audience.
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Schrödinger's Call Offers a Phone Call Adventure in a Post-Apocalyptic World
The game presents a narrative-focused experience about final conversations and unresolved regrets, published by a major manga publisher and developed by a small studio.
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HYPERFIST, a Student Project Melee Combat Game, Debuts Free on Steam
The free release of a DigiPen student project highlights a melee-centric take on first-person combat outside the usual shooter formula.
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Steam Machine Review: 256 of 343 Games Compatible, Elden Ring at 55-60fps
The review provides hands-on evidence that the Steam Machine is a capable gaming PC for Steam users, with high compatibility and solid performance out of the box.
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Apex Legends Cyberpunk Collab Adds Sandevistan, Cyberpsycho to E-District
The collab introduces core Cyberpunk gameplay mechanics-two cyberware abilities and a cyberpsycho penalty-that directly alter combat strategy in the Wild Card mode, moving beyond cosmetic crossovers.
Game Spark
New Survival Horror 'White Creek' Targets Dreamcast, Also Modern Platforms
The announcement of a new Dreamcast game in 2026 highlights the console's lingering appeal as a platform for retro-styled indie projects.
Game Spark
Colopl Announces 'Shironeko Project INFINITY' for Switch and Switch 2, 2027 Release
After an eight-year gap that included a project review and a lawsuit settlement, Colopl is delivering a console Shironeko game as a new original work rather than a port, suggesting the company sees stronger demand for the brand on dedicated hardware.
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Pokémon Go Fest 2026 Global Brings Mega Mewtwo X And Y For Free
The free availability of both Mega Mewtwo forms without a paid ticket signals a more accessible approach to high-tier raid content in Pokémon Go.
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Garden Soul Combines Roguelite Build-Crafting With Dot-Pixel Combat
The announcement adds a stylish dot-pixel roguelite to the Steam lineup, with a focus on technical combat and build-crafting from a Brazilian indie studio.
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The Sinking City 2 Shifts to Survival Horror, Reveals PC Specs and Pre-Order Details
The genre overhaul marks a deliberate departure from the first game's identity, and the high recommended specs suggest a technically ambitious title.
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Retro-Style Roguelike FPS 'Blast Vein' Gets a Trailer
The trailer reveals a gameplay loop that shifts from survival to domination as players descend, a hook that distinguishes it in the roguelike FPS genre.
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Steam Page Opens for Horror Medical Sim 'Kochira Mahou Shoujo Kyumei Geka'
The game presents a horror medical simulation where players must make triage decisions that determine magical girls' fates.
Denfaminicogamer
Weekly Steam Square #161: Palworld 1.0, Cat Mail Co., and More
The roundup highlights the breadth of Steam's release slate, with Palworld's full launch as a milestone for the survival crafting genre.
4Gamer.net
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Re:synchronized Draws Mixed Reviews on Steam After Launch
The remake's rocky launch highlights how promotional strategies and technical issues can trigger coordinated negative reviews, even when the game itself receives higher praise in other regions.
Game Spark
Far Far West Dev Log Maps Out New Maps, Melee, and Shields
The dev log shows the studio prioritizing community-requested features like shields while expanding combat and exploration options ahead of more updates.
Game Spark
Azur Lane Summer Fair 2026 POP UP Store to Open July 31 With Swimsuit Goods
The online sales phase starting August 18 extends the event's reach beyond the physical pop-up stores, making the limited goods available to a wider audience who cannot visit the Akihabara and Namba locations.
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CodePhantom Steam Page Opens, 2026 Release Planned
The opening of the Steam page for CodePhantom signals a new mecha action title with a sync-driven combat system, and its planned Steam Next Fest demo gives players a chance to try it before the 2026 launch.
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Idle RPG 'Artes Note' PC Version Launches July 13 With Demo Save Transfer
The PC release brings a mobile idle RPG with a substantial text-driven story to Steam, offering a hands-off dungeon crawler for players who value narrative depth alongside automated progression.
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Barrier Defense Game Dear Magical Girls Launches Free on Steam July 31
The game offers a free, no-microtransaction experience that uses a barrier defense mechanic to tell a story about the emotional toll of being a magical girl, a rare combination in the genre.
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