Toy Keeper Organization Sim Launches August 22 on Steam
Toy Keeper turns the mundane task of tidying into a game loop with gacha upgrades and a mischievous baby companion, offering a niche take on the organization sim genre.
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Nintendo Switch Online Prices Rise July 1, Current Rate Extensions Available
The price increase, announced in May, gives subscribers a narrow window to extend their membership at the old rates for up to three years, effectively allowing them to delay the higher costs.
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Night Shift Record: Showa School Record Launches on Steam
The release adds a short, atmospheric horror experience to Steam that relies on sound and setting rather than jump scares, with a sequel already in the pipeline.
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Splatoon Raiders Direct 2026.6.30 Airs June 30 at 23:00
This is the first dedicated Direct for a Splatoon spin-off, and its timing less than a month before release suggests Nintendo is making a final, focused push to sell players on a new genre direction for the franchise.
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Free Horror Game 'TAKE CARE OF THE DOG' Launches on Steam July 10
The Steam release brings a viral itch.io horror hit to a wider audience, with a sequel already in the pipeline.
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EPID Games Reveals Teaser PV for New Title Trickcal Patima
The extensive hiring push across multiple disciplines indicates Trickcal Patima is still in pre-production, meaning a release is likely years away despite the teaser's arrival.
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This Week in Mobile Games: Sonic, Summer Events, and More
The column provides context for Sonic's long but muted mobile presence during his anniversary, contrasting Sega's early mobile push with Nintendo's more cautious approach.
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Game Spark Picks Four Notable Steam Releases for June 29, 2026
The roundup highlights a diverse set of newly released Steam games that have already attracted significant player feedback, with nophenia achieving a 96% positive rating from 412 reviews.
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Slot & Dungeons Gets July 28 Full Release Date
The July 28 update marks the end of a successful early access period that saw sales at five times expectations and a 'Very Positive' Steam rating, and the scope of the content drop suggests the developer is treating the 1.0 launch as a major milestone.
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Project Sekai Releases Full-Size 2DMV of All-in-One Sekai Version
The release gives players and fans a dedicated music video for a Sekai version of a song tied to Wonderlands x Showtime, expanding the game's video content library.
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Grim Dawn Hits 90% Off on Steam Ahead of Final DLC Release
This is the last chance to buy Grim Dawn and its required DLC at a discount before the final expansion Fangs of Asterkarn launches on July 23.
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Assetto Corsa Rally V0.5 Adds Greek Stages and 16-Player Multiplayer
This update brings the rally sim closer to a full release by adding real-world stages and the online infrastructure needed for competitive play.
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Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection! PC Version Launches on Steam
The PC release brings a faithful reproduction of three classic friendship-destroying board game RPGs to Steam with modern features, expanding access beyond the January 2026 Switch launch.
Game Spark
Fantasy World Manager Surpasses 100,000 Wishlists on Steam
The milestone and developer response show a growing audience for god-sim world-building games and a deliberate design direction that borrows from WorldBox without abandoning its own customization depth.
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Shadowverse 10th Anniversary Roundtable Gathers Four Community Figures
The roundtable offers a community retrospective on a decade of Shadowverse, told by a caster, a cosplayer, a former pro, and a YouTuber whose lives were changed by the game.
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Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 Preview Program Set for July 3
The preview program will give the first full look at Himeko・Departure, a Fire/Erudition variant of the Astral Express navigator, and the crossover with Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works].
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Walking Simulator 'nophenia' Earns 'Very Positive' on Steam
The game's rapid acclaim shows a strong audience for atmospheric, non-horror walking simulators that evoke liminal space aesthetics.
Automaton
Detroit: Become Human Hits 450 Yen on Steam Summer Sale
The deep discount and sustained player interest show Detroit: Become Human has become a evergreen title whose themes of AI and ethics grow more relevant as real-world AI technology advances.
Game Spark
Chaos Front, a Turn-Based Strategy Rpg Set in Space, Targets September Steam Release
The game represents a new entry in the niche Chaos Galaxy series, blending tactical mecha combat with grand strategy elements, and its near-complete status suggests a concrete launch window.
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Saga & Seeker Opens Official Ink Store for In-Game Points
The Ink Store gives players a cheaper way to buy points and reduces reliance on Steam's payment system, which could shift the game's revenue model and player spending habits.
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Carpet Washing Game Launches on Steam July 13 With Time Reset Mechanic
The game combines a mundane cleaning loop with a roguelite-style reset system, a structure that has proven popular in the incremental genre and that the developer has already validated with strong demo engagement.
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Soccer Roguelike 'Rogue Striker' Announced for 2026 Steam Release
The announcement shows a solo developer channeling burnout into a tight, time-boxed side project that directly ties to the 2026 World Cup calendar, producing a genre hybrid that is rare in soccer games.
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75.6% of Game Users Prefer Manual Play, Survey Finds
The data suggests that despite the spread of auto-play features, a majority of players still value manual engagement, and many view heavy automation as diminishing the game experience.
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Koei Tecmo Games' New Title 'Fuji' Appears on Government IP360 Page
The listing confirms Koei Tecmo is developing a completely new IP, distinct from its established series like Nioh and Nobunaga's Ambition, with government-backed support through the IP360 initiative.
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