Games

gamesannouncement 6 sources · Jun 18

Unreal Engine 6 Early Access Targets End of 2027, Shifts to Verse Language

The shift to Verse and the deprecation of Blueprints signal a fundamental rethinking of how games are built in Unreal, moving from a visual-scripting-friendly tool to a language-first engine optimized for persistent online worlds.

Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark
gamesrelease 1 sources · Jun 17

Roguelike FPS 'Neurospasm' Demo Launches on Steam

The demo gives players an early look at a game that combines roguelike stacking abilities with a first-person shooter framework, ahead of its full release.

Game Spark
games 2 sources · Jun 17

Palworld OCG Preview Event Shows Rapid Soul Growth and Flexible Main Phase

The Soul system, which adds two resources per turn and allows the second player a one-Soul advantage, creates a pacing where tactical options expand sharply each round, a design choice that distinguishes Palworld OCG from many existing trading card games.

Inside, Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jun 17

Study Finds DLC Release Doubles Base Game Sales on Steam

The study provides the first large-scale empirical evidence that DLC releases create a virtuous cycle of increased sales, engagement, and developer maintenance, challenging the notion that DLC merely cannibalizes base game revenue.

Automaton