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Ghost of Yōtei Limited Edition Console

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The Console is inspired by Sucker Punch’s fictional depiction of Ezo with designs rooted in traditional Japanese art.

The PlayStation 5 Console - Ghost of Yōtei Limited Edition Bundles, featuring new intricate console designs with a matching DualSense Wireless controller.

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Hide The Corpse

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Launching on August 18, Hide The Corpse brings chaotic VR puzzle gameplay to PS VR2 and Steam for PC.

Players hide a body in four minutes across six unique locations like a spaceship.

Physics-based mechanics allow dragging bodies and erasing evidence for points.

Unlock quirky skins like Zombie or Disco for added fun.

Its slapstick humor and creative hiding spots ensure immersive, hilarious chaos. 7/13/2025

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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion

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A San Diego Comic-Con panel for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, an arcade-style beat 'em up, is set for July 24.

The game features 15 Marvel heroes fighting Annihilus’ Annihilation Wave using the Cosmic Swap system.

The panel, hosted by Tim Gettys, includes Tribute Games and Marvel Games developers.

The game, launching in 2025, offers four-player co-op and pixel art. 7/13/2025

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Unseen Diplomacy 2

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The trailer for Unseen Diplomacy 2, a VR espionage sequel, got revealed by Triangular Pixels.

Players act as spymasters, sneaking through bases to steal intel using gadgets like wire clippers.

The game features procedurally generated levels adapting to play space, with mixed reality on Meta Quest 3.

Manage agents and missions in a 90s retro-futuristic setting.

Set for 2025 on SteamVR and Meta Quest, it promises immersive stealth action. 7/13/2025

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Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between

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Reimagined for VR, Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between follows Arina and Frendt revisiting childhood memories.

Frendt discovers Arina’s diary, guiding them through dreamlike garden islands.

Players manipulate time to solve 40 new puzzles with tactile interactions like painting.

The narrative, enriched by Arina’s perspective, deepens the emotional bond.

Launching August 7 on Meta Quest and SteamVR, it offers an immersive experience. 7/13/2025

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World War Z

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A new update for World War Z, a co-op zombie shooter, introduces a Las Vegas episode with three missions.

Players face zombie hordes in a casino and on the Strip, with new survivors.

The update adds six weapons, including a katana, and a new class perk system.

Enhanced enemy AI makes zombies tougher, with improved visuals for immersion.

Available now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox, this free update boosts the thrilling gameplay. 7/13/2025

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Stilt

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The "Forgotten Trials" update for Stilt, a VR platformer, adds three new single-player levels in a bonus area.

A new Jump Flip Panel toggles with each jump, increasing challenge.

Enhanced paths in Cellar Labyrinth and Cave Rave, plus an assist mode, improve accessibility.

Multiplayer server regions are optimized for better matching, with UI upgrades and bug fixes.

Available on Meta, PS VR2, and Steam, this free update enriches the platforming experience. 7/13/2025

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Polterguys: Possession Party

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Players can enjoy Polterguys: Possession Party, a chaotic multiplayer game where up to eight mischievous ghosts possess objects to outsmart a monster.

The game features spooky maps, power-ups, and sabotage mechanics for thrilling battles.

Available on Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam, it supports cross-platform play.

The game is free on Xbox until July 13 via Free Play Days, it’s a fun, competitive brawl. 7/13/2025

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Striden

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Fast-paced looter shooter set in war-torn Scandinavia, Striden launched in Early Access on July 11th.

Developed by 5 Fortress, it features team-based survival gameplay with building, looting, and unique features like the Eagle Hook for aerial combat.

The game is set in a Cold War-era conflict with a radioactive environment.

Striden receives a -20% launch-week discount, and offers continuous updates based on community feedback. 7/13/2025

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Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation

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The new demo for Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation is out on Steam, featuring two new levels of intense, gory FPS action.

The game is a hand-drawn, action-packed FPS epic inspired by genre legends and the golden days of Cartoon Network’s more edgier offerings.

Play as Captain Wayne, the hot pink-wearing, fish-chomping, cigar-huffing one-man bloodstorm with a shotgun where his arm used to be.

The hand-drawn, cartoon-style FPS offers chaotic combat and explosive weapons. 7/13/2025

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Tears of Themis

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The 4th anniversary event "Ever Since We Met" for Tears of Themis started July 11th, offering S-Chips, limited cards, and free draws.

The Dream Diaries event begins July 17th, featuring HoYoLand exploration, mini-games, and personalized memory journals.

New Childhood Dreams outfits, invitation packs, and over 50 new achievements are available.

Players can earn the Luke SSR card "Youth and Mystery" through purchases. 7/13/2025

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Short Short Fictions

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Short Short Fictions is a mixtape of short games that lets you experience 10,000 years in 30 minutes.

A short short mix tape of one story that connects three shorter stories.

On the NewWave, a magical game console that is retro but new, enjoy DON'T SAY YES, TO:NORTH, and a secret tale nobody yet knows.

Welcome to a slightly fantastical and nostalgic world of painful, toilful, and beautiful stories.

Short Short Fictions is now available for wishlisting on Steam for PC.

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Beff Jezos Simulator

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The full version of Beff Jezos Simulator, developed by Joyjutsu Games, has launched on Steam with enhanced gameplay from its Early Access phase.

Players can build an e-commerce empire, managing inventory, pricing, and logistics.

New features include multiple save slots, a revamped store rating system, and dynamic supply and demand mechanics.

The game offers an immersive experience for casual and simulation fans, with a demo available to try.7/13/2025

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Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack

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KOEI TECMO announced the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack, a collection featuring all three “Secret” series titles with new playable characters and story elements.

The pack, set for release in 2025 on multiple platforms, revisits Ryza’s summer adventures.

A dedicated livestream on August 4th will reveal more details about Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack. 7/13/2025

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Touhou Luna Nights

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Critically acclaimed Metroidvania, Touhou Luna Nights, has sold over 500,000 copies since its 2018 release, earning 12,000+ "Overwhelmingly Positive" Steam reviews.

Players control Sakuya, a time-manipulating maid, in a beautifully animated 2D adventure by Team Ladybug.

To celebrate, Selecta Play launched a 5-Year Anniversary Limited Edition for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, including exclusive content like a manual and soundtrack. 7/13/2025

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Against the Storm

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The Nightwatchers DLC for Against the Storm, set for July 31st introduces Bats, a metallurgy-skilled species.

The DLC also features new biomes, Rocky Ravine and Bamboo Flats, and adds unique challenges.

The Black Market aids resource management, and Fluffbeak produces fertilizer.

New orders, events, rewards, and music enrich gameplay.

The free 1.8 update for Against the Storm enhances Smoldering City. 7/13/2025

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Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo

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Psychological puzzle-adventure, Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo launches on PC via Steam on September 17th.

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game.

Six teenagers awaken in Noise Scramble City, a surreal Tokyo-like prison of trauma, solving over 40 unique puzzles to escape.

Players explore dreamlike environments, piecing together fragmented pasts in a narrative-driven journey of memory and healing. 7/13/2025

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Official Trailer

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Xenopurge

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Players can experience Xenopurge, a tactical auto-battler where they act as a M.A.C.E. command officer directing squads against alien threats from a retro-futuristic console.

Featuring two playable squads, 20 commands, 25 equipment pieces, and three difficulty settings, it offers tense, strategic gameplay with a Hollywood 'cassette futurist' aesthetic.

A demo with a replayable mini-campaign is also out now on PC.

The game is now available on Steam with a -20% introductory discount and content updates planned throughout Early Access, with a full release expected within a year. 7/13/2025

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Detective Dotson

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In Detective Dotson, a cozy mystery adventure, players explore modern India as an aspiring actor turned detective.

Dotson investigates his father’s mysterious death through four quirky cases, including a pink-painted dog and lost jewelry.

Engage with vibrant characters, solve puzzles on an evidence board, and enjoy Bollywood dance-offs and street cricket.

Released on Steam April 24, 2025, the game, also Switch-bound, offers pixel-art charm and cultural immersion. 7/13/2025

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Sker Ritual

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Patch 1.3 for Sker Ritual, a co-op zombie survival FPS, introduces a third-person mode with three camera options.

Custom game mode offers over 70 modifiers for tailored solo or private matches.

A voice chat trial for PC enhances communication, with console support pending feedback.

Available now on all platforms, the update coincides with a 51% Steam discount. 7/13/2025

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Hunter Roulette

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In Hunter Roulette, a multiplayer strategy game set in a cyberpunk wasteland, players blend Russian roulette with tactical gameplay.

Players engage in high-stakes PvP combat, using randomly loaded guns and over 20 unique items to outsmart opponents.

Features include a Frenzy Point system, diverse modes like 3-player free-for-alls and 2v2 team fights, and vibrant character designs.

The game, launched on Steam June 26 and now on Android, offers immersive visuals and multilingual support. 7/13/2025

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Cattle Country

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The physical edition of Cattle Country is out now on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, offering a cozy Wild West life-sim experience.

Players can build a ranch, raise cattle, and befriend townsfolk in a pixel-art prairie setting.

The game, developed by Castle Pixel and published by Silver Lining Interactive, includes crafting, farming, and adventures like bandit encounters and romance with 18 characters.

Available at Silver Lining Direct and retail stores, it’s a charming addition to any collection. 7/13/2025

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The Crust: New Horizon

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The Crust: New Horizon closed beta testing has started.

Independent developer VEOM Studios has announced that the highly anticipated New Horizon update for The Crust is now live in exclusive closed beta testing, introducing a major expansion of features, systems, and gameplay mechanics.

Players can now construct Outposts that not only extract Helium-3 but also refine regolith, store resources, and support colonist activity for scientific progress and productivity.

These outposts require stable power, which can be provided through solar panels, fuel generators, RTGs, or advanced modules like the Thermonuclear Generator and Biogenerator.

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HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH

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KLab Inc. announced that the mobile game HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH launches globally on July 31 on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Developed by Prophet Games and published by Garena, it will be available in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Players can collect and train characters, create dream teams, and engage in strategic gameplay with stunning 3D visuals.

Over 5 million pre-registrations have unlocked milestone rewards, including Recruit Tickets and a Shoyo Hinata Chat Frame. 7/12/2025

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PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY

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The remastered PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY combines the classic PSP rhythm-based action-strategy games.

Players guide the Patapon tribe to Earthend, issuing commands via four drums in vibrant 2D environments.

Enhanced with updated graphics, new difficulty settings, and 1-4 player co-op on Nintendo Switch, it offers over 400 weapons and equipment for army customization.

Intuitive controls demand precise timing and tactics to lead the Patapons to victory. 7/12/2025

[ Source: Bandai Namco Entertainment ]

Block Factory

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Players can craft 3D figurines from blocks in the relaxing automation game Block Factory, available now on Steam.

Design custom assembly lines to stack, shape, and paint bricks, creating charming miniatures like red pandas and race cars.

Creative Mode allows freeform design with Steam Workshop support for sharing creations.

Players can showcase figurines in evolving dioramas, offering a serene, creative experience for all skill levels. 7/12/2025

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered

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The physical editions of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch are now available at major retailers.

This collection features remastered versions of the action-adventure classics with enhanced graphics, new control options, and a photo mode.

The Deluxe Edition includes a steelbook, artbook, soundtrack CD, and collectible box.

The digital version is available on multiple platforms, including Steam. 7/12/2025

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Shields of Loyalty

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Turn-based dark fantasy strategy game Shields of Loyalty exits Early Access on August 12, launching fully on Steam for PC.

Set in Mantaria, players command over 160 units across factions, battling undead on hex-grid maps.

New content includes the magic-wielding Nâr faction and commander Sargon I.

The game, inspired by classic wargames, offers deep tactical gameplay and a Very Positive Steam rating. 7/12/2025

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Official Trailer

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