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Highlights: 22
Window: past 3 days
🖥 PC & Steam 4 items
01 PCStellaris celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new DLC, free weekend, and 70% discount, demonstrating the sci-fi strategy game's continued active development and player engagement. 02 PCA GTA 5 filmmaker is livestreaming the complete machinima production process, including location scouting and debugging when the game crashes. 03 PCA Microsoft researcher used Age of Empires 2 to build a goat-powered neural network, demonstrating why assumptions about LLM behavior should not be based solely on natural language training. 04 PCA user successfully lost over 30 pounds exercising in VR over six months, demonstrating the fitness potential of virtual reality gaming despite challenges like sweaty headsets.
🎮 Console 6 items
05 ConsoleHalo: Campaign Evolved coming to PS5 will require players to link an Xbox account and gamertag, with PS Plus needed for split-screen co-op functionality. 06 ConsoleJuly 2 marks the end of an era for Nintendo, signifying a major transition point for the Switch console era. 07 ConsoleA new official Elden Ring release is confirmed for August 28, 2026, giving fans a specific date to mark on their calendars. 08 ConsoleRetail listings suggest Onimusha: Way of the Sword may launch earlier than expected, potentially arriving before the fall gaming season. 09 ConsoleNintendo is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, with the company teasing the project at their June Direct presentation. 10 ConsoleAn opinion piece examines how the N64 controller design has aged better than initially thought, 30 years after the console's release.
📱 Mobile 2 items
11 MobilePokemon Pokopia receives Version 1.1.1 update from Omega Force, including minor changes and bug fixes for the life simulation game. 12 MobileThis week's mobile gaming roundup covers 11 games including Pokemon Champion, Tension Head, and Nekomancer: Tower Defense with Roguelike elements.
🎨 Indie 3 items
13 IndieOut of Words is an ambitious, handmade stop-motion co-op 2D platformer featuring entirely hand-drawn art as a response to the increasing use of AI in game development. 14 IndieSea of Remnants is a gorgeous open-world fantasy RPG featuring ocean exploration and piracy with a distinctive wooden puppetry aesthetic. 15 IndieThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales features a Water Ruins level with collectibles including the Leytstaf sword.
🏢 Industry 6 items
16 IndustryClaude Guillemot, co-founder and CEO of Ubisoft, died at age 69 in a plane crash on June 19, 2026. 17 IndustryBobby Prince, the legendary composer of the original Doom soundtrack, died at age 81. 18 IndustryXbox is undergoing a reset with multiple studios reportedly facing closure, raising uncertainty about which games will be cancelled. 19 IndustryWorld of Warcraft has the right to close private servers, but the action highlights concerns about the MMO genre's future amid widespread industry layoffs. 20 IndustryUltima series creator Richard Garriott is reportedly reclaiming the rights to the franchise from EA, potentially as soon as next year. 21 IndustryPlayerUnknown Productions, creator of PUBG, is moving forward with a smaller team after struggling to secure additional funding for Prologue: Go Wayback!
🏆 Esports & Competitive 1 items
22 EsportsUFC 6 character creation guide covers optimal height, weight, age, and stance selections to avoid limiting your fighter's potential.
📝 Daily Summary
This week's gaming news is dominated by industry tragedy and major franchise transitions, with the deaths of Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot and Doom composer Bobby Prince marking significant losses for the industry. Handcrafted indie games like Out of Words and Sea of Remnants are gaining attention as alternatives to AI-generated content, while console gaming sees major announcements including a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and new Elden Ring release. The industry also faces ongoing challenges with Xbox studio closures, PlayerUnknown Productions downsizing, and broader MMO genre concerns amid widespread layoffs.
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