Game News Digest

🖥 PC & Steam 7 items

01 PCValve has released a new SteamOS update with initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware and improvements to OLED charging LED functionality. 02 PCSome of the best gaming mice are experiencing 'DPI downshift' when moved slowly, causing them to not maintain their set DPI settings. 03 PCLumen Lite technology shows promise for ray-traced gaming on handheld PCs, though developer pressure may lead to widespread adoption regardless of its optimal use cases. 04 PCSanDisk's new Optimus gaming SSDs start at $799 for the 2TB model without Gen 5 speeds, while the Gen 5 variant costs $525 for just 1TB. 05 PCValve has upgraded AMD's 9070 XT GPU in the Steam Hardware Survey, giving it proper recognition though it still ranks 23rd overall. 06 PCTeardown images of the Steam Frame controller indicate it could be highly repairable, potentially following the legacy of the original Steam Controller. 07 PCDave the Diver: In the Jungle features significantly more suggestive content in its cutscenes compared to the base game.

🎮 Console 12 items

08 ConsoleGTA 6's cover art has been officially revealed featuring nine panels with hidden details including new cars and characters, plus references to GTA: Vice City. 09 ConsoleRockstar has confirmed GTA 6 pre-orders begin June 25 and released new Vice City screenshot showing a beautiful nighttime waterfront scene. 10 ConsoleRockstar has revealed GTA 6 cover art and announced pre-orders starting June 25, along with a fresh look at Vice City on its official website. 11 ConsoleA comprehensive history of Grand Theft Auto box art from GTA 1 through GTA 6 shows the franchise's consistent design template evolution. 12 ConsoleGTA 6 pre-orders officially begin June 25, with Rockstar revealing cover art and causing Take-Two's stock to jump on the news. 13 ConsoleModders have successfully enabled Bloodborne to run on PS5 at 120 FPS with super high resolution, achieving what Sony has not officially provided. 14 ConsoleBattlefield Studios has rolled out a hotfix for Battlefield 6 Season 3 addressing bugs including the mysterious black void, though many issues remain. 15 ConsoleRockstar is offering free upgrades from GTA 5 on PS4/Xbox One to PS5/Xbox Series X|S as GTA 6 approaches. 16 ConsoleJapanese charts show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has been dethroned from the top spot by Powerful Pro Baseball 2026. 17 ConsoleA feature explores seven hilarious Ocarina of Time moments players can't wait to see in the upcoming Zelda remake for Switch 2. 18 ConsoleNintendo has expanded its 'My Mario' range with new apparel in Japan, including dresses based on Peach and Rosalina characters. 19 ConsoleOnce Human, a supernatural open-world survival game, has launched public testing on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S through July 9.

📱 Mobile 5 items

20 MobilePokémon Pokopia has announced a new in-game event featuring the Mythical Pokémon Jirachi, with fans speculating Shiny and Costume variants may follow. 21 MobilePokémon GO's August Community Day has been moved to a different date than originally announced by developer Niantic. 22 MobileA limited-time Pokopia event is arriving next week, adding new themed items and introducing a Legendary Pokémon to the game. 23 MobileNintendo Switch 2's Pokémon Pokopia bundle will launch on July 16, though pricing has not been revealed. 24 MobileFinal Fantasy 14 will reward Japanese players with an in-game dog for paying their taxes as part of a cross-promotion.

🎨 Indie 14 items

25 IndieIGN exclusively reveals No Gods, No Masters, a new 5-issue Kaiju action mini-series from BOOM! Studios featuring an Eisner-nominated creative team. 26 IndieIGN exclusively reveals a new gameplay trailer for Garfield - Escape From Monday featuring 'The Curse of the Spinach Lasagna' and vegetable-based horror. 27 IndieCrimson Moon combines Diablo and Dark Souls elements into a roguelike experience that could serve as a relaxing summer afternoon game. 28 IndieNo Law features a dense cybergrunge city that may be one of the most alive open worlds ever created, according to developer Neon Giant. 29 IndieAstroneer's new co-op extraction adventure expansion 'Starseeker' is available in Early Access, offering a fresh take on the space exploration survival game. 30 IndieEpic Games Store is offering Citizen Sleeper and ROBOBEAT as free games, providing a combined $42.80 value for players. 31 IndieVampire Survivors developer Poncle is reviewing its Fortnite collaboration following Epic's State of Unreal presentation emphasis on generative AI. 32 IndieWarframe's next update 'Jade Shadows: Constellations' adds two new Protoframes while the studio discusses balancing player demand for romance features. 33 IndieDragonSword: Awakening, an anime-style open-world action RPG based on the litigated DragonSword franchise, launches July 23 as a buy-once game. 34 IndiePublisher Ysbryd Games reveals the unique challenges of promoting indie games, including hiring detectives and handling visa issues for developers. 35 IndieOutward 2, a survival-focused action RPG sequel, has delayed its early access launch to 2027. 36 IndieDragonSword: Awakening, developed by Hound13 (creators of Dragon's Valley), releases on Steam July 23 with full Chinese language support. 37 IndieCritical Role's homegrown video game is progressing well with significant development work underway, according to actress Laura Bailey. 38 IndieMinecraft's 'Chaos Cubes' content update has launched across all platforms, introducing new sulfur block creatures and biomes.

🏢 Industry 14 items

39 IndustryA new report indicates Xbox layoffs will likely result in a 'bloodbath' of job losses with developers feeling 'punished' for following Microsoft's orders. 40 IndustryEpic Games revealed that generative AI will play a bigger role in Unreal Engine 6 for creating in-game assets. 41 IndustryMarvel Super Heroes TCG designer details the upcoming Universes Beyond Magic: The Gathering set collaboration with Wizards of the Coast. 42 IndustryPalworld developer Pocketpair's communications lead states 'Gamers don't want it' regarding AI in gaming, dismissing further conversation on the topic. 43 IndustryApple CEO Tim Cook acknowledges that price hikes are unavoidable due to the global memory shortage, affecting hardware costs across the industry. 44 IndustryApple has indicated that price increases are coming for its hardware due to memory shortage impacts, though specific devices remain unspecified. 45 IndustryGabe Newell has purchased a $70.8 million Florida mansion featuring a dock for superyachts and a personal tunnel to the ocean. 46 IndustryEpic Games boss Tim Sweeney delivered a speech at State of Unreal describing the games industry as being in a time of 'crisis and opportunity,' with focus on Roblox's potential growth. 47 IndustryGeorge Lucas wanted a scrapped Star Wars TV series to chronicle Emperor Palpatine's rise 'like Hitler's,' according to reports. 48 IndustryNVIDIA unveiled the ACE Game Agent SDK and PUBG Ally AI teammate at Unreal Fest, advancing AI integration in gaming. 49 IndustryUK government is considering a VPN ban to prevent children from circumventing restrictions, sparking concerns about privacy implications. 50 IndustrySnap has unveiled AR glasses that the CEO describes as 'highly wearable,' though footage shows the frames crushing his earlobes. 51 IndustryBIOSTAR has released the B850MS-E motherboard designed for entertainment, productivity, and system integration needs. 52 IndustryKRAFTON is hosting a Steam publisher sale featuring over 30 games, with the horror title The Callisto Protocol available at 85% discount.

🏆 Esports 2 items

53 EsportsEA Sports' FC 26 World's Game mode allows players to vote on who they believe is the best soccer player in the world. 54 EsportsRiot Games is creating a Valorant 'pub' in East London hosted by Big John, a British content creator known for eating large portions of hearty food.