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🖥 PC & Steam 13 items
01 PCA Steam game featuring an anti-piracy harassment mode has unexpectedly gained popularity in China, generating positive publicity for the developer. 02 PCValve secretly embedded a message taunting data miners in Dota 2's game files, playfully calling out users for examining the code. 03 PCDon't Starve Together celebrates its 10th anniversary with a peak concurrent player count of 122,662, its highest record ever. 04 PCCrime Boss: Rockay City reaches 1 million sales on Steam after 2 years and receives a major version 21.0 update with new story content and modding tools. 05 PCPUBG version 42.1 update emphasizes survival mechanics in competitive mode with adjusted ranking systems and improved progression weighting. 06 PCPetunia's Purgatory, a Cthulhu-themed farm simulation game by former Sims developers, launches on Steam July 17. 07 PCRamen Simulator releases today as a follow-up to Yakiniku Simulator, allowing players to craft custom ramen dishes. 08 PCRose and Camellia ~Deluxe Edition~ receives a major online battle update with 3v3 competitive modes and discount pricing. 09 PCSpecial Agent Shield Peach, a girls' RPG by doujin group NoFuture, announces its Steam store page. 10 PCNeon Giant shares development insights on Unreal Engine 5 for their open-world game NO LAW at Unreal Fest 2026. 11 PCEMPULSE, a fast-paced 6v6 movement shooter by Splitgate developers, launches in early access on June 25 across PC, PS5, and Xbox. 12 PCCat Train Conductor, a collaborative relaxation placement game, releases a free trial demo during Steam's Summer sale event. 13 PCGuild Wars Mistbound, a new card battle game in the Guild Wars series, releases with 5x3 grid combat and classic Guild Wars characters.
🎮 Console 6 items
14 ConsoleThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom receives a rare first-party Nintendo discount during Amazon Prime Day for both Switch and Switch 2. 15 ConsoleThe Last of Us Part 2 gains multiplayer functionality through a fan-made mod showcasing one-on-one competitive matches. 16 ConsoleMy Hero Academia: Endless Justice releases on Nintendo Switch 2 in September with a new mini-games mode added across all platforms. 17 ConsoleBlue Reflection Quartet: The Miracle of the Girls launches July 30 on PS5, Switch, Switch 2, and Steam with pre-order bonuses now available. 18 ConsoleValorant's newest map Peak Pavilion and 3v3 mode Retake Battle launch June 24 on all platforms. 19 ConsoleHORI announces an Ace Combat 8-compatible flight stick for PS5, PS4, and PC releasing October 2 with Hall Effect sensors.
📱 Mobile 3 items
20 MobileSummoners War collaborates with anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End starting June 29 with limited character summons and adventures. 21 MobileLINE Bubble 2 launches a collaboration with the Osomatsu-san anime series, featuring limited character summons and events. 22 MobileSPACE JK, a pixel collectible placement game, enters public beta with themed sticker collection including Heisei-era aesthetics.
🎨 Indie 3 items
23 IndieTrickal community engagement with official creators grows as the platform expands with user-generated content support. 24 IndiePeaky Circus, a hand-drawn Metroidvania game by Xod Games, opens playable trial featuring mime protagonist exploration and combat. 25 IndieCat Isle, a cozy pixel management game inspired by Japan's cat islands, releases July 20 with island building and customization.
🏢 Industry 12 items
26 IndustryAardman Animations and The Pokémon Company reveal artwork and story details for stop-motion series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu. 27 IndustryAardman's Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu animated series poster reveals the show arrives in 2027. 28 IndustryHoYoverse announces Honkai: Star Rail Elf's Evolution testing begins July 9 with gameplay reveal video and registration system. 29 IndustryNexon releases MapleStory major update CROWN July 2 with enhanced new player support and job class quality-of-life improvements. 30 IndustryJapan Animation Association announces TOKYO ANIME NEXT event October 30-November 2 as prelude to 2027 anime festival. 31 IndustryPegasus Fantasy Online International shutters August 20 after 27 years of operation with refund options. 32 IndustryCASETiFY partners with Disney Pixar's Toy Story 5 and G-Dragon's PEACEMINUSONE for crossover accessory collection. 33 IndustrymiHoYo releases BSide: Olivia Lin, a desktop companion app featuring an interactive AI character who plays piano and responds to messages. 34 IndustryPokémon-themed limited edition mooncakes launch August 3 at 7-ELEVEN stores across Taiwan. 35 IndustryTung Li Publishing announces 2026 Manga Expo electronic book campaign with two-phase online promotions and in-person events. 36 IndustrySushi Ro collaborates with creator Nishimura Yuji's studio UG on limited menu items and merchandise through July 26. 37 IndustryHandsome Sengoku: Timespace Romance - Eternal Bonds pre-registration opens with character introductions ahead of Manga Expo 26 appearance.
🏆 Esports & Competitive 4 items
38 EsportsTCL's 288Hz TV mode provides competitive advantage for PC esports players with reduced input lag. 39 EsportsDestiny 2's Forcible Disconnect Triumph challenge guide explains how to locate and defeat Assimilated Demolishers for Immortal title completion. 40 EsportsUFC 6 damage indicators explained, helping players understand health status icons and fighter condition management. 41 EsportsEmpire Myth: Kinghood Season 2 'Eight Kings Chaos' launches June 26 with resource management and faction competition gameplay.
📝 Daily Summary
This week's gaming news spans major industry developments including Nintendo's rare Zelda discount, the highly anticipated Aardman Pokémon stop-motion series announcement, and significant content updates across MMORPG titles like MapleStory and Don't Starve Together. Console gaming sees Switch 2 releases confirmed for multiple titles, while PC gaming showcases indie innovations and Steam milestones. Collaboration announcements dominate mobile gaming with anime partnerships, and competitive gaming receives infrastructure support from specialized hardware like HORI's flight stick and TCL's esports-focused displays.
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