An Official DLC Reveal Trailer offers a first look at The Order of Giants, a new add-on for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle coming to the archeological action/adventure on September 4th. The Steam Listing is live, offering a complete description. This will update the game with an all-new adventure that roams to Rome and introduces new threats. As the title suggests, they might be giants:

There is a myth of a beast in the hidden depths of Rome, rumored to guard a terrible secret. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants™ DLC is an all-new story chapter that takes Indiana Jones to the ancient streets of Rome where forgotten catacombs twist into something far more sinister. Indy must outwit a dangerous cult and decipher intricate puzzles designed by emperors to uncover the dark legacy of the Nephilim giants.

When Indiana Jones encounters Father Ricci, a young priest desperate for help to track down a Roman artifact, a standard treasure hunt soon turns into a perilous journey. Along the way Indy must face the sinister plots of Emperor Nero and his gladiator games, the enigmatic Cult of Mithras, and whatever else lurks in the shadows. Can Father Ricci's cryptic knowledge guide Indy through these treacherous passageways? Only Indiana Jones can piece together this breathtaking mystery.

Tindalos Interactive and Dear Villagers announce EverSiege: Untold Ages is coming to Early Access on PC later this year. This solo and co-op game is called "new and ambitious," boasting handcrafted design that mixes "action, strategy, roguelite, and tower defense elements." Here's a first trailer with a look at the game's fantasy setting and how all that comes together. You can follow along on Steam, where interested players can request access to an upcoming playtest. Read on for more:

Reverse the Siege, Liberate Bastion. Defend against evil hordes, reclaim lost powers, rebuild ancient ruins, and adapt your tactics to break the EverSiege. A top-down action-strategy rogue-lite where choices shape every run, playable solo or up to 3 players in co-op.

Here's an official website for At Fate's End, a newly announced action/adventure from Thunder Lotus. This is introduced in an Xbox Games Showcase Announcement Trailer showing off side-scrolling action with a hand-drawn art style. It's coming to PC and consoles in 2026, and listings for the Windows/macOS edition are up on the Epic Games Store and Steam. In the end, Fate's End sounds like a family squabble gone very wrong:

At Fate’s End is an action-adventure game where you fight the ones you love and your skill tree is your family tree. Explore a lush fantasy world, defeat the foul creatures of the realm, and face your estranged siblings in intense, emotional duels to decide your family’s fate.

At Fate’s End is an action-adventure game where you fight the ones you love. Wield the legendary God Sword Aesus as Shan, the deft young heiress of the Hemlock clan. Explore a lush, hand-crafted fantasy world. Defeat the foul creatures of the realm in combat. Solve intricate narrative puzzles, uncover painful truths, and hone both your blade skills and knowledge to face your estranged siblings in intense, emotional duels - and ultimately decide your family’s fate.

Muse Games announces Stars of Icarus, an upcoming multiplayer spaceship shooter that's a sequel to Guns of Icarus. Its Steam Listing is live, seeming almost naked with no demo during the Steam Next Fest. The Announcement Trailer manages to pop itself into the VCR for a look at some cel shaded space combat, concluding with a 2026 release window. Here's word on the game's 5v5 PvP:

Stars of Icarus is the latest starship combat game from the team behind Guns of Icarus. In the outer reaches of space, teamwork is all you can rely on. Form a ragtag crew with friends and strangers to face off against each other in this nail-biting online PvP ship-based combat game. Choose your ship, join your squadron, customize your loadout, and become the Frontier’s most lethal crew. Will you master the stars or go out in a blaze of glory?

Here's a Steam Listing for Invincible VS, a "brutal" 3v3 superhero brawler for PC based on the superhero comics by Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman. The Official Reveal Trailer shows the "brutal" characterization is no joke, literally eviscerating the first innocent bystander to appear on screen. Steam says it's "coming soon," while the trailer says 2026. Here's more on how this will be a gib-fest:

Invincible VS is a brutal superhero 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe, where you can battle to the death as a team of fan-favorite characters in iconic locations. Unleash bone-breaking combos through fast combat and smart defensive tactics to leave a trail of blood and destruction. Land vicious Super moves and Ultimates to leave your opponents in a mess of blood.

Evil Raptor and Fireshine Games announce Far Far West, a co-op shooter for up to four players coming to Early Access on Steam next year. The Official Announcement Trailer shows this is a far far cry from your typical western, featuring fairly modern weapons along with magical and supernatural elements. Signups are being collected for an upcoming playtest, and here's a bounty of details on this bounty hunting game:

Rodeo on down to the Far Far West to blast monsters, sling spells, complete missions, and collect bounties, working as a team of robo-bounty hunters to get in, get out, and get paid. Team up with friends in 4-player co-op to track down dangerous targets, bring home the goods and claim your yee-haw’d-earned rewards.

Survive dusty deserts, canyons, and swamps in gunslinging showdowns against foolhardy foes, while encountering haunted mines, reanimated skeletons, and deadly storms at every turn. Explore cursed lands, complete daring contracts, and hop aboard the ghost train to push deeper into a weirdly Wild West.

Shiro Games announces Farever, a co-op action/RPG that won't take farever, as it should enter beta testing on PC before the end of this year. The Reveal Treailer shows off 3D platforming in what's described as a "vast fantasy open world." Here's more:

Journey into the wild, wondrous world of Siagarta, a vibrant, untamed land bursting with color, mystery, and fantastical biomes. Amid roaming factions and lurking dangers, daring humans set out to explore the unknown, uncover hidden marvels, and carve their own path through a landscape as unpredictable as it is beautiful. Assemble a team of trusted allies and set forth, defeating enemies, clearing dungeons, and tackling dynamic world events in an action-packed online adventure dedicated to player-driven progression and fun-first cooperative play.

Netmarble announces Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE, an action/RPG expansion coming this year to PC and consoles. Also written as Solo Leveling:ARISE OVERDRIVE, this is based on the serialized webtoon Solo Leveling. A first look is in the Demo Release Announcement Trailer, and the demo it reveals is available for Windows on Steam. This is not a hard-sell, as the description of the game is pretty barren, so here are some details on the demo from this post:

While preparing the demo, we envisioned countless times the day we would finally meet you, Hunters — and now, we’re grateful that the day has come to share it with you.

We hope all our Hunters enjoy the game and we look forward to your support, interest, and valuable feedback.

VoltekPlay announces Ministry of Order, a narrative puzzle game set in a 1920's maternity ward. But it's not all teddy bears, as this is set under a totalitatian regime, and touches on the eugenics movement that was on trend at the time. The Official Reveal Trailer takes a look, and hints that there's more to this than meets the eye. You can read up on this on Steam. Here's word:

Each shift you work the maternity-ward desk. Baby tags and parent cards lie before you; match eye colour and blood type in a simplified genetics puzzle. Accurate work keeps your modest salary coming, while mistakes earn warnings and penalties that can leave you unable to pay rent or buy food.

Colleagues drop by between cases. Branching dialogue choices let you befriend, antagonise, or even romance them. Choose your words carefully: some people are genuinely friendly, but undercover government agents may be testing your loyalty to the regime.

Above the Desk rises above the fray to announce Above the Snow, a management simulation that has you running a mountain lodge with a title that doesn't seem to understand how snow works. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but the exposition-heavy Announcement Teaser shows there's plenty of work for the game's crew of apparent incompetents. The Steam Listing says its release is "to be announced," offering the following details:

Join the shelter crew, and let’s create the best Alpine resort around! Enjoy rich character stories, customize your shelter, attract and rescue alpinists, dive into hotel management, and map out trails! Grab your map, zip up your jacket, fill your thermos, and brace for the worst winter of the ’60s!

Wonderbelly and Skystone announce Arcane Eats, a roguelike deckbuilding cooking game that owes a debt to Richard Simmons for creating Deal-a-Meal. The Announcement Trailer is here with a first look. You can wishlist this on Steam, where it lists a "to be announced" release window and carries the following description:

In Arcane Eats, the best deck-building mechanics get spiced up by cooking elements to add a new depth of flavor and strategy! Every turn is a strategic puzzle as you balance your energy and ingredient cook times, and try to keep your cool in the face of customer whims and whining.

Burst2Flame Games announces Chaos Pack DLC for Stolen Realm will launch for Windows on Steam on June 18th, bringing new content to its recently launched action/RPG. The DLC Announcement Trailer shows off the chaos this will bring, which will be available in both campaign and roguelike modes. Here are some unpredictable details:

The Chaos Pack is a wild new skill tree that brings glorious randomness to every battle. Whether you're helping or hurting, casting or cloning, dodging or detonating, chaos is your new best friend. This DLC adds 30+ unique, chaos-infused skills that can be unlocked and used in both Campaign and Roguelike modes, offering a high-risk, high-reward playstyle unlike anything you've seen before.

Will your next move turn the tide of battle—or blow it to pieces? Only chaos knows.

Zefyr: A Thief's Melody is now available for Windows on Steam, giving life to a stealth adventure 12 years in the making from solo indie developer Oneiric Worlds. This has a playable demo to try out, and the Release Trailer takes a look at its colorful gameplay while showing you can pet the dog. Here's more:

In a colorful archipelago, play as a young thief studying at the Guild. Investigate kidnappings, steer clear of roaming pirates or fight them. Sail the ocean on a cute turtle and climb every island. Cure sick animals, and find the truth during this feel-good journey. Made by a dreamer solo dev.

As threatened, the Steam Next Fest June 2025 is now underway, offering a week of presentations, sales, and time limited demos. The Official Trailer acknowledges the enormity of this flood of content Valve is launching amid a flood of content. This post has more. Here's a bit:

We host Next Fest three times a year (February, June, October) as a way to give developers from around the world a captive audience for their demos on games they haven't released yet. If you already have a bunch of genres that are your faves, feel free to search that way. BUT we also encourage you to try something new-- check out the video player at the top of the main Next Fest hub for a new sprinkling of demos each day and perhaps discover your NEW favorite genre or theme!

Several developers are hosting livestreams as well, so be sure to check those out. Play free demos all week, and wishlist your favorites so you can be notified when the full game officially launches at a later date!

• 100 in 1 Game Collection on Steam (Windows). "100 in 1 Game Collection is a gigantic compilation of 100 arcade games that blend classic arcade games with fresh concepts. Unlock new minigames, improve scores, and challenge yourself solo or in multiplayer."
• ACTION GAME MAKER on Steam (Windows). "The latest in the long-running “Maker” series of game development toolkits, “ACTION GAME MAKER” brings 2D action game development to those of all skill levels! Built using Godot Engine, “ACTION GAME MAKER” provides access to professional level functions without any programming required!"
• Autogun Heroes: Supercharged on Steam (Windows). "Blast your way through alien-infested planets and help Gus rescue his crew, one by one, to save the galaxy. This challenging roguelike 2D action platformer combines intense shoot-'em-up chaos with smooth, responsive controls. Dodge. Roll. Dominate!"
• Baseless on Steam (Windows). "Baseless is a challenging planet-jumping shooter where shooting = movement! Blast from planet to planet with 360° gravity, creatively demolishing every enemy in your path. Fire powerful weapons, rescue cute friends, and discover a galaxy worth fighting for!"
• Become the Moon on Steam (Windows). "The deckbuilding auto battler. Draft cards, collect relics, and cast spells to create game-breaking combos. Assemble a team of oddballs and misfits, and shoot for the moon!"
• Bus Flipper: Renovator Simulator on Steam (Windows). "Have you ever wondered “What if I buy an old bus and convert it into a camper? Or maybe a cafe on wheels?”. This bus conversion simulator will give you that! You will get a variety of different buses and vans to convert. Clean, destroy, create, customize, test it, sell and make profit!"
• DAVY x JONES on Steam (Windows). "Ascend to the highest fathom of a pirate underworld with the infamous Davy Jones on this action-packed, revenge-driven journey. Control the captain's headless body, stay on pace with his autonomous skull and keep his legend alive."
• FEROCIOUS on Steam (Windows). "Immerse yourself in a survival FPS adventure. Stranded on a dangerous island, face mercenaries, dinosaurs, and a vibrant yet hostile ecosystem. Explore breathtaking environments and survive the onslaught of intense, fast-paced encounters."
• Formula Legends on Steam (Windows). "From the golden age to the modern era, race through time in Formula Legends. Master reimagined circuits, command legendary cars, and chase glory across decades of motorsport history. A love letter to Formula racing, where speed, skill, and strategy define the champion."
• Prologue: Go Wayback! Demo on Epic Games Store and Steam (Windows). "Prologue: Go Wayback! is a single-player open-world emergent game within the survival genre. With classic survival mechanics and machine learning-driven terrain generation resulting in millions of possible maps, it challenges the players to explore their limits."
• How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine on Steam (Windows). "Team up with a friend to reach a lost submarine and prevent the outbreak of war. Work together on two devices to solve increasingly challenging puzzles, where each of you has your own unique role to play."
• ILA: A Frosty Glide on Steam (Windows). "Set foot on a magical island and explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training searching for her lost kitty, Coco. With your trusty skatebroom, find secret places, collectables, and improve your magic and flying abilities as you reach the summit."
• Into The Grid on Steam (Windows, Linux). "Become a master hacker in this Cyberpunk Roguelike Deckbuilder. Explore the dangers of cyberspace and fight evil corporations. Build and upgrade a deck of powerful programs. Unlock perks and skills, and unleash digital hell on your enemies. Dive Into The Grid!"

• Kaizen: A Factory Story on Steam (Windows, macOS, Linux). "Kaizen is an open-ended puzzle automation game from the original Zachtronics team, set in 1980s Japan. Design, build, and optimize production lines to create iconic products, like calculators, camcorders, and arcade machines."
• Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter on Steam (Windows). "Janus Institute's Class of '89 are trapped and forced to kill each other 'for science', is survival in the cards? A murder-mystery tribute to retro anime and pop culture of 1980's Japan, underlined with a dark twist of horror and conspiracy!"
• Lotus: Lost Memories on Steam (Windows). "Step into the richly woven tale of Atsushi, a young samurai bound by duty to his ailing father. Undertake a journey of purpose as he faces skilled adversaries and uncovers the echoes of a legacy that will shape his destiny. Realized in a pixel art visual novel with turn based combat."
• Morbid Metal Demo on Steam (Windows). "Morbid Metal is a Hack 'n' Slash, Action Rogue-lite, where you can shapeshift into unique characters to slaughter enemies with powerful combos. Switch characters in real-time to unleash your power and fight your way through hordes of deadly machines and intense bosses."
• Neon Abyss 2 on Steam (Windows). "Dive into the cybermyth roguelike chaos of Neon Abyss 2! Now featuring up to 4-player online co-op, more combat styles, and unlimited item synergies, every run delivers a dramatic, action-packed experience you won't forget."
• NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound on Steam (Windows). "A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure."
• Occlude on Steam (Windows). "Occlude is a ritual disguised as Solitaire; a cosmic-horror card game where the rules are obscured and reality is at stake. Play through cryptic challenges to reveal forbidden lore in this singleplayer narrative puzzle game for the terminally curious. Don’t worry; you can always start over."
• OFF on Steam (Windows). "'I’m the Batter. I’ve been entrusted with a sacred mission.' -- One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge."
• oneway.exe on Steam (Windows, macOS). "You’re stuck inside an abandoned video game, haunted by its own digital decay. In oneway.exe, uncover the mystery of UNTITLED.exe, its three developers, and the evolving Internet eras that once shaped their friendship."
• Particle Hearts on Steam (Windows, macOS). "Explore a world made entirely of particles. Use special abilities to manipulate those particles, solve puzzles, avoid detection, and uncover the role you play in this sinister and beautiful land."
• Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage on Steam (Windows). "Pirates Outlaws 2 is a swashbuckling roguelike deckbuilder. Collect & fuse cards, gather powerful relics and adapt your strategy during each run. Become a reputed pirate, loot the Sea Masters, challenge giant creatures and triumph in the great Arena!"
• Space Chef on Steam (Windows). "Hunt, cook, and deliver cosmic cuisine using ingredients from across the galaxy to become the greatest chef in the Horseshoe Nebula. Explore alien worlds teeming with (edible) life, win the hearts of your customers, and thwart the rise of an evil interstellar burger chain."
• Terrifier The ARTcade Game on Steam (Windows). "Step into a world of pixelated carnage with Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a gory retro fighting beat 'em up packed with intense action, dark humor, and tons of fun! Inspired by the classic beat 'em up games of the 80s and 90s."
• Wild West General Store Simulator Demo on Steam (Windows). "Run a General Store in the Wild West. Customize and expand your shop. Make sure that your customers’ constantly changing needs are satisfied. Work every job yourself or let your employees stack the shelves and work the till. Find out what it feels like to own a Wild West Supermarket."
• Yooka-Replaylee on Steam (Windows). "Embark on an epic open-world 3D platforming collectathon adventure with Yooka and Laylee! The search for Pagies starts anew in Yooka-Replaylee, the enhanced definitive version of the beloved indie darling with all new challenges, secrets, mechanics, and accessibility options."

• ALL WILL FALL: Physics-Based Survival City Builder - ⚓ Open Beta Now Live.

• The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin on Steam. "The Seven Deadly Sins: Originis an open-world anime RPG set in the universe of The Seven Deadly Sins. Step into the role of Prince Tristan of Liones and explore an open-world Britannia, as you embark on a journey to restore order to a world thrown into chaos by the collision of time and space."

• Ascend - Official Release Date Trailer. August 28th.
• Luto - Release Date Trailer - Future Games Show 2025. July 22nd.
• Medievaly: Battle Simulator - Release Date Announcement Trailer. July 16th.
• Nightmare Frontier -- EARLY ACCESS (Release Date). June 16th.
• Pizza Bandit Early Access Announcement Trailer. August 25th.
• Wheel World Release Date Trailer. July 23rd, including Windows.
• Worship: Faith Written in Blood - Worship Early Access Launch Trailer. July 16th.

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Accolades Trailer.

• Nintendo has delayed its Legend of Zelda film - Eurogamer.net.

Unofficial games, patches, and mods.

• Stellar Blade already has a nude mod that you can download - DSOGaming.

• Game Pass — All Of This Trailer.

• 13Z Teaser- You Dare Claim the Seat of the 13th Zodiac.
• All Will Fall! Open Beta now on Steam.
• The Blood of Dawnwalker — Game Trailer - Trapped Between Two Worlds.
• BOTSU - Developer Overview - Frantic Ragdoll Robot Battle.
• Cleared Hot – Demo Now Live.
• Demonschool - A week in the life of a Demonschool student.
• Discounty Employee Training Video: Setting Up Shop (Episode 1).
• Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream - OFFICIAL DATE REVEAL TRAILER - Nordcurrent Labs. July 15th.
• Gears of War- Reloaded - Gameplay Trailer - 4K - Xbox Games Showcase 2025.
• ILL: Official Gameplay Trailer.
• Screamer - Gameplay Reveal.
• Trash Goblin Story Trailer - PC Gaming Show 2025.

↑ Official trailers. ↓ Content creator videos.

• DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - Game Premiere - Orpheum Theatre - June 8, 2025.
• Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive - The Outer Worlds 2.
• If Paperboy Was Realistic - Dorkly. Thanks Ant.

• 10 Things You Should Know About MindsEye, the New Game from Ex-GTA Lead Leslie Benzies - IGN.
• Finch & Archie - Dev Diary #2.

• SQUARE ENIX Brings FINAL FANTASY XVI and FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE to Xbox.
• Ready or Not - Weight of the badge - Console Release Date Trailer. July 15th.
• Revival: Recolonization — Xbox Release Trailer.

• Apple announces iOS 26 with Liquid Glass redesign - The Verge.

Thanks Console General.

• Apple will end support for Intel Macs next year, macOS 27 will require Apple Silicon - 9to5Mac.
• Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (Beta Channel) - Windows Insider Blog.
• Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (Dev Channel) - Windows Insider Blog.

• China shuts down AI tools during nationwide college exams - The Verge.
• UK Prime Minister, NVIDIA CEO Set the Stage as AI Lights Up Europe - NVIDIA Blog.
• ChatGPT 'got absolutely wrecked' by Atari 2600 in beginner's chess match — Tom's Hardware.

• Vulnerability Summary for the Week of June 2, 2025 - CISA. Thanks Ant.
• YouTube now allows more harmful misinformation on its platform - Engadget.
• Apple, Google, and Microsoft offer free password managers - but should you use them? - ZDNET.
• United Natural Foods disrupted by IT security incident • The Register.

• DOGE wins at Supreme Court; conservative majority ends limits on data access - Ars Technica.

Obituary: Sly Stone Dead: Sly & The Family Stone Leader & Funk-Rock Pioneer Was 82 - Deadline.
Obituary: Frederick Forsyth Dead- 'Day Of The Jackal', 'Odessa File' Author Was 86 - Deadline.

GOG.com announces it is enhancing our ability to enjoy the games it preserves with One-click Mods, a way to easily add free modifications to games on GOG. This video discusses the "new era of modding" this kicks off, and this page has a list off available mods. There's also word that this program will include Skyblivion when this eagerly anticipated mod is released for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. These are called "premium mods," but they're all currently free, so the included price range slider may just be a holdover from regular store listings. Here's word:

Mods are an essential part of video games preservation, allowing you to relive your favorite stories in countless possible ways. Mods management, however – is not for everyone. Digging into game files, installing requirements, restarting the game thousands of times, making it crash every time… But no more. With GOG One-click Mods, newly introduced seamless mod integration on GOG, you can freely browse, install, and play, faster and easier than ever!

GOG One-click Mods is a curated selection of premium mods, available on GOG and directly packed with the game for the smoothest installation.

Aspyr announces Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition, an upcoming version of the classic RPG coming to PC and consoles on July 15th. This marks the game's console debut, and will come with all three expansions as well as gameplay enhancements which include improved textures, controller support, Steam Workshop modding, and more. The first Neverwinter Nights got an enhanced edition in 2019 from Beamdog, which was acquired by Aspyr in 2022 by way of Embracer group, so this is stall all in the family. The Windows version is coming to GOG.com and Steam. Here's the Announce Trailer and a refresher:

A dark force sweeps over Faerûn, ravaging everything in its path as though searching for something – something that you now find in your possession. As the Shard-Bearer, only you can stop the King of Shadows and his army from desecrating the land you call home. Will you save Faerûn, or fall victim to the temptation of absolute power? When your actions dictate the fate of the Realms, there are no small choices.

A announcement on Steam from Headup reveals Super Meat Boy 3D, saying this new installment will bring an added dimension to the platformer series when it arrives early next year for PC and consoles. The Announcement Trailer gets to the meat of the matter, showing off rapid gameplay in the game's new format. The description on Steam has more, with the big takeaway being that this is all IN 3D!:

Super Meat Boy 3D is a tough as nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux – IN 3D!

Our meaty hero will leap from walls, over seas of buzz saws, through crumbling caves and pools of old trash sacrificing his own well-being to save his damsel in distress – IN 3D!

Payload Studios and Mythwright announce TerraTech Legion, a sequel to TerraTech that will bring more vehicular customization and combat to PC and consoles. The Announcement Trailer shows off some pleasant road trips through bullet hell. The Windows edition is listed as "coming soon" on Steam, where there's a playable demo to sample right now. Here's more:

The planet system is under threat from Legion, a vast onslaught of AI bots rampaging across the galaxy to assimilate all they encounter. As a maverick Tech jockey with nerves of steel, it's up to you to clean up the carnage. Assemble the best vehicle for each AI-infested world, and eliminate all Legion bots, outposts and factories before the land is corrupted into a techno-organic nightmare. To save these planets you'll have to smash it all into scrap.

Build your Tech out of block components including wheels, boosters, chainsaws and orbital lasers, determining how it moves and fights. As you progress, unlock new blocks to assemble increasingly powerful and strategic builds.

What's being called a playable demo is now available for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 in advance of the skateboarding remake's release on all platforms on July 11th. The catch is that this requires a pre-purchase, so it's closer to advance access than a real demo. The Windows demo is available on Steam, where this post outlines what it includes, which includes the chance to skate as DOOM's Doom Slayer for those who spring for the pricier Digital Deluxe Edition. Here's word:

Get shredding ahead of the game’s official July 11 release date with the arrival of the Foundry Demo* for Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 3 + 4, launching June 8 and starring the Birdman himself alongside new skaters, two legendary skate parks, and a limited selection of songs to back your sick tricks.

Available to all players who pre-order the game with additional access to Game Pass users, the Foundry Demo is coming to PC (Battle.net, Steam, Microsoft PC Store).

Lanaa! Thunderful and Wishfully Studios announce Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, saying this puzzle/adventure sequel will come to PC, Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Switch in 2026. This chance to turn over a new leaf is on display in the Announcement Trailer, and there are more details on Steam, where this can be added to wishlists. Here's the overview:

Embark on an unforgettable cinematic puzzle journey with Lana and her loyal companion Mui. Whether you're a returning hero or a new adventurer, step into a world where a new, ancient mystery emerges from Novo's hidden depths. But as they scour these depths, a new threat will put their unbreakable bond to the ultimate test, guiding Lana to confront her destiny amidst encroaching shadows.

Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies.

An Official Reveal Trailer for Mudang: Two Hearts shows off a stealth/action game coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in 2026. The game centers on tensions that spark as North and South Korea attempt a reunification. Subtitles are available in the video for those of us who do not speak Korean. The stealthy gameplay shown resembles Splinter Cell, and the description explains the inclusion of the blond in a miniskirt:

Take a look at the new stealth action game Mudang: Two Hearts. Set in the not-too-distant future, where North and South Korea are on the precipice of unification, a mysterious terrorist group attacks, sending the nations into chaos. In the midst of the madness, a North Korean soldier uncovers a K-pop star and is tasked with protecting her. Mudang: Two Hearts is set to be released in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5.

Marvelous USA announces Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion will launch on PC on Steam and on September 5th, offering a new installment in this mech-powered sci-fi action series. A pair of videos accompany the news, one a Story Trailer and the other a Particle Weapons Trailer showing gameplay. Here's the pitch:

In this action-packed new entry in the Daemon X Machina series, fly into battle in a customized Arsenal, unleashing a variety of attacks tailored to each player’s playstyle. Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat as players freely explore a deadly and dangerous open world on land or in the air. After taking down foes and collecting their weapons and equipment, players can upgrade their skills to expand their options on the battlefield. Suit up for a dark sci-fi story where players can face titanic boss battles alone or with up to two other players online. New and veteran Daemon X Machina players alike will find a worthy adventure here.

Double Fine Productions announces Keeper, an upcoming single-player adventure where you play as a sentient lighthouse with a companion seabird on a spirit quest. This has a listing on Steam showing an October 17th release date. Illustrating the dangers of being too generic, Steam also has a listing for another upcoming game called Keeper, along with more than a thousand other games with Keeper in their titles. Here's the Official Announce Trailer along with some details:

From Lee Petty and Double Fine Productions, creators of Stacking, Headlander, RAD, and Psychonauts, Keeper is a beautiful and surreal third-person, atmospheric, puzzle adventure, and a story told without words.

On an island in a long-lost sea, a forgotten lighthouse stands dormant in the shadow of a distant mountain peak. As withering tendrils spread and coalesce, it awakens. Taken with a mysterious sense of purpose and joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, an odyssey of mystifying metamorphosis, and an unexpected journey towards the center of the island, into realms beyond understanding.

A Steam Listing is online for Beast of Reincarnation, an action/RPG in the works at GAME FREAK and Fictions for release next year on PC and consoles. The Reveal Trailer shows off combat and a Japanese environment, where your character wears traditional garb despite this being set after the apocalypse. Here's more on this story starring a girl and her dog:

In post-apocalyptic Japan, a land ruined by corruption and crawling with monstrous beasts, humanity’s last hope may rest with Emma—an outcast cursed as a Blighted One—and Koo, her loyal canine companion.

Survive a journey across an ominous, ever-changing world where dangerous forests can erupt in the wasteland. As Emma and Koo push deeper into the unknown, their bond strengthens—and with it, strange powers bloom.

Saber Interactive and stillalive studios announce Bus Bound, a new bus-driving experience coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S from the creators of Bus Simulator 21 and Bus Simulator 18. Word is this is an "all-new and authentic" treatment of the topic, which is reinforced by the title, which reflects the existential dread passengers have at being stuck taking the bus. And real bus nerds can rejoice, as this will feature officially licensed American buses for added authenticity. The wheels on the bus go round and round in the Announcement Trailer, which is set in Emberville, a city that's a little late to the whole mass transportation thing. Here's word:

Welcome to the bustling city of Emberville, a dense metropolis packed with unique neighborhoods and vibrant urban life to discover. From day to night, rain or shine, you’ll help passengers get around town while navigating realistic traffic systems and infrastructure. Play on your own or team up with friends in online co-op for up to four players to make this city thrive!

Bus Bound delivers an accessible and authentic driving experience for bus enthusiasts and driving fans of all kinds. Hop into the driver’s seat of over a dozen real-world licensed vehicles with genuine customizable details and variable bus controls for different playstyles. With each shift, you’ll earn new perks, unlock new routes and buses, level up bus stops, and more while transforming the city around you into a more pedestrian-friendly environment for all to enjoy.

Raccoons Studios and BeardedBrothers.Games unveil Kleks Academy, a platforming adventure based on Jan Brzechwa's 1946 children's fantasy novel Akademia pana Kleksa, and its adaptation. This has a listing on Steam with a "to be announced" release date, but there's a playable demo to check out right now. Here's the Official Demo Trailer and here's more:

In Kleks Academy, players will create their own avatar and master magical abilities that allow them to create real objects in the game world. With a wave of your wand, you can experiment with spells to find your own unique solutions. Journey beyond the Academy as you embark on adventures in the worlds of famous fairy tales, reliving them from a fresh perspective as you assist beloved characters. But beware: danger looms over the Academy. Will you learn to control your imagination enough to protect it from the forces of evil?

Kleks Academy can be played solo or in up to 4-player online co-op, though co-op is not supported in the demo version available now. In the full release, you will also be able to gather materials and in-game currency to customize your character with new outfits, accessories, and tools.

• and Roger on Steam (Windows, macOS). "It was a morning like all others, until she realized her dad wasn't home. In his place, a stranger who speaks nonsense and insists she "takes her medicine". Who is he? Where is dad?"
• Baby Steps on Steam (Windows). "Explore a world shrouded in mist, one step at a time. Hike the serene mountains by placing each footstep yourself, in original physics-based gameplay from the minds behind Ape Out and Getting Over It. Take in the sights, fall in love with the local fauna, and try to find meaning in a wasted life."
• Dispatch on Steam (Windows). "Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter. Manage a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes and strategize who to send to emergencies around the city, all while balancing office politics, personal relationships, and your own quest to become a hero."
• Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream on Steam (Windows). "Experience an isometric, narrative-driven stealth game and join Hanna’s adventure in the vibrant city of Eriksholm. The mysterious disappearance of her brother, Herman, ignites a chain of catastrophic events that will forever change their lives and the fate of the entire city."
• LAN Party Adventures on Steam (Windows). "Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend."
• Lost Rift Demo on Steam (Windows). "Lost Rift is a high-stakes First-Person Survival Shooter Adventure. This demo allows you to explore the first section of Pioneers' Landing, our PvE Survival zone, and repeatable Expeditions to our first PvPvE island in groups of up to 5."
• Mr. Billion: Idle Rich Tycoon on Steam (Windows). "Mr. Billion is an idle life and economic simulator where you’ll rise from a homeless nobody to a wealthy tycoon! Make smart choices, climb the career ladder, and build your luxury life. Tap your way to billions and live like a true money king!"
• Nested Lands on Steam (Windows). "Nested Lands is a ruthless medieval RPG game featuring in-depth village building, large-scale social management and combats. Gather survivors, build a settlement, craft, master your skills, survive, and endure alone or in online co-op."
• No, I'm not a Human on Steam (Windows). "Sunrise. Twilight of earth. The world is ending. Acrid auromas of sun-scorched streets fill the air. Blackened corpses gnarled into shapes of agony line streets. Peering outside is enough to scorch eyes from socket. The only refuge is in the night."
• NOVEMS on Steam (Windows). "Cut open your destiny with 9 cards! Master strategy in a turn-based roguelike auto-battler. Collect cards and survive battles by utilizing 'placement' and 'linking' mechanics."
• Rue Valley on Steam (Windows). "Rue Valley is a narrative RPG about a man trapped in a time loop, surrounded by a colorful cast with complex emotional stories, each hiding unexpected secrets. Dealing with mental challenges, the main character must rise from the depths, delving into the anomaly to uncover its enigmatic origins."
• The Lonesome Guild on Steam (Windows). "In a world consumed by loneliness, only friendship can save the day. Lead a quirky cast in this colorful single-player ARPG full of heart, battles, and bonds that change everything."

• Militsioner - Sign Up for Open Playtest! - Steam News.

• 1000 Deaths - Official Release Date Trailer - IGN Live 2025.
• Abyssus - Release Date Trailer. August 12th.
• ISLANDERS: New Shores - Release Date Trailer Reveal - July 10th 2025.
• LOVE ETERNAL - Release Window Reveal. Q4 2025.
• Paralives - Release Date Trailer (Early Access). December 8th.

• Aniimo - Official Reveal Trailer - Xbox Games Showcase 2025.
• Baby Steps - Demo Trailer.
• Cronos: The New Dawn - Official Gameplay Trailer - Xbox Games Showcase 2025.
• Escape from Duckov - Official Gameplay Trailer - IGN Live 2025.
• Killing Floor 3 - Developer Diary 3.
• The Last Caretaker - Official Trailer - IGN Live 2025.
• Lost Rift - Steam Next Fest Trailer - Play the Demo until June 16th and Wishlist Now.
• Militsioner — Playtest Announcement Trailer.
• No, I'm not a Human — Steam Next Fest Demo Trailer.
• NORSE: Oath of Blood - Story Teaser - Tripwire Presents.
• SpaceCraft - Devblog - Gameplay Overview.
• Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition - Coop Trailer (Gameplay) - 4K.
• Total Chaos - Official Trailer - IGN Live 2025.
• Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Arbites Gameplay Reveal - PC Gaming Show Trailer.

↑ Official trailers. ↓ Content creator videos.

• When AI Vader gets too real in Fortnite - Warp Zone. Thanks Ant.

• Final Fantasy 16 - Official Xbox Launch Trailer - Xbox Games Showcase 2025.
• Nintendo Switch 2 teardown reveals Nvidia Tegra T239 chip, raises repairability concerns - TechSpot.

• The Free Streaming Service Crackle Shuts Down Its Website as Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Collapses - Cord Cutters. Thanks Broadband Bulletin via Ant.

• Silicon Valley's not crying for Musk - AXIOS.

• Starlink in the White House is a security nightmare- Cybernews.

• Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wired Controller - Christ Centered Gamer.

• Keyboard: SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White Gaming Keyboard Review - MADSHRIMPS.
• Speakers/Soundbar: Hiwill HiElite A41 Dolby Atmos Soundbar System - Nikk Tech.

• Milo Ventimiglia, Kiernan Shipka and Michael Rooker Board ‘Call of Duty: Black Op 7’ Game; Activision Sets 2025 Release - The Hollywood Reporter…
• The Internet Thinks It's Figured Out Who's Playing James Bond In 007 First Light, And I Think Amazon-MGM Has The Chance To Do Something Wild - CinemaBlend…

It feels almost comedic how many announcements are rolling out of the various not-E3 presentations. I'm going to post what I've got written up right now, and continue to plow through them until we're all caught up sometime in 2028. As usual, I don't see the logic of flooding the zone with an information overload, but I'm not a business genius, so what do I know? Oh yeah, another Steam Next Fest is about to get underway. So buckle up, I guess.

Buckled-up Round-up
Thanks Ant, Neutronbeam, and Max.

Stories

• Warner Bros. Discovery will split into two media giants - Engadget.
• Cynthia Erivo is funny — and other takeaways from the 2025 Tony Awards - NPR.

Science

• 'What a waste.' US scientists decry Trump's 47% cuts to NASA science budget - Space.
• New evidence suggests cosmic expansion may reverse and cause the Universe to implode in a spectacular finale - BBC Sky at Night.
• Mars Orbiter Captures Rare View of Ancient Volcano Poking Above the Clouds - Gizmodo.

Media

• A Minecraft Movie Pitch Meeting.

Creature Features

• Trending dog angry funny moments trend. Thanks VideoSift.