June 23, 2025
Mario Kart World debuts after a lengthy wait, focusing solely on characters from the Mario universe, marking a departure from prior crossovers. Notably, the game introduces new characters like the Cow, enhancing its diverse roster and maintaining engaging core racing mechanics.
MindsEye, the debut game from Build A Rocket Boy, has received a mixed reception due to performance issues and unfulfilling gameplay. The studio has promised support and hotfixes, but skepticism remains, with rumors of a sequel focusing on multiplayer possibly releasing in 2026.
'Cronos: The New Dawn' is arriving Fall 2025, offering a strategic survival horror experience on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Bloober Team emphasizes tactical combat and resource management, set in a grim post-apocalyptic future with dynamic and adaptive enemies.
Hotta Studio's new game, Neverness to Everness, will ditch the controversial 50/50 gacha system, allowing players to obtain featured S-Class characters with ease. The game, set for beta testing from July 3 to 16, 2025, promises significant visual improvements and new gameplay elements, aiming to rebuild trust after criticism of Tower of Fantasy.
Sony's 'Midnight Murder Club' will launch on August 14, 2025, available on both PS5 and PC, marking a shift toward multi-platform releases. Priced at $19.99, it features a new co-op mode, enhancing its horror party game allure.
Escape From Tarkov's Patch 0.16.7 delivers key audio, AI, and gameplay enhancements ahead of its 1.0 release. The update introduces improved sound systems, AI behavior, and quality-of-life features, while optimizing performance on the Reserve map.
Civilization 7's latest update overhauls the Ages mechanic and introduces a sandbox mode, offering enhanced player freedom and flexibility. The update also adds new city state bonuses, religious beliefs, and map types, while allowing AI difficulty customization and providing new economic town specializations.
'Mecha Break' has introduced a new Striker character along with fresh maps and game modes in its recent livestream, sparking enthusiasm in the gaming community. Fans are especially excited about the preview of Season 0, which promises more engaging content.
"Suit for Hire," a new action game resembling a 'John Wick simulator,' is now available on Steam with a 40% discount until July 4, 2025. Its innovative perspective-switching mechanic has impressed players, despite some minor bug reports.
June 22, 2025
Indie game 'Peak' has sold over a million copies in its first week on Steam, propelled by positive reviews and a humorous marketing strategy. This co-op game, priced at $5, offers players a unique experience with its diverse biomes and challenging gameplay.
Rebel Wolves, co-founded by Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, announces "The Blood of Dawnwalker," a dark fantasy RPG set in a vampire-plagued 14th-century Europe. The game, launching in 2026, will allow players to explore moral choices and supernatural powers in a richly detailed open-world environment, with a 21-minute gameplay preview already available.
Grim Dawn's upcoming expansion 'Fangs of Asterkarn' is slated for late 2025 or early 2026, promising more expansive gameplay and a new Berserker mastery. Crate Entertainment vows to maintain quality despite potential delays.
Clockwork Laboratories has launched Bitcraft Online, an MMORPG emphasizing collaboration, into early access on Steam today, ahead of its June 27 release. The game offers a procedurally generated world, fostering community building and creativity.
Sony unveils 'Titanic Escape Simulator,' a first-person survival game set for 2026, offering an immersive take on the Titanic's tragic sinking. Developed since 2012, it uses Unreal Engine 5 to recreate the ship's chaos, focusing on emotional tension rather than gameplay objectives.
June 21, 2025
Footage from Battlefield 6, showing a mission about dam destruction in Tajikistan, has leaked online, hinting at the game's significant developments. Despite the leak, EA remains mum on the official game title, aiming for a summer reveal.
Microsoft announced that Playground Games' reboot of the Fable franchise will launch in 2026, marking a major return for the beloved series. Details remain limited, but Xbox's lineup for that year also includes new entries in the Gears of War and Halo franchises.
Slipgate Ironworks' Tempest Rising receives the 'Rally and Recon' update, enhancing multiplayer with new maps and features. It addresses player feedback with updated game modes, balance tweaks, and a discount on Steam.
June 20, 2025
NetEase Games is launching 'Blood Message,' a AAA single-player game set in the Tang Dynasty, combining intense survival combat with deep Eastern storytelling. The game, developed with Unreal Engine 5, focuses on the struggles of ordinary people, promising cinematic visuals and a rich narrative, echoing the style of Western blockbusters.
Gabby's Dollhouse expands its reach with a new interactive 3D game launching on September 19, 2025, across major platforms. This follows its global streaming success and upcoming movie release.
An ad claiming "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond" is 'out now' appeared in London, sparking speculation about an imminent release. Despite the buzz, Nintendo confirms no official release date yet, expected in 2025.