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Pokémon GO Turns 10 With a Global Party Weekend and Its First Free GO Fest
Pokémon GO celebrated its 10th anniversary July 4–6, 2026 with quadruple XP, costumed Pokémon, and a first-ever free Global GO Fest on July 11–12.
Moonlight Peaks: The Cozy Vampire Farming Sim Winning Over Critics
Moonlight Peaks, a cozy gothic vampire farming sim from Little Chicken, launches on five platforms to glowing reviews and a rare perfect 5/5 score.
Rhythm Heaven Groove Brings Nintendo's Switch Rhythm Game Back to the Beat
Rhythm Heaven Groove lands on Nintendo Switch with 80+ minigames and co-op chaos, ending a 15-year wait for the beloved rhythm game series.
Palworld Graduates: The 1.0 Launch Is Here, and It's Free for Everyone
Palworld leaves Early Access on July 10, 2026, with the World Tree endgame, Sky Islands, PvP, and a free 1.0 update that nearly doubles the map.
Cyberpunk 2077 Zooms Past 40 Million Copies Sold in Night City
Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies, outpacing The Witcher 3's run rate as free updates and a Switch 2 port fuel a craftsmanship success story.
Meccha Chameleon Hits 10 Million Sales in Just 16 Days
The $6 indie hit Meccha Chameleon, built by a two-person team in two months, sold 10 million copies on Steam in 16 days on pure word-of-mouth. A feel-good story.
AYANEO Pocket MICRO 2 Sells Out on Day One as Retro Fans Rejoice
The AYANEO Pocket MICRO 2 retro handheld launched June 26, 2026 with a Snapdragon chip, TMR joysticks, and a bigger battery, then sold out day one.
EVO 2026 Crowns Its Champions as Arslan Ash Makes Fighting-Game History
EVO 2026 wrapped in Las Vegas on June 28 with record turnout — Arslan Ash claimed a historic 8th title and MenaRD went back-to-back in Street Fighter 6.
Cozy Cleaner Turns Tidying Up Into a Genuinely Relaxing Game
Cozy Cleaner launched June 22, 2026 to Very Positive Steam reviews — a no-timer, no-score cleaning sim where you tidy 30 rooms messed up by playful cats.
Wanderstop Brings Its Cozy Tea-Shop Wisdom to Nintendo Switch 2
Ivy Road's heartfelt tea-shop sim Wanderstop arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23, 2026 — a gorgeous, cozy game about slowing down, priced at $24.99.
Mina the Hollower Digs Up Half a Million Sales in Its First Week
Yacht Club Games' retro-styled Mina the Hollower sold 500,000 copies in its first week and ranks among 2026's best-reviewed games — a true indie success story.
Star Fox Soars Onto Switch 2 as a Gorgeous Reboot of a Classic
Star Fox launched worldwide on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, 2026 — a faithful, stunning reimagining of Star Fox 64 from Velan Studios, with co-op, branching paths, and warm reviews.
Deltarune Chapter 5 'Festival Day' Lands as a Free Update for Everyone
Toby Fox's Deltarune Chapter 5, 'Festival Day,' launched June 24, 2026 as a free update across all platforms — continuing the beloved RPG's story for every owner of the full game.
Pawsome Resort Brings a Cozy Animal-Hotel Life Sim to Early Access
Pawsome Resort, a charming pixel-art animal-hotel management sim set in Pebble Town, launched into Early Access on June 22, 2026 — design habitats, care for adorable guests, farm, craft, and quest.
Endless TD's Relics of Ascension Is Its Biggest Update Yet
Endless TD's Relics of Ascension update — the tower defense game's biggest yet — adds 50+ relics, ten armor sets, archetype Mythics, and competitive Seasons.
Civilization VII's Free 1.4.1 Update Adds Hotseat Multiplayer and Japan DLC
Firaxis is rolling out a big free Civilization VII update with local hotseat multiplayer and system overhauls, alongside the paid Brush & Blade DLC adding Toyotomi Hideyoshi and two Japan civilizations.
The Adventures of Elliot Brings HD-2D to a Gorgeous New Action RPG
Square Enix's first HD-2D action RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, launched June 18 with lush visuals, a stellar orchestral score, and snappy Zelda-style combat.
Dave the Diver Dives Into Freshwater With the In the Jungle DLC
Dave the Diver's In the Jungle DLC launched June 18 for $9.99, adding roughly 10 hours of freshwater adventure, new bosses, quests, and mini-games across all platforms.
Steam Next Fest June 2026 Is the Biggest Yet With Nearly 5,000 Free Demos
Steam Next Fest June 2026 is live through June 22 with roughly 4,900 free demos — the largest edition ever and a launchpad for indie games before the sale.
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Brings Classic Space-Fleet Strategy West
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos launches worldwide June 18, 2026, finally bringing the Japan-only R-Type Tactics II west to Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and Steam.
Among Us Celebrates Its 8th Birthday With a Free Single-Player Demo
Innersloth marked Among Us's 8th birthday by dropping a free demo of its first single-player game, Story: On Guard, on Steam, alongside an animated series on Paramount+.
Mina the Hollower Hits Half a Million Copies and a Game of the Year Buzz
Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower has sold over 500,000 copies since launch, landing as one of 2026's best-reviewed games and an early Game of the Year pick.
Nintendo Direct June 2026 Stacks the Switch 2 Lineup With Heavy Hitters
Nintendo's June 9 Direct loaded the Switch 2 calendar with Xenoblade Genesis, Kingdom Hearts IV, a free Deltarune Chapter 5 update, and a wave of fan favorites.
Solarpunk Lands on Game Pass With Floating Islands and Cozy Vibes
The eco-friendly cozy survival game Solarpunk launched day-one on Game Pass and across platforms, peaking above 10,000 concurrent players on Steam.