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June 22, 2026

Monday’s best Android app deals and freebies: Rare 30% price drop on Blasphemous, Hitman Sniper, more

Consumers can find discounts on various Android apps during the early Prime Day festivities, including notable titles such as Blasphemous, Dungeon Clawler, Hitman Sniper, Bridge Constructor Portal, Mythic Trials 2, Lara Croft GO, Dungeon Village, and Earn to Die. Best Buy is offering savings of up to 0 on the latest 2026 Copilot+ PCs, while Walmart has significant discounts on the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite and Galaxy Tab A11+, with prices starting at .

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June 22, 2026

This week in PC games: synthpunk platforming, haunted house hoovering, and a game about growing a black hole

Temperatures in southern Britain are predicted to reach 38 degrees Celsius. The British population is generally unaccustomed to such extreme heat. The author, a games journalist, is focused on curating a list of new PC games instead of dealing with the heat. Notable game releases include: - Desolation Seed (early access): An immersive open-air combat prison experience. - Dark Scrolls: A roguelite platformer with whimsical characters. - Idle Chapel: An idle game involving converting cultists. - Relief: A game combining Chinese mythology with anime aesthetics. - Dimhaven: A photography puzzler set in a misty resort. - Deer & Boy: An emotive platforming experience in a frozen landscape. - Heavydelic (early access): A visually striking Slavic Synthpunk game. - Rift Wizard 3 (early access): A sandbox game focused on spell-crafting. - Empulse: A 6v6 shooter reminiscent of Titanfall 3. - S.A.N.D.Y. - Beach Cleaner: A post-apocalyptic beach game. - 7 Nights with Vroombi: A robot vacuum cleaning a haunted house. - nophenia: An exploration game featuring a wolfgirl. - Omen Exitio: Hunger: A Lovecraftian mystery set in 1927 New York. - Eyes of the ElderWood (early access): A horror and folklore adventure game. The editorial team is focused on finding ways to stay cool during the heatwave while remaining committed to uncovering new PC gaming titles.

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June 14, 2026

Side-scrolling beat ’em up game The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Trailmark Games has partnered with Odaclick Game Studio to develop a side-scrolling beat 'em up game titled The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, set in the universe of AMC’s The Walking Dead. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam, with a demo currently accessible for PC users. Players can take on the roles of characters like Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and Michonne, engaging in combat against walkers and the Saviors, led by Negan. The game features dynamic combat, iconic weapons, and environments inspired by the All Out War storyline, including locations such as the Sanctuary, Hilltop, and Alexandria. Key features include hard-hitting arcade combat, overwhelming enemy swarms, challenging boss battles, and a replayable arcade challenge mode. A specific release date has not been announced.

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June 5, 2026

tinyBuild announces multiplayer open-world zombie survival game Last Harbor for PC

tinyBuild has announced Last Harbor, a multiplayer open-world zombie survival game set to launch on PC via Steam. The game features a post-apocalyptic landscape where players must upgrade their boats and embark on expeditions to gather resources while facing threats from the undead and other players. Inspired by the lockdown experiences of 2020, the game includes familiar weapons, crafting, and base-building mechanics. Players can find safe harbors to socialize and protect their vessels, but must be cautious of attracting the undead during confrontations. An announcement trailer and screenshots are available for viewing.

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May 30, 2026

Story-driven Japanese-inspired RPG Full Circle announced for consoles, PC

Publisher Deck13 Spotlight, in collaboration with 2nd Player Games, has announced a new pixel art RPG titled Full Circle, which is inspired by classic PlayStation games. The game will be available on PC via Steam, with more details to be revealed at Gamescom 2026 in August. Full Circle is set in a post-apocalyptic universe where humanity lives in the skies, and players will navigate a world filled with mutated beasts and rival cities. The game features strategic turn-based combat, a diverse cast of characters, and a narrative that explores themes of hope and melancholy. Players can customize their party, engage in various activities, and explore distinct landscapes.

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May 4, 2026

5 Best Video Games Like Half-Life

The absence of "Half-Life 3" is felt by fans of first-person sci-fi gaming, but there are alternative titles that capture similar gameplay experiences. "System Shock 2," released in 1999, is set aboard a starship in the 22nd century where players awaken from cryogenic sleep to find the crew transformed by alien parasites, featuring a partnership with the AI SHODAN. A remaster was released in 2025. "Deus Ex," launched in 2000, places players in a dystopian future as JC Denton, a cybernetically enhanced agent navigating conspiracies and making choices that affect humanity's future. "Quake 4," released in 2005, is a sequel to "Quake II," where players control Matthew Kane during an invasion of the Strogg home planet, focusing on single-player storytelling and refined gameplay. "Crysis," released in 2007, is set in 2020, where a Delta Force unit investigates an archaeological discovery and faces aliens and North Korean forces, emphasizing action and an engaging storyline. A remaster was released in 2020. "Metro 2033," based on Dmitry Glukhovsky's novel, immerses players in post-apocalyptic Moscow, where survivors live in the subway system and face hostile factions and mutated creatures, presenting a survival horror experience.

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April 29, 2026

Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Scheduled for PC Release on May 11

Publisher Dotemu will release Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes on PC on May 11, 2026. The game is developed by Alt Shift and features players as fleet commanders in a post-apocalyptic setting following the fall of the Twelve Colonies. Gameplay includes survival-focused elements, fleet management, tactical decision-making, resource gathering, and defense against Cylon attacks. The game will be available for purchase on Steam and GOG.

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April 20, 2026

Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Methods Detective, AVARIS3, The Fall 2, more

A selection of Android game and app deals includes Methods: Detective Competition, AVARIS3, Front Armies, Hero of the Kingdom III, Tower Defense Legend 5 Pro, SciFi Survivor Premium, Galaxy Vanguard I, and The Fall 2: Zombie Survival. Samsung Galaxy Tabs are available starting at 0, with Amazon expected to adjust its pricing. Google’s Pixel 45W USB-C Power Charger and the 10 Pro XL are also discounted.

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April 20, 2026

This week in PC games: the “final” Molyneux game, Game Boy horror, ski resort management, and a glamcore heist sim

Returning from a holiday, the author feels invigorated and is excited to explore new PC game releases. The new games include: - Space Drilling Station: An early access vertical outpost builder set in a magma pool. - TownsFolk: A hexagonal survival strategy game focused on rebuilding a home in the wilderness. - The Third Shift: A nostalgic horror game where players patrol a museum. - Vampire Crawlers: A game combining turn-based strategy, dungeon exploration, and deckbuilding roguelite mechanics. - Legendary Pilots: A flight simulator with sepia pixel art inspired by the golden age of aviation. - Tides of Tomorrow: A "plasticpunk" game with online features for shared storytelling in a post-apocalyptic setting. - Masters of Albion: An early access god simulation game from former Lionhead and Bullfrog developers, including Peter Molyneux. - Factory 95: A factory management game set in a nostalgic Windows OS environment. - Titanium Court: A surreal strategy game for clowns and criminals. - Offering App: A violent introspective journey with minigames and hand-drawn art. - Rollick N Roll: A collection of 3D marble runs involving toy trains. - Above the Snow: A management game focused on designing hiking trails for an alpine ski resort. - Snap & Grab: A game where players, as a burglar disguised as a fashion photographer, plan heists by capturing images. The RPS team is engaged in hands-on impressions and discussions about upcoming titles, including a focus on god sims and a recurring pirate theme in games.

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April 18, 2026

Help! The Millennium Bug made all the robots in my mansion go berserk, and only Homer Simpson can save the day

Y2K: The Game is a PC game that pays homage to the Millennium Bug, reflecting the concerns of the late 1990s regarding technology. The game features a character named Buster, whose slow pacing has drawn criticism. Its soundtrack includes eclectic melodies, adding to its quirky charm. Despite not fully realizing its premise, the game is considered an intriguing relic of its time.