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June 6, 2025

Roguelike action game Reverie in the Moonlight announced for PC

Publisher and developer room6 is set to launch their roguelike action game, Reverie in the Moonlight, on PC via Steam in 2025. Players will take on the role of Little Tete, who, with the help of plush companions, fights nocturnal monsters that invade dreams. The game features 40 different plushies, each with unique abilities, such as Ham Jr., Snoozy-G, and Striped Angel. Players can collect gold after battles to acquire new plushies and over 100 items to enhance Tete's defenses. Additionally, players can customize Tete with more than 20 costumes, each providing distinct advantages and disadvantages. Official trailers for the game are available in multiple languages.

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June 5, 2025

A bunch of high-quality PC games just went free for a limited time, because not everyone got a Switch 2

The Epic Games Store is offering two games for free until June 12th: Deathloop and Ogu and the Secret Forest. Deathloop is a roguelike game where players must eliminate eight Visionaries before time runs out, while Ogu and the Secret Forest is a 2D adventure game with a 93% positive review rate on Steam. After June 12th, both games will revert to their standard prices.

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June 5, 2025

Playdate Season 2 unearths the best game about digging since Minecraft

Dig Dig Dino is a game from Playdate's Season 2 that allows players to excavate dinosaurs and treasures using a team of anthropomorphic animals. Players dig through layers of soil with limited energy, using a shovel and drill to overcome obstacles like rocks. After each excavation, players can use their finds to purchase upgrades that enhance gameplay. The game features multiple areas to explore, offering a variety of skeletons and artifacts, and incorporates puzzle elements that require strategic thinking. It is designed to encourage repeated play and showcases the potential of the Playdate handheld device.

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June 5, 2025

Roguelike clean ’em up game Scrubbin’ Trubble announced for PC

Odd Object, a new studio led by Stevie Hryciw and Tyriq Plummer, is developing a game called Scrubbin’ Trubble, set to release on PC via Steam in 2025. It is a "roguelike clean ’em up" game that combines cleaning and combat, allowing solo or cooperative play for up to four players. Players can choose from six RPG-inspired classes, including Bubbaladin, Bleacher, and Washbuckler, each with unique abilities. The game features randomized levels called The House, where players face various enemies and must defeat one of the Four Filths of the Apocalypse to progress. Key features include character upgrades, pun-themed enemies, and specialized equipment like the "Wiper Rifle" and "Splash Bang." The game is designed for both short and long gaming sessions.

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June 4, 2025

Mongil: Star Dive PC version releases first on Epic Games Store

Netmarble announced that its upcoming title, Mongil: Star Dive, will be released exclusively on the Epic Games Store for PC as part of the Epic First Run program. A mobile version will also be available through the Epic Games Store's mobile app. The game features voiceovers in Korean, Japanese, and English, with subtitles in multiple languages.

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June 4, 2025

Stray Children adds PC version, launches in 2025 in the west

Onion Games will release their RPG, Stray Children, on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch in the West in 2025, following its launch in Japan on December 26, 2024. The game features a storyline where children face hostile adults and navigate a perilous world. Players engage in turn-based battles against monstrous adults called The Olders, using both combat and dialogue to connect with them. The developers encourage players to keep the game's ending a secret after completion.

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June 4, 2025

‘Why are they so greedy’: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 players are in disbelief to find bundle ads but Activision claims it’s simply a ‘UI feature test’ that was published ‘in error’

A player of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 discovered embedded bundle advertisements in the weapon select menu, leading to frustration among the gaming community. Activision removed the ads, stating they were an oversight and part of a test that unintentionally went live. This incident sparked outrage, with players expressing dissatisfaction over rising costs and unresolved bugs in the game. The controversy reflects ongoing concerns about Activision's monetization strategies, including a costly Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover and overpriced Squid Game skins, raising questions about the balance between gameplay and corporate profit motives.

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June 3, 2025

Dead Take is a first-person horror game out to expose ‘the darkest secrets’ of the entertainment industry: ‘I want players to think, I can’t believe they actually did this’

Surgent Studios has announced its next project, a first-person psychological horror game titled Dead Take, following the success of its debut title, Tales of Kenzera: Zau. In Dead Take, players will take on the role of an actor searching for a missing friend at a lavish party in a dark mansion. The game features object-based puzzles and video clips that reveal the mansion's unsettling past. It draws inspiration from classic titles like The 7th Guest and includes intricately designed 3D environments based on real film sets. The original score is composed by Ross Tregenza. The game is set for release in late 2025 and is currently available for wishlisting on Steam.

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June 3, 2025

Shueisha Games and SAYIL GAMES announce sci‑fi boss‑rush action game BAKUDO for PC

Publisher Shueisha Games, in collaboration with developer SAYIL GAMES, has announced BAKUDO, a science-fiction boss-rush action game set to launch on PC via Steam, with the release date yet to be revealed. Players assume the role of Yuria at an elite academy focused on mastering BAKUDO, as they seek to uncover the mystery of her missing father while battling formidable opponents. The game features a unique combat system that combines ball-sport mechanics with action gameplay, allowing players to engage in real-time battles against powerful bosses and confront the academy's elite known as the Eight Stars, each with distinct combat styles.

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June 2, 2025

I found a mysterious demo disc with no name hiding a game almost no one in the world has ever seen, and it made me feel like I’d uncovered buried treasure

The text describes the experience of organizing a retro gaming collection, highlighting the discovery of a doujin game demo CD labeled "Action RPG (Temp) C81 Demo Version" developed by Foxtail. The game features a straightforward action RPG format with crisp pixel art, intuitive controls, and a stamina system that requires strategic gameplay. It consists of 20 stages with various challenges and enemy types, culminating in a simple message upon completion. The overall experience is characterized by a sense of creativity and passion from the developer, despite the game's lack of polish.