Good Smile Company announced the party action game Hatsune Miku Starry Party, set to release on the Switch 2 and PC via Steam in 2027. The game will support English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
PC gamers can claim the free game Dispatch, which won the Steam Awards 2025 Game of the Year. Amazon Luna, a gaming service that allows streaming on various devices, is offering Dispatch along with other titles for July 2026. The game is developed by AdHoc Studio, whose team includes former members of Telltale Games. Dispatch features engaging storytelling, humor, and animation, and is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2. Other games available on Amazon Luna this month include Sonic Mania Plus, Courtroom Chaos: Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Centipede Swarm, LEGO: Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures, YouTuber’s Life, Arcade Paradise, Jackbox Party Pack 8, and Angry Birds Mystery Island.
Fanatical's Platinum Collection bundle for July allows gamers to build their own selection of titles at varying prices based on the number of games chosen. The pricing tiers are as follows: three to four games at .33 each, five to six games at .00 each, and seven or more games at .85 each. The entire bundle, which includes 19 Steam Deck-compatible games, is priced at .45, offering significant savings from the original combined value of approximately 6. The bundle features various games with their Steam Deck compatibility status and original prices, including titles like "Star Overdrive" (Verified, .99) and "Worshippers of Cthulhu" (Playable, .99). Additionally, Steam's annual Summer Sale runs until July 9, featuring many Steam Deck-friendly titles under .
Guillaume Broche, the creative director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, discussed the game's inspiration and design philosophy in a conversation with the YouTube channel Konbini. He emphasized the importance of embracing imperfection in creativity, noting that flaws can enhance a game's character and depth. Broche referenced the charm of "eurojank," advocating for authenticity over perfection in game design. He acknowledged that while Clair Obscur may not be flawless, its imperfections contribute to its emotional impact and resonance with players, making it a memorable experience.
Epic Games is offering two free games for PC users: River City Girls 2, valued at .99, and I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream, valued at .99. River City Girls 2 is a sequel featuring characters Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki, with new characters Marian and Provie, and includes solo and co-op gameplay. It has a Metacritic score of 78 and 85% on Steam. I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream, released in 1996, focuses on five individuals confronting their fears against a Master Computer and has an 88% rating on Steam. Both games are available for free until 4 PM BST on Thursday, July 9.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is being adapted into a board game by Czech Games, which is available for preorder. The board game aims to capture the essence of the video game while introducing complex mechanics that challenge players with strategic decisions. It is set to launch in the first quarter of next year and is expected to appeal to both fans of the RPG genre and newcomers. The game will offer a narrative-driven experience that encourages collaboration and competition.
Tite Kubo, the creator of Bleach, is heavily involved in the development of the upcoming game Bleach Mirrors High. He has created two new Soul Reapers for the game and has been actively engaged in various aspects of the project, including character designs, logo design, and audition participation. Familiar characters from the series were revealed in a recent teaser, and excitement is building among fans for the release of Bleach Mirrors High.
Closed captions, a feature available in the Java Edition of Minecraft, have been introduced in the Bedrock Edition, addressing a significant accessibility oversight for players transitioning from Java.
PC gamers can download four free games—Larger Than Light, Tim-Tim 2: The Almighty Gnome, Path Defenders, and Wraithmind—until July 6. These games are available on the official itch.io pages of their developers, rather than through platforms like Steam or the Epic Games Store.
David Gaider, the creator of Thedas and the Dragon Age series, is developing a new RPG centered on a crew of rogues performing heists. He chose not to engage with Dragon Age: The Veilguard, released in 2024, due to concerns over the challenges faced by the team and constraints from Electronic Arts. A review by PC Gamer praised The Veilguard but noted a lack of ideological conflict, which Gaider believes is essential for character agency and authenticity in games. He critiques the trend of creating agreeable companions, advocating for complex characters that resonate with players. Gaider expresses uncertainty about his new project but desires to focus on creativity rather than studio management pressures. He is open to revisiting the Dragon Age franchise, envisioning a return to its roots with darker storytelling.